Frostfire Bomb?
The intertwining of ice and fire elements, guided by psychic energy, played out a magnificent yet dangerous magical symphony.
"What a beautiful name..." Sofia exclaimed.
The girls from the Alchemy Association gained another layer of understanding of Sorinus.
Handsome, outstanding, knowledgeable, elegant... and possessing a classical romanticism befitting nobility.
Such a young man nearly fulfilled every maiden's imagination of a prince charming.
Mysterious and charming.
Sofia personally experienced the power of the "Frostfire Bomb."
The magical shields were pushed to the limit, with two fourth-year earth elemental mages from the association casting third-level defensive magic on her—Stone Earth Shield.
Sofia herself was prepared to retreat at any moment.
Dia guided the magical elements within the crystal test tube with psychic energy, akin to igniting the "fuse."
"Boom!"
A sound louder than the initial explosion reverberated.
Passing students near the entrance of the Alchemy Association were startled, then shook their heads in resignation.
"These lunatics, Yageshtra will eventually be dismantled by them."
As the smoke cleared, the entire magic laboratory was in chaos, with even the walls partially collapsed.
Facing the impact of the "Frostfire Bomb" head-on was Sofia.
The two "Stone Earth Shields" in front of her were already battered, and even the glow of the magical shield dimmed somewhat.
"Incredible!"
"This power! It's comparable to fifth-level magic! And it's instantaneous fifth-level magic!"
"If one were to unexpectedly drop it at someone's feet, who could withstand it?!"
All members exclaimed in amazement, their faces filled with excitement.
Sofia was also very excited.
"This power still has room for improvement. I estimate that if we increase the amount of fire and water elemental magic crystal powder, the power could even rival that of ordinary sixth-level magic!"
"Ah!"
Someone screamed, "President, we're going to be rich!"
Indeed, they would be rich!
The once wealthiest association in the entire academy, the Alchemy Association, could concoct potions for sale.
However, half a year ago, several core members of the association fell into the pit of ice and fire potion research, and funds flowed out like water. Members of the association also dispersed.
Now the entire association was reduced to just a few members.
"Do you think people will buy it for a hundred gold coins?"
"President? Are you crazy! A new potion with such power would surely be popular among adventurers... I'd say it should be sold for at least five hundred!"
"Five hundred?! My goodness... the cost of brewing a bottle is less than ten gold coins, huge profit!"
When it came to money, everyone's eyes turned into the color of gold coins.
Sorinus was also happy for them.
"Frostfire Bomb," selling for five hundred gold coins per bottle, was somewhat unrealistic, after all, it was a disposable consumable.
However, selling it for two to three hundred gold coins was still feasible.
At a critical moment, having a fifth-level magic that could be cast instantaneously could save lives.
Nearly thirty times the profit...
Tsk tsk, Sorinus couldn't help but sigh that alchemists were really in a lucrative profession.
However, Sofia and the others had invested who knows how much to develop the potion formula. Without their guidance, it would have been a loss.
"Sorinus, vice president, has made great contributions to our association!"
Sofia smiled and said, "I've decided that Sorinus will receive thirty percent of all profits from the sale of 'Frostfire Bombs.' What do you all think?"
"Agreed!"
"Approved!"
No one objected.
Sorinus was somewhat surprised. He didn't expect to gain such a big advantage with just a few words.
This was a golden goose that laid eggs. In the long run, its value was terrifying.
"Let's have a dinner tonight! To celebrate Sorinus joining our association, and to celebrate the successful development of the 'Frostfire Bomb'!"
Sofia finally decided to foot the bill herself.
There was a cheer from everyone.
Dia looked at the dilapidated laboratory and muttered softly, "What should we do about this? Even the walls are about to collapse."
Sofia shrugged, "No worries, we'll tear it all down and renovate it in a few days!"
...
Sorinus began to live a leisurely and peaceful life in the academy.
Apart from attending classes every day, he spent his time in the Alchemy Association or the library.
Low-key and regular.
The Alchemy Association turned out to be much more interesting than he had imagined.
In addition to a large number of books and notes, which greatly improved Sorinus's proficiency in alchemy, there were also various bizarre potion formulas left by past association members.
For example, potions that could make hair and beard grow rapidly, levitation potions that made people feel weightless, and confusion potions that made one's limbs and features uncoordinated within an hour...
Most of them were just for fun, with little practical value, and none of the valuable potion formulas had been successfully developed.
But Sorinus still found it fascinating; he had become thoroughly addicted to the mysterious and magical world of alchemy.
Every day, members would prepare ten bottles of "Frostfire Bombs," which would then be sold by a member named Benjamin.
The "Frostfire Bombs" were popular among fifth and sixth-grade students about to face graduation trials, priced at two hundred gold coins. Any surplus was sold to the merchant guild outside the academy for three hundred gold coins.
Sorinus didn't need to do anything; he could earn at least five thousand gold coins per week by lying down.
The Dragon Pasture had expanded to three fields, two of which had been upgraded to intermediate level, and the number of dragon lily flowers that could be planted had increased to eight.
With a large number of dragon lily flowers as feed, Iya quickly advanced to the fifth rank and was striving to advance to the sixth rank.
During this period, the Truth Society had sent people to him three times.
The last time, the vice president of the Truth Society personally came to invite Sorinus to join, promising that as long as Sorinus entered the third grade, he would receive the same treatment as Augusta—a ministerial position.
