Wizard:Start as a Potion Master

That night, Su Nan successfully brewed six bottles of Super Werewolf Elixir and ten bottles of Mixed Wolf Venom Elixir.

These were enough to upgrade himself, Perra, Warwick, and his original two hunting hounds, Wolf One and Wolf Two, into Super Werewolves, as well as equip them with the enhanced Mixed Wolf Venom.

Even after this, one bottle of Super Werewolf Elixir remained.

Later that same night, Su Nan visited the cultists' secret chamber. He instructed the old butler Warwick to clear away the bodies and used an empty bottle of Ethereal Phantom Elixir to collect the scattered souls of the cultists. These would serve as valuable research materials.

As a baron, Su Nan faced no obstacles in disposing of bodies within his territory—such actions were trivial in this era.

The process was straightforward and efficient.

Having realized the world was far more complex than it appeared on the surface, Su Nan decided to bolster his werewolf army further. This would ensure the security and surveillance of his territory, preventing cultists or energy beings from infiltrating so easily.

Over the next month, Su Nan brewed 20 bottles of Werewolf Curse Transformation Elixir and transformed 20 newly trained hounds into Werewolf Messengers.

This brought his total to 30 ordinary werewolf messengers and 2 Super Werewolf Messengers.

Although the werewolf army had expanded significantly, the recent upgrades of Su Nan, Perra, and Warwick to Super Werewolves increased their management capacity. As a result, the new recruits did not strain their control.

The AI even estimated that their current capacity could comfortably handle an additional ten base-level werewolves, demonstrating the decisive role these elixirs played in strengthening Su Nan's military force.

In the same month, Su Nan used the Mental Enhancement Elixir +2 to raise his mental and magical power from 12 to 14.

To maintain this growth momentum, he tasked the AI with developing a formula for the Mental Enhancement Elixir +3.

Amusingly, Su Nan often worried that Orl, his guardian, might ask him about his rapid progress in magical and mental power. How would he explain that his improvements were essentially the result of "doping"?

To address surveillance weaknesses exposed by the cultists' infiltration, Su Nan developed a specialized variation of the Werewolf Curse Transformation Elixir—the Butler Werewolf Elixir.

This variation enhanced the subject's sense of smell and hearing, making it four times sharper than that of a standard werewolf messenger and even surpassing a Super Werewolf's senses on moonless nights.

Five of the 30 werewolf messengers, chosen for their keen noses, were transformed into Butler Werewolves.

To achieve this, the formula was slightly modified, replacing wolfbane—an ingredient that increased strength and speed—with extracts of dandelion and lavender, which boosted sensory acuity.

Although Butler Werewolves had 0.5 lower baseline stats compared to ordinary messengers, their enhanced senses made them invaluable for detecting intruders or anomalies within the territory.

Su Nan planned to increase their number to 10 in the future, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of the Peter Barony.

In addition to military advancements, Su Nan encouraged ancient book trade in Maple Leaf Town. He planned to build bookstores and a new library to attract scholars and merchants carrying old manuscripts.

This strategy would allow him to continuously harvest the knowledge and wisdom of civilization, far surpassing what he could achieve through personal book collection efforts.

This vision highlighted Su Nan's commitment to prosperity and intellectual growth within his domain. He envisioned Maple Leaf Town becoming a regional hub for commerce and knowledge, eventually extending its influence far beyond the Storm Kingdom.

With his growing magical prowess and elixir research, Su Nan was confident that the Peter Barony would rise alongside him.

One evening, Su Nan visited the soldiers' quarters within the castle. His unexpected arrival surprised the soldiers and maids.

The room he entered was modest but functional, equipped with wooden beds, wardrobes, and even shared toilets and baths—standards Su Nan insisted on for maintaining hygiene among his troops.

Upon hearing of Su Nan's visit, many attempted to dissuade him, citing the highly contagious tuberculosis afflicting a veteran soldier named Kunlan Brom.

Head maid Perra emerged from the room, unmasked despite the potential risk.

As a Super Werewolf, she was immune to most diseases, including tuberculosis, thanks to their quadruple-layered regenerative abilities.

Still, she expressed concern. "My lord, this soldier contracted a highly infectious disease while visiting his hometown. I advise you to stay back for your own safety."

Su Nan dismissed her concerns and ordered everyone to leave the room.

Perra hesitated but complied, casting a worried glance at the frail figure of Brom lying on the wooden bed.

Brom had been a loyal soldier of the Peter family since the days of the old baron. Now over fifty, he had never married.

Despite his cheerfulness and willingness to help others, the illness had reduced him to a shadow of his former self.

"Baron…" Brom wheezed, struggling to rise from his bed. "You… shouldn't be here… cough… I'm as good as dead."

"I've failed to continue protecting this land… cough, cough… though I've given it most of my life. I only wish… cough… I could live just a little longer… just one more month…"

Blood stained the cloth covering his mouth, highlighting the severity of his condition.

Su Nan regarded Brom with an unreadable expression.

"Kunlan Brom," Su Nan finally said, "your loyalty to the Peter family, especially during our darkest days five years ago, has not gone unnoticed."

"I have a proposition for you. If I could keep death from claiming you, would you pledge your loyalty to me once more? A loyalty beyond any oath to the Storm God."

Brom's sunken eyes widened, a spark of hope igniting amidst his despair.

In preparation for expanding his military forces, Su Nan had tasked the AI with designing the Warrior Werewolf Elixir, a variation of the standard Werewolf Curse Transformation Elixir.

Unlike the standard version, this elixir allowed werewolves to wield human weapons and armor, effectively combining their raw power with tactical versatility.

The Warrior Werewolf would become an essential part of Su Nan's army, capable of donning plate armor, using tools, and handling weapons with precision.

Brom, despite his current con

dition, might become Su Nan's first test subject for this new breed of werewolf soldier.