Chapter 22 (2/2)
〖Medicinal herbs grow nearby, but we also need 【Draconic Mushroom】and【Synthetic Leaf】 And also, Mandrakes?〗
〖Sensei, is it true that you'll die if you hear the scream of a Mandrake?〗
〖In a way, it's true Your heart won't be able to take it…〗
〖So, you won't die? Then, it's just child's play, isn't it?〗
〖Dream all you want… fufufu…〗
〖W-What's with those dead eyes?〗
〖Sensei… you're scaring me a little〗
At that time, they had not understood the true horror of the Mandrakes
They continued hunting and procuring food while strolling through the forest
〖Ah! There's a couple of Mandrakes over there! Let's pick theht away!〗
〖Isn't it just a plant? How is it that scary…?〗
〖Ugh… I don't like where this is going〗
Celestina's gut feeling was indeed correct
The three of them put their hands on the stehyaaaaa!!
―――Pleeeaseestoop! Myybrethreeeenn!!
―――Heeeellllpp!!Paaapaa!!
―――Yoouuuufiiieeenddd!
Their spirits were crushed Afterwards, they couldn't bear the death throes digging through their conscience
〖W-What is this… I feel like my heart hurts for so withtheotten used to it yet?〗
―――P-Pleeeasee!… Iyouuu!!
―――Stooooppppyoubasstarrrd!
―――Youarehorriblee!
〖Yeah okay Shut up now Hm? What is it?〗
〖〖Ho are you coot used to it already hahaha!〗
〖… What about your conscience as a huuilty…〗
In the end, they were just plants Zeros was late to correct the through the border of life and death
He understands that, so he calmly picks up the Mandrakes, while the two just stare blankly without helping…
―――Aahhhh! Maamaa!! Heeelllp!
However, the two students were completely knocked out cold by their screa tiainst the Mandrakes' ht but in the end, their consciences couldn't resist
By the time they returned to the ca to the down It seemed like that episode completely broke down their et used to that… even when I cover my ears… I hear their screa any other plant, you know? I'm sure your heart will be permanently scarred”
”No, it's exactly the same After all, it's a plant This is a world that preys on the weak, that's how it is”
They see their er affected Zeros, who cultivated thes that can adapt to their environ if they have to
”What are you saying? You're talking about a plant, you know? They don't have feelings or emotions… probably…”
”It's just that, I don't kno I could ever get used to it”
”It really inflicts a lot of e My heart can't take it”
”You don't have those kinds of feelings when you're eating beef or pork, do you? You should feel equally as guilty Now then, they're just plants, okay?”
””Uuuu…””
Whichever your ideology is, it's hypocritical as long as you're feeding yourself off of other living creatures Even if you personally don't see the anie the fact that you're eating its h, at this point, it was too late for them Their entire belief system was shattered into pieces
”Ultimately, I think is a question of whether you survive or not Thanks to killing another living being, you are able to live another day, right?”
