Declining Count Simon's invitation to stay and enjoy himself, Velin returned to Qixing Territory with the hunting team.
In the Iceflower Tree plantation's laboratory, Green, who was obsessed with researching magic potion plants, received word of the Lord's return. He took his two assistants and headed to Star Moon Fort.
"My lord, Sir Kyle, thanks to the Goddess of Magic's protection, we have successfully cultivated the Iceflower Tree." Green entered the study and bowed first to Velin, then to Kyle. Only after completing these courtesies did he give his report.
His two assistants could only wait outside. Their standing did not yet permit them to enter this study.
"What are the results?" Velin asked.
Green explained at an unhurried pace, "The new variety of Iceflower Tree bears fruit every two years. Its estimated yield is twice that of the original specimen, but it will not exceed three times the original Ice Flower Fruit yield."
"However, compared with the original specimen, although the new variety bears fruit more frequently and produces a greater yield, its Ice Flower Fruit will be noticeably less effective at soothing the mind, suppressing impulses, and aiding thought."
"If the Ice Flower Fruit produced by the new variety is combined with Multi-Flame Flower and white star grass to refine the new magic potion, will the process fail?" Kyle asked.
Green calmly explained his conclusions. "By my estimates, there will be a slight effect, but it will not prevent the potion from supplying the magic potion factors required for a Bronze High-Tier Knight to advance."
"Keep the original Iceflower Trees. Set aside a separate plot in the plantation to cultivate the new variety, but do not neglect further cultivation research." At this point, Velin approached Green and patted his shoulder. "As a reward, collect three thousand gold coins