The alchemists dressed in red stood before us with astonished expressions. They were clearly struggling to comprehend how we were able to create such pills - one with so few components and the other with toxic substances. Each of the alchemists took one of the pills in their hands and began inspecting them closely.
The alchemist with the intricately braided beard looked at the pill I had made with disbelief in his eyes. "It's unimaginable," he murmured in amazement. "Such a complex yet minimalist composition. How did you achieve this?"
The alchemist with a gleam in his eyes examined the pill made by Mark, consisting of toxic substances. His eyes widened in surprise. "I can hardly believe it," he said softly. "You managed to neutralize the toxins and achieve a healing effect. That is remarkable."
As the alchemists continued to inspect the pills, they noticed that each pill was perfectly formed and of high quality. The dosage was precisely measured, and the color and texture of the pills spoke of our careful approach.
The alchemists in red exchanged astonished glances. One of them stepped forward with a serious expression and spoke, "What both of you have accomplished is absolutely incredible. We must admit that the task of creating such pills seemed practically impossible. But that was also the true test - to have the courage to even attempt it."
Another alchemist nodded in agreement and added, "You have shown that it's not always about achieving the impossible, but about having the will to face challenges and forge new paths. Your approach and skill are extraordinary."
"You have truly earned your blue robes," said the bald-headed alchemist as he scrutinized us. "By the way, which school do you come from?"
I smiled and replied, "Oh, isn't this the entrance exam?"
We received our blue robes, marking us as advanced alchemists. They were accompanied by a golden token, serving as proof of our attained level. I looked at the token with pride and securely placed it in my pocket.
Additionally, we were presented with 20 gold coins as a reward for the successfully crafted pills.