After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 116
Chapter 116: Can Even This Be Done?
“The paralysis recovery potion was also top-grade…”
“With this, we can easily defeat the Numbrella Freesia.”
As expected, even the higher difficulty potions turn out to be top-grade. To perfectly finish a potion that has never been made before… it’s a testament to how much effort this plain princess has put in without receiving recognition from others.
“Next, let’s make a magic potion.”
Before I knew it, the timid sheltered princess was now suggesting the next action herself. And it’s quite a challenging one at that.
Magic potions were basic in RPGs from my previous world, so they weren’t that difficult to make… but here, they’re quite high-level stuff. You need to infuse about twice the amount of magic that can be recovered when used, so they can only be made by those with immense magical reserves. But with Clara today, there’s no limit to the amount of magic she can use… thanks to me being a mobile battery that’s always connected. It all depends on how well she can infuse magic…
“Ahh… I’ve never seen a top-grade magic potion before… With this, even an A-class magician can fully recover. Could this young lady possibly be SSS-class?”
No, no, she’s just C-class. That’s what I want to say, but if I do, it’ll cause a commotion. Let’s just laugh ambiguously to cover it up.
“With top-grade potions continuing like this…”
“Next, we have no choice but to go with the missing repair potion. Of course, I’ve mastered the recipe.”
“But, um, you see, that’s something that requires several A-class or higher pharmacists working together…”
Even the appraisal sister, who has become excessively positive, seems a bit hesitant.
“It’s okay, surely. As long as this person is here to support me.”
While saying something so touching and sandwiching my right hand between her palms, she looked up at me with upturned eyes. I can’t help but respond to that.
“Yes, I’ll support you with all my might.”
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“The appraisal result does indeed show a missing repair potion. However…”
Ah, I see, that’s the kind of reaction it would elicit. Only royalty or the highest-ranking dukes and marquises can actually use such a highly valuable item… hardly anyone has seen the real thing.
“Then, why don’t we actually try using it? If necessary, I can make more.”
Hey hey, has this princess’s character changed a bit? She’s unusually positive and full of confidence. It’s nice that she’s heading in the direction Beato wants, but…
But, since we’ve come this far, it might be a good idea to try out its effects. Thinking so, I quickly sent a messenger to bring the heaviest injured person among the ones who have been frequently appearing recently. And thirty minutes later, when I saw the face of the woman being supported on both sides by two men, barely able to walk, I involuntarily held my breath.
The upper half of her face was horribly injured. She had fought with a bear that was about to turn into a monster and failed to escape, receiving a sharp blow with its claws. Both eyes were gouged out, her nose was crushed, one side of her cheekbone was caved in… just the fact that she was alive was miraculous.
“We managed to save her life by using health potions like water, but she’s no longer capable of using magic, let alone living a normal life. I thought maybe there might be one in a million chance…”
Max, who came to witness, also had a grim expression. He may look like a carefree young man, but he always puts his heart into improving the lives of those who have come from the empire. His feelings towards his injured subordinates on the frontlines, due to his outstanding magical combat abilities, are strong.
“This person stayed behind to save me. A useless man like me… She’s a kind woman! Please, do something!”
The young soldier who was holding the woman’s arm appealed as if screaming. After the accident, he has been devotedly taking care of this woman, his lifesaver, day and night, from meals to excretion.
Using Gretel’s extraordinary healing magic might do the trick, but once we start that, there’s no end to it. With thirty thousand laborers in Baden, injuries and illnesses occur in the hundreds… We can’t have her, who leads the forefront of colonization, stuck in healing duties.
“I’m not sure if it will be helpful, but please try using it.”
The young man who eagerly grabbed the bottle filled with purple liquid that Clara offered took it, put it in his own mouth, then kissed the woman lying down and slowly poured it into her mouth mouth-to-mouth. It seems her jawbone is damaged and she can’t swallow in one go… so, little by little, they patiently feed her the potion.
How much time has passed… the woman’s throat moved with a gulp. She regained the strength to swallow the liquid by herself. Upon closer inspection, the destroyed lines of her jaw seemed to have regained their original beautiful curves.
“Gradually pour the potion into her eyes and nose.”
The young man showed a pleased expression at the woman’s recovery and carefully poured the potion onto her wounds following Clara’s instructions. His determination to not waste a single drop even reached me.
“Oh, her eyes, her nose, they’re regenerating!”
Max exclaimed in astonishment. Indeed, gradually, new skin covered the wounds that were so severe that they couldn’t be seen, and by the time most of the liquid in the bottle was gone, her white eyelids and slender, graceful nose bridge had returned. And then, her closed eyelids slowly opened… her clear blue eyes stared straight at the young man who had been so devotedly caring for her, and eventually, her lips parted.
“I can see, I can see… Jens, who has supported and cherished me.”
“Feodora! I’m so glad, I… I…”
The female magician called Feodora embraced the young man, called Jens, who was about to express his feelings while tears and mucus streamed down his face.
“Thank you so much… Hey, Jens, I have a favor to ask of you.”
“Yes, anything!”
“I love your kindness. Will you continue to support my life from now on?”
“Y-Yes, o-of course! I-I’ll dedicate everything to you, Feodora!”
Some kind of tear-jerking drama was unfolding right before my eyes. It would have been even more perfect if they hadn’t stumbled over their lines. Suddenly, when I glanced to my side, I noticed Clara also had tears streaming down both cheeks.