Realm of Myths and Legends

Chapter 1146 Instinct, Wave Start!

Pill Master successfully crafted a total of four grade two Spiraling Flames Pill. The medicinal scent and appearance of the pills were a clear step above Blue Quillʼs and Iron Cauldronʼs; however, it was still not enough to come close to the pills Izroth crafted.

”As expected, Elder Pill Masterʼs ability cannot be compared to us. Congratulations on receiving the highest points.” Blue Quill said respectfully.

”Congratulations, Elder Pill Master.” Iron Cauldron followed up.

Hearing Blue Quillʼs and Iron Cauldron speak nearly made Pill Master cough up blood in anger.

Since the two were not around for when Izroth obtained his grades, they assumed that Pill Master had received the highest.

Although the pills Izroth crafted looked and smelled impressive on the surface, Blue Quill and Iron Cauldron immediately noticed that they were only grade one pills. Therefore, how could he have scored higher than a grade three Apothecary Pill Master?

Pill Master opened his mouth to lash out at the two, but quickly closed it after remembering Haisheʼs threat.

〈System Alert: The Lava Beasts Wave will occur in 1 minute! Your environment will be temporarily altered!〉

As this system alert sounded for everyone, the platform and its surroundings shook as a flood of condensed mana rushed into the area.

ʼThis mana feels similar to one of the pinnacle magic formations I detected earlier with my Energy Vision Sense.ʼ

In the blink of an eye, the surroundings had underwent a drastic change. The platform and garden were no longer anywhere to be seen. Instead, it had been replaced by volcanic rock, numerous streams of flowing molten lava and several constantly erupting volcanos in the distance.

Tsssst!

”So hot! What is this? Iʼm losing HP just by standing still!” Steel Mountain stated.

”I have cleared many dungeons and participated in several raids, but itʼs my first time seeing an environment shift so drastically this fast with such harsh penalties.” Mystic Lock commented.

”The environment itself is just another part of the trial. The secret to overcoming it must lie in the Spiraling Flames Pills.” Haishe said.

He then continued, ”Quick, we need to consume the Spiraling Flames Pills before the Lava Beasts appear.”

〈System Alert: The Lava Beasts Wave will occur in 30 seconds!〉

”Youʼre in luck, leader. Between me, Iron, and Elder Pill Master, we have exactly eight grade two Spiraling Flames Pills—enough for all of us here. Of course, if Palace Master Izroth wanted to take his own pill, we understand. After all, weʼre sure you have your pride as an Apothecary even if theyʼre only grade one pills.” Blue Quill said with a smirk as he glanced over at Izroth.

Blue Quill found Izrothʼs arrogance too overbearing for the pills he produced. But, more importantly, he seemed to be on unfriendly terms with Pill Master. Naturally, Blue Quill wanted to use this chance to curry some favor with Pill Master and take Izrothʼs arrogance down a bit.

”Hahaha, itʼs just a joke. Donʼt worry, Palace Master Izroth. Since weʼre all in this together, weʼre definitely willing to share our pills with you.” Blue Quill stated with hints of mockery in his voice.

”There is no need. My own pills will suffice.” Izroth said indifferently as he consumed one of his Spiraling Flames Pills.

”Leader, what should we do? The pills everyone else made are obviously grade two. While the ones Palace Master Izroth crafted are grade one. But, even if they received a good grade, maybe itʼs separate from the actual pillʼs strength.” Mystic Lock asked as he looked toward Haishe.

”We should quickly compare the effects of the pills and decide from there.” Autumn Winds chimed in.

”I agree. Everyone, hurry and share the pills information in the party chat so that we can take a look.” Haishe requested.

Pill Master, Blue Quill, and Iron Cauldron sent the information of their pills through the party chat.

ʼIt has been a while since someone dared to compare my pills to others.ʼ

Izroth also shared the information of his pills via the party chat. Since this was all part of Haisheʼs promised reward and he wished to complete the trial dungeon as fast as possible, he decided to go along with things.

When Haishe looked at the pills, he saw that there were small differences between the Blue Quill and Iron Cauldronʼs pills. On the other hand, there was a noticeable difference between those two and Pill Masterʼs pills.

Name: Spiraling Flames Pill

Rank: Grade-Two

Usage: The user who consumes this pill gains 30% Fire Resistance and deals bonus magic damage equal to 60% of their total Fire Resistance for 20 minutes.

