Life After Prison

Chapter 1929

Evening came, and Emery stood in silence by the entrance of the Alchemy Tower as she looked at the third–placed name on the ranking list–Severin Feuillet. She appeared exhausted, and even the luster of eyes had dimmed slightly. Despite her continuous efforts during her third attempt, she managed to concoct only 998 pill recipes, falling short by the last two needed to complete the assessment. Mentally exhausted from all that exertion, she reluctantly left the place.

That ordeal marked Emery’s first encounter with defeat and frustration. He looked at Severin’s name

again and uttered with a bitter smile. “Just how talented are you!”

She had strived for several years and failed the test thrice, yet Severin had passed it all in just over half

a huge blow to Emery’s ego, especially since she had once asserted that her alchemical

that

her third place. The news of Severin’s accomplishments

the Grandiuno Sect. Many

sect, and the title of the

true abilities was a direct competition

had surpassed Emery in the Alchemy Tower rankings. Emery’s alchemical aptitude as a prodigy of the Sixth Mountain had initially garnered her much favor among the elders, as many expected her to challenge for the position of fifth core disciple upon becoming a sixth–grade alchemist, Severin’s ability to surpass her indicated his

the cauldron before her. However, her distracted thoughts led to an unsuccessful attempt, and a