Level Up Monster

Chapter 16

"What are you talking about, suddenly …? First, please calm down, take a deep breath, and then talk to me. I'm not going anywhere."

Hazeline cautions him carefully.thirsty for something, never last time they met . He was unsure of what was happening, but the alchemist seemed to be very hasty and thirsty for something, unlike the last time they met.

Fortunately, Sae-Jin can follow her advice. Hoo-woo's. For about a minute, a deep breathing sound came out of the phone's hilt, and his relatively quieter voice followed soon after.

An item I must procure right away has become available . I'm well aware that the proceedings from the sale of the toys haven't come in yet . However, right now, I have 10 bottles of finishes and in stock . I won't ask money for them, but can you help m.." – "The items I have to buy soon are available. I am well aware that the proceeds from the sale of the potion have not yet entered. However, right now, I have 10 bottles of finished potions and are in stock. I'm not going to ask for money for them, but can you help … "

"Huh? You already have 10 stocks ?!"

Sae-Jin is in a serious hurry but Hazeline's mind is focused elsewhere.

How long had it been since he had been here before he died, but he had already made 10 more?

Of course, he did not expect every one of them to become a high grade herb like before. If that was the case, then he would be The Alchemy Personified. But, to make 10 potions in less than a month – if they were around the Mid rank in the grade or lower, then well, it was comparable to the level of alchemy workshops. It was a completely nonsensical joke that no one would believe if a lone alchemist, a human at the time, managed to match the results of the workshop.

"Yes, I have 10 bottles . I can guarantee their efficiency . One potion can great increase the constitution, another is an inferior version of 'A Goblin's Kindness' that has recovery effects, while the other one increases resistance tillards elements.." – "Yes, "Yes, I have 10 bottles. I can guarantee its efficacy. One herb can greatly enhance the constitution, another is a lower version of 'A Goblin's Kindness' that has a recovery effect, while another increases resistance to the elements …"

"Eh, eh? Wait, what did you just say ?!"

Hazeline was lifted from her chair in surprise. Now, it's his turn to feel restless. Not only did he not know how he made 10 potions so quickly, but he also heard bits "increase resistance to elements . THAT IS, it's a serious problem . Because such a potion no longer exists. Or rather, the recipe of the potion was long forgotten.

About 60 years ago, among the "first alchemists" to cross the World Rift and settle on Earth were certain households named Rodes.

Often referred to as the Rodes Family, their alchemy skills were truly unequaled, and it was not wrong to say their alchemical heritage became the progenitor of modern alchemy.

And like modern alchemists, the Rodes Family was very secretive and never shared their formula with anyone. As a result, there were many potions they could make, and among them, one of them was the "Element Resistance" potion".

But about 30 years ago, the Rodes Family suddenly disappeared without a trace of – as if they had not existed since the beginning. So, all the recipes and formulas for the Rodes Family potion also vanished with them.

Not only did the Rodes Family leave an indelible mark on the alchemy world, they also left behind a mystery that could not be solved by the current level of modern alchemists.

They were seen as a source of inspiration, as idols for worship, and a great motivating factor for many alchemists, thus becoming legends in the process.

And now, this fellow was busy saying that he had made potions that only Rodes could make …

"A, b, wait a minute. What potion did you say that was? Element resistance?"

"… . . Yes, I did . " – "…. Yeah, I do."

On her quiet reply, Hazeline nearly fainted on the spot. He was eager to go to where he was and confirm the truth of this potion for himself.

"B, but how? No, wait – where are you now? I'll come and see you …. !!"

"No, that's a little inconvenient for me . " – "No, it's a little troublesome for me."

Sae-Jin answers cautiously at her strangely excited reaction.

But Hazeline is feeling really, really frustrated right now. This conversation was now at a level that far surpassed the strange realm and became something completely insane.

So, so many, countless alchemists, including Hazeline, formed a research group to challenge the mysteries of element resistance. The reason for the "Great Alchemy Conference" that occurred 5 years ago was precisely – to recreate all the herbs that had disappeared along with the disappearance of the Rodes Family. They focused on the 5 items back then, and one of them was this Elemental Resistance potion.

But this meeting, organized by the Knight Order and led by them instead of alchemists, was dissolved after not only failing to find the recipe, they could not even find the ingredients used for the potion. Deep mistrust eventually developed among every alchemist who had participated, and towards the Knights, as a result.

"…. Ah, naw. Well ... if Sir Sae-Jin really brews the potion of Resistance. We should talk about this only after we meet in person! Me, I'll go to you. Where are you? "

*

On the same day, the two of them met at the Alchemy House of Yoseon.

"Middle class. It should be around middle class."

Hazeline spoke while examining the deep red-colored liquid contained within the potion bottle.

His breath rises rapidly. Using 17 years of alchemy experience, he justified it. This looked exactly the same as the illustration of the "Resistance Element Rodes" potion he had seen. It was truly an Elemental Resistance potion.

Although it was rated at a rather low Mid grade, there was little doubt the Knights Orders would go crazy with the desire for this potion. After all the elemental attacks from Monsters that had a Mid Tier top or higher were extremely difficult to overcome.

Physical damage could be negotiated with the armour, but this armour could not protect the body underneath against the fire and ice attacks spewed out by, say, the Turtle Dragon or Wyvern, so the Knight had to endure using only Mana Barriers .

But unless one was a High-Tiered Knight, it was difficult to bear the extremely high Mana expenditure. Even those amazing High Level Knights did not dare to casually engage a Monster that used an innate elemental attack without recovery potions.

