Cough, cough!

The sound of a cough erupted from deep within his throat.

Sensing his time left in this world was short, the elderly alchemist, Flamelious, let out a long sigh.

He had taken great pride in his life’s work. As an alchemist, he had set an example for others, raising brilliant students. He had diligently studied ancient knowledge and made significant contributions as a scholar.

But no matter how many disciples he trained or how deeply he delved into ancient texts, there was one thing he could never achieve.

It was the greatest aspiration shared by all alchemists since …