Amelia gazed at the potion given to her by Zero, her eyes filled with awe and disbelief.
The Rank-S Rank-up potion held immense value, something that even the most prestigious guilds would struggle to obtain. It had the potential to bankrupt a silver grade guild.
“Can I really take this?” Amelia asked, her voice trembling with uncertainty.
“For the hundredth time, yes! Who else could I give it to but you?” Zero replied. Amelia had been asking him this question for quite some time now.
Amelia stood speechless, her mind struggling to comprehend the enormity of the gift in her hands.
-THUD!
Mia placed her hand on Amelia’s shoulder and said, “Just take it! I don’t think Zero lacks those potions.”
Mia had also taken one of those potions when the Rank-S Rank-up potion was still unknown. Although she is still not sure how Zero was able to acquire the potion.
She knew that although the ingredient and the potions itself had become expensive and rare, Zero should have more since he had been collecting the ingredients long before anyone else knew about them.
Furthermore, even if he didn’t know that, he was the owner of Tech Genesis, a company that generated millions of Ethan every day. Professor Mia didn’t think it was anything for Zero to take out a couple million Ethan.
Amelia looked at Mia and then at Zero.
“Thank you, Zero! I will find a way to repay you,” Amelia expressed her gratitude, determined to show her appreciation.
She needed the potion to advance to Rank-S so that she wouldn’t be a burden to Zero and Mia in the Gate. In a normal case, she might have refused such a huge favor but she couldn’t right now as she knew that she needed the strength most right now.
“No need to think too hard about it. It’s nothing for me, and you don’t need to thank me,” Zero reassured her.
As Professor Mia said, for Zero, giving her the potion was a trivial matter since he had an abundant supply of the required ingredients and also the potion itself.
Amelia nodded, understanding his perspective, but her admiration for Zero only grew. It wasn’t just because of the potion itself, but because she could see that Zero wasn’t driven by materialistic desires or a thirst for wealth and fame.
Having made up her mind, Amelia decided to take the potion right away. The potion was meant for those who had stabilized their power at Rank-A+ and Amelia was already at that stage.
She had been at Rank-A+ for many years and only needed a good opportunity to break through to Rank-S.
Moreover, the area they were in was relatively safe, thanks to the protection provided by Zero and Mia.
Most of the roaming monsters were of Rank-C, and encounters with Rank-B monsters were rare.
With a determined resolve, Amelia brought the potion to her lips.
*GLUP!
She drank the potion, embarking on a new chapter of her journey towards the coveted Rank-S.
As the potion coursed through Amelia’s body, a surge of energy enveloped her. She could feel her inner power resonating, awakening from a dormant state. The effects of the concoction were potent, amplifying her already formidable abilities.
Amelia closed her eyes, focusing on the sensations within her. She could sense intricate changes happening at a cellular level as her body absorbed the essence of the potion. It was a transformative experience, as if a door to untapped potential had been opened.
Amelia’s body was filled with mana and it seemed to be breaking something like a wall which had been withholding the mana till now in her body. Amelia seized the opportunity to push for a breakthrough.
-BANG!
“It seems these monsters are attracted by the mana released by Amelia,” Professor Mia remarked.
Numerous monsters had attacked them since Amelia had taken the potion and was in the process of breaking through.
Though with Mia and Zero, it only took them a couple of seconds to annihilate them completely. Even so they didn’t let their guard down and stayed vigilant.
Zero looked at Amelia with concern. Many hours had a;ready passed, and she still hadn’t finished.
“Professor Mia, Do you think she can do it?” Zero asked.
Unlike Mia, he was uncertain about Amelia’s chances. In the novel, the Saintess had died without any further information. In the novel, Mia had successfully broken through to Rank-S, so Zero was certain about her.
“She will!” Mia replied without hesitation. Her confidence in Amelia stemmed not only from their friendship but also from her knowledge of Amelia’s potential.
As the hours ticked by, the air around Amelia became charged with anticipation. Her body shimmered with a faint aura as the mana within her surged and pulsed, pushing against the confines of her being. It was as if invisible flames licked at her skin, bathing her in a mesmerizing glow.
Amelia’s closed eyes twitched, and her brows furrowed in concentration. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead, evidence of the immense strain she was enduring. Every muscle in her body trembled with the effort to contain and control the explosive power building within her.
Then, in an instant, the pent-up mana erupted from her like a raging tempest. The air crackled with electricity as a brilliant surge of radiant energy engulfed Amelia, illuminating the surrounding area with its brilliance. The sheer intensity of the spectacle left Zero and Mia momentarily speechless.
Colors danced within the maelstrom of mana, intertwining and swirling in a mesmerizing display.
The mana flare-up reached its climax, causing shockwaves to ripple through the air, shaking the ground beneath their feet.
Amelia’s body underwent a profound transformation. Her physical features seemed to radiate a divine aura, her once vibrant hair now flowing and shimmering like liquid gold. Her eyes, once filled with awe and uncertainty, now gleamed with unwavering determination and an inner strength that seemed to defy comprehension.
The bond between Amelia and the mana was solidified, merging seamlessly as if they were one entity. She had broken through the barriers of Rank-A+ and transcended into the realm of Rank-S, a league of extraordinary individuals who possessed power beyond imagination.
As the torrent of mana subsided, the glow surrounding Amelia began to dim, revealing her transformed state. She stood there, a beacon of strength and resilience, a true embodiment of the potential hidden within her all along.
Amelia slowly opened her eyes, revealing orbs of ethereal blue, now filled with a profound understanding and newfound confidence. She took a deep breath, relishing in the newfound power coursing through her veins.
She gazed at Zero and Mia, who watched her with anticipation. A radiant smile graced Amelia’s face, her eyes sparkling with determination.
“I can feel it,” she whispered in awe. “The power… It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I made it! I have broken through Rank-S!”
Amelia exclaimed happily.
Zero and Mia exchanged glances, relief evident on their faces. Zero couldn’t help but smile, proud of Amelia’s accomplishment.
“Congratulations, Amelia! You did it!” Zero exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine happiness.
Mia clapped her hands in excitement. “I knew you had it in you! You’ve reached Rank-S!”
Amelia beamed with pride, fully realizing the weight of her achievement. She had surpassed the limits of Rank-A+ and broken through to the coveted Rank-S, a milestone that many Explorers only dreamed of.
“Thank you, both of you,” Amelia said gratefully.
With her newfound power, Amelia felt an indescribable surge of confidence. She knew that she could support Mia and Zero more effectively without worrying about being a burden.