The time it took for the sand in the hourglass to run out wasn't enough for these alchemists to create a perfect Fifth Level Top Tier pill. However, the closer they got to perfection, the greater their chances of victory.
Thus, these individuals labored with all their might to craft the pills. This time, Ronald didn't dare to slack off anymore. He concentrated intensely on his alchemy, though he did still occasionally sneak glances at Jacob.
However, Jacob paid no attention to Ronald. He was completely engrossed in his own crafting.
A Fifth Level Top Tier pill wasn't something just any alchemist could craft, so the sounds of cauldrons failing and exploding intermittently filled the air.
Soon enough, the time was up, and everyone retrieved their crafted pills.
As some had experienced cauldron explosions halfway through and failed the round, only ten Fifth Level Top Tier pills were brought to the judges.
