episode_0131

CXXIV.

“Elixir?”

I was shocked. I’m sure anyone would be shocked if they saw the elixir Mei threw carelessly and rolling around on the floor.

Even if it was the person who gifted the elixir.

Could it be that I am mistaken?

Could it be that it only appears that way for a moment because the sunlight is reflecting and creating a prism effect?

The divine eye that was carefully revealed in such a state of mind firmly said, ‘Yes. No.’

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『Elixir』

The elixir of eternity. The sum total of alchemy.

You must mix the precious ingredients, including the Rarus, a sacred plant that blooms once every 99 years, and the poisonous Paucus, in a synergistic ratio. In addition to the ingredients and the exact ratio, you must also mix the Circle 8 or higher. It requires a regular and consistent mana shower from a sorcerer, and must be aged for 333 days in a unique magic circle before it can be made into an elixir.

―In the case of injury, not illness, as long as you are still breathing, you can be revived in perfect condition.

―If taken by ordinary people, the body becomes healthier, immunity increases, and it is possible to live a long and healthy life, and the affinity for divine power also increases.

―If a being that has developed a divine power core, such as a warrior or magician, takes it, the divine power core will grow larger, the purity of the divine power will become purer, and the speed of divine power recovery and flow will become faster.

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As expected, it’s an elixir.

The three bottles of elixir, which even the description alone gives off an intimidating feeling, are just rolling around on the floor in our cute May’s hands.

“Wow.”

While May continued to exclaim in admiration, a dry snicker escaped from the witch and the Pope who were watching the situation.

“Huh? Why?”

I thought maybe it was because May was cute, but looking at their reactions, it didn’t seem to be the case.

“This is a bribe.”

“That’s right. And he’s smart too. Maybe something like Jo Sam Mo Sa?”

Sometimes when I’m among the Arcana, I find myself criticizing myself for being really stupid.

Just like now.

What the hell are you talking about?

“Hohoho. Master. That expression is really cute.”

“Haha. It may be irreverent, but I think so too, my lord.”

The witch and the Pope look at me and laugh, then look at each other again and burst out laughing, “Hohoho!” Just looking at them makes me look like 16-year-old girls laughing hysterically at the sound of falling leaves.

“Okay. If you can have fun with my stupidity, that’s fine. Just play with it and put it back where it belongs. Then, can you explain it to me?”

“Ahem. Do you remember the day we started to sneak into the training grounds, the Master clearly provoked them and used words close to insults…?”

“Then! How cool it was, forget it!”

I recalled the refreshing feeling I had that day, as if the stagnation that had been hanging over me had been lifted when I heard the witch’s question. It felt good to think about it again.

I, a Rom, the lowest of the low class, an orphan and a fortuneteller, was spewing out words to the nobles of the continent, calling them piglets.

“And yet, the gold and excessive artifacts and potions are too much. It’s a bribe. It seems that the situation on the continent is not good while we are away, to the point that we have to expect, hope, and look good to us, or to the Master to be exact.”

“Hmm… … ? Is it because they are nobles? Wasn’t the atmosphere really the worst back then? If I were you, I don’t think I’d want to see you again. If I die, I’ll just die.”

“The nobles and royalty are originally like that. No, those in politics are all the same. Changing ships is common, and sly words and deeds are the basics.”

“Sure.”

I 100% sympathize and agree with the witch’s direct criticism. Then the Pope and Hwang’s voices intervened.

“Furthermore, this is just a show of force that is ambiguous as to whether it is a bribe or not.”

“Ambiguous? Elixir?”

“Yes. I could be mistaken.”

“Why? No, how?”

“The Lord is called a candidate, right? Those who must fight at the forefront when the Demon King descends and the Demons appear. Those who have received the grace of God.”

“Yeah.”

“Then it would be like the heroes and their parties in the storybook. When the heroes fight the Demon King, each country must naturally provide excellent weapons and artifacts. Even if they don’t have them, they must make them and give them to the king and queen, and they must raid the warehouses regardless. Otherwise, everyone will perish.”

