Chapter 990

When Aiden noticed the reactions of the crowd around him, he felt slightly reassured that his own response was not out of the ordinary. Andrew's display of skill far surpassed what most people were prepared to comprehend, and that alone was enough to leave many feeling stunned. Over time, more onlookers stopped what they were doing and focused on Andrew's section of the hall. Both Brycen and Jaida remained deeply immersed in their alchemical work, wearing expressions of unwavering focus. Following Andrew's guidance, they took care not to make a single misstep. Each of them sensed that success was close at hand, spurring them to persist just a little longer. Brycen, in particular, felt on the brink of a breakthrough. Yet the lengthy refining process had drained most of his energy, leaving him pale and out of breath. It seemed obvious that continuing under such fatigue would lead to failure, but he refused to quit, gritting his teeth and pushing himself forward. Seeing this, Andrew