103:Secret Ritual

The potion in the cauldron slowly turned pale yellow and thickened, becoming sticky. Tim leaned over, inspecting it closely before grabbing a funnel and a small test tube.

"Lukas, hold the test tube steady," Tim instructed, handing it to me.

I did as he asked, gripping the tube carefully while he positioned the funnel over it. He then poured the sticky yellow liquid slowly, making sure not to spill a drop.

"Pour it in gently," he muttered to himself, his focus sharp.

Once the tube was filled, Tim corked it and held it up, examining the potion against the light. "There we go, a minor health potion. Not bad for a beginner's attempt."

I stared at the potion in my hand, skepticism creeping in. "How do you know it works? What if there's a problem?" I asked, making a slicing motion across my neck to emphasize the potential consequences.