Chapter 46 (1/2)

Volume 1

Atelier Tanaka Chapter 22.1

Chapter 22.1

Alchemist Edita 3

The next morning there were guests in my room.

Edita Sensei?

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I then remembered our conversation from the other day. She was starting to turn to leave just as I quickly tried to correct myself.

E-Edita-san! Welcome!

Fu~ndo you just have a bad memory or are you just that stupid?

I didnt expect you to visit so I was surprised.

How are you?

I have some things to talk with you about. Please, come in.

pardon the intrusion.

I invited my sensei into my room.

I invited a blonde haired loli into my room.

By the way, Sophia-chan is out doing laundry right now. Shes a really diligent and hardworking girl. Shell make a good wife someday.

Please, sit wherever you like.

Yes, thank you.

I instructed Sensei to take a seat in the living room while I went to prepare tea.

Ive been going through this same pattern with Ester-chan whenever she comes to visit.

We started talking with two cups of steaming tea set between us.

So, what was it you wanted to talk about?

Ah, yes. There was a fragment of the recipe I remembered. I thought about writing it down and sending it to you, but I figured I could come tell you in person.

Well, you can feel free to visit me whenever you like. What is it you remembered?

I remembered an ingredient that is absolutely necessary for creating that potion. The wings of a Green Sylph.

Wings of a Green Sylph?

The fantasy aspect of this world is coming to the forefront once more.

After the dragon comes a sylph.

It is one of the higher ranking members of their species. A High Sylph. They can only be found in the Dark Continent. An incredibly pure concentration of mana lies in their wings, and, by using it as a catalyst, it can accelerate the rate of the reaction when mixed in with the other ingredients of the potion. This allows the potion to be better absorbed into the spiritual body of the person who drinks it. This is the first step needed for the potion to take effect.

I see.

I dont understand at all.

Well, once I have the ingredients and know the recipe I should be able to manage.

I know that much from the previous time I had to make a potion of hers.

While it is extremely difficult to create something entirely new in alchemy, it is relatively easy to create something when following a known recipe. So it seems its common for people to teach others their own recipes. Theres nothing like a patent in this world.

It really shows how amazing Edita Sensei is for coming up with so many unique new potions. Im sure shes even amazing for an elf.

Then, next week Ill attempt to get the Green Sylphs wings.

Ill need to prepare some things for my journey.

Oh, Ill also need to confirm the location of the Sylph in the Dark Continent.

are you being serious?

Well, yeah. Is there a problem with that?

Well, the area the Sylph live is a dense forest in the heart of the Dark Continent. Even considering the fact that you were able to defeat the Red Dragon, the forest that they live in is dangerous for any human to enter. Entering the forest is akin to you throwing your life away.

Is the Dark Continent really that bad? The name certainly sounds dangerous, but Id equate it to the more underdeveloped areas of modern day Africa or maybe

even something similar to North America when it was first discovered.

But the blonde lolita is speaking very seriously.

By the way, Sensei is even cuter than normal due to her twin tails and a black ribbon that shes wearing. Her loli level is incredibly high today.

In addition, shes crossing her legs while showing her panties like normal.

Theyre black. Senseis wearing black.

They have a ribbon on them too.

I love Edita Senseis panties.

Im doing my best to hold back my erection. I want to push her down. I want to creampie her.

Cute. So cute. Incredibly cute.

The only girl in this world that still has her hymen and is willing to talk to me.

You saved me. I dont want to ask you to do something that will get you killed.

I see.

If thats the case, how does Sensei plan on making the potion?

I assume youve found this ingredient before considering you know so much about this forest.

It was a pure coincidence that I was able to attain it before. I was crossing the continent with a few acquaintances of mine. At the time, I was little more than luggage to them. Luckily, they were rather experienced in travelling that land and I was very fortunate to be travelling with them. Thanks to them, I was able to obtain a Green Sylphs wings.

I see.

The only reason I used it in creating the recipe for this potion was that I had it readily available. In other words, I didnt collect it specifically to be used in this potion, I collected it because its useful to have a wide variety of ingredients available to you when trying to come up with a new potion.

Certainly, that makes sense.

That would be really useful for any alchemist.

But thats really only true if youre a skilled alchemist that can predict the results of adding certain ingredients to a potion.

Still, more than half of the people I was travelling with died on that continent. It was not a journey I like to think about. I only just managed to escape and sail away on a ship. Even now thinking back to that time, it causes me to tremble just at the thought.

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Wow. It seems it would be better if I were to think about this a little more.

Hearing Edita Sensei describe the Dark Continent has made it feel so real.

Ill consult the noble mage about this later.

I understand. Ill think it over some more.

Thats good then.

Right.

If theres anything else you need besides an ingredient for the elixir of youth or the recipe itself, Im more than willing to help. If its anything I can do Ill help you. I dont think you need the potion yet anyway. Youre still young enough.

Y-You think so?

Im pretty happy to be complemented in that way.

Ones thirties is such a sensitive age.

But, arent you living in a really nice place? Ive heard that the dormitory at the Royal College is amazing, but this is even more impressive than I had imagined. It seems they just threw money at this place to make it seem as high-class as possible.

Edita Sensei admires the interior.

It seems that she likes it very much.

Senseis atelier is also really nice.

Fu~n, such a blatant attempt at flattery. My place is like a barn compared to this dorm.

Its not just flattery. After all, I did purchase that house.

The high-class luxury dorm has its benefits and so does a suburban detached house. Still, nothing is better than being the owner of your own home.

do you really think so?

Yes, I really do.

The place that is filled with Edita Senseis scent is the best.

Thinking about it now, I really should have done more to her when she was unconscious.

My tongue is aching.

Really?

Yes.

If so, I did have a suggestion.

Just as Sensei was about to say something, a voice could be heard from the entrance to my room.

Im back and Ester-sama is here too!

Sophia-chan seems to be back.

Her lively voice could be heard throughout the room.

Recently, she seems to be in rather high spirits.

I wonder if she found something she really enjoys doing.

Hmm, you have another guest?

No, my roommate that was doing the laundry has returned with my next door neighbour.

I see. Then, Ill be taking my leave for today.

Edita Sensei stood up from the sofa.

Edita Sensei uncrossed her legs and as she bent forward to stand up I could see her ass just below the edge of her skirt.

Amazing. Really amazing, Sensei.

Is that so? I dont mind if they hear what were talking about.

No, I dont like getting involved with people I dont know well.

Is this the case of an elf hating humans or is it just as she says?

At the same time, Sophia-chan and Ester-chan appeared from the entry hall.

Oh, you have company?

Ester-chan saw Edita Sensei and said this.

Yes, this is the alchemist Edita. She runs an atelier in town and she also develops new recipes for potions.

Hmm? You create recipes.

Sorry, Im just getting in your way. Ill be leaving now.

Oh, you should stay and have a cup of tea.