The Greatest Genius Alchemist of All Time Want to Retire

Running away from Alice, we get down to business.

"Actually, I tried to tell the study of examples, the Alchemy Society... but after all, no one understands. But from now on, they're going to pay me regularly for research."

"... seriously!? You're going to pay for the research!?

"Yeah. I mean, it's weird that I haven't been out before. So the chairman wants to go through the process, so he wants to come after school today. Are you free?"

"Yeah, yeah... I want to do a study of the proto, but I have to. Money is important."

"Well, I'll see you after school. 'Cause I'll follow you, too."

"What? I can do this alone, right?

"Ha... you're underage. I have a guardian or a witness to my master."

"I see. Got it."

"Yes, good to see you then ~"

And I headed to my lab.

Research costs. Money is still important for everything. Projects that I want to do cost money. No matter how much you're making, it's good to have more.

That's how after-school came. Me and Fee are walking side by side. The Alchemy Association in this country is also central globally and quite large. When it comes to the Canovarian Alchemy Association, it is so well-known that we all know it. And such an association is a 10-minute walk from the college. They're both in the middle of the country, but, well, that would be natural. That would be more convenient.

"Speaking of which, is Mr. Noah doing well?

"Oh uncle? Yeah, I think I'm fine. He said he'd be excited to see Elle today."

"Right. I'm looking forward to that."

Noah Medice, Phee's uncle and Rita's father. He has not succeeded the housekeeper because he was the second son, but has been president of the Alchemy Association for decades. Before I became the star Blue Stella, I was also so proud that he was said to be closest.

And I'm close to something, but Mr. Noah is a rare person to talk to. Anyone who hears about my crop project frowns. Especially if it's noble. That's remarkable. Even so, Noah accepted my project from the beginning. He said, "Whatever the purpose, we can't fail to respect the contributors of alchemy development". I've been taking care of something since I first met you, but I'm guessing Noah will turn her hand on this research expense as well. I really appreciate it.

"You're here."

"Yep. Then let's go to the top floor."

We rode the elevator to the top floor. If it's true, we need to finish the process at the reception, but me and Fee are face passes. The receptionist's sister laughs and goes through.

Chin, and when it sounds, it arrives on the top floor. And just a short walk, there's the chairman's room.

Concon and Fee knock.

"Uncle, it's Phee. I brought Elle."

"Oh! Come on in."

"Excuse me."

"... excuse me"

Me and Fee bow their heads and then we go in. It's a simple room. Bookshelves and tons of paperwork. And just a desk and a chair. Mr. Noah has been working here the whole time. In addition, I have the impression that I don't think I am in my 50s and look very smart even when I wear glasses. Well, I'm the chairman, so it's natural for me to excel.

I'll say hello to Mr. Noah soon.

"Mr. Noah! Long time no see."

"This is El-kun. Long time no see. What do you say, research guy?"

"That's actually..."

"Hey, that's later, and now you have important things to do!

"Ha ha, Phee is as serious as ever"

When I laugh like that, Mr. Noah puts out the paperwork.

"Sign this for me. I'm sorry I'm late for my research."

"No. If it's Blue Stella, a bi-star from a farmer, there must be a lot going on among the nobles and among the associations. I understand."

"It would be really helpful if you could say that."

"Yes, I'm done writing"

"... yeah. You'll be fine. Let's start spending on research every month next month."

"Regards"

When I bow my head to the dust, Mr. Noah's eyes become more serious than earlier.

"So Phee told me that you have a new paper?

"Yes! Listen, Uncle! Elle is amazing!?

I say that in a way that Fee is pretty excited. And I give you a thick bunch of paper from the bag I have.

"This is it..."

"Well, the evolution of completely independent artificial intelligence,"

"Yes."

"Let me take a look"

Mr. Noah glances at my paper all the time. That doesn't take that long. The process of research is just enormous, with a summary at the end. If you just look there, you can understand the outline.

"Proto, is that ginseng?

"Yes."

He said he walked upright.

"Yes. Definitely. I'm still walking well in the workshop today."

"Here... this description says that a self-contained bipedal procedure has occurred naturally..."

"Now, you're still at the possibility stage. If you look a little more closely, you might be able to manipulate that process here as well"

"I mean, you think you can modify homunculus acquired?

"In theory, it's possible."

