Master Of None

Chapter 1406: 1406. Trickey Herbs

”Hello there, I am very glad to see so many young ones here today. It makes my old bones years to see just what brilliant things you will invent tomorrow.” The greeting from the old master alchemist made a decent few people smile. Knowing that they had a brilliant potential was worth telling anyone and everyone regardless of what they had done yet in their life.

”There are materials in the best possible condition down to the worst on the herbalist tables. They will begin their appraisals of the herbs. From there they will be graded and sent to the secondary part of the competition. The herbalists will complete and earn rewards first.” The old master alchemist paused looking at the herbalists slowly lining up near empty tables.

”The herbalist who score the highest with the most accurate appraisals will be allowed to take positions working in the guilds front counter. Those competing the growing competitions will have the chance to earn control of an entire field!”

The reaction from every herbalist was pure excitement. They wanted to be able to grow whatever they wanted exactly the way they wanted. The best part was that each field came with assistant herbalists so there was lower risk with high reward.

”Moving on to the alchemy!” Trish took the lead causing many to go silent again. ”The herbs will be selected by our competitors and they will have time to prepare potions ranging from the low tier quality all the way to high tier.

The rewards will vary but I expect that there will be some brilliant new techniques shown off today!” Trish was sure that some of the younger alchemists had already developed their own methods.

”We will have mages traversing the competitors to ensure safety. We have invited multiple figures such as the water elf high mage, our very own Master of none, and even general Scylla will be watching over everyone to send her guards when help is needed.” Trish did not sugar coat it to make people think that danger was small.

Many of the alchemists were under pressure and would most likely cause some sort of issue.

Walker was listening carefully and looked over at the high mage. The water elf had come when he had been freed from Lustʼs mind control. He had lost almost everything when it came to his research. Therefore, he was extremely excited to join the research on the mage tower to discover a whole new path to better control over water elemental mana.

”I kind of like not being called anything else other than the system I have.” Walker mused out loud since he hadnʼt expected Trish to go with this. The longer list of titles felt like he was bragging and trying to stand over everyone else. It was too much.

”I agree, coming here and being able to continue on with what I want is very relaxing. I always had to maintain an image before I came here..well before the trouble.” The high mage was agreeing with Walker very much.

”Now, to keep it all moving, I will be accepting five of the best minds in alchemy to become the first ever elite class within the alchemy guild. They will receive the best guidance from multiple masters throughout a single year. There will also be five herbalists selected with the exact same benefits!”

Trish shared the last major rewards as Remey walked back toward the center of the coliseum. She had set up one singular arena without any cauldrons or materials. The only things there were the rewards for every winner. The smaller rewards for those that participated would be given as the alchemists or herbalists left.

”With that, Herbalists prepare yourselves! Alchemists, be at the ready! Begin!” The three spoke in unison as a flurry of movement began.

Walker made a goal to pass by the herbs as they were being brought out. The herbalists that had chosen to join the appraisal competitions seemed to be very well prepared. Many had unique tools that they would use to discern the quality. This was very important to ensure that the bais herb appraisal skills they had gave them more detailed information.

There was also the fact that not all of them had some form of herb appraisal skill.

Walker could see some basic herbs that were in every single alchemy lab. However, when he caught something that he already knew looked different he couldnʼt help but appraise it himself with his all around appraisal skill.

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