"Oh, it has already arrived?"
As I walked back to my dorm and opened the door, a package was waiting for me on the floor.
Kneeling down, I picked up the heavy box and brought it to my wooden desk.
Using the sharp edge of the knife I've taken from the kitchen, I carefully sliced open the tape sealing the package and peeled back the flaps to reveal its contents.
Three smaller boxes with transparent lids were neatly arranged inside the main package.
In the first box, a beautiful herb was nestled within, its vibrant blue petals emanating a mesmerizing glow. In the second box, a small patch of purple moss-like substance was carefully contained, pulsating with a gentle luminescence.
And finally, in the third box, a delicate glass bottle filled with a shimmering liquid awaited my gaze. The crimson liquid seemed to swirl and shift within the confines of the bottle as if it was alive.
These were the items I bought a few days ago after profiting from stocks.
Moonlit Mint.
Lumiglow Moss.
Emberfern.
Three ingredients necessary to create a potion that could help me with enhancing my abilities.
I carefully picked up each box, opening their transparent lids and laying them out in front of me on the desk.
Going to the kitchen and bringing a bowl with me, I began the process of combining the three ingredients to create the potion.
By themselves, these ingredients were useless, however, if one were to mix them in the right proportions and follow the correct procedure, they held the potential to synergize and unlock incredible powers.
Of course, no one except me knew this recipe. I was only aware of this since I transmigrated after reading the novel. In the novel this potion was known as the "Essence of Ascendancy", a potion that had the ability to unlock one's physical abilities.
"This should be how it's done..."
Using the spoon, I began to use its outer side to grind the Moonlit Mint's blue, shimmering petals into a fine powder, being careful not to let any of it go to waste. I then carefully scraped the purple moss-like substance from the second box and added it to the powdered Moonlit Mint, gently mixing them together.
A small reaction occurred as the blue and purple substances combined, creating a soft glow that illuminated the bowl. For a few minutes I kept mixing the two ingredients until the glow turned pinkish, indicating that they had fused properly
Next, I picked up the delicate glass bottle containing the shimmering crimson liquid, taking care not to spill a single drop.
Splash...
The liquid splashed into the bowl, instantly mixing with the pink glow created by the combination of Moonlit Mint and Lumiglow Moss.
As the ember-like liquid merged with the pink glow, a burst of energy erupted from the bowl, creating a dazzling display of colors that danced and sparkled before my eyes.
I felt the slight tingling sensation on my skin as the mixture completed its fusion, releasing a powerful Mana that pulsed through the room.
The liquid now glowed with a vibrant hue of deep purple, spreading an enchanting aroma throughout the room.
"It is complete."
Feeling a small grin form on my face, I felt a sense of accomplishment fill my heart.
I could tell that the potion wasn't perfectly identical to the Essence of Ascendancy from the novel, it was weaker since I was not proficient in alchemy and lacked some tools, but it was still a potent concoction that held the potential to enhance one's physical abilities.
Although only about a quarter of the original potion's strength, it was enough to provide a noticeable boost in strength, speed, and endurance permanently.
Unfortunately, the potion could only work once on a single individual, as the body would build up a resistance to its effects afterwards.
"Cheers..."
I raised the bowl to my lips, inhaling the enticing aroma before taking a cautious sip of the potion.
Instantly, a surge of energy coursed through my veins, invigorating every fiber of my being.
Without hesitation, I gulped down the rest of the potion, savoring the taste and feeling its power settle in my core.
"It's not that bad aft.. -Ugh!"
I exclaimed as I felt a sudden burning sensation in my throat, causing me to cough and gasp for air. This heat soon spread throughout my body, intensifying with each passing moment.
It was very similar to the feeling I felt whilst attaining the Ashen Armor. It hurt like a blazing inferno, as if my entire being was engulfed in flames.
It was very very fucking painful.
"Ughhhh..."
I collapsed to the ground, my muscles seizing up with agonizing cramps. I felt their fibers tear under the strain and instantly regenerate, only to tear again in a never-ending cycle.
It was like speeding up the process of muscle growth and recovery to an unbearable degree.
Crack...
I gritted my teeth, enduring the searing pain as cracks began to form along my skin. Blood seeped through the cracks, mixing with the sweat that dripped from my forehead.
Fortunately, the intense pain eventually subsided, leaving me covered in a sheen of sweat and gasping for breath.
All it took was five minutes, but it felt like an eternity had passed.
"Sta-t... us..."
~~~ Status ~~~
Name: Note Enderfrost
Rank: G+
Strength: F-
Agility: F-
Stamina: F-
Intelligence: G
Charm: F-
<-- Mastery -->
Swordsman [ Lv. 3 ]
The degree of understanding the user has of the sword.
<-- Weapon Art -->
Frostbite's Blade [ ✪✪ ] - Novice Proficiency
Frostbite's Blade is a weak-level technique that infuses the wielder's weapon with a subtle chill, causing a fleeting numbing sensation upon contact.
[ First Movement { Chilly Sweep } ]
The user coats their weapon in a layer of ice, enhancing its cutting power and freezing potential.
<-- Skills -->
Demon's Veil { G }
A skill honed by demons to conceal their distinct racial traits, rendering them indiscernible from other beings.
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