Unspeakable Secrets The Alchemist Series (A Dark Medieval Progression Fantasy)

Chapter 41 Plans

Connor woke up in the evening, refreshed and ready to do what needed to be done.

He looked out the window at the setting sun. Soon it would be time to meet with Korvac again. Soon, Victor would be free.

Connor took the time to eat and wash up.

He was always surprised at how much alchemy took out of him, but he could also feel that he was getting better at it, and stronger too.

He had a long way to go before he could practice the high level of alchemy that he yearned for, but he was making progress.

He'd already experienced the power of novice level potions like the heightened senses and magic sight, and he couldn't help but wonder what powers lay ahead of him.

He went down the stairs after a refreshing bath, and looked at one of the vials of minor strength potion, while he waited for his friends.

He was fairly sure he'd succeeded this time, but he still needed to test it. He needed to know just how much stronger it made him, and if he'd made a mistake, it'd be better to find out now than when their lives were on the line.

Hopefully, it wouldn't kill him.

He pulled the cork out with a faint pop, releasing the potion's scent into the air. It smelled like peaches.

He brought the vial to his lips and drank.

He tried not to think about what went into it. It wasn't as bad as the ingredients used for the sense-enhancing potion, but he still didn't like to think about ogre blood.

Thankfully, it tasted nothing like that. It was a bit spicy, but not unpleasant.

He paced up and down, waiting for the effects to kick in. He remembered what happened last time all too well, and Victor wasn't around to save him this time.

A warm feeling spread through his muscles, and he felt lighter. Stronger. He'd felt much the same way before...

He waited longer. His heart pounded in his chest.

But, minutes passed, and nothing else happened. He let out a relieved sigh.

He went through a few sword motions. His already light rapier felt like a feather in his hand.

He whipped it through the air faster than ever before. He smiled.

Much like the other potions, there were more than just the obvious positives. Not only was he stronger, but that strength gave him more explosive speed and power as well.

There were probably even more benefits he hadn't uncovered just yet. He couldn't wait to get a chance to test it more thoroughly at some stage. It was nowhere near the level of strength that Victor's potion had granted him, but he was still happy with the results.

He'd take any advantage he could get in the coming battles.

***

The Stars of Night guild hall was even more crowded than the last time. They elbowed and squeezed their way through the throng to Korvac's office.

"Ah you've finally returned," Korvac said, "I was starting to think I'd have to send someone after you three. Any news?"

"Yes," Connor said, "we found Victor."

"Excellent work!" Korvac said, "where is he? I'll get a team together, and we'll grab him right now!"

"I'm afraid it isn't so simple," Connor said, "you may as well sit down, we have a lot to discuss."

***

Korvac's face grew grim as Connor told him what he had discovered beneath Zauberer.

He didn't mention anything about Victor's potions though.