Rejuvenation Potion X The Beginning

[065- The Witch's Youth Restoring Potion -S-10]

[Eat one pill to regain a year of youth, subtract a year from your physical age, but your knowledge and memory will not change.]

If you eat more pills than you are old enough, you will die. (One bottle contains 100 pills)

Kevin looked at the card in his hand.

This is the first S-Rank card they've obtained.

Is that correct?

This card's effect is even more direct on lifespan; one pill can add a year to one's lifespan.

Melusina leaned closer to look at the information on the card.

"Rejuvenation? Can we really take this thing out with us?"

Her voice sounded somewhat shocked.

Although she had only been in the outside world for a few months, she already possessed basic knowledge of rejuvenation within the Village, which seemed to be one of the most powerful things.

Looking at their shocked faces.

Kurapika also leaned his head closer.

After reading the information on the card, his pupils involuntarily contracted slightly.

Because his first thought was about the Emperor Time that would be generated after they used Fiery Red Eye.

However, they quickly calmed down.

"That doesn't make sense, does it? Such an item should have significant limitations, and its description is rather strange, isn't it?"

Kurapika pointed to the card's description.

Kevin studied it carefully.

That's certainly not wrong.

"If this card could really extend lifespan, it shouldn't be called 'rejuvenation,' but something like 'life extension.'"

Nion was standing next to her, also saw the card's description. Looking somewhat confused, she asked, "What's the difference?"

After thinking for a moment, Pairo said, "Of course there's a difference. One makes you a year younger, and the other makes you live a year longer. They seem similar, but they're fundamentally different."

Kevin understood the difference and explained it in a simpler way, "Let's assume a person can live to be a hundred years old. He is thirty years old now, so after using this medicine, he will become twenty-nine years old."

His maximum lifespan is still one hundred years, but because his lifespan was reversed by one year, he lived an extra year. "If it were a life-extending drug, he should have lived to one hundred and one years old, extending his lifespan and prolonging his life further."

They look the same.

One approach reverses the current state, while the other extends it forward.

Furthermore, it specifically emphasizes that knowledge and memory do not change, which clearly tells us that it is not adding, but rather going backward.

Simply put, if Kurapika used Emperor Time, he would have lost a year of his lifespan.

His body remains at his current age; he doesn't gain a year's age simply because he lost a year of his lifespan. He was originally supposed to live to eighty-six, but due to the loss of lifespan, he can only live to eighty-five.

He remains the same age.

"Furthermore, it also states that it's the body's age minus one year, and specifically mentions memory and knowledge, meaning that the traces of physical training will also be subtracted by this year."

The group managed to understand the effects of the medicine listed on the card through the description.

Melusina frowned and said, "But that doesn't change the fact that it's still a very precious medicine, does it?"

Kevin nodded. "That's right. Although we've analyzed so much and pointed out the limitations of this medicine, it still doesn't change the fact that it's an extremely precious item."

Then, looking at Kurapika, he said, "For example, if you use Fiery Red Eye, it reduces your lifespan by one year, so you will live one year less."

"But this medicine can still extend your life by a year, as long as you take it when you enter old age."

In this situation, not only will it not diminish your strength, but it can even extend your peak performance for a longer period of time.

Kurapika nodded. That's the correct way to use it.

This medicine is most suitable for elderly people, helping them to feel a year younger.

It's not a good thing to make young people like them a year younger, especially when their abilities have grown so rapidly in recent years.

This is equivalent to wasting a year; it's completely meaningless.

Human life consists of nothing but growth and aging.

This medicine should be used during the aging process.

"So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we'll definitely be taking this card with us."

As he spoke, he handed the card to Nion.

At this moment, Nion was wearing a strange necklace around her neck.

That was another card they had obtained from the Designated Pocket recently. However, after seeing the effect of that card, they copied it and put it into the Designated Pocket.

They also turned the original cards into props for use.

[084- Paladin's Jewelry -D-60]

[Equipping it not only allows you to deflect spells, but also Lock Touch spells on cards.]

This item can effectively defend against offensive spells, increasing the security of the cards in Nion's pocket.

They've been playing the game for over two months now.

The date is now May 4th.

Of the one hundred cards in the Designated Pocket, sixty-nine have already been collected.

Recently, I've also sensed that many people are observing them in the city.

