174 7-13 Happiness Aspirations Alchemist's essence

We were ushered in at the end of the hallway as we were asked to leave in turn.

As we walked down the corridor, Teresa and the sisters were waiting in the area where the reception desk was, but Teresa noticed us and smiled at us.

''Good job!''

'Oh. Well you're going to get it from the church, right?

I'm afraid so. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I can't tell you who the seller is.

Well I guess I'll have to do it.

Saying that, he handed the numbered tag to the sister and left for the back of the room. Maybe she went to get the goods.

'You look unconvinced, though.

Teresa and the others have a job to do, and they have rules.

You can't blame them for not wanting to say at least one word, but as long as it's a rule, they can't question Teresa and the others.

The first thing to do is to go to Choctaw and yada yada yada. I'm going to ask you for the money and the magic bag.

After paying the fee and dividing ten percent of it into a bag, I received the skull that the sister from earlier held and stored it directly in the magic bag...not the magic bag...but in the magic space without being noticed.

''Where is she?''

Yeah, I gave him a light meal prepared by the church after he left the seller and he fell asleep. Do you want me to wake him up?

No, no, I'm good asleep. Oh, can I get a cloak or something?

All right, that's all right. I'll wear the vice-captain's cloak, sir.

It wasn't just the belly pangs I saw earlier........

When I paid the bill, a half-elf girl came from the back with the vice captain on her back.

When I take her gently from the vice-captain.......she is still light.

She had the impression of being thin to begin with, but even so, she was too light.

As I carried her on my back, Renge put the cloak on top of me.

''So long, Theresa, vice-captain.

Yes, I'm here for you. If you need anything else, I'm here for you.

I will. I'll let you know when it happens.

You are welcome to come by anytime.

Oh.

As I said goodbye to Teresa and the second-in-command and tried to carry the slipping half-elf back, Aina lent a hand to support me.

'My lord, would you like me to carry you on my back?'

'No, I'm fine. She's light and sleeps well, so I don't feel sorry for her if she moves it around too much...

Besides, it's only a short walk to Freed's carriage.

Now, what to do when we get back....

I guess we'd better get back to Ainsdale first.

I'll need to prepare a bath when I wake up, and then we'll need to eat.

Meals.........meals? I think we're in for a treat.

"Welcome back.

Yeah, I'm home. I've done my job.

Yes thank you very much.

As Fried's eyes captured her condition, they were filled with sadness.

In the past, she had heard that Freed had been through a hard time too... could it be that the same thing had happened to her?

I'm sorry ... nice to meet you.

Yeah, I'm on it. I'll take care of it.

Those words came out naturally, but leave it to me........

I can see that between the last time and this time, there was a big change in her towards the human race. And that too, in a bad way.

As a member of the human race, I wonder if there is anything I can do to help her....

Will she be able to accept it?

I asked myself if it was okay for me to do what I wanted, and was rocked by the carriage.

When I returned to Hayato's residence, everyone was waiting at the entrance to greet me.

''Welcome back. Master. We've been expecting you.''

I'm home. So let's just go back to Ains Hale.

Ha. I'll see you later....

Yeah. Nice to meet you.

I exchanged a quick hello with Freed, touched everyone and we made our way back to my house.

'You're sleeping well...'

Yeah. Let's just let him sleep in today.

Where would you like us to put you to sleep?

Why don't you go to my room?

It's the biggest bed, and as I say, it's the best quality bed in the house, so it'll be comfortable to sleep in.

'Then what will the lord do?

'Well I'll just go to the alchemy room and work on it. I'm weirdly awake and I don't think I'll be able to sleep...

He decided that if he couldn't sleep anyway, he might as well get down to work.

He asked Sorte to open the door to his room and gently lowered it to the bed and pulled the quilt over it.

Her sleep is quiet, but her complexion is not as good as it should be.

'Then I'll take care of her.

Yeah well, I guess so. I'm sorry, but please. I'll be in the alchemy room, so if you need anything else, come call me right away.

I turned on my heel and was about to leave the room when the hem of my clothes was tugged on with a scoop.

When I turned around to see who it was, I saw White grabbing the hem and looking up at me.

''Hmm. Lord, can I go too, White?

In the alchemy room?　It's not much fun to watch, is it?

Hmm. I'm fine.

Hey, can I come too?　I was asleep a while ago, so I'm just blind. Just until I fall asleep.

Obviously, I know that's not the only reason, but it's not like I'm going to bother asking why.

'All right. I'm fine with both of you. As for Aina and Renge... well, don't take it easy today and get some rest.

I'm not sleepy yet either, you know?

I need two people who are ready to move. Well, just take it easy for today.

Yeah. All right. Then I'm going to take a break.

I know you're curious........

But Aina seems to have sensed my feelings.

If something happens and we all can't move due to lack of sleep, it's no good talking about it, so the two of you need to get a good rest.

All right. Well, then, sir, I won't be too hard on you.

'Don't get so enthusiastic that you break your body. White, Sorte, if you're going to push yourself, force me to rest.

Yeah. I know.

"Hm.

Huh?　Do you think I'm that untrustworthy?