However, the story changed a lot with the Element Resistance potion in the picture. This was a potion used exclusively for the subjugation of top ranked Monsters. Following the standards set by the Rodes Family, the Mid class could negate as much as half of the damage from an innate element attack. That meant that a High Tier Knight would have a much easier time fighting the Monsters as the amount of Mana devoted to maintaining the Barrier would be reduced.

"This banquet .... did you make it yourself?"

"Yes. It's hard to brew them so I can only brew two bottles' worth."

Sae-Jin nodded. This Element Resistance Potion had a laborious compounding requirement. Not only did it require more than 20 types of materials, it also required him to be extremely careful when combining those ingredients. Damn, even with the Goblin Employment skill, he ended up failing countless times.

In fact, the reason why he made this potion was to improve his proficiency with that skill. The thing was, he received more skill proficiency points when he failed to concoct the potion, compared to when he was successful.

"…."

Hazeline was silent for a moment after hearing him say "can only brew two bottles."

He became very curious about the identity of the man in front of him. How could he drag the now long-forgotten potion recipe back from the bottomless pit alone? How could he ….

"Maybe, that's the master?"

That's when the light bulb exploded in Hazeline's head.

The Rodes family hid from sight. Some said they were killed by other jealous alchemists, some said they had just returned to their original world. But it's all just a theory. The only real fact that remains, is that they disappear into thin air like blowing dust.

What if, the reason why they disappeared was because they felt sick and tired of alchemy …

That makes sense. Great things were expected from the Rodes Family and hence they received an enormous product order compared to the other alchemists, and the great weight and pressure created by the demands would be like an ax hanging over their heads.

When a famous alchemist had quite a lot of alchemy, there were two paths left for this person to go through.

Either he started raising a successor, or like Hazeline here, became the Manager of the Alchemy House.

But Rodes would never choose the latter !!

"…. Hm. Never mind, what kind of help do you want to ask me?"

Hazeline worked hard to maintain a poker face while asking him, when things started to fall to the logical place – logically – was rather fast. Alchemists value teacher and apprentice relationships above all else. After all, there was no need to ask about any uncertain issues and potentially damaging their current relationship.

"Concidentally, have you heard of the Mana Werewolf Stone? The story came out this morning."

Sae-Jin also does her best to maintain her poker face. The expected minimum price may be $ 1. 76 million, but it is expected to be sold with a maximum amount of $ 3. 5 million . Even if he used the remaining half of Saber-tooth Tiger's fangs and made more high-grade potions to sell immediately, the proceeds from the sale would only come after at least a month.

So, Hazeline's help was a must if she wanted to buy the Werewolf Mana Stone.

Although this is only their third time meeting like this, Sae-Jin doesn't really have anyone else to rely on other than her. Plus, he felt confident as well. He could concoct potions on the same level as Goblins, so who could resist him?

"Ah, that. Yeah, I saw it. But why are you .. Maybe?"

"Yes. I really want to buy Mana Stone. But the problem is …"

I don't have the money . … I don't have any money. Sae-Jin can't say that out loud. So, he pushed a potion that was as good as money towards him.

"…."

Property ©; beyond that, it was stolen.

calculator in her head as she gazed at those positions . Hazeline was busy punching the numbers on the calculator in her head as she stared at the potion.

Element Resistance Potion. Nominally, because it gets a Mid grade value it will be valued at about $ 45 thousand US most in the market, but through the sales commission, it should be able to extract as much as $ 350 thousand US. It was a staggering amount of money considering that only one person could drink this potion.

Other herbs are also quite useful. But taking into account the sales tax, the total will not be more than $ 530 thousand US. Adding results from the sale of the herb Goodness A Goblin, $ 2. 47 million after tax. Mana Stone of the Werewolf is expected to be sold at a price of $ 3. 5 million . So, there is a shortage of about $ 1 million or more.

However – there is something much more valuable than a million dollars to consider here.

It was a future relationship between these two people, Hazeline and Kim Sae-Jin.

If this man was indeed the successor of the Rodes Family legacy, or .. even if he was not, there was a need to maintain a good relationship with the talent of the century like him.

"I can't let him go. '

He was half sure anyway. This man must be an Alchemy God, a disciple of Rodes.

Without that explanation, there was no strange way for him to be able to replicate a potion that had been lost to the world for nearly 30 years!

"Hm …"

Hazeline was relieved that she had just met this man. If it was in the past, when he was still proud of his own alchemy skill – if he met him back then, who knew what kind of chaos he would create out of jealousy and pettiness.

"I will definitely buy it, as much as I can promise you. Please rest assured. I've earned enough money up until now. Although I look like this, I am a fairly famous alchemist and a Witch in this field." Past, I want you to know. "

Hazeline smiled brightly as she spoke, and it caused Sae-Jin to grimace herself as well.

*

In the vacant Manager's office, after Sae-Jin leaves. Hazeline walks into the Alchemist Cafe after 3 years of absence. It was a certain type of work-related forum where only current or former alchemists could join. He stayed away for various reasons but today, he became curious as to whether there was any new information about the Rodes Family and, here he was.

"… Must be alive here."

He muttered to himself. Although it has been 30 years since the disappearance of the Rodes Family, it seems that there is still a lot to talk about. There are specific threads for all topics related to Rodes, and the last message was posted only about 10 minutes ago.

stuff that piled up during the last 3 years, she compiled only the posts that required a "VVIP" clearance to read and carefully went through them . Of all the things that have piled up over the past 3 years, he has only collected posts that require "VVIP" permission to read and carefully checked all of that. But, very few contain anything useful to him, if any.

"…. Tsk, my eyes are rotting for no reason."

Hazeline came out, having found nothing useful.