Filed to story: A Bullied Boy Died: A Mafia King Woke Up In His Body
Poair Leaves, four remaining ingredients unknown.
Cooldown:
30 seconds
The description had barely changed, much to his frustration. “Looks like I don’t have the necessary skills to see such a complicated recipe yet,” Kyle mused, noting a difference in the number of ingredients between the two types of potions.
He repeated the process of diluting the Stamina Potions, but no new titles, skills, or information appeared. “I’m relying a bit too much on this holographic interface, it seems. A very addictive thing, shall I say. Perhaps when I get back to the Melsura Star Sector, I should buy out as much of the VR game industry as possible…”
With 120 diluted potions, he ordered Damian and another member to distribute them to the others who were now undergoing a hellish training regimen. Then, he called for Keith.
As soon as the man entered, Kyle asked, “How much cash reserve do we have?”
“Um, about twenty thousand rakels since you spent the other half on the potions. That was last month’s revenue.” Keith was much more receptive to Kyle now, as they had witnessed a relative increase in competency of their gang, especially with the increased discipline.
“What are our current expenses?”
“Hmm… Food, utilities, equipment maintenance should amount to ten thousand rakels, assuming five hundred for each gang member. This also considers that there would be no future fights with the other gangs.”
That reminded Kyle that they still had Riker in their custody.
If I let him go, the Red Lions will come for us. I can’t afford a fight now. Seeing as they have not approached us yet, there’s no need to stir the pot. Let’s keep it that way.
“Are you familiar with Poair Leaves and Greis Powder?” Kyle asked.
“Huh? Oh, yeah. They’re pretty basic ingredients. Used a lot for simple bandages and as a spice. It is quite abundant at the food market.”
Kyle’s eyebrows twitched. He recalled seeing a large number of crates filled with Poair Leaves in the alchemist’s basement. Each crate could probably hold about a thousand kilograms based on his estimates, and judging by the size of the potion, not many needed to be used for each.
Very interesting…
“How much are each of the ingredients?”
“Erm…” Keith tried to recall in his head. “Maybe about twelve hundred for a sack of Poair Leaves, twenty-four hundred for the Greis Powder.”
“Good. Go buy a sack of each and come back. Try to remain as inconspicuous as possible.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Wait. While you’re out, buy a sack of Euria Seeds.”
“Raw or crushed, sir? Do you need a smoking pipe as well? It will cost about sixty-seven hundred.”
“Raw. No, no pipe needed.”
While Keith was gone, Kyle quickly calculated.
Each Stamina Potion was sold to me by Haui for six hundred rakels. Assuming I can nail down the recipe, I can potentially enter a price war with him. However, I’ll have to add something more unique to the concoction…
The sacks arrived, but they were too bulky to be placed in the office. Instead, they were stored in the common area. The associates were currently resting from their training, gulping down their diluted Stamina Potions. It was not super effective, but every little bit helped.
Some of them watched as Kyle scooped a handful of each into separate, smaller bags before heading into the kitchen. “What the hell is Alvin up to now? I’d like to say that I prefer this personality compared to the one before, but isn’t this change too drastic? Is he a chef now?”
“Better than the shitty Ulon who just lazed around. I actually feel more productive now. I can somehow see the makings of a great gang.”
“Man, I joined the gang to fuck around, not get drilled this hard.” One of the associates was still reticent about the entire training program, lolling about on the sofa. However, he still secretly appreciated the clear growth plan set forth, already fantasizing about him becoming a bigshot in the future. He just didn’t want to work that hard for it.
“Rested enough, associates?” a stern voice suddenly said from behind. “If you have time to chat, you have time to train and get stronger. We haven’t completed the exercises for today. Move!” Damian ordered.
As the associates continued their training under Damian’s supervision, Kyle was in the kitchen, neatly arranging the ingredients.
Poair Leaves (Basic)