"And that's another bottle of Mana potion" Vayne said as he put down the potion near the rest of what he made.

'The system sure is great, as long as I have enough knowledge it could correct and improve the technique resulting in these kinda stuff'

- Mana potion -

Grade: common

Quality: good

Type: medicine

Effect: restore 32% of Mana

Description: a blue restorative liquid with a faint light glow. Do not drink more than 5 a day.

'Following the system guidance I make items with better quality and less chance of making failure, the only weakness is probably that I need someone to teach me how to make it first or even with the knowledge the system won't give any help.' he sigh and shake his head at the thought.

"Hey Vayne, what's that around your neck?" Luna ask from beside me, now that I think about it why isn't she spending time with Stephanie?

"It's something I've always had you just never saw it before, by the way why aren't you spending time with Stephanie like usual?" Vayne ask with an indifferent tone.

"I just thought you might need some company after what happen today, am I mistaken?" she said with a quiet voice and her face look a bit sad.

"Eh, ah no it's okay" stopping what he's doing Vayne turn to look at her. "I'm fine now, I got you guys with me after all. Oh and good work on that last attack Luna."

her expression turn into a proud smile hearing that and start talking about how she made the spell and the structure behind it, on the other side of campfire Lucas and Stephanie having a conversation of their own.

"They have nice atmosphere don't they." Stephanie said casually and Lucas replied with a nod.

"Luna's getting bold." once again Lucas just nod.

"Say something already." Feeling a bit annoyed she nudge him with her elbow.

"What do you think about what happened today?" Lucas ask, keeping his sight on Vayne.

"if you are talking about the tiger then we just let our guard down, that's all there is to it and besides don't you heard what he said just now we'll be fine as long as we all got each others back." she answered before taking a bite at the meat skewer in her hand.

Nodding Lucas let out a mischievous smile, "wanna do something to make that prince life hell for hurting Vayne?"

"Oh count me in on that." Elea joins in after hearing the mention of payback. Hearing Elea and Lucas start discussing with what pranks and traps should they make, Stephanie couldn't help but smiled slightly as she imagine the trouble they will bring for that spoiled brat.

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The next day went peacefully, although we had to walk for aimlessly for a while, the academy finally showed up on the map. With the excuse he recognizes the path Vayne lead everyone back safely, once they arrive they reported to the principal and exchange the tiger's parts they dismantled... well... except the meat, they disappear.

Emilia then gave each of us 10 silver coins, when i gave her puzzled look she explained that this is how completing personal request or mission would be if you were to become adventures and these are the reward for it.

After that we all returned to get some rest and enjoy the comfort of civilization, well except me anyway I headed to alchemy lab to return the borrowed tools and ask Mr.Leo about where we will be going.

According to him it is a place called South River city or most people know it as Craftsman city because most Craftsman gather there, oh it is also his hometown. South River city is southeast from the academy and it takes about a month and a half to get there by carriage, another thing to take note is that the city is on another region so we'll be crossing the border.

Currently we are at the kingdom of Welsburg that control the western region of the continent and the region we're heading is controlled by the southern merchant union or southern union ruled by the council of eight. More things to note would be the fact that most populace of the southern union is that of the beastkin.

He said he's taking me as his apprentice because he thinks I have talent for it and that is also another reason why we will be heading there. he said being an alchemist is different from being a pharmacist, pharmacist just makes medicine and poisons but alchemist makes myriads of things. For example are magic weapons, usually it would be made by blacksmith but alchemist can also do it and if compared, an alchemist magic weapons would have a higher purity and better flow of mana.

The only downside for alchemist would probably be that the weapons and tools they make with alchemy could only be that of a common grade or most would say mass produced items while blacksmith can make higher ones.

After talking about other small stuff he then finally showed and guide me on making more potions recipes, he even taught me a trick to make a liquid to instantaneously turn to gas the moment it's exposed to air.

When it gets dark he told me to return to go to the infirmary to rest and be ready for tomorrow. but as I don't really need to sleep and I'm actually a bit anxious about tomorrow, I spent the night practicing my sword swing at the training ground.

When morning comes, I went around and said farewells to all my friends then headed for the school gate to meet with Mr.Leo. when I was about to board the carriage, everyone gathered there to say farewell again. I could understand their sentiment and why they cried, but as I am older than them such things as goodbyes are nothing foreign anymore.

Just as we are about to depart, Mrs.Emilia came and gave me a small bag with a round red crystal on it. she said it'll be useful for me then left as suddenly as she came.

Around midday on our first day of journey, as Mr.Leo had taught me how make offensive items a loud Voice boomed.

"If you don't want to die then stop the carriage and hand over all your valuables!"