Chapter 1646

Felix and Harris exchanged bewildered glances. They were skeptical of what they heard. Most alchemists in the sect were first or second-grade, with few, if any, third-grade alchemists. Fourth-grade alchemists were generally unheard of. It had been years since a third-grade alchemist was added to their ranks, let alone a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist. If the young man before them were as he claimed, then the position he would hold within the sect would be unthinkably prestigious. "This can't be possible! I refuse to believe it! We weren't told about this! The sect would have announced it if a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist joined us." Felix shook his head in disbelief, the news seemingly having shaken him. He scrutinized Severin and continued, "Hmph. He's young, and didn't he just address me as his senior? Why would a fourth-grade alchemist keep such a low profile? You're all just trying to pull our leg." Harris chimed in and echoed Felix's sentiment, "Yeah! They're lying!" He in