I'm not going to do that....

'My lord is trying too hard unconsciously, just in case.

Uh ... I'll be careful.

If I'm unaware of it, I might not be able to help it.

But I've got to be able to move, and I'm with you.

Good night then!

"Good night, my lord.

Yeah, good night. Wendy, take care of the rest.

Yes. Leave it to me.

After the three of us parted ways, I took White and Solte and legged it to the alchemy room, and I sat down in my work chair.

White didn't get on my lap, but Shiro and Sorte stood on either side of me, with me between them.

''Well, let's start with the nutritional supplements.

This is my first attempt at nutritional supplements.

The procedure is different from recovery potions, and I don't have a recipe.

It's tremendous because we have to do it by hand, but.......we have to do it.

"Hey, Lord.

Hmm?

Is he gonna help?

"...Yeah. At least you should be feeling better for now.

"Hm.

I answer White's question while I take out the necessary materials and get ready, and he rubs his head against me.

''Hmm?　What's going on?

Lord, you're warm.

Hmm?

'Yes. The Lord is warm.

Solte said that and stuck with me........no, I'm in the way of that alchemy.......

''So, what exactly are you planning to do?''

What do you mean....we'll get you out of this situation for now...?

...Well, that's it?

'Yeah. Honestly, I don't know what else to do...

I think the Lord will be fine as long as you treat him as you normally would, don't you?

'That's what Aina and Renge told me.... Well, but I guess I'll have to ask her what she wants to do....

Hmm. White thinks so.

Yeah, well, yeah. Yeah.

What she wants to do.

It all comes down to hearing it.

The first step to that is to get her to heal up and get better, right?

'So. It's time for you to leave...

No. Come on, that's better. I thought Aina and Renge were so close to each other.

Hmm. Then I'll get on your lap.

Hey, that's not fair. Hey, kid, go back to sleep.

You guys...

After a moment of flirting, I go back to the alchemy.

Solte and Shiro seemed satisfied and said they were going to lie down on the sofa behind me.

The two of them gave me a lot of energy.

Instead of thinking about this and that, I slap my cheeks and regain my spirits to make sure I get the things in front of me done now.

Well then, let's get started........

I take out a recovery potion (large) and add ingredients that I can use to it, mix it and repeat.

It's basically a manual process of mixing the ingredients, sometimes by breaking them down and sometimes by synthesizing them.

We make a table with different combinations of elixirs, recovery potions, magic potions, igdrasil leaves, stems, buds, flowers, seeds, honey and royal jelly to see what is created. We look at what strains are derived, and then repeat the predictions, experiments and synthesis.

My eyes get tired after a few trials, so I chew on the stems of igdrasil as I work. Naturally, I don't set it on fire.

Naturally, the drink is the magic power potion and the sudsy tea that I served to Renge earlier.

Incidentally, the ingredients are made from dried leaves of igdrasil and a leaf called menthol.

After repeated experiments, I think the number of combinations is over 200.

I mixed more than 10 kinds of ingredients, heated them and squeezed them, and finally arrived at the completion.

The next time I make it, I'll be able to make it right away with the known magic circle 《Experience Circle》, but I thought it would be easier.......

It's too complicated.........

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'Huh....I'm tired...'

I put my weight on the backrest and tried to look up at the ceiling to see Aina and Renge, plus Sorte and Shiro, plus Wendy and, in other words, all of them assembled.

'Huh?　What's the matter........

Lord it's evening now....

What?

Huh?　It started at dawn, right?

When did it get so long...?

The boy just woke up. But first, Master needs to get some rest...

I told you that you didn't have to do it but you know, you don't listen...

You didn't stop him, so you're just as guilty...

It can't be helped. He was concentrating on his master, and no matter what he said, he could only get a raw answer.

Are you?　Was he talking to you...?

I don't remember it at all....

'Lord, don't you also remember when White got on your lap?

'I made the tea, but don't you remember that too?

I shoved my tits in your face, didn't I?

I don't remember it at all...!

I mean, notice the drift, me!

'Uh ... hahaha. Well, you know. It's all done.........you know. I just can't help it this time.

No choice, sir!

Yes, sir!　I'm sorry!　I'm going to bed soon!

In the face of Wendy's real anger, I immediately decide to go to bed.

...yeah. Just a resolution.

After making sure everyone left the room, I quietly lit up the magic stove and took out a pot.

It means she's up too, and I want to eat too, and after all, this is what you do when you're not feeling well.

There's rice and more hot water in it.

As for the seasoning, personally, but I like the miso taste.

And I put an egg in it. It might not be good for digestion if you put an egg in it, but it looks like you were able to eat a light meal, and this is the best way to go for nutrition--.

"Master!

'Oh....'

I knew you'd be up...

Hmm. It smells good.

''Um... you see, I'm going to feed the half-elf girl... well, I had to make her...''

On the other side of the door, everyone was staring at me with muffled expressions, with Wendy in the lead.

No, you know what?　I mean, you know, we have to cook a meal... right?

Oh, no?　Yes, I'm going to bed. I'm going to sleep. I will sleep well. I don't think you need to keep an eye on me...?