After chatting a while longer and getting Felix's number, Janet left.

A few minutes later, Barry appeared. He entered cautiously. "Wow, this is one of Westville's high-end restaurants! A meal here costs at least 500 emeralds. You really know how to pick a place."

Felix laughed and said, "Come on! You're an Intermediate-grade alchemist now. Can't you afford this much?"

Barry gave a bitter smile. "Felix, I may have succeeded, but my pill-forming rate is low. So, I'm barely hanging on at Harm