"Let's consume them right away… Wait, can't I process these herbs with my Alchemy Skill?" I wondered. I quickly ran to my Alchemy Cauldron, as mother had brought me one I got inside my room and I quickly filled it with Mana.
Bubbling Liquified Magical Essence showed up. I quickly added a lot of water, the herbs, and then some other herbs such as Leave of Life from Naturia, who as watching as I did Alchemy, and some normal Healing Herbs collected beforehand.
"[Synthesis]! [Alchemy]!"
I combined the Spell of [Synthesis] and my Alchemy Skill together, their power converged, creating the item in a mere instant after I placed all items inside the cauldron.
Suddenly, a red liquid emerged inside the cauldron. I took some bottles and ended filling five of them. Five bottles for five herbs, not bad!
The red liquid shone brightly, and it seemed to have improved in quality tremendously thanks to the bonuses of the Subclass of Alchemist and the Alchemy Skill working on tandem.
[Muscle Strengthening Potion (C Grade)] x5
A Special Potion made using the highest quality materials and the Muscle Strengthening Herbs. By drinking the potion, the muscles of the user are permanently enhanced and Physique is greatly improved. This item has reached its maximum quality due to the wonderful job of the Alchemist. This Potion can only be consumed for a certain limited amount before it loses its effects on the user.
"I see… Let's drink them all then!"
I quickly chugged the first potion, it was awfully spicy, but with all my willpower, I also chugged the rest of them all together, until the last one.
"Phew… Geh, that was awful- Ungh?!"
Suddenly, I felt as if my entire body began to tremble. My muscles started to stretch and grow slightly stronger, and the veins of my entire body were clearly visible, I got all red.
When the process finished, I was fine, but the pain was still there for a little bit more.
[Your Physique has been strengthened!]
[Your Physique has risen from Rank 7 to Rank 8!]
[Your Physical Strength has become stronger as a result!]
"Wait… Oh?! It worked right away! C Grade Potions are very effective!"
"Indeed, most quests will reward materials, so as long as you process them instead of consuming them directly, you'll get several times the original effects thanks to Alchemy!"
Alice seemed rather happy things went well.
"I guess this was made for me… Well, time to drink this one though…"
I opened the small thumb-sized bottle and drank the red liquid inside. The Skill Proficiency Potion was actually very sweet and fruity, so it easily calmed down the awful flavor the other potion left inside my mouth.
[The [Mana Usage: Lv9] Skill gained +682 Skill Proficiency!]
Skill Proficiency: 3829/9000 -> 4511/9000
The ability to naturally wield Mana. Grants the ability to use Mana without any previous required experience, while activated, you can use your own mind to shape the Mana to your liking, but a lot of Mana is utilized. Can be practiced continuously for better and more efficient results. The lowest tiered Mana Usage-type Skill, below Mana Manipulation and Mana Mastery.
Level Bonus (9): Enhances the Control over Mana by +90%, Lessens the Pressure of Mana Usage by -90%, and Enhances Magic Spell Power by +45%.
"Well, I guess that's nice. This one skill is about to hit max level… Alright I am ready to my next quest!"
"Just go to the birthday party already Sylphy…"
Alice sighed, as I heard the door knocking.
"Sylphy! Sylphyyy! Come on, the birthday party's starting!"
The voice of Aquarina echoed, as I suddenly saw another quest pop up.
[A Special [Beginner Quest] has been generated: [Attend To Your Birthday Party!]
[Everyone is waiting for you in the Party and you're just lazing around here doing quests? Just go and have a good time!]
[Completion Rewards: [10000 EXP] [Fire Dragon Flower (D Grade)] x1]
[Time Limit: 5 Minutes]
Wait what?! What with that flower? Shit! I have to hurry if I want that!
I ran towards the door and quickly opened it, seeing Aquarina there. She was wearing a beautiful noble girl dress, it was completely white, and she was wearing an adorable summer hat as well as white heels.
"Sylphy, hurry! What were you do-"
Aquarina suddenly stopped talking as I greeted her, suddenly looking at me flabbergasted.
Aquarina suddenly blushed a bit.
"You look so cute Sylphy… A-And that chest, where did that came from?!" She suddenly jumped in front of me, grabbing my hands, her eyes were very close to mt breasts.
"I-I… well, it began growing over a year ago… I was kind of hiding it because I was embarrassed of it." I sighed.
"Embarrassed?! T-They're… I… I mean… You shouldn't be embarrassed of your own body!" She said while nodding, suddenly getting herself together. She was still staring at them though. "A-Anyways, let's go!"
She quickly grabbed my hand and pulled me downstairs, as we were greeted by both of our families together.
"Hey, look who decided to finally come down!" My father said.
"What a stunning girl." Said my mother.
"I knew that dress would make her stunning!" Uncle said with a smile.
"Ahahah, come on don't praise me too much… I kind of dislike these clothes to begin with." I sighed, walking forward.
"Happy birthday milady."
"Happy birthday lady Sylph."
"Happy birthday milady, you look stunning."
The many servants of the house suddenly began to praise me above the clouds. I've gotten used to it at this point, but there is no time in the day where they don't point out how cute I am or something… I get that they're trying to get into my good side but they're a bit excessive!
[The [Beginner Quest] Failed!]
[You have taken over five minutes to get to your birthday party. The Quest has failed and all the rewards have been lost… FOREVER!]
The mysterious flower!
Well, whatever, it was just a silly quest.
I should enjoy this while I can.
"W-What's going on in here?" Zack asked in surprise. "Since when have you have those…?"