Chapter 45: Introduction to alchemy
Percy struggled to find a seat. The lecture theatre was packed to the brim with people. Naturally, the Orange cores like him were meant to sit at the very back, but even those rows were full. Shrugging, he picked the least crowded corner to stand. It wasn’t the most comfortable solution, but he wouldn’t have trouble hearing the lecturer.
Soon, a man in blue robes walked in. He was actually the same guy who’d given him the leaflet. It was weird for one at that level to waste time advertising his own lecture. Couldn’t he have paid somebody to do it?
‘Then again, he did seem passionate about teaching.’
“Good morning everyone!” the guy said.
Percy paid more attention to his lecturer’s appearance today. He looked middle-aged which meant he was probably an Orange-born who’d lived for several centuries already.
‘I should have been more respectful last night.’ he realized.
“Judging by your presence here, it’s safe to assume you’re all beginners, so I’ll start with the basics. First of all, the field of alchemy contains more than just the elixirs we know and love. It essentially spans any potions, poisons or medicine brewed with natural ingredients.”
Percy nodded, having heard that before.
“However, most of those things are secondary products of alchemy. Even the best healing potions can’t hold a handle to a Yellow core’s life mana. Similarly, the most potent venoms and poisons we can concoct won’t do much to one of the strongest mages. If you want to assassinate a Blue, you’re better off just using a Starry Commander’s venom.” he chuckled before continuing. “And if you’re above Orange you’re unlikely to get sick, meaning even medicine isn’t particularly useful.”