Parallel World Pharmacy

May 18, 1152.

Around 8 p.m., 17-year-old Farma de Medici and 16-year-old Charlotte Sorel met on the third-floor veranda of the apartment, almost directly opposite the palace.

Farma knocks on the unlocked window of the balcony three times and Lotte greets her with joy.

"Wow, Farma, welcome. Good evening, I've been waiting for you."

"Good evening. I'm sorry I'm a little late."

"I'm not late at all!" I just made dinner. If you haven't already, please enjoy it. "

"Thank you, then let's have a feast." This is a souvenir "

Farma hands over the sweets she bought.

This is Lotte's house, which is almost becoming a second house for Farma.

Lotte gained her independence as a court painter on the occasion of her sixteenth birthday.

Her workload as a painter had also increased, and she was concerned that she would not be able to return late to work on the production or serve as a servant at the de Medici family, so she consulted her mother and asked Bruno to beg for her time.

Blanche cried that she didn't want to leave Lotte, but Bruno gladly sent her out, rewarding her childhood with retirement money. Lotte seemed happy with Bruno's clumsy compassion.

Like Blanche, Farma felt a little lonely about Lotte's independence, but wondered if it might be better for her future not to remain a servant of the House de Medici.

She was disempowered by her servant, so she became a commoner.

Lotte works at an alternate world pharmacy on a fixed day, and then travels back and forth to the atelier as a court painter. They rent an apartment close to the palace because it's security and convenient for daily commutes. There is a Lotte's house in front of the palace guard's security area and at the end of the nose, so it feels like Lotte is guarding the palace as well.

He said he had never been in danger when commuting to work.

She secured the best property, but she struggled a little to find it.

There were almost no new buildings in the Imperial Capital, either because of the national character of the imperial nation, which valued its historical value, or because of the centuries-old buildings, there was a chronic shortage of rental properties due to the demand of people gathering for the Imperial Capital from all over the world.

Besides, since I live alone with a woman, I want to rent every floor without any security.

In various harsh housing conditions, when the property was poor at zero, the occasional close court painter moved from a first-class apartment to each floor, so he told the landlord and gave it to Lotte happily.

As a result of the whole floor renovation, the contrast between the white lacquered walls and the salmon pink wallpaper matched with the hair color of Lotte is vivid. The walls are lined with Lotte wall art and designer stained glass. Farma always thinks that it's time to build a small museum.

She lived alone in a desire that had not been fulfilled in her life as a servant, and seemed to be singing about the freedom she had acquired.

Although Lotte was independent, Lotte's mother Catherine remained at the de Medicis house as a senior servant, so Lotte also visited her mother about twice a month and went home to the de Medicis house, etc., and there was no shortage of opportunities to meet her.

I thought it would be a little alienating because my residence was far away, and I said, "I made a snack! I can't eat enough, so why don't you come with me?"

After Farma went to work at the palace, it was becoming customary to stretch her legs to Lotte's house.

Farma and Lotte changed their environment from a family living together to a best friend of their age, and they maintained a good relationship by distancing themselves slightly more than when they lived together.

Whenever Farma goes to Lotte's house, she uses flying to enter from the balcony.

This is because Farma has become even more famous in the Imperial Capital, so when you walk outside, you are surrounded by people.

Most people are just fans and health counselors, but it is a well-known fact that Pharma has enormous wealth, so sometimes people try to kidnap him and ask for a ransom, or simply give him money.

Millions of people walked with lots of guards to defeat these outlaws, and recently, moving relied on a flight that did not consume any divine power and was close to leaping.

If you are well into the darkness, you will not be witnessed by others.

A few years ago, when I walked in a slightly unpopular alley, it was a cause of concern that I was attacked by a shrine official. However, while sealing off the Divine Vein and banishing it, rumors spread, or I was not naturally targeted.

At night, I went to the house with a girl of my age. I wondered whether it would be okay for a man of my age to go to the house, but I rethinked that there was nothing wrong with it and interrupted Lotte's house.

Lotte was clearly shaken four years ago when she said, "Because we entered the Divine Registry," so we have no trouble with each other.

However, even though our hearts are passing by, somehow we are comfortable with each other's existence.

Today she wears a light sky dress and an aprons with apparently newly bought ruffles.

Leaving aside her former naivety, she occasionally shows a slightly grown-up expression.

To look at her everyday personal clothes, which were not servant clothes, Farma felt fresh.

Help Lotte prepare and serve home-cooked meals while wishing her happiness for the future.

Today it's a falcy of colourful vegetable terrine, bissoise and tomatoes

"You've already done that since you left two hours ago!?"

Lotte answered with a playful voice that seemed to start singing.

"Ehehe, I need you to tell me you're good with tricks!" I invited Farma-sama, so I did my best. "

It's easy, it's easy, it's easy. It's just great.

When the two of them knew that it was for five people, Farma thought that the vibrant, tasteful and pleasant food would be lined up at the table.

"Lotte really cooks well, doesn't she? I'm sorry, I just eat it all the time."

