The departure of the Qin family heiress left a lingering impression on Ery's mind. As the news of his recent success spread, ssages flooded in from individuals and factions eager to et and establish connections with the newly acclaid Apothecary master. Faced with this surge of attention, Ery sought counsel from Tessa.
In the competitive landscape of the magus universe, the field of Apothecary stood as the most sought-after profession. Given the scarcity of masters capable of producing high-grade products, let alone rare legendary ones, it was inevitable that an Apothecary master of Ery's caliber would beco a magnet for offers from prominent families and factions.
These offers typically aligned with one of two primary objectives.
Firstly, so factions sought to secure Ery through a contractual arrangent, aiming to designate him as their exclusive apothecarist, focusing on creating products exclusively for their faction to strengthen their influence. On the other hand, rchant-oriented families like the Qin, perceived Ery as a potential goldmine. Their interest lay in tapping into the lucrative market of high-quality apothecary goods.
"They would invest massively in finding the ingredients, help market your product to its maximum value, and share the profits," she added, her tone carrying a hint of enthusiasm. "This way, a genius apothecarist like you could focus on concocting excellent products and perfecting your recipes... Isn't that great?"
Ery carefully read the subtle ssage behind Tessa's words and couldn't help but smile. "It's indeed a great offer, but I wonder why I haven't heard any proposals from you yet?"
Tessa let out a sigh and replied, "Who am I kidding? You even rejected a position in the Nephilim faction. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want to be committed to any family in this city."
Ery chuckled and said, "You're right, but that doesn't an I don't need help."
Tessa smiled and responded, "Well, if you need my help, first, I want to hear how ambitious your plan is."
Ery had ticulously contemplated the matter over the past few days. Beyond personal strength, he recognized that accumulating wealth was paramount for ensuring the safety of his friends and the sustainability of his Earth faction. In this pursuit, his adept apothecary skills would undoubtedly play a pivotal role.
Turning to Tessa with a look of determination, Ery proclaid, "As many as I need to keep my friends safe—hundreds... billions of spirit stones... as many as I can."
His words stirred excitent in Cedric, Aeon, and Karin. However, the Karat heiress injected a note of caution, "I must warn you that such goals will attract more enemies and competitors whose interests will be disturbed by you. Are you prepared for that?"
Ery's response was resolute, "Yes, and I will make more friends and more allies as well."
Upon hearing this, Tessa stood up and declared, "Good answer, we can start right away"
Understanding Ery's inclination to avoid dependency on other factions, Tessa laid out her first suggestion for him—to establish the presence of the Earth faction in Golden City. This would involve purchasing property and opening a shop solely supported by the Earth faction, without involvent from any other faction.
Acknowledging the Earth faction's limited credibility in the sector, Tessa recomnded that Ery absorb the entire Terra faction into the Earth faction. Recognizing this as part of the late Lord Izta's long-awaited wishes, Ery readily agreed to the proposal.
"This should be the best thing for Terra"
However, Tessa reminded Ery that the process would be complex, involving assets separated in two distant sectors. It would require extensive historical investigations and court rulings, potentially leading Ery to stand before the Golden City council.
"Hopefully it will not go that far," Tessa reassured, her family's high influence in the council providing a potential advantage. Nevertheless, she believed that Ery could help the process by attaining a better reputation within the city.
With a serious gaze, Tessa emphasized, "You need to focus on creating better potions and reach the pinnacle of the Honorary Master title, that would give so leverage"
She added "Hence, you need people to help you with other aspects and take over key positions." This strategic approach aid to free Ery from administrative burdens, allowing him to concentrate on perfecting his apothecary skills.
Unfortunately, due to Tessa's status as the heir to the Karat family, she couldn't be formally registered as any part of Ery's Earth faction. However, she casually requested all of Ery's friends to quit their current jobs and lend their support.
Karin and Cedric to terminate their contracts with their current supporters and back up Ery's shop as apothecary experts, overseeing daily productions. Given their established reputation as apothecarists in Golden City, they would also attract a steady flow of custors to Ery's shop. Aeon, with his extensive connections in the Magus guilds, would manage the procurent of workers and essential resources.
Ery was pleasantly surprised when all three of them accepted the task without much consideration. Aeon expressed, "I am actually bored working in magus guilds for 50 years now; it's ti for new changes." Cedric assured, "I know my future will be bright following you, and you will definitely need for your second shop." As for Karin, she didn't provide a specific reason other than her willingness to support Ery's goal. Ery couldn't help but feel touched by the genuine commitnt of the three individuals to help him. "I promised you that I will make sure that we beco the most successful shop in the sector," With all four of them excited about the venture, Tessa chid in, "I can help you find the best location at the best price and handle all the necessary permits." She then asked in a more subtle voice, "So, how many spirit stones do you have right now?"
Fully aware that establishing the shop would require tens of millions of spirit stones, Ery couldn't help but grin. "I better start concocting pills right away," x x x x x x x x x x
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