Chapter 86

After getting out of the hot spring, we gathered in the girls' room. Everyone was in their relaxed yukatas, so it felt like a very laid-back strategy meeting.

I organized what I had talked about with Mimosa and relayed it to everyone. Although it might be difficult to reclaim the cathedral while Rodney is still at the abbey, I suggested that we could at least rescue our captured comrades.

"Wait, you're going to storm the cathedral!?"

Kent was the first to be surprised.

"Indeed, now that Rodney is gone, it could be considered a good opportunity. Even if we can't reclaim it, reducing Rodney's forces is important,"

LeRoy seemed very enthusiastic. It was clear that he wanted Tithia to return to the cathedral as soon as possible.

"That's true... Although I'm also worried because we don't clearly understand what Rodney wants, I want to save everyone as soon as possible."

Nodding at Tithia's words, we decided to head to the cathedral of Tsire right away.

"---What, now!?"

When I announced the immediate execution, everyone widened their eyes in surprise. Well, yeah, they must be tired. They probably want to sleep.

...So, the plan will be for tomorrow night, right?

We can't be so naive as to think we can storm in during the day.

"I thought tonight would be better since we don't know when Rodney will return. But, everyone is exhausted... Honestly, I'm tired too."

As a support class, I'm still okay, but especially the front-line fighters, Kent, Mimosa, and Blitz, must be more tired. Tarte and Tithia are only seven years old, after all.

...We should sleep today. Let's do that.

I regret my rash words.

"Let's do it tomorrow night. It would be too physically and mentally exhausting to go now—"

"No, let's go... tonight."

"Tithia...?"

When I suggested postponing the operation to tomorrow, Tithia spoke up. She placed her tightly clenched fist on her knee and looked around at us with determination.

"I understand that everyone is tired. ...But, my knights are surely suffering in the cells. If we can help them, I want to do so as soon as possible."

I couldn't say anything in response to Tithia's resolve. The casual atmosphere of "let's do it tomorrow" was completely gone. Her solemn demeanor reminded me that she is indeed the Pope.

I nodded quietly and looked at the other members.

Kent and Cocoa must have had a tough day, but they nodded without any issues. LeRoy, of course, was in agreement. As Holy Knights, Mimosa and Blitz would almost certainly not object to Tithia's words. That left Tarte. When I looked at her, she was touching her adventurer's bracelet.

"I don't like being in pain or feeling uncomfortable. So, let's go and help them right away! I'm Tithia-sama's personal Alchemist! Leave it to me!"

Despite being the most exhausted, Tarte spoke with confidence.

I was impressed by her bravery as she started arranging potions on the table. It seemed she had been making them all along.

"This is the '1000x Energy Potion' I made with my 'Pharmaceutical' skill. With this, we should be able to storm in tonight!"

Seeing the potion Tarte brought out, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!" Everyone's attention turned to me, but I couldn't help it.

...In the game, these potions weren't very useful, but in reality, they are different.

"I think you know, Master, but with this '1000x Energy Potion,' you won't feel sleepy or tired for three hours after drinking it. Your stats will also slightly increase."

"Such an amazing potion exists...!"

"When did you make it...? My disciple, you're amazing!"

Kent examined the energy potion closely. It was a transparent red liquid, and in the game, it only slightly increased stats. The effects of not feeling sleepy or tired were part of the item description, but in the game, they didn't really work, and it wasn't particularly necessary. Additionally, the materials were a bit of a hassle to gather, so it wasn't commonly used.

...Of course, we used it when it was really needed!

"Tarte...! Thank you."

"Of course!"

Tears welled up in Tithia's eyes as she hugged Tarte, repeatedly saying, "Thank you." Watching this, I felt a renewed determination. We have to make this succeed...

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