A mistake sometimes does not lead to failure.

It is actually the key to achieving success. The most common example is the inventor of penicillin where the person who discovered it made a mistake while researching.

Therefore there is a very clear saying about this.

The line between brilliant innovation and absolute failure is only separated by a thin line.

The potion in front of him is also like this. Something that was almost an absolute failure but turned into a brilliant innovation.

"Tell me, what is this thing that made them go so crazy when they lost this Potion?" Ivor looked a little annoyed.

White Snow Academy was in chaos after they entered Protocol 1 which sealed all the core parts of the Academy Building. Everyone inside the Laboratory was not allowed to leave the laboratory and everyone outside was not allowed to enter the place.

And of course, Raven got into big trouble because of this.

But seeing that he could still go out after all that...

"Tell me, how did you guys get released after doing this? I'm quite curious." Ivo asked.

Ivor who saw it frowned slightly. He looked annoyed and tried not to show it. With a blank face and blank eyes, he gave a short answer.

“Why should I tell you?”

“Then why should I tell you about this matter? You just have to make this request and as payment, I will make sure and keep what I have said.”

“Our relationship is that simple. Unless you want information from me, you must at least pay an equivalent price.”

Ivor fell silent. He looked at the strange gaze that seemed calm. Those terrifying eyes were gone and replaced by completely different eyes.

This person… He can hide the Intent he has? Shouldn’t this person be a Magician?

No, I shouldn’t underestimate this person. I also can’t act carelessly anymore.

“Alright. Let’s exchange information.” Ivor slowly removed the concealment he had done. He appeared while sitting in front of her wearing a black robe. In his hand, he held a sharp silver dagger.

The shadows on his feet wrapped around his lower body. With all this, Ivor had little courage to face the person in front of him.

“Do I look that dangerous? Why even bring out such a dangerous weapon in this peaceful and calm place?”

“No need for useless small talk. Just tell me your answer.”

“Then, at least can’t you order something first? If you don’t have money, I’ll pay.” Ivo offered with a smile. He raised his hand and said politely.

“Masha, can I get the menu for this place? I have a friend who wants to order something here.”

From the kitchen, Masha came out wearing a white apron and cloth gloves soaked in red liquid. In her hand, she held a bloody knife that she placed on one of the tables.

Masha saw a man wearing a black robe sitting in front of Ivo. He looked very gloomy and had cold, cruel eyes, but he had fear in them.

“Friend? Wait a minute.” Masha nimbly took off the gloves she was wearing and took out a thick, slightly dusty book.

Wooshhh…

With a little puff, the thick book showed a brown cover with the words ‘The Menu’

Masha handed the book over and went back to the kitchen while humming.

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“Let’s see… what should I order now?” Ivo took the book casually while flipping a few pages.

“I’ll order some fresh mint wine. Do you want anything?” Ivo asked while looking at Ivor.

“…” Ivor fell silent and did not answer.

“Don’t worry. If you really don’t have the money, I’ll pay for it. So just tell me what you want.”

Ivor still did not answer. He just looked at Ivo and did not lower his guard.

If he dared to do anything, then Ivor would immediately run away from this place. There was no thought of fighting Ivo when he did not know what abilities the person in front of him had.

“If you really don’t want anything, then I’ll match our orders. You’re okay with that, right?”

“Whatever”

“Then it’s decided.” Ivo closed the ‘The Menu’ Book and called Masha.

Masha came back with a big smile on her face.

“Can we get 2 Fresh Mint Grapes? Add more ice.”

“Okay. I’ll bring it with the previous order.”

“Glad to hear it.”

Masha went back to the kitchen leaving the two of them. Ivo looked back at the man sitting in front of him.

“I hope you don’t mind. Mint Grape is quite a unique drink in terms of taste. It’s a bit unpleasant on the throat but I can assure you that this drink isn’t bad.”

Ivor just snorted. “No need to talk too much. Just finish this matter and answer my question. What potion is this that White Snow Academy has gone so crazy?”