"Hmm. Interesting. Besides, since the creation of Homunculus, this achievement soon? You really surprise me."

"I'm afraid. Mr. Noah."

"But I'm always sorry..."

"I can't publish it yet. Isn't that right?

"Ah. The mystics have been moving vibrantly lately. You heard from Fee, didn't you?

"Yes."

When I speak softly of what Phee tells me, Noah adds more information.

"Fee. You'd have left right after that, wouldn't you?

"Yeah, yeah... something else?

"Apparently the mystics. He's really trying to make El-kun his patriarch."

"" Yeah, yeah... "

Me and Fee's voices are hammered. The thought overlapped that we were really troublesome guys.

"Last year, the mystical-leading man would have disappeared, wouldn't he? And now the Second Prince has it all together."

"It's definitely Oscar Canovaria, isn't it? Princess Alice said the same thing today."

"Mm-hmm. Apparently Prince Oscar is quite motivated. He's breathing when he does anything to make you his patriarch."

"Ha... but I'm not a mystic or a theorist. Because I'm a farmer."

"If they're so good at hearing each other, it's a good idea... but it'll probably take an approach to El-kun in the near future. I want you to be careful."

"Right."

I nod casually, my neighbor Fee just blues her face a little.

"Um, uncle... are you out of your mouth about doing anything?

"No, to the extent of rumors. But there's no smoke anywhere without fire, is there?

"... I see. Elle, what would you do if your crop got screwed up?

"What? Well, then I'm angry."

"... what if the homunculus were kidnapped or destroyed?

"... what?

Thoughts stop. The protocols and the first ones will be destroyed? So you're saying you're gonna die? I brought you up, a precious child? I can't forgive you... then I might lose myself.

"... definitely don't be pretty. One of your arms might fly."

"Right. Look, uncle, it sucks! If you really care about Elle, the mystics will be a blood festival! Come on, take care of it!

"... let Fee take care of it"

"Yep, yep, yep!! You think I can stop Elle!!? I can't!? Elle is super strong in action!!

"But as it stands, you're the only alchemist after El-kun. Me, too, because I'm already fading. Well, it's about taking good precautions."

"Ha... Well, I think our apartment is fine because it's strict..."

Then we had a lot of chatter and I went back to my home with Fee. On the way home, we both stopped by the supermarket. Because we're supposed to have dinner together in Phee's room today. It's a rare pot today. It's been a long time since winter ended, but I decided to make it an out-of-season pan because it means we both eat.

And then we go to Phee's room, and then the two of us make a pot, and we start eating. Then it was an unexpected thing for Fee to say.

"Saw today's paper, El?

"No, I don't know anything about basic news."

"Anything, the Third Labyrinth was attacked."

"Heh, you got a labyrinth attacker out there"

"Yeah. Amazing, isn't it?"

"The labyrinth seems to be a really meaningless substitute."

The Third Labyrinth that Phee is referring to is one of the Seven Labyrinths of the World in this world. vast underground facilities. There are tons of demons wandering around there, and somehow they never leave the labyrinth. And the labyrinth is said to be Lost Technology. A substitute that has existed for a long time but is not considered feasible in the technological system of the time, the method of creating the labyrinth is a mystery and is supposedly lost in the past. That's Lost Technology. The theories say it is a form of alchemy, but it is also a mystery. But the Third Labyrinth attack means we've reached the bottom.

"So, what happened at the bottom of the labyrinth?

"Come on...... that's it. But I'm sure something happened. I don't think I'm going to publish it."

"I see. So, what did you attack?

"Rafe Allan. Super famous adventurer."

"Oh... don't snort then"

Rafe Allan. That's the most famous man among adventurers. There is a human being in this world called an adventurer, but it is self-proclaimed and does not belong to some organization. I'm not even registered to an association like an alchemist, it's simply like a hobby. It's pretty hard to earn a living and there's nothing first to be an adventurer. Probably not even half the alchemists. Occasionally some alchemists do things like adventurers, but basically make a living with alchemy. So harsh with adventurers, in return, it's unstable.

Among them was an adventurer, an attempt to attack the labyrinth of the world. That's Rafe Allan. It's a name I even know that's dull on public information.

Must have gotten a thousand bucks for the maze attack feat.

"It's none of our business."

"Oh. Right."

When I ate the pan straight away, I went straight back to my room.