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How do I create the paste needed to clean the key?

  • 1 of 7: The alchemist tells you the three ingredients needed to clean the key.
  • 2 of 7: The items you'll need are a rose, saffron paste, and a little spirit.
  • 3 of 7: Use the three ingredients to create the blue paste that the alchemist told you about.
  • 4 of 7: You will have to combine the three elements in your inventory.
  • 5 of 7: The order in which you combine the ingredients is not important.
  • 6 of 7: When you combine ANY two ingredients, you will get a red paste.
  • 7 of 7: Adding the third ingredient creates a blue paste.