Chapter 579 A Stunning Performance

• Sebastian gritted his teeth inwardly, cursing Roscoe under his breath. Of all the furnaces he could've chosen for this alchemy duel, he had to pick this sorry excuse for equipment. It wasn't just unsuitable for crafting arcane-grade pills—it was barely holding together for even the basic spirit-grade pills.
• Ironically, Roscoe was attempting to brew a Mid-earth Rank Pill with that same subpar furnace. When Sebastian glanced at him, he could see from Roscoe's tight jaw and furrowed brow that the man was likely cursing the furnace just as much as he was.
• Both of them were working at a snail's pace, painstakingly refining the stubborn ingredients inside their respective furnaces. They didn't dare turn up the heat. A spike in temperature might melt the furnace altogether—and that would mean instant failure.