Celestial Era: The Rise of the Full-Time Enhancer

Dianne wryly smiled as she had also not expected that the Star Garden Peak would neglect the growth of their Alchemists. They should know how important alchemists are.

On the other hand, she also remembers how difficult it is to advance here as an Alchemist because of the lack of many spiritual herbs. However, that was a problem they need to resolve. She can only think that they should work harder and develop more alchemists as that is what they should do to solve future problems.

"Ahh… I'm sorry for ranting, Master Faviona should be here any moment now. She'll explain the situation here before you meet the elders."

Vincent gently nodded.

"Alright… You might need to rest for a while more. You don't look good. Do you want my potions?" Vincent asked.

"For free?"

"Of course, not… You can pay with spirit stones. I'm sure you've earned a lot over these few days…" Vincent answered.

"Then it should be in a friendly price… I have 20 low-grade Spirit Stones here. I also have 20 poor-quality potions here. I know you wanted these scraps." Dianne replied with a teasing smile.

Vincent didn't mind this since he only need to spend some energy to increase their quality. As for learning how to make potions, he felt that it was already too much for him since it requires plenty of time to learn.

He would have to spend most of his time to become a Diamond Tier Manipulator so he doesn't have the time to study other things.

He could barely even make use of his talent as a craftsman so he doesn't have the drive to try another path…

"Alright… I accept this price." Vincent said as he gave a Mana Recovery Potion to Dianne.

Dianne's eyes lit up since the quality has exceeded her expectations. However, since they were friends, she didn't feel any ounce of guilt for taking it.

"You're a good friend…"

As Dianne said this, she left the reception room for a moment before bringing a few snacks for them. She then bade her farewell telling that she'll be resting for a while.

In just a few minutes, Faviona finally arrived as she joined Vincent and the Celestials with their snacks.

"Do you want to rest first? The matters about the elders aren't that important anyway… Ahh, you didn't meet any of them, right?" Faviona said after taking a biscuit on the platter.

Vincent thought for a moment before he explained what happened a while ago when he met a few guys wearing red robes.

"They're probably the ones supporting the elders or maybe their relatives." As Faviona said this, she couldn't help but sigh as she recalled the matters she heard in their discussion.

She deliberated for a while before explaining them to Vincent…

"Do you know what kind of abilities the people in the Star Garden Peak have?" Faviona probed.

"Mhmm? Most of them are Manipulators, right? Of course, there are also Magic Technicians…" Vincent answered.

"That's right… However, I'm sure I mentioned to you that some of them are capable of divination and other forms of magical techniques that don't align with Mana Arts." Faviona reminded.

Well, divination itself isn't part of Mana Arts. As proof, there is no Tier 4 Mana Art that has ever been recorded that could equal such an ability.

"I think I can remember you saying that… You also mentioned that they have observatory towers where they observe the stars…"

"Yes… I wasn't sure what they are called before but I recently heard that they're called Soothsayers."

"Sages… now Soothsayers… Ugh. Is that how they learned about the descent of otherworldly beings? They predicted it?" Vincent asked thoughtfully.

Since there are many mysteries in this world, he was no longer surprised if there is more.

"Maybe… Unfortunately, these Soothsayers have also predicted you're going to cause a change in this era… I didn't know the exact prophecy but it seems that no one knows if the changes in the era are good or bad."

After saying this, Vincent finally realized what this is all about.

"This…"

He was speechless for quite some time and couldn't give a proper reply. After some thought, he also recalled the prophecy given to him by Vera.ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ Novᴇ(l)Fɪre.net

"There comes a day when what's shrouded is revealed, the exiled one shall usher forth the beginning of a new era."

He went blind at that time to supposedly suppress something. Perhaps, it was to suppress the advancement or changes in the era itself and not only to stop the enemies from detecting his presence.

Vincent sighed as he felt at a loss. He looked at Faviona and asked with a frown.

"What do you think I should do?"

Expecting such a question, Faviona immediately gave a reply.

"There are nine elders. Three of them suggested sealing you to stop the changes of the era. Apparently, their finest Magic Technicians were able to create a replica of the capsule used by the Celestials. They suggested putting you asleep for a few decades before waking you up once they are ready to face the changes in the era…"

"What kind of messed up idea was that?" Vincent asked in horror. He didn't want that to happen at all costs.

Perhaps, if there is a pandemic that can't be cured, he might be considering doing that to preserve himself. However, there was no way he would agree to that in present conditions.

Faviona shrugged at this as she was only telling what she knows. She then added…

"The other three suggested killing you directly to stop the changes in the era. They said that the era may not be that peaceful but it was still manageable. Making the era better is certainly a fantastic idea but since there is a chance of making it worse, they didn't want to take the risk."

"…"

"The last three elders wanted you to continue what you were doing and make changes in our era as you're destined to be. However, since this is a matter that greatly affects everyone, they said that you must be under their supervision or perhaps, observation. They will assign a few people that will "protect" you in the shadows."