Alchemy Notes

As Camilla walked to the alchemy table, the System’s prompt sounded again.

System: Would you like to open the Alchemy Notes?

“Alchemy Notes? What is that?”

System: The Alchemy Notes can record various alchemical formulas and guide alchemy. At present, the Alchemy Notes only contain the basic formulas for ‘Potion Making’ and ‘Item Crafting.’ More formulas have now been added to the ‘Sacrifice Deluxe Package.’

“……”

Serea was silent; this setting, where everything had to be obtained by drawing cards, was really too targeted at herself…

“Open the Alchemy Notes.”

She gave the command, and then a thick red book actually flew over. Seeing this, everyone looked astonished, and the book flew straight into Camilla’s hands.

System: Would you like to hand over the Alchemy Notes?

“Give it to her. She’s the only one who can use it anyway.”

Serea said, and that red tome opened up. The first dozens of pages were filled with various alchemical formulas written in magic ink, and after that, a large portion was empty.

“A ma…magic tome!”

Holding the book in her hands, Camilla’s hands started trembling.

“You know this book?”

Serea asked, and upon hearing this, Camilla explained.

“Yes, I read about magic tomes in the library of the Central Magic Academy. According to legend, a magic tome is a ‘magic book’ that can be endowed with ‘wisdom’ only after accumulating the ultimate knowledge of a field. The holder can use it to probe into the mysteries of the entire field!”

Camilla spoke, and as soon as she finished, a male voice rang out.

“You’re right. And now, pretty little miss, my master has entrusted me to you, giving you the honor to explore the mysteries of bloodline alchemy with my help.”

The voice came, and everyone’s gaze immediately focused on the book.

“Don’t look at me that way; I am a noble ‘magic tome.’ It’s perfectly normal for me to speak, and I also have my own name. I am called the ‘Alchemy Notes.'”

The Alchemy Notes introduced itself, and hearing this name, Serea couldn’t help but complain.

“Why is your name so straightforward?”

“It’s convenient to recognize, after all I have many brothers and sisters. If you find it too awkward to say, master, you can give me a new name.”

“That is pretty awkward. As for a new name…”

Serea pretended to think, then a name slipped out.

“Let’s call you Little Gold.”

“What a nice name, I really like it.”

Little Gold was very happy to receive the new name Serea gave. As for Serea suddenly producing a magic tome, no one was especially surprised. In their eyes, as a vampire, Serea was all-powerful.

Besides, compared to that, they were even more curious about the name Serea gave…

It was worth mentioning that Talius and the Black Knight were actually quite proud in private, because as top-tier Undead under the Queen, just by names alone they outclassed the likes of Little Black and others—at least, in terms of names…

“So, my Master, do you need me to guide this young lady in using those strange instruments now?”

“Mm, show me what skills you have.”

“As you wish, my Master.”

Said Little Gold, and then he used telekinesis to lay out the alchemical tools in front of Camilla. Seeing that a ‘magic tome’ was about to teach her alchemy, Camilla was both flattered and a little nervous.

“No need to be nervous, young lady. It’s very simple. Start from the most basic ‘healing potion.’ The first step: bring me the red grass, xinan, and cinnamon from the cabinet. Quickly now.”

“Yes.”

Camilla answered hurriedly, then dashed to the medicine cabinet. As the elves were experts in cultivating herbs, most common herb ingredients were stocked here.

Soon, all alchemical materials were gathered, and Little Gold continued introducing.

“See? The wonderful thing is that, alone, none of these herbs have healing properties, but combined, they form a healing potion. Of course, each herb can be replaced by others with the same properties, but while substituting, you must consider repulsive and compatible effects as well as special reactions between medicines. But for now, you don’t need to delve so deep—just follow the formula. Go ahead, grind up the herbs.”

Hearing this, Camilla began grinding the herbs. Judging from her skilled movements, she was obviously an alchemist.

“With the herbs ground, continue to follow the formula: check again—20g of red grass, 35g of xinan, 17g of cinnamon, add 300ml of Blood Spring.”

Little Gold was speaking, but just then, a voice sounded in Serea’s mind—it was Dogsius.

“19g of cinnamon is better.”

On hearing this, Serea reflected for a moment, then spoke aloud.

“What happens if you use 19g of cinnamon?”

As soon as the question was raised, Camilla’s hands paused—she didn’t know whom to follow. But in response to Serea’s question, little Gold exclaimed:

“My Master, you understand alchemy too? Indeed, if you use 19g of cinnamon, the potion will leap from a ‘beginner healing potion’ to a ‘junior healing potion,’ making it worth several times more. But it’ll also require a higher alchemy skill level. Young lady, can you manage?”

“I… I’d like to try.”

“I like your adventurous spirit. But you must understand: for bloodline alchemy, not a single mistake is allowed.”

Little Gold’s words truly startled Camilla.

“Let her try. If it doesn’t work, you can teach her again.”

“Very well, master. Then, young lady, begin your journey into bloodline alchemy and embrace this new knowledge!”

“Mm!”

Camilla nodded, and alchemy began!

“I want to try too.”

At this moment, Dogsius’ voice sounded—she actually wanted to try making a potion as well. Serea readily agreed.

“Sure.”

Serea said—she was really curious to see the difference between a ‘master alchemist’ and an ‘intermediate alchemist.’

A faint purple light shimmered in Celia’s eyes as she set up a brand new set of alchemical equipment. Seeing this, little Gold asked,

“Oh? You want to have a go too?”

“Yes, it’s been a while, but I want to give it another try.”

“No problem, don’t fear failure—we have plenty of materials.”

Little Gold encouraged ‘Celia.’ Hearing this, Celia rummaged through the cabinets.

Xinan, kakashi Fruit, beixiang…

One precious medicinal material after another was retrieved—thirteen of them in all.

Seeing those materials, little Gold blurted,

“Oh my! Master, you must stop her! The other materials are fine, but these should not be used casually!”

“It’s fine, let her be.”

Serea appeared very calm. Seeing this, little Gold could only say,

“Well…all right, treat this as a lesson in failure for the newcomer.”

Skillfully grinding the ingredients, unlike Camilla, who ground each one individually in a novice’s method, Celia weighed out several medicines in advance before batch mixing and grinding them. Seeing her impeccable and delicate techniques, little Gold’s attention was drawn.

Celia moved with surprising speed; in fact, though she used far more materials, she managed to place her ingredients into the alchemical cauldron even while Camilla was still brewing.

What began as an ordinary alchemy experiment had now become a contest.

(To be continued…)

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