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

huge blow to Emery’s ego, especially since she

could rival that of

away her third place. The news of Severin’s accomplishments spread through the Sixth Mountain,

reaching every corner of the Grandiuno Sect. Many considered Severin the

of the number one alchemy

his true abilities was a direct

was that Severin 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

Mountain, Celeste focused intently on the cauldron before her. However, her distracted thoughts led to an unsuccessful