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Chapter 112 - The Golden Panacea, Made with a Light Fairy in the Tree Sea

Once they had calmed down, Leonhard had Mireille appraise the alchemy tools he received from Julius.

"Ah, that’s a monster-repelling brooch from Mangetsudo. But… it’s only for magical birds, so it’s useless here in the Tree Sea. It’s meant for travelers on the main roads."

Mireille stated it plainly.

"This one is a binding rope from Kohakudo. It’s made with monster thread and is a popular original item of theirs. But, it only binds people and horses. It won’t work on mages."

"…"

"The Potion will work normally, but the ones I make are more effective."

Mireille puffed out her chest with a slightly smug look.

"So in other words…" A vein popped on Leonhard’s forehead.

"They’re useless!! What was the point of risking my life to get them!"

Kyle gave a wry smile.

"For my part, I’m grateful she was healed. …But the reason for the gifts is certainly a mystery."

"It has to be simple harassment… If it weren’t for the coup d'état, I could have just ignored it!"

While Leonhard fumed, Mireille let out a small laugh.

"The items themselves are perfectly fine. It’s just that they didn’t suit our purposes this time. A normal person would probably buy them."

Kyle’s childhood friend, Aria, was now sleeping soundly. She had been startled at first, but she seemed to feel safe with Kyle by her side.

"Aria-san should also stay in the tower during the coup d'état. The water source there contains magic, so it’s good for the body."

With that, Mireille took out a small yellow pill.

"I tried out the recipe for the panacea. But when I appraised it, it just came up as ‘Unknown’."

"Unknown?" Leonhard frowned.

"Since it’s something that doesn’t exist, there’s probably no standard for appraisal. …I can’t recommend giving it to anyone until I can confirm it’s safe. But, I used a light-attributed core, so I can’t make it again."

"What if you ask the Light Fairy again?"

"Impossible. Light Fairies rarely appear in the first place, and for one to grant a wish is a miracle."

The three of them focused their gazes on the yellow pill. It looked like a normal medicine. It had no aura, nothing. But the ‘X mark’ on the recipe was concerning.

"My master has never even obtained Wings of Light. So how did she manage to create the recipe…"

Thinking about it yielded no answer.

"For now, I’ll try looking for a Light Fairy again, even if it’s a long shot."

With that, Leonhard left Kyle and Aria alone. The way Kyle looked at her was gentle. A childhood friend, or perhaps more. Either way, Kyle’s feelings were genuine.


"Hey, Light Fairy, come on out!"

There was no reply. It had appeared almost daily, but at a time like this, it was nowhere to be found.

"It’s not coming out. Fairies are fickle, and Light Fairies even more so," Mireille said with a shrug.

She brewed coffee while they sat around the campfire. They sat side by side, shoulders touching, kissing naturally. …If this weren't the Tree Sea, it would have been a completely ordinary outdoor date.

"If only we could find out if it’s safe."

Mireille stared at the yellow pill in the small vial.

"I’ll go get the panacea recipe again."

Saying so, Mireille returned to the tower.

"I’ll wash up before the bell’s effect wears off."

Leonhard washed himself at the water source and was warming himself by the fire when…

"…Hm?"

A Light Fairy appeared, floating gently.

"Hey, I was looking for you! I wanted to know if Kyle’s girl would be saved if she drank this. My girlfriend made it, amazing, right?"

He held out the vial.

I want to be able to call her my girlfriend openly, even outside. Saying it to a fairy felt empty.

The Light Fairy floated about for a moment, then circled the vial.

And then, it flashed brightly. The pill inside turned a golden color.

"Whoa!?"

He couldn’t see the Light Fairy’s face, but he felt like it was boasting, as if to say, "How’s that!"

Just as Leonhard stood there in shock, Mireille returned, holding the recipe. She couldn't help but stare at the vial containing the medicine.

"Huh… Whaaat!? This… it’s the panacea! It showed up on the appraisal!"

Mireille’s voice trembled.

The pill, shining with a golden light, was truly a miracle itself.