62 Episode 61 Guilds and Drugs (1/2)

After completing the experiments on the human body with the new potion and confirming the usefulness of the Zunana grass extract, I decided to work towards its mass production.

Even though the potency of the potion was high, it would not be a viable business if I had to refine it myself.

It is only when you build a system that brings in money even if you leave it alone that you can say you are a truly competent businessman.

...... is no longer a businessman, but an investor or an entrepreneur.

”So I'm going to build a device that can efficiently mass produce the extract.

”But you need permission before you can mass produce it and sell it, right?　I don't think permission will be easy to get.

That's right.

If you want to sell potions on a large scale as an apothecary, you'll need permission from the Apothecary Guild.

It is highly unlikely that a merchant guild with the potency and production power to wipe out the existing apothecaries would be allowed to enter the market.

So, here goes.

I'm thinking of selling it as a material, not a medicine.

Ingredients, huh, ......?

Yeah, the extract is not a drug, so you don't need a permit to sell it.

But you do need a permit to sell medicine made from the extracts. 　What pharmacist would buy it?

I could sell it to adventurers in combination with other ingredients, since the mixture would be effective enough, but I'm thinking of asking for permission without doing that.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to try to get permission.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out a way to get permission to sell the new drug in exchange for the right to process it.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

If we dilute it, we will have an existing drug that can be used in large quantities, so the demand is likely to increase.

This will create a win-win situation, which is not possible when people are competing for the limited demand (pie).

Adventurers will be able to take on more dangerous and lucrative enemies, and everyone will be happy.

In addition, if you get a little injured or use magic and consume some medicine, that would be great.

I might be able to do that. 　Shall we go to the Medicine Man's Guild right away?

No, my presence won't change the outcome anyway, I'll leave that to you. 　We don't have much time before the battle of Brokens.

I don't have a lot of time before the Brokens.

Huh. ...... So where are you going, Kaede?

”I'm going to Herrera for a while. 　I'm going to Herrera. 　I have an appointment.

I'll go to the apothecary's guild. 　Can I take the potion you just gave me to prove its effectiveness?

Yes, you'd better take it with you.

I'll also give you the extract before mixing it with the other ingredients.

Mercia left for the Apothecary's Guild with them.

I left for Herrera.

It took me about two hours to reach Herrera, which is still a long way.

It took me about two hours to get to Herrera, which is a long way.

Hello Mr. Gainta, I'm here today to get some tools that have nothing to do with coke or mithril, is that okay?

”...... I'll do my best to help, but the Mining Society is not a blacksmith shop. 　Is it something that can be obtained at the Coal Mining Association?

I don't know. ...... It's a kind of tool used for distillation. Do you have any recommendations on where to get it?

If you want distillation equipment for liquor, the blacksmith shop behind the guild does it.

Thank you, I'll go there.

Thinking about it, it's wrong to ask for a distillation unit in a coal mine.

When I was working on the coke, the prototype was completed so quickly that I forgot about it.

So I went to the store to order it.

I didn't even have to order it, there was a device in the store that looked like the one I wanted.

It was made by Mithril.

”Oh, excuse me, ......, is this a distillation device?

You ask the dwarf who seems to be the owner of the store.

If what you bought thinking it was a distillation device was actually a washing machine, you would be blind.

Hmm?　Oh, yes, it's used for distilling alcohol.

The shopkeeper replied in a very friendly manner for a dwarf.

”Can I buy this?

You can buy one if you have the money, because we don't take reservations. You can buy one if you have the money. 5.3 million ter a unit, so it's not something you can easily buy on your own.

...... You're going to keep making something that expensive?

It takes a long time to make one. 　If you can afford it, you should make it.

I'd like to buy it. Can you show me how to use it?

Do you have the money?

The shopkeeper looks at me quizzically.

If a young man who looks like an adventurer wants to buy a device that can build a house, anyone would do so.

In such cases, it is best to prove it.

”Yes. 　If it has the performance you want, you can buy it right now.

Then you take out 53 large gold coins from the item box.

Can I check?

”Yes.

You hand over the gold coins.

I'm surprised. 　A young man from a noble family or a large trading house?

The owner takes a quick look at the large gold coin and hands it back to me.

There is no need to check the details.

If you make something that can't be understood otherwise, you'll be a bandit immediately for counterfeiting money.

”Can you explain how to use it?

Yes, I'll do it.