Chapter 101: Extraordinary! Spring Scenery of the Peach Garden! |
One had to know, previously when he made that bottle of Tier 1 Sedative Potion, he had only gained 1 point of experience.
‘It might be because this time I made a Tier 3 potion, and also had Lady Manta’s full guidance.’
At this moment, Lady Manta carefully sniffed the scent of the newly produced Tier 3 Body Tempering Potion.
Her entire being seemed to fall into intoxication.
Her mood was incomparably pleasant. Looking at Leo across from her, her eyes revealed deep fondness. “Little Leo, from now on, you are already a Tier 1 Alchemist. However, to become an officially certified Alchemist, you need confirmation from a Tier 3 Alchemist, and it must be reported to the Alchemist Association of the Danlun Kingdom.”
Lady Manta covered her mouth and laughed, “But, my Little Leo, coincidentally, in half a month the Alchemist Association will send someone to assess me for Tier 3 Alchemist certification. At that time, I can conveniently certify your qualifications as well.”
Leo knew about the Alchemist Association. This was an organization of extremely high status within the Danlun Kingdom.
Its upper ranks were all important figures from major noble families.
Only potions made by Alchemists certified by the Association could circulate in the market.
From a certain perspective, the status of the Alchemist Association in the Danlun Kingdom might not be inferior to that of the Golden Knight Order.
And as a certified Tier 3 Alchemist, Lady Manta’s status had already surpassed that of the High-tier Knight Laforin.
“Thank you, Lady Manta. Being able to study under such a young and beautiful Tier 3 Alchemist is my utmost honor.” Leo seized the moment to flatter her slightly.
Lady Manta was extremely pleased by Leo’s flattery. At this moment, everything she heard sounded delightful. “Hahahahaha, good, good, good! Why don’t you just give up that knight stuff and focus entirely on learning Alchemy with me? I’ll handle things on Laforin’s side.”
“No, Lady Manta.” Leo became serious. Being an Alchemist was indeed excellent, but the path of the knight was the foundation of strength. He did not want to give it up, and he also had enough energy to balance both. “I have already been knighted and sworn loyalty…”
“Alright, alright.” Lady Manta waved her hand carelessly. “You knights are as stubborn as if your brains were washed with mercury. I was just saying it casually. Later, I’ll release some tasks through the Knight Hall to assist with Alchemy. Stay here with me, and your Merit Points won’t fall behind.”
“Thank you for your appreciation, my lady. I will be as loyal as a rock—”
“Enough, enough, enough. I don’t like hearing that. After so many years, my ears have grown calluses from it.” Lady Manta put away the sealed bottle into her robe, then pointed at the instruments on the workbench in front of her. “Leave these to you to clean up. Throw away the remaining materials. Clean all the instruments thoroughly—I don’t want to see even the slightest trace when I return.
And send that veterinarian back for me.”
Lady Manta glanced at the unconscious Green on the ground and handed Leo a golden key.
Leo listened and understood the meaning behind her words.
Not wanting to see even the slightest trace meant that she no longer needed the residual remnants left inside the instruments.
Leo reacted quickly, stepped back half a step, and performed a knight’s salute. “Thank you, my lady. I will escort you out.”
“Mm.” Lady Manta strode ahead, her steps quick and steady.
She needed to inform Laforin of this news as soon as possible.
At the same time, this bottle of Tier 3 Body Tempering Potion was the only one in Blackstone City.
This potion was also Laforin’s final hope to break through into the Great Knight realm.
Leo followed behind Lady Manta. Over the past two days, he had witnessed the strength of this Tier 3 Alchemist.
Once she entered the state of Alchemy, she became like a completely different person—calm, focused, possessing powerful control over the entire process, and rich experience in Alchemy.
Leo felt that when Lady Manta was performing Alchemy, she was like a precise, flawless, high-precision machine.
If there were any instrument that could measure Spirit Attribute, Leo felt that Lady Manta’s Spirit Attribute should be far above his own.
Now that she had acknowledged him as her student and even handed him the key to the Alchemy room—
Next, he only needed to follow this teacher closely, study well, and quickly grind his Alchemy skill to the maximum.
