Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 1646

Felix and Harris exchanged bewildered glances. They were skeptical of what they heard. Most alchemists in the sect were first or second-grade, with few, if any, third-grade alchemists. Fourth-grade alchemists were generally unheard of.

It had been years since a third-grade alchemist was added to their ranks, let alone a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist. If the young man before them were as he claimed, then the position he would hold within the sect would be unthinkably prestigious.

"This can't be possible! I refuse to believe it! We weren't told about this! The sect would have announced it if a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist joined us." Felix shook his head in disbelief, the news seemingly having shaken him.

He scrutinized Severin and continued, "Hmph. He's young, and didn't he just address me as his senior? Why would a fourth-grade alchemist keep such a low profile? You're all just trying to pull our leg."

Harris chimed in and echoed Felix's sentiment, "Yeah! They're lying!" He initially wanted to use alchemical know-how to impress those ladies, but all of them happened to be Severin's women! As if that was not bad enough, Severin claimed to be a fourth-grade alchemist! He found it difficult to come to terms with that.

Severin noted their skepticism and said, "We just arrived here today, so it's more than appropriate for me to address you as a senior within the sect. That doesn't apply to alchemy or achievements though. If I had been the kind to boast about my abilities, you two should be calling me your senior."

"You can't be serious. Well, in that, let's see if you qualify to be addressed as such. If you're able to produce a third-grade pill right here and now, I'll address you as senior! Heck, I'll even kneel in respect!" Felix's expression turned darker.

"His cauldron doesn't seem ordinary. It could be a spiritual tool, a third-grade one, perhaps. This will improve his chances of success by a mile," Felix pointed out after observing the cauldron.

Harris frowned. In a hushed tone, he suggested to Felix, "Should we ask him to stop? Our dignity will remain more or less intact if we leave now. On the contrary, we'll have to face humiliation if he manages to produce the pill."

Felix frowned and deliberated about their situation. "Leaving now would be just as humiliating. It's the same as admitting defeat. I think we should let him continue. If he succeeds, then we'll just have to bear our embarrassment. If he fails, then we still have a chance to leave with our heads held high!"