NOVEL WEB Chapter 99: chapter 99 5 hours
Raven wasn't just refining potions—he was orchestrating an industrial-scale alchemy operation. His goal was to refine 200 Mid-Level and 300 Low-Level Poison Resistance Potions in a single five-hour session. This wasn't just about efficiency; it was about setting himself up as one of the first major potion suppliers in Viles Town. If he succeeded, he would control the market before others even had a chance to catch up.
With time ticking, he rolled up his sleeves, adjusted his alchemy gloves, and activated his crafting interface. The five-hour session had begun.
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1st Hour – Large-Scale Ingredient Processing
The key to mass potion refinement wasn't just skill—it was preparation. Rather than refining potions one by one, Raven had to prepare all 500 batches in advance, ensuring a continuous workflow with zero downtime.
He quickly organized the necessary ingredients:
Sprent Venom Extract – The primary agent for poison resistance.
Moonfern Powder – A crucial stabilizer to prevent potion degradation.
Crushed Emberleaf Petals – Neutralizes excess toxicity, preventing side effects.
Alchemist's Base Solution – The main liquid medium for diffusion.
Boiling Springwater – Enhances purity and ensures even distribution of effects.
Low-Quality Alchemy Bottles (for the 300 Low-Grade Potions).
Mid-Quality Alchemy Bottles (for the 200 Mid-Grade Potions).
Raven didn't waste time. He began by processing all 500 batches simultaneously, grinding and mixing ingredients in bulk. Unlike normal players, who processed one set of materials at a time, he worked on multiple cauldrons, using both hands and automated stirring rods. The room quickly filled with the scent of crushed herbs and the sharp tang of venom extracts.
By the end of the first hour, all base ingredients were perfectly processed and divided into 500 portions, ready for the next phase.
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2nd Hour – Bulk Brewing & Infusion
With the ingredients prepped, Raven shifted to the brewing phase. This was the most time-sensitive step—each potion had to be infused properly, or the effects would weaken.
He poured the Alchemist's Base Solution into multiple cauldrons, ensuring equal distribution.
Next, he added the Sprent Venom Extract, stirring with precise movements to ensure proper diffusion.
Moonfern Powder and Crushed Emberleaf Petals were added in a controlled manner, neutralizing the venom while stabilizing the potion's resistance properties.
To finalize the mixture, Boiling Springwater was slowly introduced, balancing the potion's potency and ensuring it would remain effective for extended use.
The cauldrons bubbled, emitting greenish-blue steam, a sign that the brewing process was stabilizing. Raven constantly checked the temperature and color changes, adjusting the heat whenever needed. This delicate balance determined whether a potion would be high purity or an unstable mess.
After another hour of nonstop infusion, the potions were beginning to take their final form.
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3rd & 4th Hour – Simultaneous Refinement of Low & Mid-Grade Potions
Now came the most difficult part—final refinement and bottle infusion.
Raven divided the 500 brewed portions into two categories:
300 portions for Low-Level Poison Resistance Potions
200 portions for Mid-Level Poison Resistance Potions
Refining the Low-Grade Potions (Hour 3)
These required less processing time but had a lower effectiveness ceiling.
Raven used a standard filtration method, pouring each batch through cloth filters lined with crushed Emberleaf Petals.
Once filtered, the potions were infused into Low-Quality Alchemy Bottles.
A final stabilization rune was etched onto each bottle, ensuring a shelf life of one week.
By the end of Hour 3, 300 Low-Grade Poison Resistance Potions were successfully refined.
Refining the Mid-Grade Potions (Hour 4)
These required longer distillation but had superior effectiveness.
Instead of basic filtration, Raven used multi-layered glass distillation tubes, increasing potion purity.
The process took twice as long, but it ensured that the final product had no residual impurities.
Mid-Quality Alchemy Bottles were used, reinforced with additional mana seals to extend shelf life.
After an intense hour of refining, filtering, and sealing, Raven successfully completed 200 Mid-Grade Poison Resistance Potions.
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Final Hour – Quality Testing & Storage
With all 500 potions refined, Raven moved to the final phase—testing and storage.
He randomly selected three potions from each batch for purity testing.
Using alchemy analysis, he verified that:
Low-Grade Potions offered 15% Poison Resistance for 5 minutes.
Mid-Grade Potions offered 35% Poison Resistance for 10 minutes.
Every potion passed the minimum effectiveness threshold, meaning there were no failed batches.
The potions were stacked into storage crates, ready for future sales.
By the time the five-hour session ended, Raven had successfully refined:
✅ 200 Mid-Level Poison Resistance Potions
✅ 300 Low-Level Poison Resistance Potions
A total of 500 potions in a single session.
As the final potion settled inside its glass bottle, Raven let out a slow breath, his fingers twitching slightly from hours of precise work. The five-hour alchemy session had been a brutal test of endurance—his mind felt drained, his body stiff, and his mana reserves nearly depleted. He had been so focused on refining the potions with perfect efficiency that he hadn't even realized how exhausted he was until now.
Despite the fatigue, a deep sense of satisfaction settled over him. 500 potions. Not a single failed batch. An entire market's worth of stock, sitting neatly in crates, waiting to be sold.
Raven leaned back against the stone counter, gazing at the flickering alchemy lamps overhead. The room still smelled of crushed herbs and alchemical fumes, a mixture of bitter venom extract and the earthy scent of Emberleaf. It was the smell of success.
For the first time in this life, he had done something truly game-changing. This wasn't just about leveling up or completing quests. This was control.
He had been a guild leader in his past life—a strategist, a fighter, a ruler of the battlefield. But this time, his power wasn't coming from brute force or skill in combat. It was coming from the economy. Before players even realized how important these potions were, he had secured the supply chain, making himself the primary source of poison resistance potions in Viles Town.
The thought sent a small smirk creeping across his face. They'll have to buy from me.
His fingers tapped lightly against the wooden crate beside him, feeling the smooth surface of the bottles inside. Every single one represented potential gold, influence, and leverage.
But more than that, it proved something to himself—this new life wasn't just a second chance; it was his to shape. In his past life, he had lost everything. This time, he would take everything.
Still, the toll of the session weighed on him. His shoulders ached, his hands were sore from constant mixing and refining, and his mana reserves were at dangerously low levels. If a fight broke out right now, he'd be helpless.
Raven pushed off the counter, stretching out his arms. He needed rest, but more importantly, he needed to plan.
Now, the real game would begin.