Ian sat down at a spot by the window, carrying a stack of heavy tomes.
He needed to research improvement methods for Tier One Meditation Potions to prepare for upgrading his Concentration Potion after its Limit-Breaking.
The archives weren't crowded. Only a few scattered Magic Potion Alchemists in deep blue robes were reading quietly in the corners after selecting their books.
Ian had just opened the first book, *Tier One Spiritual Potion General Theory*, when a low sneer came from beside him.
"Well, well, if it isn't our newcomer, 'Tenth on the Merit List'? What's the matter? Not out killing enemies on the battlefield? Decided to bury your nose in a book instead?"
The voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough.
Ian didn't even look up, continuing to flip through his book.
The speaker was a young male Wizard with curly brown hair. He was at the Level One Initial Stage, with the Magic Potion Department's Silver Potion Bottle Badge pinned to his chest.
