In that moment, Finnegan had already perceived that his cherished idol wasn't exactly embraced by her own family, correct?

Though oblivious to the intricacies within the Jenkins family, Finnegan couldn't help but feel a twinge of anger.

With an icy tone, he retorted, “Rest assured, with Mia's... I mean.. with Maria's prowess, she doesn't require any assistance to pass through the backdoor. She possesses such overwhelming strength that she can surpass all the other contestants.”

As they engaged in conversation, the scanner, having undergone a reboot, completed another round of efficacy testing.

"Ding!"

Upon hearing the sound, Mr. Gonzales urgently inquired, "What is the outcome? Tell me the truth!"

"Ahem!"

Finnegan cleared his throat, projecting his voice so that nearly everyone present could hear him clearly.

“Contestant No. 49, Maria Jenkins, has successfully concocted an exceptional Concentration Pill, surpassing even the loftiest expectations, with an efficacy reaching an astounding 99.99% of perfection!"

Having uttered those words, he even extended a public thumbs-up to Maria.

His idol was truly remarkable! Finnegan happily thought to himself.

Could the effect of the Concentration Pill truly be 99.99% as potent as a flawless one?

Three words echoed in the minds of everyone. Are you joking?

However, Judge Finnegan of the Pill Alchemist Association confidently proclaimed that it was a truly extraordinary Supreme Concentration Pill.

Indeed.

The pill's effectiveness was almost perfect, deserving of the illustrious title "supreme."

Nevertheless, how could it be possible in this realm to create a pill that approached perfection?

Barbara, too, found it difficult to accept this reality.

A shadow fell over her countenance. Just moments ago, she had been filled with self-assurance but, now upon hearing the outcome, she felt @ wave of overwhelming embarrassment that nearly brought her to the brink of despair.

Though no one openly mocked her, Maria's pill, which boasted an efficacy close to 100%, left Barbara feeling utterly humiliated, as if she had received countless stinging slaps to her face.

A prodigious young woman?

The future cornerstone of the Jenkins family's alchemists?

In the presence of Maria, Barbara discovered that even with her numerous prestigious titles, even with the help of the Reverse Pill, she remained... ordinary.

She longed to voice her doubts! However, Barbara understood better than anyone that Maria's remarkable performance as an alchemist was well-founded.