The green serum fit more into the category of a training solution more than anything, as it resembled muscle steroids in a way, but the effects were much better and had no side effects.
If there was a downside to it, then it was that the results gained from it depended on the person taking it and how they used the time they had, but it was especially good for those who trained seriously.
Alyssia tried to make it so that it could be used many times, but she found that the body started to gain resistance to the effects, so it would be less effective and less costly to use more than one on a single person.
The yellow serum fits more into the category of an immediate boosting solution or some form of permanent enhancement.
It was similar to how the SIQ provided an evolution or other similar things provided various enhancements or powers, but there was a limit to how much change the body could undergo in a short time and how much it could endure.
There was a certain budget to work with, and there was a set amount that needed to be distributed in certain-sized containers, so everything needed to be adjusted to suit the requirements and the type of situation it could be used in.
If it were to be used in a crisis, then the user would need a certain amount of time for the serum to completely take effect, but the process could not be rushed too much, as it could cause damage to the body and leave lingering aftereffects.
The best way was to adjust it so much that it would be safe to use under those types of situations, as there could be a time when someone would be forced into a situation they could not handle.
If they had allies to buy time, then they could take the yellow serum during that time.
The red serum was more dangerous, and it had immediate effects, but like the name berserker, the strength gained came with a time limit and a cost.
It was like drawing out the potential of the body or granting too much power that it could not handle.
The only way to manage to make it safe was to reduce the effects to a safe enough level and time usage so that it was not too harmful to the user.
There would be pain and tiredness that would be experienced after it, but the user would be able to recover.
Using the red serum was possible more than once, but it was the type of serum that could not be abused.
No matter how little the damage or how harmless the serum seemed, if it was used too often, then it could become a big problem, just like how overexercising could lead to muscle-related problems.
There was soon another person to step forward who had swept black long hair with a little of it hanging between his eyes.
A white bandage wrap covered one of his eyes, leaving only a single slate grey eye visible. "I was born in Logue Town, East Blue. Half-noble… could not inherit the family. You should get the rest. I just go by Lance now, so you can call me that.
Let's just say my life has been full of twists and turns. Just like some of you. I got tired of being used to try to gain recognition from the family, so I decided to look elsewhere to put my skills to use and build a life of my own."
Alfred nodded upon hearing the speech. "Indeed… some of you may have had a checkered past, while others not so much. What matters now is what each of you can bring to this group.
You will be the leader who will be responsible for everyone here. Take good care of them, and I have a good feeling that your versatile skillsets and vast experience will help you handle your new responsibilities."
What was not revealed was that Lance was once a black knight for his family, who handled matters in secrecy and handled a lot of the things that would not gain much recognition.
There were white knight groups who were a symbol of nobility and strength, then there was the other, darker side to some noble families that raised black knight or assassin groups to handle the darker side of their family.
Those types of groups were essentially groups used by noble families as loyal hunting dogs that would be used to attack their enemies through underhanded means and maintain their image through silencing and eliminating any problem.
That was the type of life that Lance lived before leaving, as he had to live in the shadow of his half-brother, who was a pure blood noble.
He climbed his way up to vice captain through his accomplishments, but the weight of the deeds he committed for the sake of the family did not bring him any reward or joy.
He was still mocked openly by others, and not even his father would look at him once or tell him that he had made his father proud of him.
It was around that time that he became fed up with it all and left everything behind, including his name, to work through various different islands as he worked as a solo and group on mercenary and bounty hunter tasks.
It was actually a little later that he met Medea during his journey and was introduced to the White Storm after being brought to the Grand Line, where he became a part of the mercenary and security department for a long time.
Just like the others, he opened his box, which was larger than the others.
A large jousting lance was pulled out, followed by a Devil Fruit that allowed him to transform into a Mink that had a black goat model.
Next was a female thief who was born in Water Seven but had mostly pulled off her major heists in San Faldo during most festivals and dress-up events.
She had a serious problem when it came to her impulse to steal and her need to have shiny things.
It just so happened that she tried to pull off a heist during a charity auction being held by Alfred, and she went after the main attraction, which was a prized jewel.
She manipulated others to gain important knowledge on the layout, security and much more while leaking that information intentionally so that others would take the bait and get caught.
The attention would be taken elsewhere, so she could slip in and claim the jewel, which showed exceptional skill as a thief when it came to planning and carrying out a heist.
If it were not for the advanced protection and other security measures in place, then she might have been successful, but the White Storm would not host such an event without proper measures in place.