Realm of Myths and Legends

Chapter 1242: End of the Grade Five Promotion Test

The Natural Energy of Heavenly Lightning within the Dark Abyssal Cauldron had vanished and the surging flames subsided as a single pill rose from the cauldron.

The pill embodied seven colors—each representing their respective elements, that appeared to be in a constant state of flux on its surface.

Izroth reached out to grab the pill and placed it between his thumb and index finger as he examined it.

’I thought the sensation this time was a little different from what I experienced before. If it could have survived one more strike, would it have reached that state? Or, is it because I used the flames with remnants of the ingredients to siphon off some of the force from the last strike? Well, either way, it can be seen as a success.’

Name: Seven Element Change Pill

Rank: Grade-Five -> Grade-Five Pseudo-Divine [Appraised]

Usage: The user who consumes this pill permanently gains the passive skill «Elemental Change».

«Elemental Change» - Gain 30% Elemental Resistance for the following elements: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Ice and Poison. For Elemental Resistance(s) that equals to or exceeds 50%, any negative effects for that element are reduced by 50%. The user has a small chance to completely resist Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Ice and Poison based damage and effects.

«Great Elemental Shift» - Permanently gain 100% resistance to one of the following elements randomly: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Ice or Poison.

Special Note: An ancient pill of the Lost Ages. This pill cannot be consumed more than once.

~Appraisal~

Quality: S

Hidden Effect: Every time the user is affected by Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning, Ice or Poison element(s), they gain +0.01% permanent resistance to the respective element(s) [MAX: 30%]. The user’s elemental resistances can exceed 100%. If the user would receive damage from an element while their elemental resistance for that element exceeds 100%, the user will recover [Damage * Excess Elemental Resistance] HP instead. If the user’s HP is already full, recover MP instead.

Not only had Izroth successfully crafted the Seven Element Change Pill, but the pill also underwent the Blessing of Craft!

Even more shocking, the pill itself had obtained a pill core rank of pseudo-divine!

Unfortunately, it was just shy of reaching the divine pill core rank. However, Izroth was not too disappointed. His control over the Natural Energy of Heavenly Lightning was too lacking. But, he knew that some things required patience.

Izroth had no doubt in his mind that he would one day bring the Natural Energy of Heavenly Lightning under his complete control and truly make it his own.

That aside, Izroth was surprised by the effects of the Seven Element Change Pill.

’These are the effects of a grade five pill? Even the Hundred Death Poisoning Pill that underwent Pill Rebirth is incomparable to it. It might have a pseudo-divine pill core rank, but isn’t it still too much? An ancient pill from the Lost Ages... How did the Apothecary Guild get their hands on such a recipe?’

When Izroth read over the effects of the Seven Element Change Pill, he could not help but have some respect toward whoever created such an unorthodox pill.

The 30% resistance to seven element types alone was already enough to make the Seven Element Change Pill desirable by anyone, especially players. But, the other effects made it incomparable when it came to other grade five pills.

Great Elemental Shift—this was an effect granted to the Seven Element Change Pill through Blessing of Craft that randomly granted 100% resistance to one of the seven element types that were listed.

This meant that, just by consuming the Seven Element Change Pill, it was possible to become virtually immune to an element!

However, that was not even the most stunning part about the Seven Element Change Pill. The thing that made Izroth feel that it was beyond that of a top tier grade five pill had to do with the hidden effect he discovered through using Divine Appraisal.

Thanks to the hidden effect, not only could someone raise one of the seven listed elemental types resistances by up to an additional 30%, one’s element resistances could actually exceed 100%!

Furthermore, any time the user would receive elemental damage, as long as their resistance for that element was above 100%, they would recover HP or MP. The amount that could be recovered increased the more one’s resistance exceeded 100%.

Being able to passively turn damage into a passive recovery skill was something any player in RML would go crazy over. Of course, this applied even more so to tanks, who took on the brunt of attacks.

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A few moments later, Izroth stood before Rozomius and the other judges. He had already handed over the Seven Element Change Pill to be judged. However, even after examining it for more than fifteen minutes and having a small queue of people waiting for their pill to be judged next, the judges seemed to be engrossed.

”T-this... I know it is before my eyes, but I still can not believe it. The Seven Element Change Pill—it is really the Seven Element Change Pill..!” Po said as the surprise on his face had not changed from the moment Izroth succeeded in crafting the pill all the way until now.

”This is fascinating. I have never seen a grade five pill give off such a strong medicinal scent. If you told me it was a top tier grade six pill, I would believe you. For it to be Apothecary Izroth’s first time using Natural Energy and even the Natural Energy of Lightning at that—what frightening potential he holds.” Koralena sighed in awe as she shook her head.

”I have been trying for years to figure out the crafting method for the Seven Element Change Pill. To think I would obtain answers to questions that have lingered in my mind and weighed on my heart. Indeed, the golden generation of Apothecaries has come upon us.” Rozomius stated as he examined the pill.

Needless to say, the judges were left in a state of disbelief. They checked over the pill tens of times. With the way they were studying it and discussing, it seemed as if they could go on for hours at this rate. Though their reaction was understandable.

In the eyes of outsiders, the Seven Element Change Pill was something that should not be possible to craft. At first glance, it was closer to a theory pill than a real one.

”Apothecary Izroth has indeed done something amazing that is worthy of praise. But—be mindful of the time and place, my Apothecaries.” Varuu’s voice sounded.

Hearing Varuu speak up caused Rozomius, Koralena and Po to snap out of their deep infatuation with the Seven Element Change Pill.

Rozomius cleared his throat and said, ”The Head is correct. As proctors, we still have a job to see through until the end.”

With those words, Rozomius returned the pill to Izroth. As he did so, there was a brief flash of regret in Koralena and Po’s eyes. Even Rozomius, who usually kept a rather neutral expression, he could completely hide away his regret at not being able to study the pill for a longer period of time.

’Oh? I was sure they would ask to trade for it. Are they holding back because of the Apothecary Guild Head’s presence? Though it seems a good opportunity has found its way to me. I don’t know the full story, but it seems that Apothecary Rozomius has a strong sense of attachment to this Seven Element Change Pill. If I can use it as a way to bring him over to the Mystical Realm Palace, even if only temporary, it will be beneficial.’

”Apothecary Izroth, you have successfully crafted the grade five Seven Element Change Pill. Congratulations, you are now a grade five Apothecary. I am looking forward to what you will accomplish.” Rozomius said as he waved his hand.

Swoosh!

As Rozomius performed this action, the Apothecary badge attached to Izroth’s shoulder changed. The grade it showed went from four to five. And, with that, Izroth had officially become a grade five Apothecary.

”I will try not to let down Apothecary Rozomius’ expectations.” Izroth said as he cupped his hand into his fist.

He then continued, ”That said, I wonder if Apothecary Rozomius is willing to spare me some of his time once he is done overseeing the promotion test.”

If it were another Apothecary, Izroth believed that there was a good chance that they would seek him out after the promotion test. However, despite only having a limited interaction with Rozomius, Izroth understood a thing or two about his character. That is why, Izroth knew that if he was not the one to initiate the potential meeting, Rozomius would likely keep to himself and silently lament.

One of Rozomius’ brows rose in curiosity. Under normal circumstances, he would have immediately declined such a request. After all, if he accepted every request to meet from Apothecaries of a lower grade, he would have no end of guests. But, not only was Izroth an Honorable Elder of the Apothecary Guild, he was also the one who crafted the Seven Element Change Pill, where even he had met with little to no success.