"The Talented Dragon Hides Its Claws" ~ The Eldest Son of the Baron Family, Called Useless, is Actually One of the World's Strongest ~ - Episode 24

“Is this the house of the pharmacist in question…?”

“How should I put it… I was imagining something more lab-like.”

What awaited the two who came to receive the elixir was, surprisingly, a dilapidated mansion. Honestly, it was hard to believe that a renowned apothecary lived there; it was such a house.

“To put it nicely, it has a certain charm.”

“If I were to put it negatively, it’s a haunted house.”

However, since I need to receive it quickly for my mother Iris, I took a bold step forward…

“What do you mean by a haunted mansion? You’re just a kid, acting so cocky!”

A girl in a white coat burst through the door with great force.

They look to be about ten years old, I guess.

At the sight of him, who had absolutely no presence or dignity, the two couldn’t help but relax their cheeks.

“Is it your daughter? Are your parents home right now?”

“Wearing a lab coat means you might be an apprentice. You’re still small, but that’s impressive. Here, have some candy.”

Ryu took a candy out of his pocket and handed it to the girl.

“Whoa! It’s been a while since I had something sweet!”

“Hehehe. So cute~”

“An eye for an eye, magic for magic, and candy for children. It’s common sense in this world.”

“Don’t treat me like a child! I am Esther the Apothecary!”

“Eh?”

When I carefully observed the fuming Esther, two pointed ears were peeking out from her long blonde hair.

“Could it be an elf?”

“That’s right! I am the elf of the legendary race! Bow down!”

Esther puffed out her chest proudly.

“That’s amazing,” *sawa sawa*

“Hey, hey! Don’t touch my ears without permission! They’re surprisingly sensitive, you know…”

The adorable sight of her rolling the candy with her tongue while blushing is indeed reminiscent of a young girl.

In this world, there are various races besides humans, and particularly beastmen and dwarves are quite numerous, second only to humans, so you can often see them when walking through the city. In contrast, rare races, which are relatively fewer in number, basically form small villages and live there, so you don’t see them very often. Additionally, races other than humans are collectively referred to as demi-humans.

Elves are said to be even rarer among rare species, and as Esther mentioned earlier, they are now regarded as almost legendary. By the way, ordinary elves often seclude themselves deep within the forest, so if one were to attempt a search, finding them would be extremely difficult. This fact might also be contributing to the term “legendary.”

And because elves have significantly higher magical power and average lifespan compared to other races, even someone with a youthful appearance like Esther could very well be over a hundred years old. However, asking a woman her age is considered taboo in this world as well, so I shall say no more.

“This is my laboratory! Come in!”

“I’m coming in.”

Since it was awkward to talk outside, the three of them decided to go inside the mansion for the time being. Although the exterior looked like a haunted house, the interior was surprisingly well-maintained… or rather, it was not, as books and trash were scattered all over the floor. Unlike the petite Esther, the two were fairly tall, so they ended up stepping on things as they walked, but according to Esther, the truly important items were stored on the shelves, so it wasn’t a particular

Led into the innermost room, Ryu and Stingray sat down on the sofa, while Esther jumped up and sat on top of the tower of stacked books.

Esther crossed her arms and immediately began to speak.

“First, about why I had to come all the way here to get it…”

“You wanted to confirm two things: the patient’s condition and whether I am a corrupt noble, right?”

“Indeed, I like those who grasp things quickly!”

As mentioned long ago, the demand for elixirs is incredibly high. It is said that drinking this “panacea” can cure any wound or illness. Moreover, according to rumors, even limbs that have been lost can regenerate in an instant. Truly a miracle of God. How reassuring it would be to have such a medicine always at hand. The apothecary who concocts it, Esther, is also a being beyond the realm of ordinary people.

First, regarding the patient’s condition, in the unlikely event that the patient’s illness does not improve, we ask detailed questions about the symptoms to use as a reference for making adjustments. Additionally, this information needs to be shared within the medical community as valuable research material. Medicine has progressed in this way.

Next, regarding the issue of the corrupt nobles, as I explained earlier, the value of the elixir is immeasurable, and when it is listed at black markets or underground auctions, it is traded for exorbitant prices. As a result, nobles who buy it for resale purposes are never-ending. For a pharmacist to have their medicine resold in the underworld is perhaps the greatest humiliation. By the way, the reason it is limited to nobles is that, in the first place, the price is

For the above reasons, Esther went out of her way to summon the head of the family. It might be considered disrespectful, but she had no intention of selling her medicine to a petty noble who would get angry over such a trivial matter. In that sense, it could be said that this is not a bad approach, as it allows her to weed out such people in advance.