Evening. The three of us were coming to Serena's house. The country is centrally home to the Canovarian Alchemy Academy, the north of which is the aristocratic district. My house is in the center, so now the three of us are moving north.

"Well, El... your mother might say something, but never mind..."

"Hmm? Oh, okay. It's probably a social code."

"Yep... I hope so..."

"Serena's mother will want her master and daughter engaged. If I were a parent, I wouldn't leave people like my master alone."

And, Serena exhales anxiety. I always go to Serena's house and I say, "When are you and Serena getting engaged? Today? Today?" so faintly approaching. He's very sweet, he makes sweets well, and I think he's a good mother, but Serena seems a little bad at it.

It must be like a period of rebellion. As I walked to Texto thinking about it, I arrived at Serena's house.

The grounds are quite large, with a fountain in the garden and a huge mansion behind it. I've been here many times, but I'm always impressed.

"... oh, you're as big as ever..."

"Well... I'll come dressed and wait in my usual place"

"Yes, sir. Got it."

Serena says so and walks into the mansion.

Let's go first, Fred.

"Yes! Master!

It is always decided to train in alchemy and it is decided with this garden of Serena's house. Because being thrown or blown away is safer than being on hard ground.

Finally, me and Fred already have rough outfits that are easy to move through. Serena is always stylish when she goes outside, so she is dressed now.

"Oh, my God, Elle and Fred. Welcome to my home."

"Dear Kate, long time no see"

"I haven't seen you yesterday, have I? Sorry to bother you, Mr. Kate."

For once, I'm calling you Lady Kate because I'm noble. Fred is more intimate with Kate than I am.

"Dear El, how are you with our daughter?

"Yep. I was asked to help set up a workshop today. I really appreciate it."

"Oh! Is that the workshop! Workshop by the Alchemist of the Bistar" Blue Stella ". You must be doing something amazing."

"No, I just work on crop varietal improvement as usual"

"Be modest. Master Elle's alchemy is really amazing. And the crops you produce, too. Speak up when you engage in a full-scale business. Because I think our house can help."

"This is, thank you"

He smiles with a grin when he gives his head a stiff lift. I was feeling soothed by the softness of the atmosphere. Then Fred, who was next door, speaks softly.

"... Master, don't be fooled. If you rely, the Baltic family is better than the Brews. This is for sure."

This voice should only be heard by me. But she comes right into conversation with you if you like her ears.

"Oh, oh? What does that mean, Mr. Fred? Hey?"

Yeah, I'm scared. He's smiling terribly, but his eyes aren't smiling. Serena just arrived thinking what would happen to this...

"Mother! Why here if I haven't contacted you today!!?

"Heh heh. I've been feeling Elle's signs. Are you working on the example?

"No... the..."

"Good thing. As long as you make a fait accompli, then I'll consolidate around you and lead you to your goal. You must achieve it."

"But... me and Elle don't have that kind of relationship..."

"You lied. It all happens to me. It's always a prospect."

For some reason the two of them are arguing, but as soon as it's over, Serena's mother leaves.

"So... both of you take your time"

Graceful standing behavior to the end. Will Serena be like that in the future?

"Okay, I'll do it! Fred, can you start with me?

"Yep. Let's give it to you."

This is how our training begins.

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We're staring at each other and asking how things are going on foot. Take a copy of the training from me. That's all simple rules. Whatever the means of attack. However, alchemy should not be used in advance.

Alchemy, originally used by knights, is a prior physical enhancement. But what we're working on now is weighing in on using alchemy while fighting.

"... Ha!!

Serena comes packing the distance. Fast. He comes into my nostalgia in just one step and tries to punch me through the dovetail with his fist.

"... that's sweet, Serena"

"...... hey!!?

I squirm myself just a little bit and engage. And I saw a thoughtful kick in her gala-empty torso.

"Ugh!!!

With the pain, Serena is blown backwards. But it's not lethal to the senses. She activates alchemy the moment she feels my attack is coming. The primary material around me, PrimaMateria, was concentrated on my torso to mitigate my attack.

"... Serena, you're making progress. This is where you've been."

"...... it's still coming!!!

So about half an hour after that, I seriously bummed Serena for the price.

No, it's not bullying, is it? I just want him to come for real. I'm out of strength to the point where I can't find out, but I fought quite seriously.

The sentiment was that the only way to introduce alchemy in action is on the defensive side.

"Huh... Huh... Er, that's too strong. Wow..."

