The days following the midterm examinations were unusually calm.
Most students were still discussing the results.
Some trained harder after recognizing the gap between themselves and the top-ranked students. Others took advantage of the short break before regular classes resumed.
Krishak used the period to focus on a project he had postponed for months.
True alchemy.
Earth's current potion craft relied on extracting medicinal properties through simple brewing methods. While effective to a degree, much of the herbs' potential was lost during the process.
A true alchemical pill was different.
It purified, concentrated, and harmonized the essence of multiple ingredients into a stable form.
The result was more potent, easier to store, and significantly more efficient.
In his previous life, such methods were common.
On Earth, they were virtually unknown.
Krishak converted one corner of Greenhouse Room Seven into a basic alchemy station.
His tools were primitive compared to what he once used, but the fundamental principles remained the same.
He arranged:
A heat-controlled spirit burner.
A small refining cauldron.
Measuring instruments.
Purified water.
Fresh herbs from his garden.
The primary ingredients for his first experiment were:
Silverleaf
Sungrass
Spirit Mint
A trace of Moonveil Vine
The goal was modest.
A Basic Recovery Pill capable of restoring stamina and accelerating natural healing.
Krishak began by purifying each ingredient individually.
He removed impurities, separated the medicinal essence, and condensed the resulting energy into concentrated droplets.
One by one, he combined the essences inside the cauldron.
The mixture resisted at first.
Different medicinal properties naturally conflicted.
Krishak adjusted the heat and guided the energies with meticulous control.
Slowly, harmony emerged.
The liquid condensed into a single sphere.
After several minutes, a smooth pale-green pill rested at the bottom of the cauldron.
Krishak picked it up and examined it carefully.
The aroma was pure and refreshing.
The first true alchemical pill produced on Earth in centuries had been successfully created.
Krishak analyzed the pill thoroughly.
Its medicinal efficiency was several times higher than a standard recovery potion made from the same ingredients.
The pill was stable and free of harmful residue.
Satisfied, Krishak consumed it himself.
Warm energy spread through his body.
Minor fatigue from recent training disappeared almost instantly.
The result confirmed his expectations.
Lunafang sniffed the remaining medicinal residue curiously.
Krishak laughed softly.
"This one is formulated for humans."
Still, he prepared a small beast-friendly variant using additional moon-aligned herbs.
Lunafang consumed the pill eagerly.
The silver wolf's eyes brightened.
Through the soul bond, Krishak sensed clear approval.
The young wolf looked as though he would gladly volunteer for future experiments.
Later that afternoon, Professor Devika visited the greenhouse.
She immediately noticed the unusual medicinal fragrance.
Krishak showed her one of the finished pills.
The professor examined it with growing astonishment.
"This is not a standard potion concentrate."
Krishak nodded.
"It is a refined medicinal pill."
Devika tested its energy signature and fell silent for several moments.
Finally, she looked at Krishak with undisguised amazement.
"Do you understand what this could mean?"
Krishak answered calmly.
"It can significantly improve medicinal efficiency."
The professor exhaled slowly.
"You may have just changed the future of alchemy on Earth."
Professor Devika requested permission to study the pill more thoroughly.
Krishak agreed on one condition.
The method would remain confidential until he decided otherwise.
Devika accepted immediately.
She understood both the value and the sensitivity of such a discovery.
For now, only the two of them would know the full significance of what had been created.
That evening, Krishak refined several additional Basic Recovery Pills.
He stored them carefully.
These pills would provide superior support during training, missions, and future expeditions.
More importantly, they represented proof that Earth's fragmented professions could be elevated dramatically through proper knowledge.
Alchemy.
Cultivation.
Beast training.
Each was a pillar of the foundation he intended to build.
Before leaving the greenhouse, Krishak wrote several notes for future projects.
Healing Pills.
Blood Refinement Pills.
Beast Nourishment Pills.
Mind-Calming Pills.
Each formula would require experimentation and resources.
But the path was now open.
Lunafang curled up near the alchemy station, content after receiving his own medicinal reward.
Krishak extinguished the spirit burner and looked over the quiet greenhouse.
A single pill lay on the table, simple in appearance yet revolutionary in significance.
And for Krishak, it was only the beginning.