The System's solemn voice rang out in Ren's mind, startling him. How could he have failed? The Starlight Lotus fragrance was so strong...
As the thermal compression array hissed and the blast doors slid open, a thick amount of glowing steam mixed with the scent of burnt cosmic energy gushed out.
The sweet, starry scent of the Lotus was still present, but it was tainted by an acrid, metallic smell. Ren coughed, waving the glowing silver smoke away from his face.
Inside the primary synthesis crucible, the mixture was slightly quivering like chunky, spoiled jelly, and the liquid was still bubbling aggressively.
Every time a bubble burst, a harsh spark would fly out.
The pure silver essence of the Radiant Moth had turned into a muddy, dull gray color after fusing.
There was a layer of thick, black foam floating above the liquid; it was the burnt crystallization of the Starlight Lotus's essence.
"Hmm?" Ren was frowning as he stared at the color of the ruined elixir.
