After the potion-making exam, the old examiner looked at the remaining participants and nodded.
"Good. Now, for the second trial—harvesting. Follow me," he instructed, leading the group outside.
As they stepped into the academy's alchemy botanical garden, Leon's eyes widened slightly. Rows of glowing plants, mystical flowers, and medicinal herbs stretched before them, each species cultivated with extreme care. The air was thick with a mixture of floral and earthy scents, and the faint hum of mana could be felt throughout the area.
The examiner stopped at a fenced-off section filled with various herbs. "For this trial, you will be given a list of plants to collect. The test is not just about gathering them but harvesting them correctly—without damaging their medicinal properties. You have one hour."
A parchment materialized before each participant, listing the required herbs:
Silver Bloom Grass (used for healing potions)
Mana Orchid Petals (amplifies mana recovery in elixirs)
