Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Chapter 21 Luck

Kyle had a stiff smile after hearing Mr. Heinzʼs words. He was definitely not asking a question… He was telling him to drink the second potion.

Kyle had the urge to escape from it but rationality made him stay.

ʼI can do this… Iʼm not a child. Iʼm an adult inside a young manʼs body. Thereʼs no need to be afraid. If all the students are capable of doing this, I should be able to do it as well.ʼ Kyle encouraged himself as he looked at his master.

He reminded himself that once the torture was done, his attributes will greatly improve and he will get stronger.

After taking a deep breath, he answered. ”If Master thinks that itʼs time to drink the potion, then we can do it now… Iʼm looking forward to it.”

He lied so easily but Mr. Heinz didnʼt care about it.

”Great! Let me help you…”

Mr. Heinz swiftly left the workbench and turned to his desk. This time, he took the red potion leaving the yellow one.

”The second potion is called Idle Mind. I know youʼre probably thinking of learning spells but with your current ability, you can only record four spells in your phantasm state.”

”Idle Mind potion… Four Spells...” Kyle repeated as he ruminated over the name.

In his mind, he also connected the four lights in his body to the number of spells he can cast.

ʼSo those lights in my chests represent the number of Spells. The books really made it so difficult.ʼ Kyle grumbled.

Anyway, he already knows that spellcasting canʼt just randomly happen by doing some incantations.

It has limitations.

It requires to be recorded or imprinted on his body before he can chant them and release those spells. As for how that works, he doesnʼt have an idea so he was looking for Heinz in the first place. In short, he canʼt cast the spells that arenʼt recorded in his body.

”Does that potion increase the number of spells I can use even though I only have three strands?” Kyle asked referring to his spirit.

Mr. Heinz chuckled as he nodded.

”Thatʼs right… This is one of the results of my Masterʼs research. You canʼt find this potion even inside the Academy.” He didnʼt explain further but itʼs enough for Kyle to know that this potion isnʼt normally given to other students of the academy.

It is a perk that he can only get as Mr. Heinzʼs apprentice.

”Alright… Drink it now…”

”T-thank you, Master Heinz. Please save me if something went wrong.” Kyle said as he looked at the red potion.

When Heinz opened it, Kyle didnʼt hear any terrifying scream or smell any foul stench. However, he didnʼt put down his guard.

ʼI just have to swallow it immediately. I donʼt have to taste it.ʼ Kyle took a deep breath as he reminded himself before accepting the potion and consuming it immediately.

Gulp! Gulp!

Heinz was obviously glad to see the decisiveness of his apprentice.

”Youʼre really brave! I just recalled that this potion can only be consumed by those who had a special physique. Since we had a similar experience after consuming the Darkness Possession, I guess I donʼt have to warn you about it…”

ʼW-what?!ʼ

Kyleʼs eyes widened after hearing this.

After all, he doesnʼt possess the physique that Heinz was talking about!

He really died after consuming the Darkness Possession Potion! On the other hand, Heinz was only in an inanimated state thanks to his special physique!

Theyʼre completely different!

Kyle no longer has a chance to regret as he already consumed the potion. He also started feeling the changes in his body.

He canʼt vomit it out anymore…

ʼUgh…ʼ

The potion tastes a bit bitter. This was his first impression followed by extreme cold inside his body. The chilling sensation was definitely not an imagination as frostbite started forming on his finger.

He wanted to speak but he realized that he canʼt make any sound. His movements have also turned sluggish…

ʼI have to do something…ʼ

Kyle thought as his mind churned thinking of what he could do. He feels like he would freeze to death this time!

His first thought was to warm himself with a blanket but his gaze landed on the doors leading to the furnace…

Then, his eyes noticed the naked female corpse. He didnʼt think too much of it as he started walking in the direction of the corpse. He was slow as he was struggling internally and fighting off the coldness that was brought by the potion.

In the meantime, Heinz was just watching Kyle with a smile as he thought that Kyle was planning to go near the Quince Furnace to warm up… He didnʼt find anything wrong with it.

ʼRight, my Master helped me with Black Flame to resist the coldness… Unfortunately, I canʼt use the Black Flame like him… You have to rely on yourself, Kyle.ʼ

Heinz encouraged Kyle in his mind. He felt that nothing is wrong with his decision. In any case, he knows that Kyle wouldnʼt die even if he failed to digest the potion. At most, he would have to recover for six to nine months then he will be fine again.

Experiencing negative effects from potions made with Dark Alchemy isnʼt surprising at all.

After about three minutes of sluggish movement, Kyle finally reached the naked corpse.

”Iʼll slightly open the door for you to keep you warm. However, you canʼt enter since youʼll surely die in your current state.” Heinz said with his creepy smile as he pushed the door open. It seems that he truly cares for Kyle but the latter didnʼt care about the furnace at all…

Kyle could no longer stand up as he fell on the floor and ”accidentally” touched the corpse in the process.

[ Human corpse has been discovered. Would you like to extract it? ]

ʼYes!ʼ Kyle shouted in his mind.

[ Extraction successful. Energy +30. Strength +1.50 ]