The Goddess Granted Me the [Hatching] Skill and Somehow I Became the Strongest Tamer, Commanding Mythical and Divine Beasts - 71

Chapter 71: Visiting the Alchemist Guild (Part 7)

“Please set the materials over there.”

“Is this okay?”

Under Lorraine’s guidance, Celia sets the ghoul powder.

Her sister asks Lorraine about how to operate the magic tools while preparing.

“Now, all that’s left is to pour in your magic. Touch the magic stone and try moving the magic tool with your magic.”

As instructed, Celia touches the magic stone and starts pouring her magic into it.

“Th-This is… different from using magic… It feels like I’m being pulled.”

“Magic releases your magic power, while a magic tool absorbs it to replenish the power. If you use too much or too little, you won’t create a high-quality potion. You need to control it to the right amount.”

“Even so… it’s hard to adjust…”

Celia, showing signs of anxiety, desperately concentrates on the magic stone. It’s visible that her magic is flowing into the stone, but the flow is too intense.

“Alright, that’s enough magic for now.”

After a moment, Lorraine calls out, and Celia pulls her hand away from the magic stone.

“Phew, I’m nervous…”

Celia wipes sweat from her forehead.

“You ended up pouring in a bit too much magic. With this, you won’t get the highest effect.”

“Aww…”

Celia lets out a disappointed sound at Lorraine’s words.

“How’s your magic supply? You’ve released quite a lot, so you must be tired.”

“I’m still fine.”

“Impressive, Celia. Normally, after absorbing that much magic, someone would be too drained to do anything for the rest of the day…”

“Celia has hardly ever run out of magic, even back in the day.”

“…You must have the magic power of a court magician. I envy you.”

When I look at Celia with Lorraine, she tilts her head with a confused expression.

Talent in swordsmanship or magic often runs in the bl00d, especially among royals or nobles who often inherit such strengths.

However, those with such powers are usually appointed to the royal castle, not to guilds.

“One day, Celia might be called up to the royal castle.”

“I’d be happy if that happened.”

Celia, receiving Lorraine’s endorsement, replies.

“Well, the magic tool should be stopping soon.”

At that moment, the magic tool stops, and a black liquid falls into the container.

“Compared to Lorraine’s, this one’s color seems a bit lighter, don’t you think?”

Celia stares at the antidote potion.

“This is a beginner’s antidote potion. It seems the excess magic power killed off the ingredients.”

“That’s disappointing…”

“Still, for your first try, it’s not bad. Only people with a lot of magic can make antidote potions, so if you practice, I’m sure you’ll improve the quality.”

“I’ll do my best!”

Celia clenches her fist, full of determination, at Lorraine’s encouragement.

Meanwhile, Lorraine takes out a catalyst and begins cleaning it.

She rinses it in a colander, and black dirt gradually washes away in the flowing water.

“Should I clean it with my [Purifying Flame]?”

I ask, confident that I could get rid of the dirt in one go.

“I appreciate the offer, but I’ll pass.”

Surprised by her refusal, I tilt my head, and she smiles and explains.

“If you introduce another element into the catalyst, it would cancel out the effects. Purifying Flame has both holy and fire attributes. The Elder Lich’s powder has a dark attribute, so it would reduce the effectiveness.”

“I see, that makes sense.”

Indeed, undead monsters can be defeated by Purifying Flame, so it would be unwise to interfere with the catalyst in this way.

“By the way, if we use Rainbow Butterfly scale powder, the effect of the potion doubles, right?”

I suddenly remember something she had taught me during a bodyguard mission.

“Yes, that’s right. So, at the Alchemist Guild, we need a lot of scale powder to improve work efficiency.”

I know this because Tabasa told me about it.

“Lorraine, you’re tight-lipped, aren’t you?”

“I wouldn’t do anything to damage the trust of important people.”

I nod at her words and take out a small box.

“What do you think of this?”

“Brother, are you showing it to me?”

After seeing Celia’s reaction, Lorraine takes the box and opens it. She takes out a rainbow-colored gem inside.

“This… is a rather interesting catalyst.”

It’s a Rainbow Butterfly gem from the Rock area and a Scarlet Diamond gem.

She runs them through a measuring magic tool and reads some numbers.

“First, this red gem… It’s very valuable as an ornament, but it hardly seems to contain any magic. This could be used in an interesting way.”

“What kind of use?”

“If you have a magic enhancer or a magic user imbue it with magic.”

Lorraine answers my question.

“A catalyst with almost no magic is suitable for embedding magic. With this, you could create excellent magic tools.”

“I see…”

I thought it had some value, but it was a good idea to ask Lorraine.

“This gem would look fine if worn by a noble, so it could be made into a ring or necklace.”

Celia’s suggestion is helpful. If we gather more of these, maybe we could approach the Tamer Guild.

“By the way, Klaus, about this rainbow-colored gem…”

While I’m lost in thought, Lorraine, having finished measuring the Rainbow Butterfly gem, looks tense.

“The numbers show that you could make a potion several times more potent than the current catalysts we’re using.”

“Does that mean it’s something really amazing?”

Lorraine nods at Celia’s words.

She puts the gem back in the small box, then places it in my hand and places her hand over mine.

“If you’re willing to sell this, please let me know. I’m prepared to offer a substantial amount.”

Lorraine looks at me with serious eyes.