Chapter 31

Seeing Mr. sensei shake his head at the "Drops of Paradise," I couldn't help but put my hand on my forehead and hang my head. Undoubtedly, Mr. sensei's level as an "Alchemist" is insufficient.

The reason Mr. sensei could react so quickly is probably thanks to the "Herb Appraisal" skill, which can only appraise herbs. This skill allows one to know the names and effects of herbs, and it also displays the difficulty level when handling them. That's why he shouted that he couldn't handle it.

Probably, his skill level is far from enough. Without raising his level, he can't learn the skill, and because his combat ability is low, it's hard for him to level up, creating a negative spiral. In the real world, production jobs become much stricter all at once.

...Well, what should I do?

"If Mr. sensei can't handle it... I don't know what to do, nya."

At Torte's small murmur, tension spread among everyone. Frey panicked and said, "Should I go look for a high-level 'Alchemist' from the Holy Capital!?" Luna was trying to figure out if there was any way to make the medicine. Reina looked troubled, not knowing what to do.

Frey, scratching his head, looked at me.

"Sharon, is there any solution?"

"Yes... there are a few."

"Really!?"

"Really, nya!?"

Frey and Torte's voices overlapped in response to my words. Indeed, there are a few solutions, but I'm not sure if they will be effective.

"First, we can raise Mr. sensei's level. Perhaps, if the 'Mixing' skill level goes up, he might be able to use the 'Drops of Paradise.' The second option is to find another 'Alchemist,' as Frey suggested."

Unfortunately, these are the only two solutions that come to mind immediately.

However... Mr. sensei is quite old.

Raising Mr. sensei's level is probably too much for him. The others seemed to think the same, as they quietly averted their eyes from Mr. sensei.

"In that case, let's search the village for an 'Alchemist.' Fortunately, we have the 'Fragment of the Star's Memory.'"

The 'Fragment of the Star's Memory' is a disposable item that can reveal the 'occupation' of any target level 50 or below. It's quite handy, so I bought a few.

Immediately, Frey and the others nodded at my suggestion.

"Right, that's better than doing nothing. Let's check the whole village right away! Torte, can you stay with Tart?"

"Thank you, nya!"

***

Frey, Luna, and Reina and I split into two groups to search for an 'Alchemist.' I wish I had bought more 'Fragments of the Star's Memory' for this!

As we walked through the Kestrel village, the harsh gazes flew at us, especially since Torte wasn't there. It was good that Frey was with me. Since Frey is accepted in this village, being with him made the gazes soften, as if we were just acquaintances.

"Hey, Jose. It's been a while."

"Frey? It's been a while, nya."

"Actually, I'm looking for a high-level 'Alchemist' to treat Tart. Are you an 'Alchemist,' Jose?"

...They're communicating normally!

While I was a bit regretful for trying to sneak a peek at his 'occupation,' I watched the children running around energetically, who didn't seem to have a proper grasp of their 'occupation.' ...Yeah, he's not an 'Alchemist.'

"Mr. sensei's 'Pharmaceutical' skill is insufficient, nya? I'm worried about Tart, nya. I wish I could help, but I'm a 'Chaser,' nya."

"Your concern is enough, thank you. By the way, do you have any idea where I might find an 'Alchemist'?"

"Hmm... In this village, Mr. sensei is the only 'Alchemist,' nya."

Seeing the Kestrel called Jose by Frey pondering, I hastily raised my hand, having forgotten something important.

"An 'Alchemist' would be good, but an 'Alchemist' would also do. There's a potion that can be made with the 'Mixing' skill that might have an effect."

"...I thought you were here for something else, but you're worried about Tart, nya... Unfortunately, I don't have any idea where to find an 'Alchemist,' nya."

"No, thank you."

Unfortunately, Jose had no leads on either an 'Alchemist' or an 'Alchemist.' Frey and I bid farewell to Jose and started walking through the village again.