They split the big branches of the tree ice mine, leave the ice holes behind, and go through the mountains. I would like to arrive in the workplace town where I took the hotel the other day before dark, even though I am returning at a reasonable pace. Then I decided to stay overnight and then return to King's Landing.
After so much trouble, the sun finally turned orange, and when I was able to catch the town in the distance along the way, I saw a little younger brown-haired boy coming from the township of the station. I wonder if one of us could be of service around waving a big hand.
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"...!
The distance between them is getting closer and closer, and the crying voice gradually becomes clearer.
"Potion sister!
Apparently, his purpose seems to be mine.
When he finally captures me, he breathes with Zeissei and his back with a running recoil.
We stop walking and wait for him to calm down.
Hmm.
Marc gave me some water and finally took a breath. Breathing is also stable.
"Looks like you've been trying hard to find me, but what did you need me for?
I finally got to the point.
"Um, my house has been an alchemist in this town for generations, but my father died... I have to be an alchemist in this town and heal the people in this town, but I don't have anybody to tell me."
... I see, this was originally a town with an alchemist. But the death of his father, a contemporary alchemist, seemed to have forced him to buy potions elsewhere.
"You know, I want you to make me an apprentice! I want to be a fine alchemist and be able to make potions so everyone in town can live with peace of mind!
That said, he grabbed the hem of my jacket like a scratch.
I get in trouble and turn my eyes to everybody for help. I want to take care of it and teach you alchemy. However, I was not sure what to do in such a case. I don't have my usual father to talk to...
"First of all, who is your guardian now? Your determination is great, but you'll need parental permission first, won't you?
Marc, who felt it, asked the boy.
"... I'm looking after the mayor."
Okay, I'll come with you.
Marc slaps the boy on the back and walks out. As a result, everyone walked towards the mayor's house in the station town.
And along the way, the boy's name was also called Look, and he introduced himself to each other and walked.
Look seems to be friendly with the mayor's granddaughter, but she got sick the other day during the flu episode. As the alchemist's son, he felt very sorry for himself for not being able to do anything about it.
I happened to show up at such a time.
It was like using a rod as a wizard, but I was certainly impressed by the way I used potions to heal the townspeople and walk.
... or do I like your granddaughter and feel like I owe her my life?
And leave me alone...
Well, then, all he needs to remember is that if he teaches the potion, the antidote potion, oh, how to make a herbal field, and he divides the seeds I have at his disposal and returns them to town, he'll be able to get the materials safely and stably.
With that in mind, we arrive at the simple wooden house of the mayor of the station town.
Look knocks on the door of the house.
"It's a look. I'd like to talk to the mayor, but may I invite guests?"
Then the door opens from the inside and the mayor himself appears.
"Look! I told you not to hesitate to think that it's your house, but what's the matter... Daisy is your guest!
I am acquainted with the mayor because I walked together to cure the illness of the people in the city. The mayor loosened his face and smiled and invited him into the house.
From the standpoint of mayor, people are often invited. Everyone passes through the guestrooms that are used but have a large reception set, each lowering their hips with their own thoughts.
"So, look. What are you talking about?
The mayor waves. In the meantime, a girl about the age of her granddaughter distributed tea to everyone.
"I have to be an alchemist in this city, but since my father is dead, there is no one to teach alchemy. So, if I asked Daisy's apprentice to let me talk to her, Marc would tell me that she would need to talk to her guardian...."
"So you're saying you came to talk to my guardian?"
When the mayor told me, look nodded.
"I hah...! Daisy saved the town that day, but I really had to save it! But I don't have that knowledge. I want to study, be an alchemist and be a man who can help people in town like my father!
Hit him with a fist holding his knee. I'm sure it's a sign of remorse for a weak self.
"I see how you feel. Depending on Daisy's response, we will hear your wishes."
After the mayor nodded to look's wishes, he turned his body towards me.
"Look, I'm telling you, Daisy, I wonder if it's convenient for you. Besides, if you beg me to teach you, there's also a price for it...."
I hear it and shake my head sideways.
"I will not ask for any consideration. I am ten years old and have already been recited by His Majesty herself as a baroness by alchemy. Raising an alchemist is only a nobleman's duty, so I bear the costs associated with performing that duty. It's called nobility."
At the age of ten, the mayor opens his eyes to surprise when he hears the word "narrator".
And "Nobless Obligation." In other words, 'nobles have duties.' It's a common word.
But a 10-year-old girl tells me that she will raise a child who should be the town's alchemist for free. The mayor lowers his head deeply and deeply in spite of the words.
"But I'm just a ten-year-old girl. He is also immature in that sense. Can you give her the eggs of the city's most important alchemist? If you can, let's keep him and give him back the abilities that the city needs."
I will give him the knowledge he needs. But I knew very well that I was just a child.
"Dear Daisy, I want Daisy to teach this child... to look."
The mayor and look bow their heads to the mayor's words.
Look became my apprentice.