Chapter 7

"Everyone in the village! We're about to start building structures! Since we already have the plans, please follow the instructions carefully!"

"Ooo!!!"

The residents began to move.

Raidock, the adventurer, arrived.

"Hey, Reifan. Our job is to guard you up to this point, right?"

"Ah! Yes, that's right. Thank you for your help, even if it was brief!"

"No, no. It ended much earlier than planned... Will we still get the full payment?"

"Of course. I'll write it down. By the way, I have an additional request."

"What is it?"

"We need you to inform the Production Guild in the town where the Lord of this land, the Baron of Baelroad, resides that we have arrived."

"Ah, the town directly under the Baron's jurisdiction. That's quite a detour, isn't it?"

"Yes. But in return, we'll receive the payment sooner. Can you do it?"

"Sure. If I can find a guard for the return trip to the original town, it'll be a three-for-one deal. I'll take care of it."

"Then the payment will be..."

"Actually, I'd like you to give me one bottle of that Stamina Potion as payment."

"Eh?"

"To be honest, you've been a great help during the journey. I've seen its power firsthand. With this, we can survive any crisis and return safely."

Raidock's expression was serious.

"Alright, one bottle, then?"

"Yeah. After all, it's different from other potions; one spoonful is incredibly effective."

"Craft, I hate to interrupt, but there's one issue."

"Hm?"

"To store potions for a long time, you need special bottles. Otherwise, they will degrade."

"Damn, that's a problem."

"Yes, that's the issue."

It was Raidock, not me, who held his head.

For adventurers, this is common knowledge.

Carrying used potion bottles back, which adds to the weight, is a classic joke among adventurers.

I recalled not explaining this matter.

"Craft, can you make special potion bottles?"

"No, there's no need."

"Why not?"

"This potion doesn't degrade."

"...Huh?"

"...Eh?"

"Actually, after using the 'Appraisal' skill multiple times over the past few days, I can now see detailed information. It seems this potion's effects will last for a thousand years."

"Ha!?"

"A thousand years!?"

We were both surprised.

Incidentally, if stored in a special potion bottle, it lasts for a billion years.

But that's irrelevant!

"So, it's fine to store it in this water bag."

"Ha!? In a water bag!?"

"Craft! Is that true!?"

"Unless the appraisal is wrong. By the way, I put the potion in this water bag three days ago, and it hasn't degraded at all."

I realized the appraisal had evolved, and I noticed this fact three days ago.

I've been carrying the Stamina Potion in the water bag to test both the appraisal and the potion, and there has been no degradation.

"Alchemist, that's amazing..."

"No, no, no! Raidock! Craft's alchemy is quite unusual!"

"Ah, I see, that's true."

"Exactly!"

I feel like I'm being criticized.

"To explain, when I had the Mage emblem, it felt like I was putting a lid on my magic power."

"What do you mean?"

"It's hard to explain, but imagine trying to keep the lid on a boiling kettle with all your might, leaving no room for anything else."

"Why didn't you realize this before?"

I can only smile wryly at Raidock's question.

"There was nothing to compare it to, so it was inevitable. I only understood it was abnormal after getting the new emblem."

"I see."

"Besides, normally, incompatible emblems aren't inscribed, so this is a very special case."

"I see."

The two nodded, though they still looked unconvinced.

"Reifan, if it's about the payment, I can give you the water bag with the potion."

"Hmm. Honestly, it feels like Raidock and his team are getting too much of a deal..."

"The cost is extremely low."

"That's not the point. The quality of the final product is what matters."

"True, but it's hard to grasp the value."

"Alright. In return, please hurry with the message."

"Of course. If we have lunch together, we'll be full of stamina. I'll send the message by tomorrow."

"Eh? By tomorrow?"

"Ha! Don't underestimate a serious adventurer! I've been adjusting to the settlers' pace, but if our stamina doesn't run out, we can make it in a day!"

"Reliable. I'll leave it to you."

"Alright. We have a deal."

With that, Raidock and his team left in a cloud of dust.

"Fast!"

"That's the stamina of a serious adventurer. So, Guild Master, what's next?"

"Reifan!"

"Ha, just kidding."

"Anyway, I'll assign a few people to set up the tents and unload the supplies."

"What about Reifan?"

"He'll help the others mark the ground according to the plans before starting the construction."

"Got it. I'll get the necessary materials ready."

"Thanks."

Thanks to the Stamina Potion, the work progressed at an incredible speed, far beyond what ordinary people could achieve.

While their strength and magic power didn't increase, they could work at full capacity without any breaks. The efficiency was extraordinary.

The temporary housing construction went even smoother than expected, and they completed the work in a few days, which was originally planned to take half a month.

They were still basic shelters, but it was a significant improvement.

"Now we can say goodbye to tent living."

"Thanks to the Stamina Potion Craft made!"

"Indeed! With this, we can do anything!"

"If you need more wood, just let me know! I'm a lumberjack, so I can supply as much as you need!"

"As hunters, we can start hunting from tomorrow!"

"I'm starting to want furniture."

"That's up to the Production Guild Master, Reifan."

"Sure. Leave it to me."

Thus, the pioneer village rapidly took shape.

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"Reifan, Craft, I have a request."

"Sure, what is it?"

The day after the temporary housing construction was completed, Kyle came to the temporary Production Guild Hall.

It was simply our house, of course, with separate rooms.

"Actually, I was asked if we could build a well."

"A well? The river isn't far, right?"

"Yes, it's not that far, and thanks to the Stamina Potion, the round trip isn't a problem. However, a large amount of water is needed, and they don't want to spend time transporting it."

"That's true."

Reifan nodded, though she lacked authority.

"Hmm. A well... It would certainly be convenient."

"Can we ask for it?"

"Finding a water source isn't that easy. Craft, what do you think?"

"Water... There are two solutions."

"Eh? Two solutions?"

I hadn't talked much about the abilities I gained from the emblem.

"Yes. One is to use water magic to create the necessary amount."

"Really!? The necessary amount!?"

"Before, when I had the Mage emblem, the amount of water I could create with magic was less than half a cup... or even less. But now, with the Alchemist emblem, I can create a large amount."

I've already experimented with this in secret.

If I really try, I could probably create a pond.

"Craft, you're amazing."

"Still, it's quite excessive."

"In that case—"

"Even so, there's a better method."

"A better one?"

"What is it? I'm curious!"

The two were unusually eager.

"Let's try dowsing."

"Dowsing...?"

"Divining...?"

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