Beyond the gear, the biggest find was a damaged recipe for a warrior's secret potion.
It had once been complete, but at some point, something happened—and it was shattered.
Yet, despite its imperfections, the gray dwarves had relied on this formula to sustain their warriors' strength across generations.
It was clear they had lived in constant hardship, never venturing far, fearing the horrors that lurked beyond.
The maze was in constant flux, and every move risked death.
If they encountered a Sequence 8 creature, they would be forced to flee, losing more of their kind in the process.
It was a life of survival, not progress.
Metatron, after a quick examination, concluded:
"This secret potion is only effective for non-transcendents below Sequence 9."
That made it incredibly valuable—especially for players below level 10.
But there was a problem.
Refining it required an active dose of Sequence 9's extraordinary properties.
