Emery returned to his burning cauldron and took time to finish his second batch of 20 recipes. When he saw the result, unfortunately, he could only reach the same 99% potency of excellent strength.
He tried again with the third batch of 20 well-thought recipes, but once again, he failed. What's worse, there wasn't even a 99% potency within this batch.
Emery grumped in annoyance as he kept failing to get the result he was hoping for. Still, he did not stop trying and took another chance for the fourth batch. This time, he even used the [Photosynthesis] skill on the 12 ingredients to increase their properties before starting to concoct.
"This should do the work!"
The Photosynthesis skill had never failed him, and he was confident that it also wouldn't this time. His eyes were filled with expectation as they were glued to the cauldron, but his patience was rewarded with nothing less of a disaster.
