Life After Prison

Chapter 1649
Alchemists commanded the highest level of respect within any sect. Igor’s two apprentices had reached second–grade high-
Tank and would likely become third–grade low–rank alchemists in due time if their progress continued unhindered. Alchemists of
their caliber were treated with great reverence within the sect, and even the protectors accorded them the utmost respect. For
his two students to kneel and apologize was akin to a blatant insult to their teacher.
Severin looked at Igor with a cold smile and asloed, “Are you their master? They lost a bet to me and knelt to apologize for their
loss. Is there a problem with that?”
Igor frowned. If his two students did lose, then he surmised that they had been competing with the young man related to
alchemy, and neither of his students was able to outdo the young man.
“Haha, judging from your appearance, you must be the newcomer alchemist, yes?” Despite not understanding the reason for
Severin’s presence in the courtyard, Igor deduced that the young man before him was indeed an alchemist. Severin could even
be a third–grade alchemist, either of low–rank or medium–rank. Becoming a third–grade alchemist was no small feat, and high
esteem was accorded to alchemists of Severin’s level within the sect.
As expected, Severin confirmed, “Yes, I’m new here, and I’m an alchemist.”
“Haha, splendid! Let’s have a little contest to determine which one of us is the better alchemist. If you are, I’ll kneel and apologize
to you too. If I am, then you will kneel and apologize to all three of us.”
Severin was taken aback. He was caught by surprise by such a confrontational approach from Ipor.
“Haha, are you sure?” Sheila asked before Severin could even say anything. Her disdainful smile was evident
“Isn’t that obvious? I’m sure,” Igor asserted confidently.
Meanwhile, Felix and Harris were alarmed by Igor’s move. Felix immediately advised, “I think it’s best that you reconsider. We’ve
already conceded that we were less skilled than him. I don’t think you should challenge someone who is our senior.”
Felix had already accepted the fact that Severin’s alchemical abilities surpassed his, and therefore, Severin had earned the right
to be referred to as his senior.

Harris expressed support for Felix’s idea. “Yes. We will get our chance some other time. It would be wiser to let this one slide.
We’re all alchemists from the same sect, aren’t we? A loss, be it on his part or yours, benefits neither of you. It would only incite
disharmony among us sect members.”
Realistically speaking, Harris could tell from Severin’s alchemy demonstration that the latter was profoundly better than Igor.
Severin’s ability far surpassed Igor’s in every single aspect, from pill quality to proficiency in technique. Harris might not have
intervened if Igor was stronger than Severin, but he felt compelled to do so for fear that his master might end up in an
embarrassing situation.