In this potion competition, Rhodes had no intention of involving Rowling, but just let her watch from the sidelines.
According to Rowling's learning ability, she was able to master potions-related techniques in a short period of time. Even so, Rhodes had no intention of letting her play.
Rhodes' purpose in participating in the potion competition couldn't help but change after he was able to hide his identity well.
At this time, under the gaze of the man from before, Rhodes also came to the venue, briefly sorted out the materials he brought, and started refining the potion.
The man noticed that the location where Rhodes stayed was just where he was crudely processing the materials, not where he was refining them directly.
Compared with other mages who refine potions around him, Rhodes' handling of potions is nothing special except that he is more skillful.
If this man didn't know Rhode's true identity in advance, he might just think of him as an ordinary mage.
The man saw Rhodes' actions in his eyes, and he couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw that Rhodes didn't seem to show stronger strength to have any influence.
Regarding the tasks assigned by the Soul Society, each necromancer has a different method of achieving this. Similar to this man, he has mastered a variety of methods of refining magic potions and began to show his strength in the preliminary stage.
As they advance through the potions competition, their influence will expand until they reveal themselves as necromancers and achieve the purpose of the Soul Society.
In this process, even if they don't win the potion competition, the influence they have will not disappear. This is what the Linghui Association hopes to see.
However, for Rhodes, this method does not make much sense.
Rhodes had expected that since the academy events were held in many locations, in addition to the Ice Blue Magic Academy, there would also be many necromancers similar to this man appearing in other locations around them.
The purpose of the Soul Society can be achieved by relying on this group of necromancers. According to Rhodes' memory in his previous life, the championship of the potion competition was not won by these hidden necromancers, but in this case, the influence of the necromancers still spread, relying on this method.
Therefore, Rhodes paid more attention to the rewards of the potion competition. If there were no special circumstances, Rhodes would not show his strength like this man.
Soon, Rhodes completed refining the crude potion. Among a large group of mages who were also refining potions, Rhodes seemed extremely inconspicuous.
The refining of crude potion is considered the most basic step in potion science. Only after this step is completed can subsequent refining be carried out.
For this basic potion refining, although Rhodes plans to hide his strength, he will not make any mistakes.
After handing over the refined crude potion, Rhodes also received a mark used to prove his identity, but it was extremely ordinary. After injecting mana, Rhodes was considered to have completed this first trial.
In the initial test, since there were no requirements for the quality of the potion, this crude potion could be considered completed, and Rhodes did not refine it.
Seeing Rhodes returning to his original position, the original man was completely relieved. After looking away, he no longer paid attention to Rhodes' position and turned to look at the other mages in the field.
What this man didn't know was that as early as when he was observing Rhodes' every move, Sock, who was responsible for managing the entire potion competition, was also observing him.
After the man showed his superb skills, Sock began to observe the man's every move, hoping to get some useful information.
Sock's observation was extremely keen. During the observation process, Sock also realized that this man was paying close attention to a player on the field, it was Rhodes.
After discovering this, following the man's gaze, Sock also paid some attention to Rhodes.
Sok noticed that Rhodes had only completed the rough preparation of the potion, and had not even refined it, so he was considered to have completed this initial test. If this man hadn't been paying attention to Rhodes, Sock would have completely ignored Rhodes.
Although he was a little uncertain in his heart, Sock still completely memorized Rhodes' appearance. If Rhodes is really capable, then Sock will definitely notice Rhodes again during the next potion competition.
Suok knew that the highly skilled man would not pay attention to an ordinary mage casually. There must be something about Rhodes that he didn't know about.
In order to ensure that there are enough members among the students to enter the finals of the potion competition, Sock, as the manager, also has to note down the mages who are extremely good at potions in order to select the rules of the competition later.
Rhodes obviously did not expect that he would be noticed by Sok just because of the attention of the original man.
At this time, although Rhodes had completed the initial test, the number of mages who came did not decrease, but increased.
The potion competition can attract the surrounding mages very well. Even if you are not able to participate in the competition, you can still gain something by watching the competition.
As the initial test continued, some abnormalities began to appear. Although there were wizards around to guide the air circulation, the smell produced by the potion also began to spread throughout the venue.
This point was finally alleviated after the powerful mage took action. All the odors were dispelled through the mastery of breath magic.
Originally, after completing the initial test, Rhodes planned to return immediately, but after seeing that Rowling seemed to be very interested in what was happening on the field, he stopped here to observe the mages refining potions on the field.
On the side, Elon, who had introduced various situations to Rhodes before, saw that Rhodes would not return for the time being. After saying something, he walked over to where other mages were gathering.
Since it was only the first trial, there were very few mages who could refine the potion like that man. Most of the mages just completed the rough preparation and handed over the potion.
Looking at the skills of the mages around him in refining potions, Rhodes could deeply understand the difference between them and the previous man in terms of potions.
During the observation process, few mages were able to attract Rhodes' attention. In Rhode's mind, even if he were to observe the strength of these mages, he would not choose them in the first trial. Rowling is still interested in all this.
At this time, Rhodes had already turned his attention to the upcoming situation of the potion competition. The initial test was simple, and many mages were destined to pass it.
In this case, in order to ensure that only a few people meet the requirements, the next competition will not be so simple.
