Chapter 1946 Third Exam

Chapter 1946 Third Exam

With six participants initially eligible for the third part of the exam, the anticipation heightened. However, as reality set in, two participants decided to withdraw, lacking the confidence to achieve the required 90% average with their existing scores. This left only four contenders.

Eugene Houten maintained his position at the forefront with an impressive average score of 95.5%, establishing himself as the leading candidate for the prestigious title.

Mo Xan, an elder participant in his 50s, emerged as the second contender. With over ten years of experience as a senior artisan, Mo Xan's expertise and accumulated knowledge reflected in his average score of 91%.

Winri Lampads, the dark-haired woman, secured the third spot in the lineup. Despite demonstrating remarkable skills in the second practical exam, her overall average was dragged down by the challenges of the written portion given her an average score of 89%.

Emery, found himself a bit discontented with his final score of 85%. With his first exam score at 72%, an 85% average meant that he only received 98% scores on the second exam. This realization left Emery in mild frustration, prompting him to voice his complaint,

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Grandmaster Odoro responded firmly, "No, unfortunately, the exam marks are for the quality, and there is indeed a minor imperfection in your product. Hence, 98% is all we can give." Emery couldn't help but frown at the assessment.

Determined to stand by his creation, Emery boldly retorted, "If you truly believe that, give me all your originality 2 products; I will trade them for all my 100% quality products."

This remark elicited a silent chuckle from Karin and some of the other masters, including Grandmaster Hypotia. Even Grandmaster Hazard couldn't hide a momentary embarrassment, shaking his head at Emery's audacity. Unfortunately, Grandmaster Odoro was the authority in charge of the rules, and his decision was final.

"Impossible for you maybe... for me, I'll just make a tier 9 product instead"

The statement provoked a scoff from Eugene, who couldn't fathom such audacity. "Tier 9!? What a fool! You think legendary level pills are as easy as making bread?! Such big nonsense! If you can't prove your words, you better quit as apothecaries!"

With a sly grin, Emery seized the opportunity to elevate the stakes. "Alright, and what if I succeed?"

"I, Eugene Houten, will run naked around the institutes for ten rounds!" declared the noble.

"Alright, deal!" Emery responded with a chuckle. The fact was that he had intentionally provoked the noble and, in return, achieved a reaction better than he had anticipated. The air was charged with an unspoken tension as the two locked eyes, the challenge now set, and the stakes unexpectedly elevated.

"All of you have one hour," declared Grandmaster Odoro, signaling the commencement of the third exam. This time, the participants would undergo the examination simultaneously, and the challenging nature of the task allowed them to utilize any items at their disposal, whether brought personally or obtained from the institute's warehouse.

All four participants, observed keenly by the 15-judge panel and the rest of the failed candidates, stood poised for the task ahead. Each of them prepared their equipment, anticipation hanging in the air as the atmosphere grew charged with the tension of the impending challenge.

The elderly Mo Xan, a seasoned senior artisan, meticulously laid out 24 diverse ingredients, showcasing his intent to craft something complex. Winry, equipped with a unique crimson cauldron, seemed able to leverage her exceptional flame to the fullest. Eugene, the confident young master of the Houten family, displayed an array of high-grade equipment and multiple tier 8 ingredients, all were limited and cant be found even within the institute's warehouse.

"With this, I definitely could make a perfect tier 8 potion!" Eugene confidently asserted, his gaze sweeping over the other participants. However, his self-assured demeanor faltered when he noticed his opponent, opting for low tier items instead.

Chuckling dismissively, Eugene remarked, "That fool will learn a big lesson today."