On the evening of the third day, as Velin gently shook the last pinch of Sleeping Crystal powder into the boiling beaker, a miracle occurred.
The solution, which had been boiling a second before, was tamed the next. All the volatile Ether Energy was soothed by the powder and began to slowly settle.
The acrid smoke dissipated, replaced by a gentle and stable energetic glow.
"Twenty-five seconds... A full twenty-five-second window of stability..." Valerius stared intently at the water clock, his body trembling with excitement. "Stable, and pure! This... This is the beginning of a new era!"
Although the trial run of the potion was a success, Velin had not yet infused his own Spiritual Power into it this time.
After a short break, the moment for the final concoction arrived.
Only Velin, Valerius, and Caroline, who stood in the shadows at a distance, remained in the laboratory.
Velin stood before the alchemy bench, his expression focused.