“So…. What do you mean? You’re giving it to me in advance anyway, and you’re just making a fuss about it? So you’re just making a fuss? You’re just making a fuss?”

“Yes.”

Somehow, he sent not one, but three elixirs. There weren’t even 100 of these elixirs in the entire continent.

“Well. Still, it’s better to get elixirs and spirits early. And it’s a gift, right? Originally, a gift is something the giver gives with a happy heart, and the receiver receives it with a happy heart. There’s no need to pay for it.”

I also understood this. What the Pope meant was that you can use what the nobles gave you well and wipe your mouth. I am very confident that I can do that kind of thing.

“Then, each of you take the necessary equipment, and for now… … .”

Before I knew it, May had either intentionally done so or had unconsciously pointed to the equipment spread out across the large room and told me to choose, and I picked up three elixirs. I then handed two of them to one of the Arcanas.

“Okay. Take it. If you get attacked, use it.”

Saint Santa.

She looked back and forth between me and the elixir with a warm smile.

As if asking why he was giving it to himself.

“Did you know that tattooist can’t tattoo my back?”

“Haha. That’s an interesting analogy, my lord. Certainly… … . I understand. If that’s what you mean, I’ll keep it safe.”

The beings we will fight in the future are demons and demon kings with extraordinary abilities.

The highest-level demon that we fought before, Glacia Labolas, was also a being with absurd powers.

Surprise. Ambush. Dark plan.

In all other raids, the one to watch out for the most was the Arcana Santha, which had virtually no combat ability.

It was meant to be used when she was taken by surprise, and thus did not have time to adapt her abilities to herself.

“Ah! There’s no one who can make artifacts… … . I think it would be a good idea to ask the old man to wear something like a potion belt. It’ll activate automatically in times of emergency.”

“Hoohoo. I love you, my lord.”

Was my heart happy to be worried about him? Santa smiled pleasantly and hugged me as I sat on the chair.

The scent of a woman from a full chest, the contradictory feeling of warmth and sensuality, and even the pleasant pressure.

“Oh! I told you. When you come out of the training ground, other people might see you. Praise like this very, very, very strongly. Advertise it as mine.”

“Tch! Oppa, me too!”

“Honey~?”

“Me too! I can do it. Praise!!”

“Ahem. I too was once a spirit subordinate… no, I used to compliment my friends a lot… … .”

“As expected, my heart… … . I will do my best, my lord.”

It was an hour later that we moved after playing around with the Arcanas, who were thrusting their chests out at each other.

Have you been rubbing that warm part for an hour?

If that were true, really

This is the time it took to distribute the weapons and equipment each person needed.

The reason it took time to distribute it here is not because we fought over who should get it, but because we had to persuade each other to give it to us after saying we didn’t need it.

After we each got the gear we needed, we put on May’s disguise and went running around Evergreen like we did before entering the training grounds.

I went to my favorite restaurant and ate the most expensive steak, ordered the most expensive wine I could think of that I couldn’t understand, and shopped at designer clothing stores.

Time passed so quickly that at some point the sun had run away.

We were leisurely walking between the Wizard Trees, which exude the luxurious yet mysterious atmosphere unique to Evergreen Academy, without riding a ‘foot’, when we stopped walking because of one woman.

“Hwang-ah?”

The newly bloomed Arcana Pope. She was playing around with May when she suddenly became serious and blocked my path and the path of the group. She was glaring somewhere.

In the place where Hwang-i was looking, there was a couple flirting under the three soft lights of the Wizard Tree, the landmark of Evergreen Academy.

He is assumed to be an Academy student because he wears an evergreen bracelet.

“How dare you!!”

“Yellow… … .”

I wanted to ask what was going on. I wanted to grab the Pope and tell him to calm down.

But the Pope’s air was so serious and overwhelming that I swallowed the words I wanted to address her without saying anything.

“In the name of the Highest and Most High.”

“??”

“Reveal the truth of the lie!! Dīlúcĕo!!”

“!!”