Clearly, their speed in clearing the level forced others to take notice of them.

This meant that their various protective measures were frequently disrupted.

Too many people are spying on them remotely, trying to find out how many cards they have and what kind of cards they have.

"I'm getting a little tired of helping you collect so many cards. From now on, the three of you can play by yourselves and collect more cards."

Just send me a message via [Correspondence] if you need anything.

Kevin said directly.

He had anticipated this.

Although he played the game with Kurapika and the others the whole time, he didn't contribute much.

But his presence also gave Kurapika and his friends confidence, becoming their support.

He's gotten tired of it lately too.

Moreover, Kurapika and his friends are already quite strong; at least in this game, they can be considered among the strongest.

As long as you remain vigilant, you can basically dominate this game.

There's no need to worry too much.

"Alright, let's split up then."

Pairo was somewhat helpless.

The three of them talked for a while, then separated and walked in the other direction.

Melusina watched their retreating figures.

Suddenly, he said, "Why do the three of them seem rather happy?"

Hearing this, Kevin smiled and said, "Although I'm not much older than them, they still call me uncle, so I'm considered their elder."

Even if we're very close, they still can't fully relax and be themselves around me; they've long wanted to be free to move around.

Melusina nodded as if she understood, but she had no experience in this area and therefore couldn't easily grasp the meaning.

"Let's go to the starting line first. I need to go out and get something."

The main reason Kevin parted ways with them at this time was that his Nen level had reached 90,000 and was about to break through the 100,000 mark.

Ninety thousand means that his mental capacity has reached near its limit at the current B-level stage.

This means that he can use the materials he has prepared beforehand to make the potion.

A potion that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, can reach the "B-Rank Peak".

A small island in the ocean.

From a distance, the island looks like a whale floating on the water.

Therefore, it was also named "Whale Island".

This ordinary little island once produced an extraordinary person.

That's Kim Fuglits.

And in the forest of this island.

"Roar!"

A bear's roar rang out.

And standing before this Giant Bear was a frightened child.

With the bear's roar, the child closed his eyes and instinctively raised his hand to shield his face.

However, no pain occurred.

A tall, thin man with long white hair used a kitchen knife to block the bear's claws.

The man, wearing Newsboy Cap, stared coldly at the enemy.

"Fox Bear with its cubs? I didn't mean to hurt you, but since you've injured someone, death is the only option."

The blade was drawn, its cold light flashing.

The Giant Bear instantly collapsed to the ground.

This person was Kite.

He turned to look at the boy behind him.

After inquiring about the other person's condition and confirming that everything was alright, he punched the other person in the face.

"Hey kid! What are you doing running into the forest at this time of year?!"

He roared angrily, arguing that living in such a lush natural environment, it was impossible for the people around him not to know how to live in harmony with nature.

Coming in at this point is practically suicide.

Then, pointing to the marks around them, he gave the child a severe scolding.

These traces all indicate that we should not have come here at this time.

"Didn't your parents teach you that?!"

He certainly couldn't completely blame the child in front of him; if the child wasn't being naughty, then it was the adults' problem.

The child's answer silenced him.

He has no parents.

This immediately reminded Kite of herself; she too had been struggling to survive in the slums, an orphan without parents.

Use this to clean the wound.

Kite tossed it to the boy.

He drew his sword and went to the cub's side.

It's better for a cub that has lost its parents to die; keeping it alive will only cause more grief.

However, the boy stopped Kite from doing so.

I will raise it!

"No, Fox Bear cannot be tamed."

However, all Kite received in return was a determined look in the boy's eyes, and she was taken aback for a moment.

That look reminded him of someone important.

"Your father's name is Jin?"

Do you know my father?

The boy always believed he had no parents.

Kite and the other person sat down and chatted.

They talked about the boy's father, whom he most wanted to know, and he was surprised to find that his father was still alive.

After learning about his father's profession, we talked about how we met his father.

The casual conversation didn't last long.

After satisfying the boy's curiosity...

Kite gave the young man the Hunter License that she had originally given him.

The trial King originally gave him was to find the other party's whereabouts and return his Hunter License to him.

But Kite has already found Kim's trail and is about to track him down. As for the license...

Perhaps it's more suitable for the young man in front of me.

