Re: Tales of the Rune-Tech Sage Chapter 567: Alex’s Alchemy Innovation II

CH567 Alex’s Alchemy Innovation II

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Product launches and evaluations from experts were nothing new to Alex.

In his past life, he had handled them countless times, and he had repeated the experience in this new existence too.

Thus, even though the sudden need to showcase his creation to a gathering of spectral experts from throughout history left him momentarily surprised, he soon regained his composure.

"My name is Alex Fury," he started steadily. "Today, I bring forth a fresh approach to alchemical processing... Pill Alchemical Refinement."

"Or just—Pill Refinement. Or, if you like, Pill Alchemy."

He halted for a moment before going on.

"As the title suggests, Pill Alchemy focuses on transforming alchemical creations into pill shape. This technique shines brightest with healing and toxic items, although it could find uses in material alchemy as well."

"Pill Alchemy draws on the identical core recipes as classic potion alchemy. Of course, that sparks a clear inquiry..."

Alex offered a subtle smile.

"What sets Pill Alchemy apart—or even makes it better—than standard potion alchemy?"

"Multiple benefits exist."

He lifted one finger.

"Firstly: durability over time."

"Pills boast a much extended lifespan versus potions. Properly formed, the pill's framework seals away the healing properties and strength of its components entirely. Consequently, the pill itself wards off decay and fading power naturally."

"Potions, conversely, depend greatly on their holders for preservation."

"Typically, based on the potion's quality—especially superior ones—mere minutes of exposure to the atmosphere, or even mere seconds for some, suffices to let the healing properties and effectiveness vanish nearly completely."

"On the flip side, items turned into pill shape through alchemy can endure the open air for a minimum of tenfold—hours—more than matching potions prior to any decline."

"Besides this built-in edge, pills can moreover use custom storage vessels akin to potions."

"Yet pills take up considerably less room."

"Practically speaking, this allows far greater quantities of alchemical goods to fit in the identical space."

Alex stopped for a second and scanned the multitude of ghostly silhouettes—the trailblazers of Verdantian Alchemy through the eras.

Though their visages remained blurry, he sensed their focus locked intently on him.

Maintaining his serene smile, he pressed forward.

"Moreover, since—executed properly—pills naturally encase every bit of the alchemical product's power inside their form, they typically deliver heightened healing strength over their potion equivalents."

"This happens due to the fact that, in usual potion making, a certain amount of the healing strength gets lost inevitably amid the mixing and settling stages."

"Such loss proves inescapable."

"But with pill refinement, this drain can be sharply minimized, or even wiped out altogether."

"This matters greatly, as it implies that often a pill can prove up to double as potent as its potion match."

That revelation hit like a thunderclap.

Surprisingly to Alex, the phantoms showed clear reactions.

In spite of their vague outlines, the faint waves in their shapes plainly signaled shock.

"Pills offer yet another edge in enhanced mass manufacturing," Alex went on.

"With pill alchemy, you can craft numerous pills at once by scaling up the ingredient amounts and splitting the ultimate condensed result in the closing refinement phase."

"This boosts output efficiency tremendously, since multiple servings emerge from one refinement session."

"Naturally, the precise count of pills will vary with the recipe's intricacy and the ingredients' strength."

"Additionally, since pills hold a dense version of healing strength, they can be melted into appropriate fluids, like liquid mana, to reform potion mixtures."

"Actually, one pill might yield several potion servings upon dissolving."

"Past the boosted output, this approach tackles a persistent flaw in potion handling."

"Shipping."

"As noted before, potion longevity hinges on the storage units that hold them."

"Regrettably, the best at safeguarding— like custom glass phials—happen to be the most breakable too."

"These easily break or explode in transit."

"Pills avoid this flaw entirely."

"Pills stay firm in build and hold together unless intentionally melted in targeted energy-rich fluids or swallowed outright."

"Plus, with their minimal space needs while still convertible to potion state as needed, vast amounts of crucial remedies can get made as pills and shipped with ease."

"Once at the target location, these pills may then get dissolved in energy fluids to generate potions if needed."

"In summary," Alex wrapped up steadily,

"pills deliver superior flexibility, durability, power, and supply management over age-old potion alchemy."

"That wraps up my technique unveiling."

"Thank you."

Alex inclined his head in respect.

While unsure of the true essence of the phantoms facing him, Alex chose to regard them as genuine individuals.

He behaved just as he might in an official display to fellow thinkers or creators.

Clap... Clap...

Astonishingly, the phantoms started to clap.

Their endorsement rang clear.

The validation seemed... otherworldly.

As if acclaim had come from companions spread along Time's endless flow.

Few creators in any realm could boast of such honor?

Thus, the result of his alchemy test stood evident.

A triumphant victory.

Gradually, each phantom faded into specks of vanishing glow.

Before long, the whole vision hazed over.

Alex sensed his awareness move—

And then he awoke his eyes.

He sat once more in front of the stele.

But glancing aside, he saw Eleanore had finished her test too.

Yet in contrast to him, her expression carried a heavy scowl.

Alex found it hard to picture how someone so gifted as Eleanore might have flopped the test.

With keen insight, he devised a tactful manner to inquire.

"What’s wrong?" he asked. "Was the trial too simple?"

Eleanore shook her head.

Her thoughts wandered back to the events of the trial just passed.

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