Meanwhile, most of the observing alchemists moved closer to Pell's station, following his work with intrigued looks... they might be Master Alchemists, but none of them were capable of concocting a whole potion inside their bodies.
It was an art reserved for Cauldron-Fey Grandmasters and a few living Master Alchemists who hadn't attended.
Even Crowglass set down her cup and watched the process with an amused smile.
Levi noticed how Pell checked her reaction before returning to his work.
'So that's why he joined.'
Pell could have finished with the station... his earlier control left little doubt about that. He wanted Crowglass to see what made him worth taking as her apprentice!
Pell felt her attention settle on him.
Finally.
He kept his expression composed, though his heartbeat quickened enough that he had to steady his breathing.
Madam Crowglass rarely appeared in public outside gatherings like these.
