Chapter 19: Alchemist Eva


    After that horrible tasting egg incident, Eva cooked breakfast and after that, the trio went to the ''Destrucstone''. They didn''t opt for buying food.


    "I have the perfect magic for you. Oh and profession too." Nexus in his human form said as they walked towards the alchemy room.


    Potions, cauldrons, different kinds of apparatus, and scattered papers on the floor could be seen. The scent from yesterday is still there.


    Nexus went to a shelf at the side of the room and opened it. He grabbed 2 heavy looking tomes and ced them on a nearby table.


    Marcus and Eva went closer.


    "Alchemy for dummies? Is this for me? I know nothing about alchemy." Eva said as she shook her head at the end.


    "You don''t know anything yet. But read the title, it says ''for dummies'' so it''ll basically teach you everything about the basics. It probably covers until rank 6 potions and pills. Once you''re done with that then there''s another book which will cover more advanced topics." Nexus said as he went to the other side of the room where there was a wooden door.


    All the doors in the house are made of wood. Oakwood


    He continued, "This is where the ingredients are stored. They are separated by sections and names are alphabetized. Neat right."


    Eva opened the alchemy tome and checked its contents. Each page has a different ingredient which was exined in a detailed manner. From how to use it, how to look for it, its effect, and things that aren''t seen on normal alchemy books even in the heavenly realm.


    Eva gulped. "So much knowledge in one book."


    "So, are you interested?" Nexus moved closer to them after he finished shutting the door where the ingredients were ced.


    "Yes! when I came here yesterday and was really curious. Getting the chance to actually learn how to make them is a blessing." Eva smiled as she hugged the book. But she thought of one thing that turned her smile upside down. "I heard that people need to be talented in magic to be good at alchemy."


    "Hey, hey, hey, where did you get that from? You don''t need to be talented in magic, but skilled and you need to mix in hard work. Oh, and who told you that you don''t have talent in magic? You have an extremely strong affinity for both alchemy and holy magic. Speaking of which" Marcus pointed at the other book that was still on the table.


    Eva looked at the book that was still on the table. It has a white cover and has big yellow words that said ''Shining Holy Scriptures''


    Eva ced the alchemy book down and picked the other one up. She caressed it with her fingers.


    "ahem, with this you''ll be able to conjure fire, ''Holy me''. In alchemy, you''re going to need to have mes that you can easily control. From what I know ''Holy me'' is one of the best out there. Of course, it''s not only used for alchemy. You can use it to fight. There are other techniques in the book, well a lot actually. Basically, to end my mouth from talking, It''ll help you get stronger." Nexus exined.


    "These are amazing!" Eva eximed with a smile as her eyes began to tear up.


    "Big Sis, you''re going to be the best alchemist they will ever see. They''ll all kneel and beg in front of you when they need something," Marcus said.


    Evaughed and said, "Little bro, I wish my sister were here, she''ll surely love you."


    Marcus grinned "Should I also call her Big Sister too?"


    "Well, she is older than you," Eva smiled as she thought of how her sister was doing.


    "I can''t wait to see her." Marcus said as he turned towards Nexus "You know which potions and pills to give Big Sis?"


    Nexus nodded "Bastard of course. I''ll be staying here and apanying Eva."


    Eva looked at him. She still doesn''t understand her feelings. Well for the most part she is still confused.


    "I''ll leave you guys then." Marcus disappeared.


    "Let''s start practicing light magic with that tome. Once you can cast ''Holy mes'' properly and control it well, we''ll start with alchemy. Although you can try and start making rank 1 and rank 2 pills with just normal fire, it''ll be of low quality. Since you''re still a rank 1 Elite, you''ll have to gobble lots of medicines that will help you speed up a bit and will cleanse your body''s impurities. Don''t worry though these potions and pills won''t harm you in the long run." Nexus exined. He then continued "Oh and I won''t be much of help when training alchemy and light magic since I hardly know anything about them."


    Eva nodded. "Alright, how do we start?"


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    Marcus went out of the hotel. His body is still quite sore. But his mana is already back to full. Nexus, well not only Nexus but also the trainers in the heavenly realm and including his mother told him that if you''re only at the Elite rank and below, you should not use potions or pills that heal sore bodies, you should also not use mana replenishment pills or mana replenishment potions when tempering.


