Chapter 48: Potion Crafter
Leon sat in the dimly lit living room, facing the old man. Scattered on the table before them were wooden bowls, iron spoons, and a glass beaker.
"How do I do it?" Leon asked, as he looked at old man with a bored expression.
The old man exhaled sharply. "We don't have much time. Pour the water into this bowl, crush the buds and leaves of the Trema tree, then mix them together." He paused, eyeing Leon carefully. "Do you know any heating spells?"
"No," Leon replied flatly.
A man rushed into the room, his face tense with worry. "Is it ready? There are only seven minutes left."
"No, we're still making it. Don't disturb us for the next five minutes," the old man said without looking up.
"Y-Yes, sir." The man swallowed hard and quickly retreated.
Leon reached for the Trema buds and leaves, but as soon as his fingers touched them, his eyes widened in shock.
'Wait... This can't be.'
He lifted the herbs to his nose and took a deep sniff.
Sniff