To this day, it's unknohy the Mandrake screams
However, it'sto find a clear solution and getting exposed to itsup paralyzed because of theic potions if you can't collect them yourself After all, it's not a readily availableyour hands now You'll memorize the concoction method of intermediate potions by the end of the day
The forhtly differs fro it yourself”
”Interician I'll run out ofthat requires the use of e your , and be a hindrance”
”It's great that there's a way to restore h, when you drink too ested, so they're mostly water What's needed for the recovery effect is the active redient, which is diluted in the liquid However, if you drink too much, it easily accumulates in the stomach
The main cause of abdoest of water due to recovery potions
It's beneficial that it's easy to drink, but it can lead to a situation where you lose your strength in the middle of the battle
In the end, the only way to knoexperience
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After that they were taught how to concoct the recovery medicine, and so, 'Uncle Zeros' Alche to return to school to days will cos et about your sense of ti, and by the time you realize, the day has already ended
It was the same for the two students The day they had to return to the Istor Magic Acade
Since they would have to depart early in the , they went to bed early as well
To avoid encountering bandits on the way this tio to the royal capital by boat, and froe to a territory under control of the royal family, the city of Stahl, where the Acade purely the distance into account, going by the highway that follows across Far-flung forest, is the shortest option, however, they will arrive earlier going by boat
The horses pulling the carriage have to take a rest, and considering the uneven distance between the villages and towns along the way, they would have to camp outside
On the other hand, all of that can be avoided, given that they only have to flow along the river's strea the sailors And from there, they should arrive at Stahl after half a day by carriage
”Huh? When we first e How co downstream But it's h to have the wind on your favor the whole trip when sailing upstrea up toto the season, so it could take a lot e”
”Umu If it wasn't for that, I would've come home earlier, but alas, nature can be very capricious”
Of course, by going along the river's natural course, you'll arrive to your destination The probleainst the flow of the strea on your luck, you could be left stranded for a long tie to catch favorable wind
In addition, often the shi+p would have to zigzag across the river, following the wind's direction, thus there's no guarantee that you will be able to return within the expected nuht it would be better if they had steaines But, in a world where they used coal in place of ic, there would certainly be a lack of qualified people
Steaines needed operators, and the boiler, which is where power is produced, must be monitored at all times
Zeros, who didn't want to use his cheats and influence this world too ht to the back of hisunnecessary
He only wishes for peace and tranquility
”I see, so you can't go against the providence of nature”
”If ic develops a little ht now”
Zeros says in his y right now', but sed those words
He didn't attend a technical institute or anything of the sort, but he understood the basic structure of a steaine, which is the prionist uses their knowledge of his original world to his advantage
However, it's no exaggeration to say that, causing a new technological revolution would plunge the world into tur out
Zeros stays silent because he wants to avoid that precise scenario
”Hey, grandfather Can I drop out of school?”
”I understand how you feel, but it would leave a stain on our family's pride Even if it is such a school, it is nonetheless a very prestigious one”
”To be honest, I don't think I would even learn anything there Do I really need to go back?”
Even if he says it so bluntly, the Istor Magic Academy is a reputable institution that possesses s
It's so influential that, dropping out without good reason can hurt the reputation of your house
Creston silently stares at Zeros as if saying 'please do so about it'
In response to that, he heaves a deep sigh and takes out soive these to you”
”They areto use a wand Please use theic iven by the nized as a full-fledged ician
It was a sort of endorseht could be freely used by the disciple, and for the two, it was also accoh Zeros didn't know that giving wands to your students was that kind of ritual
These ic wand had, they didn't provide any special effects in ter deal
However, there's no doubt that if they're sold, they would cost a reasonable amount of ic medium made out of metal
”Celestina should use the bracelet, and Zweit the ring”
”shi+shou, and the other ring?”
”Please give it to your younger brother And, if possible, also tell him how to use it”
He made them but he has no use for them They would just sit in his inventory forever Zeros would rather give therateful to have the to hia prototypes as alchemy practice
”To Kreuz? I don't think he'll take it though”
”If it happens, it happens, don't worry too much about it More importantly, about your homework…”
””Homework!?””
The two look away They have no idea what kind of absurdity, this insane Great Sage, will coht be subjected to horribly harsh ordeals
”You till have to work on iic while you're at the Acadeether or individually If you succeed, I will prepare the best ic mediuic e can ic itenize them as his successor
They suddenly became extremely fired up
Zeros knows that they will do their homeithout fail
Given that Creston requested to iic, he knows it's not a spell so simple that a mere student, who should only know the basics, can improve easily
It was an arduous and tedious task
”hell yeah! Let's do it!”
”We'll definitely succeed!”
(Huh? Why are they getting so pue?)
It seehtly different direction
For Zeros, it's just a carrot to prompt them to work on that task But, for the two students, it's receiving a ician, it can be a greater honor than being co No, rather than that, it would be akin to being blessed by a God
It seeap between the co from the sidelines, Creston only nodded in satisfaction
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The next , with the hustle and bustle of the city of Santhor as a backdrop, two e
To accoe has requested of theic itee departs quietly Its destination is the city of Stahl
The two young and proicians returned to the Academy, full of hopes and dreams
At the saain, which only gave hi about it
This Ossan's unein