This time, the Arcanist Association's review took a little longer. It was not until five days later that they informed Duke of the results.
The improvement proposal he had submitted for the Sun Fortifying Potion received high praise, earning him a full fifty arcanist points.
Earning fifty arcanist points from an improvement proposal for a first-tier magical potion was enough to demonstrate the proposal's value.
Duke had accumulated eighty-one arcanist points already. He was not far from reaching one hundred.
In truth, his pace was exceptionally fast. Most first-tier arcanists spent many years reaching this point.
Duke also understood that, among the three research results he had submitted, only Water Shield would not take much time. Research results involving magical potions required a great deal of time and effort.
When Harrison received the documents issued by the Arcanist Association, even he was somewhat shocked. He realized that he had still underestimated the young man's research and development abilities.
Harrison knew exactly what fifty arcanist points represented. After learning of the matter, he immediately held a lengthy discussion with the Giant Rock Merchant Guild's upper management.
They were no longer merely focused on the improvement proposal for the Sun Fortifying Potion before them. Their attention had shifted to Duke himself.
They needed to consider how to keep Duke with them. A talent like him would undoubtedly become a major asset to the merchant guild in the future.
At an upscale restaurant in Harbor City, Harrison reserved a private room to meet Duke.
This time, he had not come alone. Eugene, the person in charge of the Giant Rock Merchant Guild's Harbor City branch, had come as well.
Eugene was an elderly man dressed in a dark blue velvet robe, with a stern face and deep-set eyes. He was also an important