Sorinus politely but firmly refused.
The reason was: Sorry, not interested.
After that, the Truth Society never bothered him again.
"Sorinus, what are you doing?"
Dia, with her purple short hair, leaned close to Sorinus, her delicate hand supporting her chin as she curiously watched him.
Sorinus put down the page of notes in his hand, covered with messy handwriting.
"This formula is interesting."
Dia couldn't understand, she frowned, "What's interesting about it? It's all impossible fantasies, useless..."
"No."
Sorinus smiled and shook his head, pointing to the notes in his hand, "This potion formula, theoretically speaking, is entirely possible."
Dia leaned closer to take a look, only to see the words "Dragon Blood Potion Formula. Completed Version" written on the notes.
"Let me see!"
Dia snatched the page from Sorinus's hand and began to read it earnestly.
A minute later, she put down the notes, furrowing her brow, "Madman?!"
"Whetstone lime, green truffle, obsidian crystal block, bone powder of a fifth-order magical beast..."
Dia pointed at the words heavily underlined at the end of the notes, exclaiming incredulously, "And this, pureblood dragon's blood... This is outrageous!"
Sorinus couldn't help but chuckle, "Well, how else would it be called Dragon Blood Potion?"
Dia furrowed her brow, "Even without dragon blood, this potion formula... well, you should know about green truffles. They're only found in the Fallen Moon Forest in the far west, and they are very rare, usually used for the preparation of high-level potions..."
Dia was already too tired to comment on the exaggeration and impracticality of this potion formula.
To her, it was just some bored person's fantasy product.
Who would be foolish enough to gather these materials to test its authenticity?
Sorinus would.
Dragon Blood Potion, a permanent enhancement potion.
In the imagination of the potion formula creator, Dragon Blood Potion could enhance an ordinary knight's physique to the level comparable to that of a dragon.
And it also inherited some of the magical immunity abilities.
Painless and without side effects throughout the process, it was considered a divine-level potion!
Um... the last sentence was also said by the potion formula creator himself on the notes.
Sorinus had carefully calculated the proportions of various magical materials in the formula, and the result was the same.
It was indeed feasible.
The Dragon Blood Potion formula was an extremely useless thing for others.
Because no one could get pureblood dragon's blood, and even if they did, they wouldn't use it on a formula with an unknown success rate.
But Sorinus was different.
Would he say that there was a purebred fire dragon waiting for him in his Pasture, ready to coax it into sticking out its butt to bleed?
Sorinus had decided to give it a try.
Every bit of strength was his guarantee of survival in this unknown world.
Perhaps, one day, a robust body could also become one of his big cards.
"Alright, Dia..."
Sorinus avoided the topic and tidied up the pages, standing up.
"I have to go to class now. I heard there's a test today."
Dia pursed her lips, "Is that something you, Sorinus Alduran, should worry about?"
Sorinus chuckled lightly, walking out of the Alchemy Association's gate.
All the way, Sorinus was thinking about how to collect various materials for the potion formula.
Ordinary magical materials were easy to come by, but precious materials like green truffles were not easy to find.
It would be best to find a merchant guild and have their caravans bring them from various places...
Back in the classroom, almost everyone was present.
Today was the most important day of the month.
The end-of-month test, the results of which were related to credits.
"Sorinus!"
The chubby Titonrius waved excitedly at Sorinus, "Come, come over here."
Titonrius had been trying hard to befriend Sorinus.
Sorinus nodded and walked over to him.
However, his eyes habitually searched the crowd.
But there was no familiar figure.
Valseria... hasn't she come to school again?
Sorinus frowned slightly. It had been three days since Valseria last went home.
She didn't even show up for the monthly test. Could something have happened?
"Everyone, come to me in order to participate in the test of psychic power and magical control..."
The beautiful teacher Valensa held the roster and began to call names.
"Titonrius Cambria..."
Unfortunately, the chubby boy was the first man to be called.
Titonrius's chubby face immediately drooped, becoming dejected.
"Cheer up, Mr. Cambria!"
Valensa's stern voice sounded in his ears.
Titonrius quickly straightened up.
The test of psychic power was similar to the entrance test, but the testing equipment was more advanced.
It was no longer a crystal ball but a long strip embedded with transparent crystal blocks.
Titonrius placed his hand on the crystal board and infused his psychic power.
The dim transparent crystal blocks began to light up one after another.
Five, six, seven...
Titonrius exerted all his strength, his chubby face turning red, before he managed to half-light up the eighth crystal block.
Titonrius looked up at Valensa.
Valensa's expression was impassive, "...barely passed."
"Phew..."
Titonrius heaved a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Finally passed.
But the second test wasn't so simple.
Valensa personally assessed the students' magical control abilities.
Simply put, it was a battle against Valensa!
But Valensa would suppress her strength to the level corresponding to the students.
Titonrius... suffered a crushing defeat!
He was screamed and ran around by Valensa, screaming in agony.
Other students watching also had pale faces.
It was too terrifying, even more terrifying than slaughtering pigs.
"Failed..."
"Titonrius Cambria, minus one credit."
Titonrius looked miserable, feeling like life was not worth living.
One by one, the students went up to take the test.
Most of them could still pass.
For the second test, as long as they could barely hold on for a few rounds under Valensa's hands, they would pass.
Sorinus felt that this scene was very