Chapter 80: The knight strives for growth (3)
"-I removed the demonic energy from the heart but kept the venomous properties intact. You mentioned having poison resistance, so this will actually help build up your tolerance," Derek explained, his voice filled with exhaustion.
After spending half a day laboring intensely, he looked utterly worn out, as though he’d competed in back-to-back triathlons. Yet, despite his fatigue, a spark of life lingered in his eyes.
"The medicinal energy is too potent to blend evenly, so I also prepared three separate elixirs infused with water, earth, and wood qi. You’ll need to consume them in sequence."
"...Thank you," Ihan responded simply, acknowledging Derek's effort with a plain expression of gratitude. He could have launched into a lengthy speech to convey his appreciation, but that wasn't Ihan's style, and Derek would probably find it uncomfortable anyway.
With a subtle smile, Derek replied, "You’re welcome. I’ll take care of the rest... just give me a moment..."
Thud.
Before he could finish, he collapsed right where he stood.
"Looks like he might need the medicine more than me," Ihan muttered, catching Derek and laying him down on a hammock tucked into a corner.
Then, Ihan turned his attention to the vials of medicine lined up on the desk.
Glimmer.
"They’re pretty extravagant," he murmured, his voice neutral, though his eyes held undeniable surprise.
He had expected a straightforward refinement, but what Derek had produced was far beyond his expectations. Anyone could tell at a glance that these were supreme elixirs.