"Ehehe, the kitchen is so lovely, I've gotten tangy with the cooking!" Ah, but you don't have to worry about washing dishes all the time. If I found out that you were summoning the god of medicine to your house to gather the faith of many people in the Imperial City, I would be able to light a fire in your house tomorrow. It's like a flamethrower or something. "

"No, that's ridiculous... no, that's what happened."

Lotte became a puppy like this, and she seemed to be afraid from time to time, recalling Farma's position.

Still, it seems that the desire to be close to Farma and to share time has not changed, and the feelings of "like" and "but not" are not balanced.

Lotte is getting better, so Farma,

"Well, next time, I'll do Callie at the pharmacy in return." It's not just for Lotte, it's for everyone. "

Wow, I'm looking forward to it!

Lotte has also grown up, and since she's an old man, she comes to talk to me.

If you have the impeccable status of a commoner but a court painter, a well-behaved servant, educated and attractive, then young people who want to marry mainly businessmen and Australian merchants will not leave.

Lotte snuggled up and said, "If only there were good people!" I'm begging you to marry me.

Therefore, Farma thought it might be better not to close the distance with Lotte so as not to interfere with their encounter.

Still, if you're careful, you'll want to see her.

Farma doesn't really know what kind of mood she's in.

After dining, Lotte and Pharma sit side by side in the evening while listening to the radio.

From the large windows facing the boulevard, you can see the courtyard of a magnificent evening palace, frequently patrolled by guards.

It's the two of us at work.

"I want to dream with Farma-sama at this time."

Recently, I've been trying not to work on holidays, so I have more time to spare.

At this point, Farma quit her busy schedule and set aside time to reflect on her life.

Otherwise, I felt like I'd regret it more than anything.

"No matter where I went in the Imperial City or the mainland, there were no evil spirits, and I began to think that the night view was good." I wish these days would last forever. ”

Well, I hope no more evil spirits emerge.

Will this tranquillity last forever?

Will it continue after he leaves?

That's all I'm worried about for their future.

People will continue to die, and only the mindlessness and malice of the people of this world will come to this land.

The information that the Grave Guard keeps recording in this world just increases over time.

I wonder how long it will take to get down there.

Maybe the tone of voice is a little low, but Lotte makes a bright voice to cheer her up.

Always, she's like the sun, giving light to the dark heart of Farma.

Not once or twice did I ever wonder which one was the patron saint.

Just because you don't know everything, like a guru, doesn't mean you don't know anything.

The time spent with Lotte was Farma's salvation.

Maybe so.

Because Farma-sama is protecting the continent.

No, it's not.

I can't protect anything, no one. Not even himself. Pharma denies it in her heart.

Still, I couldn't show you my weakness.

"I haven't intervened so much because there are no evil spirits lately." I owe it mainly to the priests and the Mylaka. Maybe just because you don't have evil spirits makes you feel calm. "

"I thought I'd have to go to bed in a hurry at night, but recently I've had no such fear. I liked the evening. Because I'm more and more motivated to create."

Lotte says she often collects design ideas during quiet nights.

Lotte's collection of works is now in the "blue era", where the calm color scheme of the blue system is often used.

Happy to grow as an artist, Pharma looks after her health.

Don't stay up late.

Of course, I'll be asleep at ten o'clock in the evening!

It was healthier than when I was at the de Medicis house.

Well, she wouldn't hurt herself. And Pharma smiles bitterly.

Farma remembers saying that, and invites Lotte to try to hide her embarrassment.

"You know, I have movie tickets, but I only got two." Do you have any plans for the evening after tomorrow? "

I don't know!

"I'm glad about that. If you don't mind, maybe a movie."

“Why do you have movie tickets? Tickets to the cinema are so popular and expensive."

Lotte is surprised as to why she got a ticket.

Tickets to the cinema, which began to be sold this spring, are limited to a limited number of tickets, and since the number of times they were shown twice a day is small, many people wanted to get tickets no matter how much they wanted to get.

It was amazing to Lotte that she had both of them.

"I'm the head investor of the first cinema in the Imperial Capital." I have to show my face at the cinema regularly. "

"Well, you're strong... Pharma-sama is a pharmacy owner, a university professor, a court pharmacist, and a patron saint, but you're the owner of too many cinemas?"

"Hahaha... oh yeah"

Farma gets tickets every month without buying them, but it's the pressure from the cinema director to come and see what the cinema is like.

The film directors offered to shoot a movie on Farma's own subject, but they all refused.

(You want to take pictures of the Black Death Pandemic.....)

It will be exciting, and I know how much I want to offer it to you.

I don't want you to expect performance from just a pharmacist, and I don't want you to be a movie star.

I would be satisfied if you could leave a lecture record in the video.

It's like a pastry chef standing up.

"What? That sounds really interesting. The neck was full of debts, and the young man who ate and did not eat was falling down on the road, and was picked up by the gentle queen who passed by the side. It was still interesting to sweep the world from the small hall to the recognition of his confectionery skills, is that what you're saying?"

In some detail, Lotte must have read the original.

"Exactly."

Lotte gave a full smile knowing that she would be taken to the cinema, but soon realized something and shrugged her shoulders.

