Helos stared intently at the Ultimate Alchemy interface, holding her breath as she slowly entered the recipe for Dawn Dew Brew.
She registered it in the same manner.
However, when the line of light patterns lit up again, she was stunned.
“Huh? What’s going on?”
She quickly opened the newly registered entry, only to see that Dawn Dew Elixir and Dawn Dew Brew were classified under the same recipe, differing only slightly in the proportions of ingredients.
【Dawn Dew Elixir: Universal Antidote ×1, Vitality Potion ×2, Dwarven Honeybrew ×2】
【Dawn Dew Brew: Universal Antidote ×2, Vitality Potion ×2, Dwarven Honeybrew ×3】
“Ah, this…”
Helos stared blankly at the explanation on the interface, frozen for several seconds before finally reacting.
She had expected to unlock two new recipes at once, but in the end, she still only had two: the Mana Core and Dawn Dew Elixir.
She was still far from unlocking the “ten self-registered recipes” required to advance to Enlightenment Alchemy.
She helplessly buried her head in her hands, slumping in her chair.
“So these minor tweaks don’t count as new recipes at all… I actually thought I hit the jackpot.”
However, Helos’s mood only dropped briefly before she straightened her back and revealed a peculiar smile.
“But at least one thing is proven.”
She raised her hand, lightly tapping on the Dawn Dew Elixir recipe.
“Quick Craft — Activate.”
A beam of light instantly enveloped her workbench.
***
The next moment, an exquisite crystal bottle quietly appeared on the table, the pale golden liquid inside emanating a rich aroma of wine, gleaming with luster.
Helos blinked, feeling a little dumbfounded.
Oh wow, they even prepared the bottle perfectly.
She picked up the bottle and examined it carefully.
The bottle’s shape was smooth and elegant, the cork sealed tightly with wax, and there was a blank space left for a label.
In other words, all she needed was someone to attach the label and do the packaging, then she could directly launch the brew for sale.
“This thing is way too convenient, isn’t it?”
The young woman almost shouted out loud.
Being able to mass-produce with Quick Craft meant the output of Dawn Dew Elixir was completely feasible.
And the speed was beyond her expectations — almost instantaneous, which was basically cheating for commercial promotion.
“But…”
Helos pinched her chin. “The workshop is still a problem.”
She glanced around the cramped room stuffed with alchemy tools and materials — narrow, cluttered, and located inside the Duke’s mansion, with too many people coming and going.
It wasn’t suitable for large-scale production, let alone storing barrels of brew and finished products.
Besides, she couldn’t casually reveal the power of Ultimate Alchemy, so a proper disguise was indispensable.
If she didn’t solve this quickly, even if she could mass-produce, she wouldn’t have a place to store the products.
Helos grabbed the bottle from the table, pushed open the door, and headed straight to Julius’s room.
“You mean, you need a more concealed workshop and warehouse?”
Julius took the Dawn Dew Elixir from Helos, sniffed it, and took a small sip. His eyes immediately lit up.
“Tastes good. By the way, where did this bottle come from?”
“I found a way to get it. You don’t need to worry about production.”
Helos shrugged. “But the problem now is that this shabby little workshop can’t hold so many bottles, and I can’t hire people to come and go freely.”
Julius nodded slightly, listening carefully to her explanation.
“I need a place that’s hidden, hard for outsiders to find, but large enough to store at least dozens of barrels.”
Helos’s eyes showed a serious gleam. “Preferably close to the Chamber of Commerce or transportation points, so distribution and sales are convenient.”
Julius thought for a moment, glancing at the bottle again.
“And workers?”
“We definitely need to hire some suitable workers, but they won’t have access to the core recipe,” Helos said calmly. “The number doesn’t need to be large, but they must be reliable.”
“Hmm…”
Julius stroked his chin. “The warehouse and workshop can be arranged by me and Miss Eleanor. We can probably also help find a few workers.”
“Remember, they have to be trustworthy and tight-lipped,” Helos raised a finger, her tone resolute.
“These two brews are our key commercial plans. I’ll be hiding my identity going forward. It’ll be troublesome if I get discovered.”
“Don’t worry.”
Julius smiled. “I’ll personally vet every candidate. As for the warehouse and workshop… I think the Oss Chamber of Commerce affiliated with your family can help.”
“Oss Chamber of Commerce? Oh, I think there is such a chamber,” Helos’s eyes lit up as she tapped her head, slightly amazed. “I almost forgot until you mentioned it.”
In fact, the Oss Chamber of Commerce wasn’t a typical commercial organization but more like an extension of the Olivias family.
Although the chamber sold goods commonly used by ordinary people, its more important role was controlling rare resources and channels that outsiders couldn’t easily access.
Even Helos and Eleanor weren’t clear on how the chamber operated exactly.
“But you’ll need to prepare for rent and renovation costs,” Julius reminded her.
“Although Miss Eleanor has your back, it’s better if this money comes from the profits of the brew, so no one can see through our hand.”
“Alright.”
Helos nodded decisively.
“Then I’m counting on you.”
“Leave it to me.”
The two quickly finalized the general plan.
Helos was responsible for production and recipe secrecy, while Julius took charge of coordinating the warehouse, workshop, workers, and all logistical matters.
The next day, Julius quietly took Helos to the Oss Chamber of Commerce’s secret warehouse.
This warehouse was located at the very edge of the Upper City, adjacent to the Chamber’s main base.
From the outside, it looked like an ordinary old storage building, with worn doors and windows and slightly mottled exterior walls. At first glance, there was nothing special about it.
However, when Helos stepped inside, she was shocked by the interior layout —
The spacious hall was empty, with the original shelves removed long ago, leaving a vast open floor.
Though the beams and floor were old, they were exceptionally sturdy, clearly maintained and reinforced over time.
Hidden secret doors and compartments suggested that this was not just an ordinary warehouse but a secret base combining security and storage functions.
“This is under the jurisdiction of the Oss Chamber of Commerce,” Julius explained softly.
“Normally, no one comes in or out. Except for a few chamber officials, others don’t even know this warehouse exists. Plus, it’s very close to the Chamber headquarters, so transport and secrecy are convenient.”
Helos walked around the warehouse, clapping her hands lightly.
“Not bad, this place is perfect.”
The girl circled the warehouse again, nodding with satisfaction.
“We just need to renovate it, add some secure partitions and a sealed wine cellar.”
“The chamber will send people to handle the renovation.”
Julius took out a notebook, jotting down notes as he walked.
“By the way, how many do you plan to produce in the first batch? Miss Eleanor should have already discussed with the Chamber president. They’ll handle the sales of the first batch.”
“We won’t make too many for now. We need to gradually expand,” Helos pondered for a moment. “About… twenty bottles or so.”