[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-born-as-a-witch":3,"chapter-born-as-a-witch-born-as-a-witch-chapter-160":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Born as a Witch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1702608,2172,"Chapter 160: Potions with element of fire","born-as-a-witch-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>The grove was quiet now, the faint hum of the giant tree and the magic in the air forming a serene backdrop. Sunlight—or whatever passed for sunlight in this hidden dimension—filtered softly through the upper branches, illuminating clusters of herbs, glimmering potion bottles, and small cauldrons that Lira had arranged neatly on the sturdy tables. Serelyth, in her human-like form, leaned gracefully against the massive roots of the tree, her sapphire eyes following every movement Lira made, while Renkai rested near the edge of the grove, still leaning against the tree, and Thalanir tended to the plants nearby, humming softly as he pruned leaves and mixed soils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira knelt at the first cauldron, hands hovering above the surface as she whispered an incantation. She combined water drawn from the portal’s ambient magic with finely crushed leaves of silverroot and the faint, sparkling pollen from firebloom. As the mixture stirred and bubbled, she added a pulse of her new fire element. The cauldron’s contents flared with a warm, golden glow, small sparks dancing upward before dissolving into a shimmering mist that scented the air with a comforting, invigorating warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth’s eyes widened. \"You’ve done this before, little one, but now... you wield the flame directly. It enhances the mixture without overpowering it. Remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira smiled softly, focusing on the next batch. She drew a thin stream of earth magic from the moss beneath her knees, letting it spiral into a blend of healing herbs. The potion’s color deepened into a rich, vibrant green, and when she added the fire element, it seemed to pulse with life. Tiny sparks ran along the surface of the liquid, and the aroma shifted, warm yet grounded, earthy yet invigorating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at that,\" she murmured, lifting the cauldron slightly to inspect the swirling light within. \"It’s like the potion is... breathing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth leaned closer, her white hair glowing faintly in the magical light. \"Indeed. Fire and earth combined in this way... few have ever dared to do it. The energy flows through the mixture, strengthens it without destroying the delicate balance of the plants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraged, Lira moved quickly to another table, where tiny seedlings of glowing herbs sprouted in shallow bowls of enchanted soil. She touched the leaves lightly with her fire energy, careful and precise. Instantly, the plants seemed to respond—their stems straightened, leaves shimmered with renewed vigor, and faint sparks ran along the veins of each leaf. The seedlings grew stronger, healthier, almost as if they were thanking her for the touch of warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai, still leaning lazily against the root, couldn’t help but whistle softly. \"I didn’t realize you could do this with fire, Lira. That’s... unbelievable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thalanir’s hands paused in mid-prune, eyes wide as he studied the glowing plants. \"It’s like the plants themselves are alive with energy now. It’s... almost as if your fire is a life force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira smiled, kneeling by another cauldron. This time she experimented with a combination she hadn’t tried before: fire, water, and a touch of air drawn from the portal’s circulating currents. The mixture shimmered and hissed slightly, sending sparks and steam curling upward. She focused, allowing her fire element to pulse gently through the concoction. The potion didn’t boil over, didn’t lose balance; instead, it glimmered like liquid sunlight, radiating warmth and vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth’s gaze softened. \"Little one... you are restoring what was lost. Once, many could mix elements this way, but few were ever this careful, this creative. You are... exceptional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira felt a flush of pride but also a deep calm. She had hours of work ahead, but for the first time, she felt truly at peace in her sanctuary. Cauldrons lined the tables, each simmering with a potion of different hue and purpose. Shelves and racks were filling with bottles of golden, green, and amber liquids, each one stronger, more balanced, more potent than any she had created before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the hours passed, Lira moved from table to table, her fingers glowing faintly with fire energy as she strengthened each potion. Serelyth occasionally leaned over to comment, whisper advice, or marvel at the subtle interactions between Lira’s elements and the magical herbs. Renkai and Thalanir watched in quiet awe, helping when needed but mostly observing, as if witnessing the rebirth of a forgotten art right before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Lira stepped back, wiping her hands on a cloth, and looked around. The grove now hummed with life and magic in a way it hadn’t before. The air was warm, fragrant, and alive with potential. She looked at Serelyth, who gave her a gentle nod of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve done more in a few hours than many could in a lifetime,\" Serelyth whispered, her voice like soft wind through the leaves. \"And this... is only the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira smiled, eyes shining. \"I want to see just how far I can go. Every potion, every plant, every little experiment... it’s all a step forward. And with you here, I feel like... anything is possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white dragon—now in her smaller human form for easier observation—nodded, placing a hand lightly on Lira’s shoulder. \"Then we shall explore it together, little one. Every secret this grove holds, every shard of forgotten knowledge... it will all be ours to uncover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grove pulsed with quiet energy, cauldrons simmered, plants shimmered, and for the first time in centuries, Serelyth felt truly at peace, watching a human with fire in her hands and life in her heart restore the long-lost art of multi-elemental magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira stepped back from the glowing tables and bubbling cauldrons, her hands still warm from the fire magic she had poured into the mixtures. She glanced at Serelyth, who was resting beneath the great tree, her white human-like form relaxed, eyes half-closed, the soft glow of magic reflecting off her sapphire gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think... I should go now,\" Lira said softly, brushing a strand of hair from her face. \"I want to visit the little fairies, see if they can give me any information about the shards or... anything I might need to know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serelyth lifted her head, a faint frown crossing her delicate features. \"Fairies?