Hearing that question, Ivo smiled slightly. He took the Vial in front of him and looked at Ivor’s figure through it. “This isn’t something valuable. Just a mistake made by an alchemist.”

“Mistake? Don’t play around with me. If you didn’t want to exchange information from the start, then there would have been no need to do this.”

Ivor was about to leave when he heard Ivo’s voice.

“But, do you know the fine line between absolute failure and brilliant innovation? Let’s take a gold coin as an example.” Ivo put down the Vial and picked up the gold coin.

2 opposing sides. Head and Tail. Coins are often used as an analogy in a case. In this case, failure and success can also fit into this analogy.

Ivo threw the coin into the air and caught it. “A failure will only happen when someone doesn’t dare to throw this coin. And success can only be seen after someone dares to throw the coin.”

“You still haven’t answered my question.”

The corners of Ivo’s mouth rose even more when Ivor seemed to be still asking this. Although Ivor would realize this, Ivo also didn’t need to bother hiding the emotions or expressions on his face.

“You know how hard it is to improve your Mana sense, right?” Ivo asked Ivor a question.

“I know.”

“It’s good that you know. It will be easier to explain.”

Ivo raised his hand and mobilized the Mana in his body. “In this world, Mana is the energy that separates ordinary humans from the Powerhouses in this world. Every one of them who is exposed to Mana will develop something called Mana Sense.”

A sense that appears and develops in every human who has a Mana Nucleus. Mana sense is not like the 5 senses possessed by humans. If the 5 senses have their own physical manifestations, then the Mana sense is more like a sixth sense with the same effects as the 5 senses.

“So this Potion is related to Mana Sense? It is indeed quite special if this Potion can help with the training of Mana Sense.” Ivor nodded slightly as he connected what Ivo meant.

Potions that had the effect of helping train Mana Sense were indeed expensive and quite rare. Even he who lived under the influence of the Shadow King in the past could not freely obtain such Potions.

This was a treasure for some people. Because it was very common for them to be unable to break through the limits of high-level Mana Sense. Most would be stuck at the middle level and most would not even be able to break through to the high level.

‘This is also the reason why the comparison between Martial Artists and Magicians is so far apart.’

The main requirement to advance as a Magician was to have a high-level Mana Sense. Those who did not even meet this requirement would be left far behind.

Magicians were quite rare.

Therefore, Potions that could help develop Mana Sense would be truly valuable and sold at such a high price.

“It is true that this Potion is very valuable. Very, very valuable.” Looking at the Vial in front of him, Ivo opened the lid.

“Say, do you want to know more truth than this, or…”

Ivor felt his body shiver when Ivo's eyes changed back to the eyes that belonged to the shadow king.

“Keep living in ignorance. Take your pick.”

Huh? What does he mean?

Is there something more to this person than what this person explained?

Ivor looked at the Potion in Ivo's hand. It was an item he stole from the White Snow Academy's core laboratory.

Something developed by researchers there is likely to be something very, very valuable. Raven also showed an interested look at this Potion and Ivo also told him to take this Potion.

He could have given this Potion to Raven. The thing that this person in front of him was after, was most likely something very valuable.

But Ivor chose to exchange it for Raven's safety. No matter how Ivo would do it, he forced himself to believe that Ivo had a way.

Being hostile to the Court of The Death was no small matter. Violating the taboo of this world, protecting those who Transgressed death, Not only the Shaman would move, but the entire Court of The Death would come for Raven's head.

Therefore, the Zombie of the Rumanoff family forcibly sent Raven away and accepted death itself. Ivo also offered that he would solve the problem and ensure Raven's safety from the Court of The Death.

Whatever the Potion brought, Ivor Ashen chose not to listen to the truth. “I don’t need it.”

“Too bad. There are actually many surprising things behind this Potion. But since you don’t need it, I won’t tell you.”

“Now, it’s time for you to answer my question.”