As he thought this, the two had already walked one after another to the entrance of the Dungeon.
The Dragon-Elephant, which had originally been inside the Dungeon, was now obediently waiting at the doorway.
“Not bad, this little horse is quite cute.” Lady Manta reached out and stroked the tall, massive horse in front of her.
The Dragon-Elephant relaxed, obediently lowering its head, its eyes staring at Leo in confusion.
It didn’t understand why the ferocious tigress from before had gone into the room with Leo for two days and come out so gentle.
Leo stroked the Dragon-Elephant’s head. “My lady, if you are willing, you may let my Dragon-Elephant carry you. It would be its honor.”
“Alright, Little Leo.” Now, everything Leo said sounded pleasant to Lady Manta.
Leo quickly stepped in front of Lady Manta, one hand resting on the short sword at his waist, and pushed open the iron door for her.
He had just activated Hunting Moment for an instant and sensed that someone seemed to be outside.
As the light from outside streamed in, Leo saw a figure standing quietly beyond the door.
It was a young man dressed in an exquisite Quasi-Knight uniform.
“Victor?!”
“Leo, I finally waited for you.” Victor had agreed with Leo that day and had waited an entire night.
Unexpectedly, Leo had stood him up.
After that, he came to the Dungeon every day, hoping to wait until Leo came out.
Leo was somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected Victor to be this sincere, even coming here specifically to wait for him.
But at this moment, Victor was even more shocked. His eyes widened as he stared at Leo’s forehead. “L-Leo, you… this…”
Only then did Leo remember—although Lady Manta hadn’t worn lipstick, there were still several marks left on his forehead.
Just as Victor was stunned, he saw Lady Manta behind Leo.
Lady Manta wore a white robe. Although her face looked slightly fatigued, her expression glowed with vitality, as if she were extremely excited.
Moreover, she looked completely different from usual.
Normally, Lady Manta was a graceful and elegant noble lady.
But today, from her hair to her makeup, everything was disheveled, with strands of loose hair fluttering in the wind.
This…
Victor felt like he had stumbled upon something incredible.
He quickly knelt on one knee and performed a knight’s salute to Lady Manta. “Greetings, my lady. Quasi-Knight Victor pays his respects.”
As he spoke, his gaze unconsciously observed the reactions between her and Leo.
The more he looked, the more something felt off.
He had inquired—Leo had been staying in this Dungeon for quite some time.
And he was basically either at home or here in the Dungeon.
As a Quasi-Knight, he didn’t even attend gatherings.
That was far too strange.
Moreover, Leo, someone from a remote border town no one had even heard of, had, within a single winter, risen from a Knight’s Squire to a highly sought-after Quasi-Knight newcomer.
The more he heard about it, the more it felt suspicious.
However, Lady Manta didn’t notice Victor’s thoughts at all. He was the son of the Count of Yaoshan.
She also had some personal connections with the Count of Yaoshan.
At this moment, she gestured for Victor to stand. “Little Victor, what brings you here to see me? The weather is nice today—come with me to find your Uncle Laforin. The spring peach blossoms in the back courtyard should be blooming.”
“Yes…” Victor did not dare to stir up trouble at this moment.
He hadn’t expected that the renowned knight’s lady would actually…
This matter absolutely must not be spread.
Victor quickly concealed his emotions and put on a bright smile. “It is my honor to accompany you.”
“Help me onto the horse.”
Victor helped Lady Manta onto the Dragon-Elephant, then obediently led the horse away into the distance.
Meanwhile, Leo remained inside the Dungeon.
He touched his forehead. “Feels like this guy misunderstood something…”
Not thinking further, Leo sent Lady Manta off, but he still had many things to do.
First, he returned to the Alchemy room as quickly as possible.
There were still quite a lot of unused materials on the table.
And that flask used to contain the golden Body Tempering Potion.
Leo picked up the flask. Although all the potion inside had been taken by Lady Manta—
Upon closer inspection, there was still a tiny amount of residue left on the inner walls of the flask.
This was a priceless Tier 3 Body Tempering Potion!
Previously, not a single Tier 3 potion could be found in the entirety of Blackstone City.