Chapter 2001

When Severin entered Pearl Light Isle, he observed Emery's movements with his divine senses and saw Emery following him in with the token in hand. His previous wariness of Emery's master, Daniella, had reduced slightly because Emery had entered out of her volution. The distinction between coercion and voluntary action were two different things, and it was not the place of any outsider to comment on that. After withdrawing his divine senses, Severin smiled to himself and thought, 'Hmm… Emery is going to be very useful in helping to craft sixth-grade low-rank and medium-rank pills. That'll help me to focus on making a breakthrough to seventh-grade alchemist.' Severin was motivated by the prospect. Though his elevated status as the sixth core disciple sparked many an envious glance from the ordinary disciples, he knew all too well that his responsibilities continued to grow. His days were spent either training, polishing his combat techniques, or creating pills to secure a much-anticipa