Anthony's breath came in ragged gasps as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, staring at Gabriel in disbelief. His voice was barely a whisper, "Even the Grand Alchemist figured out your main ingredients. How come it can't be neutralized?"
"Your antidote can indeed counteract several of my main ingredients."
Gabriel's eyes danced with mischief as he replied, his tone as serene as a summer breeze, "But you overlooked one crucial element—licorice."
"Licorice doesn’t react with purple loquat or lilies on its own, but together, they cancel each other out. Without them, the heartbreaker herb and dried toad remain potent."
"Quit being so stubborn. Keep it up, and it’ll be the death of you. Just admit defeat."
"So that's it."
The elder's eyes widened with sudden realization, his