    Let mana get used to going in and out of your body. Because that''s when your body is still growing and developing. And also it''s at that stage when your body is still adapting to mana.


    This is of course only when tempering. But when you''re in a life and death situation and have no other choice, well if you don''t take something that''ll help you live then, good day sir!


    When you reach rank 1mander and beyond, it means your body already adapted so you can use those pills and potions without restraint.


    It is currently 9:00 am and the championship that Marcus''ll watch will start around 10. He is in no hurry since he already bought a ticket online when he saw the scene yesterday.


    As usual, the streets are as busy as always. Marcus happily walked on the side. After cultivatingst night he is now finally close to a breakthrough.


    He already nned on trying out a spell. Something that only the Asura Royal Family can do. The reason why a lot of races in the heavenly realm are wary of them.


    Marcus ordered a cab on his watch. He only waited for a minute.


    The championship today will determine who will be representing Levi City at the main stage, in Ker City, the capital of Ker Republic.


    Marcus immediately got off the cab after he arrived.


    Levi City Arena was packed. The dome like arena is where the city holds most of its important matches.


    Most of the people were with their friends, family, or loved ones.


    Street vendors were selling all kinds of things which attracted children.


    Marcus made his way to the entrance and showed his ticket which was on his watch. The guard then scanned it. After confirming its legitimacy, the guard let him pass.


    Marcus strolled in and is now looking for his seat. There was a small performance on the ring in the middle of the arena where the championship will be fought. A band was currently ying a song that Marcus has never heard of before, but the crowd sure did. They all sang with the vocalist of the band.


    Marcus looked at the surroundings while also looking for his seat.


    ''I don''t know why but I really hate crowds. Maybe because I didn''t really interact with people that much. I mean 30 to 40 people are okay I guess or even a bit more as long as they''re not noisy. As an asura how do I not like this kind of ambiance? Mom, how did you even raise me.'' Marcus finally found his seat after talking to himself.


    Although he was a prince, he was mostly kept at home in the pce. He still goes out and attends parties and gs on others and races though. He was the heir so it was only natural.


    He sat down and waited. He also intently listened to the music the band yed and he asionally tapped his foot without him even noticing.


    A few minutester the music stopped. The band made their way out of the ring and few people wearing ck helped in getting the instruments and apparatus down.


    A woman who looked to be in her 30s went up the stage wearing professional attire.


    "Ladies and gentlemen" She started. "It has been one long road to get to this part. Every year we let the new generationpete and whoever wins will get to go and join the other geniuses in Ker City for an even bigger tournament. Whoever wins that will receive a schrship and will be able to study in a 2nd rate state. You can see why they are so eager. I''ll not keep you waiting anymore and introduce our two finalists."


    The crowd cheered. There were signboards with the contestant''s names on them. Some people were wearing something on their hand which had the index finger pointing upward.


    The woman waited for a second. The crowd quieted down a bit then she continued talking "The first one who we''ll wee is proficient in closebat, he was termed as the ''Young Powerhouse'' by his fans. Let''s wee Greg."


    Fireworks shot in the air. Though it was morning, they still have to be as grand as possible since people from other ces are watching.


    A young looking tall person who was bare-chested walked in from the side. He had an extremely muscr body with a bald head. He had green colored lower fighting pants and he walked in, barefooted.


    One could say that he looks like your boy, Johnny.


    Greg made his way up to the stage and slightly bowed at the cheering crowd. Not all were cheering though, especially most girls.


    "For the next one, I really don''t have to say much. He has been dubbed as the ice prodigy,dy killer, and ''the one'' by a lot ofdies. Ready your cheer for Dios."


    The crowd went wild.


    "Marry me Dios."


    "Dios I love you"


    "The one sitting beside me just pissed his pants"


    "Dios you''ll definitely win"


    "My mom gave us her blessing Dios you can have me"


    All kinds of noises were in the air.


    Soon a brown-haired handsome teen appeared. He was wearing a snow-white robe. He stopped his steps and waved to the crowd. He then pointed at Greg, after that he slid his index finger sidewards on his neck.


    He continued walking. The smile on his face never disappeared.