"After all, it was a" happy box "." But is it okay? Even though it's such a precious ticket, you don't have to invite Blanche or Eleonor first. "

"I'll go to a different movie with them because I have two tickets for each screening." Do you think these two people would be interested in this content? "

"Ahh, it feels like your taste is a little different. I understand, it's a subtle line and it's different from your hobby. In that case, I'll be happy to give it to you!"

Ellen likes romance, and Blanche likes comedy.

I usually find that they read novels and books.

For once, it was Lotte who paid attention to the two of them.

It seems that the world's first film on Earth was a silent film with less than a minute's worth of recorded footage, called the exit of the Lumiere factory.

However, Farma wanted to see something that was much longer than a work that would end in seconds if she was to go anywhere, so she suddenly registered the sound cinema technology with the Bureau of Technology.

For this reason, the Imperial Capital came to the announcement of new technologies, a new movie studio was created, and the production of movie works began. Farma watched the enthusiasm a little further afield, though she liked it.

I was witnessing the moment when the giant entertainment industry was born.

The following evening, Farma and Lotte were at the Imperial Capital's first cinema, as promised.

The newly-built cinema has a luxurious interior that mimics the castle, and the number of seats is small, so it is still high for common people's entertainment.

He had a ticket for a special seat, so he was guided to a dedicated booth on the second floor.

The example of Lotte loading the original was a vocal movie called Talkie, which was shown for about 30 minutes.

Lotte wiped her tears with emotion and expressed her thoughts.

Farma thinks that she almost cried like that, but it must have been satisfactory for the multi-sensory Lotte.

After all, Farma thinks she was right when she came with the sensitive Lotte.

So, I hope you can get inspired and work on your creations again.

"Unlike the theatre, the screen is large, so you can see the actors' movements and facial expressions better, and the sound and music will boost. The story was plenty. The scenarios were made along the lines of the original. It kind of feels like new entertainment! Nevertheless, I didn't expect the camera to develop into a cinéma sonore in a few years. If you are blurry, you will be left behind by technological advances.”

"Oh, that's right..."

(I guess I'm a little ahead of my time...)

Lotte was so impressed that Farma helped her feel guilty and looked away.

“Who has a lot of equipment that says fire extinguishers?”

"Because fires are likely to occur."

"Don't be scared."

At a screening last month, the film flared up with frictional heat.

Fortunately, it seems to have been held back by a blur, but fire is strictly forbidden.

There are still a lot of technical challenges left, but it's good to improve it little by little and become one of the entertainment.

"The movie theater at night, it's nice. Please bring them back."

Yeah, if I get another ticket to Lotte's favorite place.

Can the promise be fulfilled?

The probability is about 70%.

The world situation was ostensibly stable.

At the dark eclipse four years ago, the shrine officials who were stationed in the Holy Land were evacuated to the surrounding countries in case of emergency, and the spell weapons in the surrounding area were moved to the continent where the Melanesians were, and they were disabled. The elite of the Mylaka people came and left the Holy Land free of evil spirits.

The civilian engineer prepared the cultured cells of the Holy Emperor Elizabeth in the Holy Land and prepared them for the occasion.

On August 26, 1148, the dark solar eclipse occurred. The sacred spell of the cogwheel was transcribed from the cultured cell sheet to a new cultured cell sheet according to the prospectus of Emerich and Pharma, and formally changed the host.

Holy Emperor Elizabeth was permanently liberated from the Holy Spell while holding the position of High Priest.

Given her own anxiety and the fact that her only remaining son, Louis, Farma was relieved by her liberation.

Elizabeth herself had lost the divine technique inherent to the high priest, but her position as high priest was nevertheless preserved.

Because there was no alternative to the Holy Spell.

It looked like we had survived the dark eclipse without sacrificing anyone.

Exactly, but that was not enough.

A week after the dark solar eclipse, when the Pharma and other officials went together to check on the state of the cogwheel to the sacred land, a domed structure with a layered structure was exposed on the surface.

Since there is no device such as Doppler echo, it is difficult to estimate the internal structure. However, four years later, the results of fixed-point observation revealed that the structure was gradually enlarged.

It was as if he had wandered out to the surface in search of a sacrifice.

Three months to the next dark eclipse.

The main body of Pharma de Medicis on the Earth side, Yakutani Fully Healed, has been contacted several times through a laboratory in a different world.

The plan that the two of them had worked out was also in full swing, but with each passage, even if Pharma passed through the Holy Spring, it would not be connected to the front of the laboratory.

In Yakutani's analysis, it is said that the spatiotemporal instability is due to the unevenness of the gears of Yakutani on the other side of the world where Pharma lives.

Yakutani is just a step away and is likely to be able to relieve the parasitic parasitic effect on the Earth's side of the cogwheel.

Once the parasites are defused, all we have to do is stick to the plan.

Until then, I will build up my pseudo-daily routine while counting my fingers.

(There is no night without dawn, but it gets a little closer at dawn.)

Farma sent Lotte home.

He looks up at the night sky and reaches out to cover the cold, radiant full moon.

Whichever result it is, I want to make it easier as soon as possible.

That's what I thought.