It happened during yesterday’s lunch.
Everyone was unusually gathered together, enjoying the exquisite meal prepared by Wendy, Mizera, and Chris. Since we were all in one place, I thought it was the perfect time and casually muttered,
「Shall we head out soon?」
I was surprised when everyone had already finished preparing for departure by nightfall.
Come to think of it, Mizera had also been prepared. She had shut herself in the alchemy room and made a large batch of potions.
We finished arranging the carriage, delivered the potions to the Adventurers Guild, and safely set off this morning.
The carriage still shakes with its usual , but thanks to the road Origol built, the vibrations are relatively mild. I am truly grateful for that.
A comfortable journey begins with a comfortable road.
「Fum fum fufu～n」
「Oh, you are humming. You seem to be in a good mood, Itsuki-san.」
「Well, yeah. I am really looking forward to the elf forest.」
Compared to the city center of my original world, this other world is full of nature, but I have never experienced true wilderness before.
Ah, but the vast desert area around Roukaku could also count as great nature, I suppose.
……That was quite a majestic sight too, but I would rather be healed by greenery.
「Fufufu. I have been there once before. The air is so clean that you cannot help but take a deep breath. The water and fruits are especially delicious.」
「Ooh. Now I am even more excited! Nn, done, done. Here, Hayato. This should be enough for all of you.」
「Yes. We have received the exact number for everyone. Are you sure it is all right for us to take them first?」
「Well, you guys are more likely to need them. Besides, I was only able to make these because you brought me the moonlight grass.」
Since there is not much to do during the carriage ride, I decided to make holy elixirs while chatting leisurely with Hayato.
Using the Experience Circle makes it possible to work even while talking inside a shaking carriage.
That said, although we got a decent amount of moonlight grass, we are still short on the Yggdrasil series, so I started by making Hayato and the others’ share first.
Moonlight grass is valuable too, but Yggdrasil leaves and flowers are extremely rare because they do not grow in fixed locations……
I told the adventurers to sell any they happen to find to me first, but they are still quite rare, so the numbers are never high.
「Um…… While talking casually with one hand, m’lord’s alchemy…… If I am not mistaken, those are holy elixirs, aren’t they……?」
「Hmm? Ah, yes, they are.」
「Wait, eh? Nn? Ueh? Yes? Um, even if you say ‘yes’ so lightly……」
Come to think of it, Shion did not know about this.
「Holy elixir…… That is the recovery medicine that can cure anything, right? Eh? Milord can make something like that!? I never heard about it……!?」
「Ah…… Mizera didn’t know either, huh.」
「Of course I didn’t know!」
I see, I see.
Well, we did not have any moonlight grass before, so there was never a chance to make it, and it never came up in conversation.
「More importantly, this is the first time I have ever heard that holy elixirs can be made with alchemy!? Even Yaoyorozu doesn’t have that information!」
「Hmm…… I don’t really understand it either, but for some reason I can make them.」
「That makes no sense at all……! The known magic circle is a skill that instantly creates items you have made before……」
I know that too.
So, there must be some unknown condition, or perhaps it really is a service from the goddess…… I think it is probably one of the two.
Personally, I am hoping for the latter!
「Well, I don’t fully understand it, but if I can make them, then I will. Also, obviously keep it a secret.」
「I won’t tell anyone, and I couldn’t even if I wanted to…… I can already see the future where m’lord gets dragged into something again. Well, if you really can make them, then of course you should. Even if we don’t understand how, just make them.」
Yeah, if it became known that I can make holy elixirs, I would definitely get dragged into something.
Especially someone like Emperor Garcia of the empire might demand a huge amount.
……I might be willing to give one or two to important acquaintances, but only after I can secure a proper stock.
「Mizera-chan has it tough…… The wall of the teacher seems very thick.」
「No matter how many years I spend, I think it would be impossible……」
「No, this isn’t really about alchemy skill, you know? It is not something you have to learn, and even I don’t know how I make them.」
Hey, Shion. Do not put unnecessary pressure on Mizera.
It is fine if Mizera grows at her own pace.
「By the way, Mizera-san is Itsuki-san’s disciple, right?」
「Y-Yes…… Teacher teaches me very kindly.」
Mizera still shows a little nervousness toward Hayato.
She has become good friends with Chris and seems to enjoy cooking together, but since she only recently met him and he is a man, she is still a bit shy around Hayato.
Still, she seems to be making an effort because she wants to get to know him too.
「That’s amazing. I would like to see Itsuki-san in teacher mode too.」
「I am not doing anything special, you know? Mizera is excellent, so now she is already doing whatever alchemy she wants on her own.」
「……I am not excellent at all. I am just steadily doing the things I can, little by little.」
「No no, Mizera-chan. That is exactly what is important. In anything, many people try to jump ahead all at once, and because they neglect the basics they end up failing. Steadily and diligently moving forward is very important.」
Yeah, yeah. You actually say good things sometimes, Shion.
