Overly Potent Strengthening Potion

Brewing a Potent Strengthening Potion took a month, but fortunately, it did not require constant supervision. Its greatest hurdle was merely obtaining the rare blood of a Re'em.

"Ordinarily, this was when Griffin claw powder should be added. But in theory, Dragon claw powder, or materials from other Magical Creatures with even greater physical strength, would work as well—and produce better results..."

Manus compared the materials in his hands once more, only to discover in surprise that... the material most compatible with the potion according to his magical senses was actually Re'em horn powder.

"Re'em horn is the best choice. Griffin claws are only a substitute... Though that makes sense. As hollow horns, they do not regrow after breaking off like antlers do. In theory, this should be even more precious than Re'em blood."

When brewing the potion, Griffin claw powder was one of the core sources of its effects and needed to be added continuously throughout the month. Although only one apothecary ounce was needed each time, the total amount required was considerable—one of the reasons Dragon claw powder was not used.

High-quality Dragon claw powder cost far more than Dragon flesh and blood, on the same level as Dragon heartstrings. It was sold by the gram. Who would be willing to dump an entire pound of it into a potion as an auxiliary ingredient?

Besides, the effects of potions brewed with the two materials were not that far apart. Usually, the difference was only around ten or twenty pounds, at most less than an additional fifty pounds of strength. Good enough was good enough.

The point of drinking this potion was mainly the simultaneous boost to stamina and the convenience it brought to daily life, not turning into a humanoid Troll or becoming a laborer.

However, when Manus