Special Note: Consuming this pill more than once will not grant any additional effects. However, consuming a higher grade version of the pill will replace its effects.

Iron Cauldronʼs pill granted 30% Fire Resistance and damage bonus equal to 60% one oneʼs total Fire Resistance for 20 minutes.

Blue Quillʼs pills granted 35%, 70%, and 25 minutes respectively.

As for Pill Masterʼs, his Spiraling Flames Pills offered 50%, 100%, and lasted for 30 minutes. This would provide more than double the bonus damage of Blue Quillʼs pills. That alone was more than enough to show the gap between what was crafted.

”Elder Pill Master is still a grade three Apothecary. Iʼll have to do what I can to repair our relationship after the trial dungeon is over.” Haishe thought to himself as he then turned his attention to Izrothʼs pills.

”This is...” Haishe muttered to himself with furrowed brows.

Name: Spiraling Flames Pill

Rank: Grade-One

Usage: The user who consumes this pill gains 30% Fire Resistance and deals bonus magic damage equal to 100% of their total Fire Resistance for 1 hour.

Special Note: Consuming this pill more than once will not grant any additional effects. However, consuming a higher grade version of the pill will replace its effects.

For Izrothʼs pill, the amount of fire resistance it provided was only on par with Iron Cauldronʼs pill, while the bonus damage portion was equal to the one made by Pill Master. However, its duration soared past all three of the Apothecaries and lasted for a total of one hour!

”Palace Master Izrothʼs pills are certainly impressive, especially considering that they are grade one pills. I can see why he got S-grades in all the categories now. That being said, even though the duration is greater, the pills made by Elder Pill Master was definitely more effective. Still, why are my instincts telling me what Iʼm missing something?” Haishe thought to himself.

〈System Alert: The Lava Beasts Wave will occur in 10 seconds!〉

Although Haishe felt that he was missing something, the time was going by too fast and he had to made a decision.

”Steel Moutain, Mystic Lock, Autumn Winds, and myself—we will consume the pills crafted by Palace Master Izroth. Since Palace Master Izroth has already taken one of his own pills, the rest of you will take Elder Pill Masters pills.” Haishe stated.

ʼOh? Did he notice it?ʼ

”What?! Leader, although Palace Master Izroth pills have a longer duration, wouldnʼt it be better for you all to take Elder Pill Masterʼs pills?!” Blue Quill questioned with a stunned expression.

Blue Quill and Iron Cauldron were taken aback when they viewed Izrothʼs pills. The effects did not match the grade and even surpassed the pills of Pill Master in certain aspects. They did not want to admit it, but his pills were even better than the ones they made. Nevertheless, only the duration outshined Pill Master; therefore, the choice should have been obvious.

”Iʼve decided. Do it.” Haishe said with a sharp.

Seeing Haisheʼs gaze caused Blue Quill to fall silent as he turned to Pill Master and said, ”Elder Pill Master, thank you in advance.”

Iron Cauldron mimicked Blue Quillʼs actions, as the two, along with Elder Pill Master, consumed the pills he made.

As for Haishe and the other three, Izroth handed them the Spiraling Flames Pills he crafted as the four consumed them.

ʼItʼs a shame that I canʼt take any of the pills I craft with me outside of the trial dungeon. Otherwise, I could have used this opportunity to make a few hundred more.ʼ

After everyone took a Spiraling Flames Pill, a thin red coat of energy encompassed their bodies as the intense heat became much more bearable.

〈System Alert: The Lava Beasts Wave has started!〉

〈System Alert: Defeat all Lava Beasts! [0/50]〉

Grahaaaah!

Out of nowhere, a strange cry came from within the pools of lava approximately ten meters away from the groupʼs position. The following moment, the boiling lava intensified before a hand made of lava slammed onto the bed of lava rocks.

A few seconds later, a creature made entirely of glowing hot lava emerged from the lava pool.

The creature was roughly one and a half meters tall with a bulky stout figure. It had a mouth dripping with lava that sizzled every time it hit the ground. It possessed no eyes and no legs, moving in the same motion as a snail.

Name: Molten Crawler Lava Beast(Elite)

Level: 40

HP: 75,000/75,000 (100%)