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After all, Hagen's forge had a competitor: Fafnir's Apothecary Manufacturing Center on the other side of Asgard. As one of Asgard's internal and external defenses, the Apothecary Manufacturing Center has always placed great emphasis on its own development and improvement. They continuously invest resources and strive to improve their technology to ensure they can provide the highest quality apothecary products. These efforts have earned the Apothecary Manufacturing Center a prominent position within Asgard.

Previously, the Forge was far inferior to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center in terms of both research environment and staff compensation. The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center boasted advanced laboratory facilities, ample funding, and an outstanding research team, enabling them to achieve remarkable results in pharmaceutical research and development. In comparison, the Forge seemed somewhat dwarfed.

Furthermore, the other side had successfully developed Life No. 1, the auxiliary cultivation potion, before their own. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Forge, as it meant they were at a disadvantage in the competition with the Potion Manufacturing Center. This gap even caused Hagen and his companions to be paralyzed when they met the people from the Potion Manufacturing Center. Faced with this situation, Hagen felt helpless, but he did not give up.

However, with the successful creation of the battle suit, the situation changed. The forge finally achieved a major breakthrough, which not only made them proud but also successfully overcame the pressure from the pharmaceutical manufacturing center. This victory boosted the confidence of Hagen and his team, and they spoke with more confidence than before. They began to realize that with persistent efforts, they could change the status quo and achieve excellence.

When Fafnir saw the dramatic changes in the forge after the transformation, he also began to rank his own pharmacists. However, unlike forgers, pharmacists currently only have two levels: Level 1 pharmacists can independently create various potions to assist in cultivation; while Level 2 pharmacists have the ability to create new and practical potion formulas.

As the director of the Edmond Research Institute and the head of the Pharmacy Manufacturing Center, Fafnir is undoubtedly a leader among the second-level pharmacists. His expertise and skills in this field are unmatched. Currently, the Pharmacy Manufacturing Center has a large number of first-level pharmacists, primarily due to the relative ease of becoming one, and the fact that medicines are not as difficult to decompose as minerals. Therefore, while there are many first-level pharmacists in the Pharmacy Manufacturing Center, there is only one second-level pharmacist, Fafnir. This clearly demonstrates the immense challenge of researching and improving a single potion.

Fafnir decided to completely upgrade his potion-making center, renaming it the "Potion Research Institute." This decision was supported by Queen Hilda and Alberich, who hoped the new facility would better compete with Hagen's Forge. From then on, the Potion Research Institute not only continued to manufacture potions but also conducted in-depth research. Furthermore, Edmond's research institute in North America officially became a subsidiary of the Potion Research Institute.

With the renaming of the Potion Lab, Fafnir began to devote more energy to improving his own strength and the Potion Lab. Asgardian God Warriors and Combatants could receive a certain amount of the "Life No. 1" potion produced by the Potion Lab each month as a benefit based on their strength. However, if they needed more, they had to spend money or points to purchase it. In contrast, God Warriors generally did not need this potion.

However, if a God Warrior or a God Warrior who hasn't yet appeared needs it, they can take it at any time, and there's no limit on the quantity. However, the Asgard explicitly stipulates that a God Warrior may not give or sell the potions they receive to others, or they will be deprived of their right to use them. This is intended to ensure the proper allocation of potion resources and prevent abuse and illegal trading.

To this end, the Pharmacy Institute meticulously renovated its facilities to better accommodate the new needs. They established a spacious and bright reception hall specifically for dispensing medications. This reception hall not only provides a comfortable environment but also boasts professional staff to ensure that every bottle of medication is delivered accurately to the right person.

Furthermore, Fafnir realized that the Pharmacy Research Institute couldn't rely solely on existing technologies and products to sustain its development. Unlike the Forge's combat suits, relying solely on Life No. 1 was overly simplistic. The Forge's combat suits were already a success, and without the ability to empower them, no matter how good they were in the future, they would only be personalized and more suitable for combatants. Any qualitative improvement in protection was clearly unrealistic. While Life No. 1 was currently very practical, without innovation and the launch of new products, the Pharmacy Research Institute's competitiveness would be impacted. After all, long-term use of the same medicine would inevitably lead to resistance.

Fafnir then decided to convene an important meeting within the Pharmacy Institute to discuss its future development. During this meeting, he emphasized the need for the institute to continuously develop new potions and improve the efficacy of existing ones. This would satisfy the needs of the Asgardian warriors and further enhance the institute's status and reputation.

To encourage researchers to actively pursue new drug development, Fafner presented this idea to Alubelisi, who supported it. They decided to offer generous rewards to teams or individuals who successfully developed new pharmaceuticals. These rewards would include points, money, honors, and attractive prizes like villas. This approach would ignite researchers' enthusiasm and drive them to continue exploring and innovating.

It's worth noting that the Pharmacy Research Institute's reception hall is closely connected to the research center and pharmaceutical manufacturing center, forming an integrated whole. This design facilitates smoother collaboration between departments and faster information transfer, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the institute. Furthermore, the institute's internal facilities have been comprehensively upgraded, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, ensuring the highest quality and highest level of pharmaceutical R&D and production.

In contrast, the forge had different characteristics. Because it required flames for high-temperature smelting, the forge was constructed within a volcanic cave. Safety was a primary consideration, and not everyone could adapt to high temperatures. Hagen and his three companions were relatively well-adapted, possessing both strength and fire attributes. They were used to it, and if anything went wrong, they could simply flee. To mitigate potential safety risks and heat discomfort, the forge office building was not built alongside the forge. Instead, it was located in the suburbs of Asgard, closest to the forge. After all, even forges like Hagen didn't want to spend their free time confined to a cave. This created a uniquely complementary relationship between the two facilities.

After this renovation, the two institutes, one in the east and one in the west, become like the two powerful arms of the Asgard, jointly driving the Asgard's overall strength forward. Leveraging their respective strengths and working in tandem, they have made significant contributions to the Asgard's prosperity. The Pharmacy Research Institute, through the research and development and production of high-quality pharmaceuticals, provides strong support to the Asgard's members; while the Forge, through the creation of sophisticated equipment, enhances the combat effectiveness of the Asgard's members. The two complement each other, contributing to the Asgard's continued strength.