\" she repeated, voice melodic but tinged with concern. \"Naughty little creatures, always meddling, tricking humans... I do not trust them. I am a dragon, little one. They might try to confuse you—or worse, tempt you with their mischief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira laughed quietly, holding her hands up in reassurance. \"I know they can be mischievous... but I’ve learned to read them, and they usually respond to honesty. I’ll be careful, Serelyth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s sapphire eyes softened, and she leaned forward slightly. \"Very well... but promise me you will return. And, little one... may I rest here a while longer? This place calms me, and the tree’s energy is... comforting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Lira said, smiling. \"You stay here as long as you need. I’ll be back soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a final nod to Serelyth, Lira stepped toward the portal. Renkai followed silently, his expression calm but alert. As they moved through the soft blue glow, the magical air humming gently around them, Lira felt the pull of the outside world, the familiar scent of the forest, and the anticipation of the journey ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they emerged at the border of the forest, the trees swaying gently in the evening breeze, Lira paused, looking toward the path leading to the academy. Renkai stepped beside her, eyes following hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re doing a lot,\" he said quietly, his voice carrying both concern and encouragement. \"The shards... the dragons... it’s a lot to take on at once. But I know you can handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira hesitated, taking a deep breath. The forest behind her was serene, yet alive with magic, and the path ahead seemed long. \"I... I just hope I can find something useful with the fairies,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai’s hand briefly brushed hers, a subtle gesture of support. \"You will. You always do. And if it gets difficult... remember why you started. Remember Serelyth, the grove, everything you’ve learned. You’ve grown so much—don’t doubt yourself now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile tugged at Lira’s lips, and her heart lifted with renewed determination. \"You’re right,\" she said. \"I’ll keep going. I won’t stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one last glance toward the glowing portal that held Serelyth in its magic embrace, she started down the path, Renkai beside her. The forest stretched endlessly, shadows deepening as the evening sun dipped low, yet every step felt purposeful. The hum of magic in the air seemed to echo her determination, whispering promises of knowledge and discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Renkai occasionally pointed out subtle details of the forest—the hidden herbs, faint traces of magical creatures, even slight changes in the air that indicated elemental currents. Lira listened intently, absorbing it all, her mind already racing with plans for the fairies, the information she might gather, and the experiments she could conduct once she returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the first stars began to flicker in the sky, Lira had crossed the border fully, her heart steady, her purpose clear. The journey ahead would be long, but with Renkai’s encouragement and Serelyth’s trust awaiting her back in the hidden grove, she felt ready for anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path from the forest border to the academy was familiar, yet each step felt different after all that had happened. Lira walked beside Renkai, her mind replaying the wonders of the hidden grove, the lessons with Serelyth, and the experiments she had just conducted. Every leaf, every whisper of wind seemed to hum with magic, reminding her of the boundless possibilities waiting for her back in the grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reached the academy gates, the sun had dipped low, casting long golden shadows across the stone walls. The air was filled with the faint chatter of students finishing their daily lessons, the clinking of glass from potion rooms, and the occasional roar or flutter of small dragons in training cages. Lira’s chest swelled with a sense of belonging; this was her world now, a place where her skills and her courage were seen and respected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thanked Renkai softly as he left her near the entrance of her quarters. \"I’ll see you tomorrow,\" she said. \"And... thank you for keeping me grounded today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renkai nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. \"You’re stronger than you know, Lira. Don’t forget that.\" With a final wave, he turned and disappeared toward the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lira pushed open the door to her room, the familiar scent of herbs, old wood, and faint magic welcoming her back. She closed the door and let out a long breath, feeling the tension of the day ease slowly from her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved to the small basin by the window, running water over her hands and face. The cool liquid was refreshing, washing away the traces of sweat and heat from the day’s experiments and the lingering warmth of her fire magic. Lira closed her eyes for a moment, letting the water soothe her, grounding herself after the intense energy she had spent in the grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drying her face, she opened her small cabinet and pulled out a fresh set of clothes. The soft fabric felt comforting against her skin, and as she changed, she reflected on everything she had accomplished today—the potions strengthened by her fire element, Serelyth’s approval, and the endless potential of the magical space she was discovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a moment to tidy her room, placing cauldrons and small potion bottles neatly on her table, careful to keep everything organized for her next experiments. Then she glanced at the window, watching the sun sink below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of amber and violet. The academy glowed softly in the fading light, alive with magic and energy, a constant reminder of the world she was a part of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Lira sank onto her bed, letting her legs curl beneath her and her thoughts drift. She thought of Serelyth resting under the ancient tree, the dragon’s soft glow visible even in her human-like form, and felt a sense of calm pride. Tomorrow, she would return to the grove, continue her experiments, and perhaps uncover even more secrets of multi-elemental magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, though, she allowed herself a quiet moment of rest, letting the comfort of her quarters and the serenity of the academy wash over her. The day had been long and full of discoveries, but with each challenge she faced, Lira felt herself growing stronger, more confident, and more ready for whatever adventures awaited her next.\u003C\u002Fp>",2091,"2026-06-06T14:30:21.780Z",1,"novelbin.me","1c7993fcd11f61e2bb7b68c893900f76ac827d2f04d4c562c756261f6e0767c7","born-as-a-witch-chapter-214","born-as-a-witch-chapter-126",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-as-a-witch-cover.jpg"]