The first place went to Ian. The value of ten Anti-Damage Potions was peerless, and no one could question it.
Second place was taken by Karan Xir. This bona fide genius alchemist's Comprehensive Amplification Potion was highly complete, even enhancing physique to solve some of the 'side effects' issues.
Had it not been for Ian, he would have been the true first place.
However, this time Karan Xir was wholly convinced in his defeat—after all, he understood one thing, his competition was with Yisen Gard, not with a grudge against Ian, and since he had lost before, why care so much about rankings?
Of course, that being said, the next day when Ian saw Karan Xir, the big boy's face showed unwillingness and a pinch of grievance but still managed to give Ian a smile… it was quite amusing.
"Why is his expression so rich?"
asked Ian in a low voice to Yisen Gard.
"He probably got a talking-to from his family yesterday."