In the Magic City Marsdora Kevin, they sat on a vast wasteland outside the city.

The two of them were like they were camping.

A clean and tidy canvas was laid out in front of them, with a small table on it.

Four Maids- type Nen Beast were serving her.

Melusina was flipping through her Notebook.

This was left behind by their ancestors in the Village, and it was given to her by Kevin before.

It contains a wealth of useful information, but turning this information into practical applications is quite difficult and requires careful study and understanding.

Take Kevin, for example.

Previously, he could barely understand the Succession Ceremony -related knowledge in the information.

Now, after playing this game for more than two months, I have gained a deeper understanding of this knowledge.

It's not just about Succession Ceremony, but also about more advanced techniques related to Nen ability.

Kevin didn't know exactly how many people were involved in developing the game, but he estimated it must have been at least in the double digits.

Moreover, these people must all be top figures in their respective fields. Together, they possess extremely profound Nen ability abilities and vast wealth.

A game city was built on this island.

Through Succession Ceremony, God Text, Bargain and Vow, and in-depth development of Nen ability, a dreamlike realm like this has been achieved, which can be considered one of the manifestations of the cutting-edge application of Nen ability.

"Kim's team alone was able to achieve such success—even those truly great powers—"

Kevin shook his head at this thought.

I don't even dare to think about it in detail.

Even the Hunter Association has to accept direct orders from V5.

Thinking about this...

Kevin couldn't help but think of "New Continent Chronicle: East" and the Notebook.

The information above contains details about the Dark Continent, which can be cross-verified.

And the Notebook contained one of the most important pieces of information for Kevin.

That's the "Smuggling Route".

The Notebook contained a record of an unofficial Smuggling Route.

You can travel to the Dark Continent.

For Jin, this was a Ruin Hunter.

Is it possible that the other side won't be able to obtain a Smuggling Route?

Kevin thought it was impossible.

However, the other party is still working hard for the four elements, clearly wanting to go to the Dark Continent through official and legitimate channels.

On Notebook, access to unofficial channels is limited.

Whether it's things that can be carried or people that can be carried.

As for the official route.

To be honest, I know almost nothing about Kevin.

Due to his lack of strength, Kevin rarely takes the initiative to collect information about the Dark Continent, as it is pointless.

He was always passively receiving information.

Moreover, even if one were to actively seek out such information, it might not be possible to do so; the information is tightly Blockade, making it difficult even for One-star Hunter to obtain it.

Unless you spend a huge sum of money to buy it.

He shook his head.

Get your thoughts out of your head.

Kevin focused all his attention on the Alchemy Table in front of him.

[Gold Scale: Resentment Snake Scale (1 piece = 20 grams)]

[Silver Scale: Jade Bone (15 grams of bone powder)]

[Bronze Scale: Mountain Eater Stomach Acid (liquid - 30g)]

[Result: Users of the potion will experience changes in their skin and Nen Aura during the treatment period.]

A new drug is about to be developed.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this will be the best Kevin can create at this stage, and it will also be the best of the current B-grade level.

Next time, if you want a potion of a higher level than this, it will have to be A-Rank.

Taking a deep breath, Kevin took out a needle and injected himself.

The Nen Aura surged instantly, exceeding 100,000.

This is just to be on the safe side.

The Alchemy Table was operating at high speed.

Melusina sat beside her, letting her Nen Beast protect her.

Gas rushed into the Alchemy Table.

That's how things work.

It took almost an hour before it started to descend.

Thanks to the effects of the medicine, Kevin still had more than two units of Nen remaining in his body.

He slowly exhaled.

Melusina took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from Kevin's face.

Kevin looked at him and pulled the potion from the potion stand.

Melusina couldn't help but reach out and touch it.

"It feels familiar—did they use that snake in the noodles?"

After all, the serpent and the Saintess had a close connection during the Succession Ceremony.

Even though the Succession Ceremony has been broken, it has been going on for a hundred years, and Melusina has been a participant in the Succession Ceremony since childhood.

It's not so easy to break free from contact.

Not to mention that, in the end, Melusina, because of the Saintess's will, seemed to have accepted part of the serpent's legacy.

Inside the potion, illusory figures flickered intermittently; these figures resembled Snake Scale.

"That's right, we used the snake's Snake Scale; I can't use the core part as material yet."