The basics really are crucial.
Once you have the basics down, the rest is just accumulating knowledge and creating patterns.
You can slowly build up knowledge of recipes, procedures, materials, and so on, then try them out.
「By the way, Mizera also seems a little excited this time.」
This time Mizera, who usually declines long trips, is coming along.
The only time I went out with Mizera before was to the empire.
Even though her stamina has recovered much better than before, she was never good with vehicles, so she tends to feel unwell during travel.
But I am really happy that she can join us this time.
「……You were the one who said it, milord. The elf forest is full of nature, so we might be able to gather or see many different medicinal herbs.」
「Yeah. According to Emily, quite a lot grow there.」
And we will probably be allowed to gather them.
Kukuku. If we are going to receive special treatment, then let us make full use of it without hesitation.
Of course I will not take everything, but I would be grateful to receive any unseen or rare medicinal herbs!
「I have hardly ever seen medicinal herbs growing in the wild. Is it bad if I feel excited about seeing them and experiencing all sorts of things?」
「It is not bad at all. In fact, I am happy. Just make sure to take care of your health, okay?」
「I will be fine. As long as we are on the highway there will be no problem. For roads without highways…… I will do my best. Also, I will not read books anymore……」
It is good to be studious, but reading in a moving vehicle makes it easy to get motion sick.
She already felt unwell once earlier, but Emily’s spirit magic seems to have helped her feel much better.
Still, she probably does not want to go through that again.
Even so, I support Mizera’s enthusiasm as she diligently reads what looks like a difficult herbalism book.
「Well, if you still feel scared, I have some candy that helps with motion sickness, so just tell me. By the way, it comes in rimple and momomo flavors, and I mixed in a little menthol so it gives a refreshing sensation.」
「……When did you make something like that?」
「Just now, when Mizera was feeling sick.」
I quickly made some before starting on the holy elixirs.
She looked unwell, and since we will eventually leave the highway, I thought it would be good to have some just in case.
「Haa…… Shion-san. As expected, the wall of the teacher is very thick.」
「Well, if it were not at least that high, it would not be worthy of m’lord! Ah, I am starting to feel a little sick, so may I have some candy?」
「You just want something sweet, don’t you…… Well, I made plenty, so help yourself.」
「Yay!」
「……I might be feeling a little sick too.」
「I feel sick as well!」
「Yeah, yeah. I will leave them here, so eat whichever flavor you like whenever you want.」
Everyone really likes sweet things.
Well, I like them too…… Hmm, I will go with the simple rimple flavor.
「Hmmnー The fruit aroma and sweetness, plus the refreshing menthol feel is really nice……」
「If you mix in honey, it could also work as a throat lozenge.」
「Oh, that sounds good. I think it would definitely sell!」
「I have no intention of making enough to sell, though…… Well, maybe it would be nice to put some on trial at the Adventurers Guild.」
Sweet things are luxury items, so considering the price, I do not expect much profit.
「Ah, by the way, Itsuki-san.」
「Hmm? What is it?」
「Um, you gave your previous weapon to Shion-san, right? So what are you going to do for a weapon from now on?」
「Ah…… About that……」
Shion recommended that shop in Amatsukuni, and there were quite a few weapons that looked promising, but unfortunately my compatibility with that store was bad.
What I look for in a weapon is performance, but the most important thing is weight.
Since you cannot actually hold the weapons in that shop, I could not test them……
When I glanced at Shion, she suddenly panicked and hugged the two Yin-Yang Blades tightly, but I am not going to take them from you……
「If you have not decided yet, would you like to choose something again from the treasure vault at my house? You have been training, so there may be more weapons that have become easier for you to handle than last time.」
「Yeah…… I might ask you again. Can I count on you then?」
「Of course! Please take whatever you like!」
「Wow…… The special treatment for m’lord really is amazing.」
「They really are close, aren’t they?」
We are close, yeah. There is no deeper meaning, though.
……You guys, please do not start saying the same kind of things as Mii and the others, okay?
Still, most of the weapons at Hayato’s place seem to have high killing power.
Considering my combat policy of prioritizing self-defense, the Yin-Yang Blade – Yin – was very convenient because it could stop an opponent’s movements just by touching them.
……Ah, yeah. So, I am not taking it, okay.
Well, the Mana Eater is also quite excellent.
When I use the Invisible Jail for defense, my MP decreases at a rate that is nowhere near what alchemy uses, so I cannot do without the Mana Eater that absorbs magic power……
In other words, I need another light and easy-to-handle weapon…… but weapons are usually heavy.
Of course they are, since they are made of metal.
It would be nice if I could find a weapon that is light, sturdy, and improves my survival ability, but I wonder if something that convenient even exists……
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