Chapter 177 - 134: The Heritage of the Nobility, the Vast Dressrosa Family

Count Engel was well aware that his breakthrough this time was almost ninety percent due to his son.

As he said, without the Fruit of Life given by Thor and the obtained Purple Gold Grass, even if he had the means to configure it into a High-Level Life Potion, he could not use it.

Not to mention the Silver Moon Breathing Technique.

As for his own accumulation, compared to these decisive factors for the breakthrough, it’s hardly worth mentioning.

After all, in the entire Tulip Kingdom, beings like him at the Earth Knight Peak, even if not a hundred, there were at least eighty.

But almost all Earth Knights Peaks are stuck at their peak, unable to break through further.

Without a High-Level Life Potion and also without a High-Level Knight’s Breathing Technique, trying to break through is simply a dream.

His gaze fell on Thor, and Count Engel couldn’t help but feel a wave of complex emotions.

However, it was just for a moment.

As the patriarch of the Dressrosa Family, Count Engel quickly adjusted his feelings.

Gathering his thoughts, Count Engel looked at Thor again.

He pondered slightly before speaking again.

"Thor, this time, having you stay to await my breakthrough, was to ask you what you need."

"Now, there are some things I should be able to procure."

As he spoke, Count Engel’s expression was serious.

Listening to his father’s words, Thor fell into contemplation.

Count Engel’s words were obvious.

Thor naturally understood.

So he also began to consider.

Faced with Thor’s consideration, Count Engel did not interrupt.

He quietly waited.

A moment later.

Thor looked up, his gaze meeting his father’s.

"Father, I wonder if it’s possible to acquire some pharmacists capable of preparing life potions, even if they can only prepare low-level life potions."

"Additionally, I might need some civil servants."

Thor voiced his thoughts aloud after a moment of consideration.

The so-called pharmacists exist between mages.

They have the skill to mix low-level magical potions, yet they are not mages.

Every mage is a qualified pharmacist, but not every pharmacist is necessarily a mage.

Thor already obtained the seeds of Life Grass in his territory and even started planting; combined with the two "Agate" production sites in the Western North Region, the main ingredients for low-level life potions were fully gathered.

With Anna around, Thor could already begin mixing them.

However, after some thought, Thor decided to forgo it.

The reason is simple: considering Anna’s talent, spending it on mixing such low-level life potions would be a waste.

The value she could gain from peaceful meditation would be much higher.

So upon returning this time, Thor’s main goal was to see if his father could find some pharmacists for him.

Compared to mages, pharmacists are much simpler.

Even if the success rate of mixing low-level life potions was lower, it didn’t matter. After all, he had plenty of raw materials and didn’t need to buy them, so costs didn’t need consideration.

"Pharmacists?"

"That shouldn’t be a problem."

"What else do you need? Do you need some alchemists, or perhaps a high-level mage? If necessary, I might be able to invite a Tier Three Mage."

Count Engel paused for a moment, then spoke with a slight contemplation.

"Father, you can invite a Tier Three Mage?"

Thor was somewhat surprised, his expression showing a hint of astonishment.

A Tier Three Mage holds a higher status than an ordinary Earth Knight.

"Not necessarily, but it’s worth a try!"

Count Engel shook his head, then spoke softly.

"This!"

"Then nevermind!"

"Father, there’s no need to go through such trouble; just help me find some pharmacists. Preferably younger ones with more potential for growth."

Thor’s astonishment subsided, and he shook his head.

The costs involved with a Tier Three Mage were not worth it.

He truly didn’t need another Tier Three Mage.

In some sense, Anna was already comparable to an ordinary Tier Three Mage, and it wouldn’t be long before she could break through to Tier Three.

Thor didn’t want to invite a big-shot unnecessarily.

"No worries, I’ll give it a shot, and if it doesn’t work out, we’ll see."

"As for pharmacists, we should be able to gather them quickly."

"But the success rate with pharmacists mixing life potions might be low."

Count Engel shook his head, not dwelling on the topic, and spoke with a bit of frowning.

"Father, that’s fine, I can accept that."

Thor nodded, speaking softly.

"Very well!"

"Wait a few days; I’ll arrange it for you shortly. It should take no more than three days to gather them."

Count Engel took a deep look at Thor, saying nothing further but nodding in agreement.

"By the way, I’ve prepared civil servants for you, ten in total, which should suffice for your development for a long while. Additionally, I’m planning to have Marshall accompany you to the Northern Province. What do you think?"

As if remembering something, Count Engel added.

"Marshall?"

"Father, that’s not necessary, is it? Uncle Marshall is your most capable assistant. If I take him, it might be inconvenient for you."