Chapter 114

Chapter 114

Eeeuuugh

Good job, well done, well done.

Eeeuuugh

Gurgle gurgle!

Kukus chubby body gurgled as if attempting to stretch significantly or maybe to eject something deep within it. It coiled up its fluffy body and gathered energy.

And then it retched once more.

Eeeuuugh

However, only the movements and noises were loud; nothing came out. Raciel asked with concern,

Are you okay?

KkuKyuuu.

Hmm, not coming as expected?

KkuKyuuu!

What? Is this your first time attempting to vomit?

Kkyuuu!

So you dont know how to do it?

Kyuuu!

Kuku cheerfully nodded its head. Raciel felt awkward.

Tsk. This is more challenging than I anticipated.

In some way, he had convinced Kuku. He had assured it that the vomit could be used as a valuable material, mixed with medicinal herbs to create ointment for treating soldiers. He had even shared the confidential name he had come up with.

Thanks to that, Kuku willingly agreed to cooperate. However, an unexpected obstacle emerged.

I never thought it wouldnt know how to vomit.

Could it be because its too young?

It certainly seemed that way.

After all, Queen Apfros was nearly over 2 meters tall. But Kuku? Its only the size of a Welsh Corgi. Its still a baby who has a lot of growing to do.

It appeared too young to understand how.

This is troublesome.

How could he induce this tiny creature to vomit?

Should I just punch it in the solar plexus? No, thats definitely not the way. What should I do?

Raciel contemplated deeply. Then, suddenly, he had an idea.

Kuku?

Kkyuuuu?

Do you want to try acupuncture?

Kyuu?

Acupuncture is like painless needles. Ill gently poke you in various places on your body. What do you think?

KkuKyuuu?

Really, it wont hurt.

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How can you trust me? Hmm, do you see uncle Demian over there?

Im not that old.

Please be quiet for a moment.

Do you see Demian over there?

KkuKyuu!

Doesnt his skin look good?

Kkyuuu!

Thats all because hes been receiving acupuncture from me.

Kyuuu?

Truly, it is.

Kkyuuuu?

Dong Quai, a plant that thrived in damp, humid areas, was a rare medicinal herb mentioned around 500 times in Donguibogam, an essential text in traditional Korean medicine.

So Raciel had requested the princess to pay special attention to supplying these two herbs long ago. His plan had always been to use them for ointments.

Lets get started.

He melted the beeswax.

Added Dong Quai to the boiling beeswax.

Increased the stoves heat until the Dong Quai turned black, then added the Purple Root and boiled for about 3 more minutes. The mixture of beeswax, Dong Quai, and Purple Root thickened.

Finally, when the solution turned a vivid crimson, he added the antibiotic bead that Kuku had regurgitated. Using a large spoon, he pressed it down forcefully five times. The sensation of the bead being crushed traveled up the spoon.

The scent of mint chocolate wafted from the solution. At that moment, Raciel signaled to Demian.

Now!

Demian, wearing thick gloves, removed the pot from the fire.

It all began from there.

Raciel took the spoon and stirred the thickened solution slowly but diligently.

The layers of the solution must not separate.

It was a highly concentrated medicinal solution. If not stirred well during cooling, the ingredients could separate or even stick to the bottom of the pot.

Just like how you must stir curry carefully while simmering it. Only with such care could you achieve delicious curry.

Without any regrets. For the best results, he watched over the pot, stirred at regular intervals. The night grew deeper, the moon climbed high, his shoulders grew tired, and his arms felt sore. But he refused to pass the spoon to anyone else.

I have to do this myself.

Kuku had mentioned that the antibiotic bead could only be regurgitated once a month. This meant that if he failed to make the ointment this time, hed have to endure a helpless month.

Then, during that time, all the injured would succumb to various infections.

The thought was horrifying.

Furthermore, he was crafting an ointment for his own patients. So he had to be the one to do it. It was his responsibility, and he encouraged his weary body. He forced his heavy eyelids to stay open.

The pot cooled down.

The solution cooled down.

It slowly solidified.

Early in the dawn, just as the first light broke, a salve with the unique color palette of mint chocolate was finally created. It marked the birth of Radekasol, an ointment for wound treatment crafted by Raciel.

Its done!

An involuntary cheer erupted, and the refreshing notification sound was an added bonus.

Ding dong!

[You have successfully produced the continent of Lorasias first-ever antibiotic ointment, Radekasol.]

[Your ointment, Radekasol, will serve as a catalyst for the distribution and promotion of an unprecedented, innovative antibiotic treatment. Furthermore, this accomplishment will forever etch your name in medical history as the Father of Antibiotic Treatment.]

[Future medical students will grumble as they contend with the ever-expanding content of their exams.]

[Your reputation will continue to soar due to Radekasol.]

[Your internal organs express both joy and grievances about your achievement.]

[Heart: Ah, another achievement. Sure, achievements are nice. But did you stay up all night again? When do we get a break?]

[Lungs: Ugh I cant handle this anymore ]

[Large Intestine: Given your irregular sleep pattern lately, I foresee constipation in your future.]

[Liver: Im losing my mind, too. Is there a way to put this human to sleep?]

[Stomach: Lets twist the esophagus into a ribbon shape!]

[Your internal organs show signs of concern for your relentless drive.]

[Your internal organs have granted you 800 HP in sponsorship, encouraging your health-draining achievements.]

[Your current HP: 7,300]

Phew.

He was undeniably tired. It was only natural after staying up all night stirring with a ladle. However, Raciel felt a profound sense of fulfillment that outweighed the fatigue. At last, a specialized antibiotic ointment for wound treatment had been completed. With it, countless injured soldiers could be saved, not to mention the substantial bonus to his own lifespan.

Hehehe!

Filled with a spontaneous sense of satisfaction, Raciel immediately took action. He began actively using the antibiotic ointment to treat wounded soldiers.

Of course, until that point, he had no inkling. He had assumed that with the completed antibiotic ointment, Radekasol, he would merely gain a bonus to his lifespan.

He had no idea that his Radekasol, the treatment for wounded soldiers, would turn the tide of a fiercely fought war and wield an extraordinary influence that would be enshrined in history.

(To be Continued)

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