Chapter 10

"Creation of Drinking Water"

I cast the spell to create water into the empty barrel I prepared.

If it were the old me, I could barely fill a glass to the height of one finger.

I’d rather forget the memory of being called a one-finger mage.

"Hmm. Filling a barrel with one spell... I want that in my army."

"I have no intention of joining any army."

By the way, now that I think about it, I was joking around with Kyle and ended up talking frankly to the two attendants as well...

Really, it’s about time. I’ll stick with this. Yeah.

If I were to say that I could fill a pond with water magic when I use it seriously, I might be forcibly recruited into the army.

Digging a well was the right choice.

"..."

Mai, who is looking into the barrel with interest, seems shy but curious.

I wonder if this is what it would be like if I had a sister?

"Could you step back a bit?"

I insert the herbs I prepared in advance into the barrel and stir them lightly with a long stick.

"Using a long stick while wearing a robe makes you look like an ancient witch."

"If I make an alchemy cauldron, I might actually look like one."

"What’s that?"

"Never mind."

I don’t really understand it myself.

It seems that using an alchemy cauldron can significantly increase the quality and quantity of the product.

However, since I’m not in any trouble at the moment, I’ll put it off.

I also don’t have enough materials to make an alchemy cauldron.

"Alright... 'Alchemy: Healing Potion'!"

With a puff, a large cloud of smoke rises from the barrel, and the color of the water changes rapidly.

A potion of transparent blue, like the sea, is completed.

"Is it already done?"

"Yeah."

I used a lot of magic power, but it’s not a problem for me now.

I just thought, could it be that the magic power was suppressed by the mage’s emblem, which in turn trained and amplified it, like muscles?

If this were true, it could be a new training method... No, that won’t do. It was said that incompatible emblems could be life-threatening. If someone were to push themselves too hard, it could be dangerous, so I’ll keep it to myself.

"Craft, does one spoonful of this have an effect?"

"Wait a moment, 'Appraisal'... No, it seems that the same amount as a regular healing potion is needed. About a small glass full. In exchange, the quality is high, so it can heal major injuries faster than the ones in circulation."

"That’s amazing!"

Well, the quality is legendary.

"This won’t degrade easily, so let’s store it in the village warehouse and use it when someone is injured."

I’d like to test how much damage it can heal, but unlike a stamina potion, it’s not easy to test.

"Right. It’s better if there are no injuries."

"Yeah."

I can make various higher-level potions, but at the moment, I don’t have enough materials.

Even in a story, a truly legendary potion probably wouldn’t have much use in an outpost village.

"I’ll put it in the warehouse and tell everyone to use it freely."

"Right."

Persia tried to help carry the barrel, but I declined, saying I had a spatial storage, and then I noticed her chest and felt a little regretful.

...Just a little.

On the way to the warehouse, I told Reifan, who was building Kyle’s mansion, about the healing potion.

"Again, you’ve made a potion that adventurers will fight over."

"If they ask, I’d like to sell it normally."

"Let’s put that on hold for now. The price is a problem."

"Understood. But it’s fine to use it in the village, right?"

"Of course."

Honestly, if it benefits the village, I have no intention of holding back.

"Explain it at dinner."

"Sure."

This is how I continued to hone my skills as an alchemist for a while.

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A few days after Kyle’s mansion was completed, an incident occurred.

"Damn! Hunter Jitaro is injured!"

"What!"

People working in the outpost village gathered in the square in front of the mansion.

Kyle’s two guards, Alphard and Persia, also rushed out.

"What happened!"

Alphard ran to Jitaro.

"It seems he encountered a group of goblins. He let his guard down, thinking they were just goblins."

"First, he seems to be conscious. Where are the remaining goblins and their location?"

"They’re all dead. I made sure of that."

"I see... As a precaution, everyone working outside, go home! Those who can fight, patrol the area around the village! Persia, take care of Lord Kyle and Lady Mai."

"Understood!"

I also rushed out, and Alphard gave clear instructions.

He’s a professional soldier, after all.

"Craft! Take care of the injured! I remember you made healing potions!"

"Sure! Leave it to me!"

"Good! Those who are free, carry Jitaro to an empty room in the mansion! Follow Persia’s instructions!"

"Over here! And get water from the well!"

"I’ll use magic to create the water! Just carry him for now!"

"Got it!"

Thanks to Alphard’s precise instructions, the injured Jitaro was quickly carried to an empty room.

He’s a skilled hunter.

Persia quickly checked Jitaro’s wounds.

"Quite a deep wound."

"Ouch! I let my guard down against some goblins."

"Why didn’t you run?"

"Because there were six of them and we were close to the village. I thought I’d wipe them out."

"Monsters are monsters. Don’t overdo it. I understand your intentions, though."

"Sorry, ma’am."

"Ma’am... No, that’s not important. Craft, wash the wound first."

"Got it."

I created water in a bucket and washed the wound.

"Still deep. It’s reached the muscle. Not good. The artery is cut."

Severe bleeding.

Probably the most lethal of external injuries.

Few doctors can ligate an artery deep in the muscle, and few recovery-focused mages can treat it.

Even a priest with an emblem might only be able to temporarily stop the bleeding if they’re a beginner.

"Craft! I’ve brought the potion!"

"Thanks!"

Reifan brought the potion barrel from the warehouse.

She’s stronger than she looks.

"Even the healing potions distributed in the army might not be able to heal this."

Persia’s expression was grim.

"Let’s use it anyway!"

I scooped the potion from the barrel with a ladle and poured it over Jitaro’s wound.

Immediately, smoke rose from the wound.

"Huh?"

I’m a former adventurer, and I’ve used many potions.

But I’ve never seen a reaction like this.

"Huh? ...It doesn’t hurt anymore?"

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

When the smoke from the wound cleared, the wound that had been wide open was gone, as if it had never been there.

Everyone, including me, was stunned.

"Huh? No way. It really... healed?"

"This is..."

Reifan and Persia let out amazed voices.

I thought it would heal, but this is beyond my expectations.

"Wow! You’re amazing, Craft! It’s completely healed!"

"Ah, yeah. That’s good."

"I’ve never used a potion before, but it’s really effective!"

"Jitaro, don’t think this is normal. And you usually drink stamina potions, right?"

"Oh, right! I forgot. Hahaha!"

You adapt too quickly!

But it’s a good thing.

"Jitaro, your blood won’t return immediately, so don’t overdo it."

"Really? I feel fine."

"Hmm. Just to be safe, drink a spoonful of the stamina potion from the warehouse and rest until tomorrow."

"Alright! By the way, should I help with the field cleanup?"

"That’s what I’m telling you, don’t overdo it..."

The completely healed Jitaro left the room in high spirits.

I’ll check later to make sure he doesn’t overdo it.

"He seems to be fine."

"Yeah, that’s good."

I and Reifan let out a sigh of relief.

As we were about to leave, we noticed Persia muttering to herself.

"This should be reported to the army... But..."

I thought she would want it forcefully, but she seemed hesitant.

"Is there a problem? If Reifan gives permission, making it isn’t a problem."

Making a large quantity isn’t a problem, and if it brings money to the outpost village, I’d even welcome it.

"Hmm. Can you keep what I’m about to tell you confidential?"

Persia, with a serious face, and I and Reifan, after exchanging glances, nodded in response.

Today, I’ve received the 2nd place in the daily overall ranking and 1st place in the weekly overall ranking.

Thank you for your support <(_ _)>

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2018/08/02

Changed the Cura Potion to a Healing Potion.