A few days later, in the core laboratory of the Magic Potion Department.
Ian placed the Starlight Potion into a specialized containment box and turned to leave.
"Time to reveal the results."
He muttered to himself, his gaze steady.
He pushed open the Laboratory door. The hallway was quiet, save for the faint sounds of a few Apprentices organizing equipment in the distance.
Holding the box, he walked unhurriedly toward Herman's office.
Just as he reached the corner near the records room, he ran right into Blake.
The man was also holding several thick rolls of parchment, looking like he had just come from the archives.
Upon seeing Ian, Blake stopped in his tracks, a look of jealousy and disdain immediately appearing on his face.
"Tsk. Well, if it isn't our busy man."
Blake shot him a sidelong glance, his eyes sweeping over the Crystal Stone Box.
He curled his lip. "Cooked up another 'new breakthrough,' have you? It's not another worthless Tier Zero trinket, is it?"
