"1 out of 4 huh…" This was a pathetic success rate but he was getting there and this time he also managed to make the elixir without the help of the stone tablet's special garden and special pond.
"The subsequent success rates should be better." He mentally went over all the steps that he had just done and walked out of the room when unexpectedly he ran into the dark elf beast kin.
"My Lord." She bowed respectfully. Her emerald gaze shifted from Liam to the small vial in his hands. "Is that the elixir, my Lord?" There was a visible flicker of greed in her eyes.
"Hmmm?" Liam frowned. He did not answer her and kept walking. "My Lord! Please wait!" The dark elf called after him and ran behind him.
"My Lord, I have a request for you. I am aware that the garrison is currently participating in a rift battle. Please allow me to participate in the fight."
"Sure." Liam casually answered and kept walking.
The dark elf looked surprised. She had expected more resistance and also something else…
"My Lord!" She again called after Liam and ran behind him.
Liam now stopped. It was obvious to him what this demoness was after. It was not a big deal for him to give it to her but the question was whether this person was trustworthy.
His gaze dragged down on the shapely figure of the dark elf but it didn't seem to make the other party nervous.
"My Lord," The dark elf chewed and swallowed.
"Hmmm?" Liam as well did not help her out.
After dancing on her toes for a couple of seconds, without seeing any other way out, the dark elf finally came out with it.
"My Lord, please. Can you give me an elixir? I want to become stronger. My mother is imprisoned-"
"Stop." Liam did not let her speak further. He had no interest in hearing her sob stories. Not that he did not feel pity for the elf but he simply did not have the time.
"These elixirs are precious. If you need them, then you need to have something equally valuable to trade for them." He gave a stern reply.
"But… But… My Lord… I."
Liam shrugged and turned to walk away. He had spent the past 8 hours making this one batch. There was no way he could simply give it away for free.
Besides, if the demon woman desperately wanted it, there was a chance that she would…
"My Lord, if you grant me this elixir, then I shall pledge my undying loyalty to you. I have nothing else to trade. Only myself." She resolutely replied.
[Ding. Do you wish to accept Yessika Elavarkeya as your follower?]
[Y/N]
Bingo! Liam grinned. He was also expecting something like this.
That too, this was one of his tributes who had question marks on her head. She might not have anything valuable but she herself could be a powerful ally.
Now he did not have any problem with trading the elixir.
"Yes." He mumbled and gave the elf her elixir.
[Ding. Yessika Elavarkeya is now given the follower status. You are able to view her status]
Immediately, the question marks atop the demon woman's head disappeared, revealing a Level 121 status. She would indeed make a fine addition to the group. Liam nodded contently.
She might not be able to leave the nether realm but at least while they were here, she would be invaluable, and especially considering that the rest of the group were not attending this rift battle… she was a timely addition!
But why stop with one?
Liam suddenly had a thought and he grinned. He knew what to do with the ten new arrivals, but all of that had to wait until after the battle. It was time for some payback!