Evolution:The Bloodthirsty Saga of the Magic Engineer

Chapter 56 - 65 magic profit crystal

Sitting on the edge of my bed, the mechanical mortar was precisely positioned by my side. Carefully, I opened the glass container holding the cocaine crystals.

With firm but controlled movements, I poured a moderate amount of the crystals into the mortar. The sound of the hard pieces hitting the metallic container lightly echoed through the room. I gripped the lever with determination and began to turn it. The gear squeaked softly as the crystals started to shatter. The refining process was almost hypnotic, the rhythmic application of force transforming the crystals into a fine, homogeneous powder.

After a few minutes of consistent work, the powder was ready. I opened the mortar and observed the interior carefully. There it was: a vibrant, brilliant white powder, with a purity I hadn’t expected. "This is… surprising," I murmured to myself, holding some of the powder between my fingers. The texture was perfect, and the shimmer reflected exceptional quality.

For a moment, I pondered the origin of the raw material. "The ingredients in this world really possess greater potential than those in my previous one. It makes sense, considering this place is saturated with elemental particles. Perhaps this purity is a direct result of that."

Carefully, I transferred the refined powder into a clean glass container. I repeated this process until all 1.5 kilograms of cocaine were transformed into the highest quality powder. Sitting down again, I began to calculate.

"If I divide this into 15 portions of 100 grams each and sell each portion for 5 magic crystals… that totals 75 magic crystals. Subtracting the 10 magic crystals I spent on production, the profit would be 65 magic crystals."

The calculation is simple:

1.5 kg of cocaine = 1,500 grams.

1,500 grams / 15 portions = 1 portion of 100 grams.

1 portion of 100 grams = 5 magic crystals.

5 magic crystals × 15 portions = 75 magic crystals.

75 - 10 (production cost) = 65 magic crystals of profit.

"Of course, all of this depends on finding willing buyers. But, considering what I know about the circles Charlotte frequents, I believe my hypothesis is correct. Many acolytes would probably fall into this trap without realizing the true value of what they’re exchanging."

The thought of a potential profit of 65 magic crystals was already exciting. But my mind went further. "If I can reinvest the 75 magic crystals to produce more cocaine, in no time I could amass 500 magic crystals. With that amount, it would be possible to build a fully equipped engineering lab. Of course, that would allow me to increase my production capacity exponentially and open up new re