Under the scrutinizing gazes of the audience, Barbara smiled and carried herself with confidence.

She took the microphone from Reuben and said, "Greetings, everyone. I'm the first contestant, Barbara Herrera. For the semi-final round, I plan to refine a Concentration Pill."

Her declaration instantly stunned everyone into silence.

Barbara had produced a third-grade Sun Pill in the preliminary round. That was why they could not understand why she would settle for a mediocre Concentration Pill in the semi-final round.

Eventually, though, they caught on to what she was trying to achieve. Barbara, Maria, Isla, and Vivian were the only pill-makers among the many competitors in the literary match.