Serena sleeping in the garden in large letters. On the other hand, I'm not out of breath.

The use of alchemy has always been thought to belong to the smelting squad, but I can use alchemy without the smelting squad. It activates simply by drawing a clear image of the mind in the brain.

Of course anything can't be as imagined. What matters is the quantity of the first material, Prima Materia, and how to put magic into it. We need to strike a good balance between those two things.

I mentioned in my previous lecture that three things are important: the image of the mind, the first material, Prima Materia, and magic, but that's what this is all about. Alchemy is activated when the three conditions are in place. It's not an all-powerful force.

And I'm just unusually good with that. Serena will kill you instantly in a battle without alchemy. But I can strengthen myself with alchemy, and I can use alchemy no time while fighting. There is no amount of magic, so you can't do a series, but you can build a wall in front of the target.

Even now, there are several exuberant ground formations.

I can produce a yes from nothing. Technically, with enough primary material, Prima Materia, anything can be smelted. However, the first material, PrimaMateria, exists biased against this world, and ordinary alchemists cannot smelt it like producing a presence from scratch. That's why we make use of what we have here to fight. It is easier to smelt soil if there is soil, water if there is water, and fire if there is fire.

"That's right, Master, alchemy is still active."

"Well, I use it every day. It's not combat, it's research."

"Ha... really bullshit strength. If you come to the Knights, you'll be right at the top, won't you?

When me and Fred are having a conversation, Celina comes here to see if we're finally breathing.

"So, how was your day? Overall."

"You're getting used to alchemy without the smelting formation. But still, the real price can only be demonstrated in terms of defense. You, you imagine the smelter formation when you attack, don't you? Maybe defense is instinctively an act of self-defense, so I think it's easy. But the attack is different. As I always say, the right balance between the image of the mind, the first material, Prima Materia, and magic is important. Selina is in a hurry and too much magic. It's leaking around. One like me can use that magic as a stepping stone and exercise alchemy. This is deadly in battle. They don't use their magic. You may want to invest in magic manipulation in the future. It was a previous challenge, the image of the mind is much better, and keep up the good work."

"As usual, it's an unusual analysis."

"Compared to crops, it's easy. Because crops don't know the obvious drawbacks, like humans. Same biological content as human beings, easy to analyze. What would I do if I were you? Nature and advice come out if you imagine."

"Ha... I know your talent, but you really are a boulder"

"Master! With me next! Let's say it's me!

I have a bad feeling about Fred today because of his unusually high tension.

Actually, this Fred. Me and my fighting skills are just as good. I'm still stronger, but this guy's gonna cover his alchemy awkwardness with physical ability and standing around. Even so, alchemy means more awkward than I do. Fred, already an alchemist for Platinum Platinum, is the best alchemist in the country.

In short, he's a combat genius. This one.

"Alright! Call me for real!!!

"I'm coming! Master!!!!

And an hour later......

"Ha... ha... I won... but Fred you... you'll be too strong... seriously I mean it..."

"And my master is as strong as ever.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

There were tons of icebergs and melted or crushed ice scattered around them. My specialty in alchemy is ice. I specialize in producing ice from the primary material Prima Materia. I guess Fred on the other hand is the blood of the house, but the flames. This guy can produce flames from the first material, Prima Materia.

We realized we couldn't settle in a fight, and we practiced alchemy on each other.

Smelt a large amount of ice debris and release it to Fred. Fred prevents it with a flaming wall, and he storms it.

It was self-evident that I was more at a disadvantage in the cross range, so I smelled icebergs around me to keep distance from him. And at the end of the day, Fred's magic runs out and ends. Fred has more magic, but I can use it more efficiently. That was the only difference between winning and losing. Perhaps, in a year's time, I won't beat Fred.

"Um... are you both okay?

"Mi, give me some water!

"Give me some water too......!

Me and Fred asked for water from each other. I am very thirsty now. I want to heal that thirst a little bit.

And that's all I've got for today.

Yeah... seriously tired...... today......

"Yes, it's water."

"Appreciate it"

"Thank you"

That's how we rehydrated enough. Fred's strength will no longer be among the best in the country. Fighting while using alchemy is sure to be important in the future. But with Fred, I can teach. I'm sure I'll be able to concentrate on crops. Yeah, I hope so......

With that in mind, Serena's mother is coming.

"Oh, my goodness, please use our bath."

My struggle had just begun.