Chapter 1649


    Chapter 1649


    Alchemistsmanded the highest level of respect within any sect. Igor’s two apprentices had


    reached second–grade high- Tank and would likely be third–grade low–rank alchemists in due


    time if their progress continued unhindered. Alchemists of their caliber were treated with great


    reverence within the sect, and even the protectors orded them the utmost respect. For his two


    students to kneel and apologize was akin to a tant insult to their teacher.


    Severin looked at Igor with a cold smile and asloed, “Are you their master? They lost a bet to me and


    knelt to apologize for their loss. Is there a problem with that?”


    Igor frowned. If his two students did lose, then he surmised that they had beenpeting with the


    young man rted to alchemy, and neither of his students was able to outdo the young man.


    “Haha, judging from your appearance, you must be the neer alchemist, yes?” Despite not


    understanding the reason for Severin’s presence in the courtyard, Igor deduced that the young man


    before him was indeed an alchemist. Severin could even be a third–grade alchemist, either of low–rank


    or medium–rank. Bing a third–grade alchemist was no small feat, and high esteem was orded


    to alchemists of Severin’s level within the sect.


    As expected, Severin confirmed, “Yes, I’m new here, and I’m an alchemist.”


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    “Haha, splendid! Let’s have a little contest to determine which one of us is the better alchemist. If you


    are, I’ll kneel and apologize to you too. If I am, then you will kneel and apologize to all three of us.”


    Severin was taken aback. He was caught by surprise by such a confrontational approach from Ipor.


    “Haha, are you sure?” She asked before Severin could even say anything. Her disdainful smile was


    evident


    “Isn’t that obvious? I’m sure,” Igor asserted confidently.


    Meanwhile, Felix and Harris were rmed by Igor’s move. Felix immediately advised, “I think it’s best


    that you reconsider. We’ve already conceded that we were less skilled than him. I don’t think you


    should challenge someone who is our senior.”


    Felix had already epted the fact that Severin’s alchemical abilities surpassed his, and therefore,


    Severin had earned the right to be referred to as his senior.


    Harris expressed support for Felix’s idea. “Yes. We will get our chance some other time. It would be


    wiser to let this one slide. We’re all alchemists from the same sect, aren’t we? A loss, be it on his part


    or yours, benefits neither of you. It would only incite disharmony among us sect members.”


    Realistically speaking, Harris could tell from Severin’s alchemy demonstration that thetter was


    profoundly better than Igor. Severin’s ability far surpassed Igor’s in every single aspect, from pill quality


    to proficiency in technique. Harris might not have intervened if Igor was stronger than Severin, but he


    feltpelled to do so for fear that his master might end up in an embarrassing situation.