For these , I’ve posted the late photos on the previous chapters and likewise on my Discord Server.

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/THUD!/

Within the blink of a watch, a number of containers fell onto the desk out of skinny air.

Testros and Misgurd have been instantly shocked by this sudden occasion, however Testros understood it quickly after.

/Creak!/

Misgurd, alternatively, true to his persona, instantly opened one of many containers, noticing a collection of supplies he had by no means seen earlier than, solely heard of.

There have been solely so many supplies that might be discovered within the forest surrounding Resko, and on the finish of the day, he was simply the chief of a countryside Mercenary Guild.

Most of what he knew concerning the discipline got here from the various papers and paperwork left behind from a extra affluent time.

As a result of lack of issues he might do in his spare time, through the years, he felt as if he went over them a number of instances over…

“This! What’s all of this?…” Misgurd requested with a confused expression as he opened one other field, seeing a number of pink potions neatly laying inside it

[Lowest healing potion

Regenerates health overtime/heals minor injuries when applied

Disclaimer: There is a consumption time of 10 minutes, consuming another one before the time goes off may result in an upset stomach.

Description…

]

In fact, Misgurd could not learn the potion description, however his a few years of expertise advised him what these have been, this famed pink coloration was unimaginable to not acknowledge.

“That is the answer.” Dale replied with a assured expression after giving them a while to course of issues and open a number of extra containers

“… Boy…”

However earlier than he might proceed, Testros simply patted Misgurd’s shoulder, saying:

“Go away the child alone…”

His phrases mentioned so much to Misgurd who was fast to shake his head as he remembered his personal phrases.

He would not ask about Dale’s previous.

“As for you Dale… Thanks as soon as once more.” Testros added as he closed the containers

“I will not ask in case you are certain about this or something of the kind. Your choices are yours to make, and your previous is yours to share.”

Dale nodded, however he additionally mentioned:

“This is not the top although, it is solely a short lived resolution, regardless of what number of supplies I introduced with me on my travels, they will not final very lengthy.”

‘Hopefully, with these, I am going to leap the requirement of gathering supplies.’

‘We solely have to persuade the Alchemist into working correctly.’

“We must always go discuss with this alchemist and see what he’s on about.”

‘I have to take the lead once in a while, the Quests will not come to me on a regular basis, I would like to hunt them!’

‘Apart from, many of those supplies have expiration dates, and I would like them processed, else, it will likely be cash thrown out of the window…’

‘The one motive I purchased them was that I foresaw the necessity for supplies coming quickly after the assembly with the Elders following my descent into the Catacombs.’

‘This contains ores too, however I did not count on for it to come back so quickly.’

‘I actually hate this idea… Expiration dates in an MMO… Fucking hell. Even when they final for a number of weeks… Man… It was a slight gamble, but it surely paid off.’

‘Although… Hopefully, this is sufficient to clear the Quest, if it isn’t sufficient and I’ve to assemble extra supplies… My solely supply is thru the Commerce Market, and even then, how would I clarify the very fact I had extra supplies on me?’

“… You two…”

“It appears there are some issues I missed… Sigh, you are proper Testros, thanks younger Dale.” Misgurd mentioned with a uncommon full smile

His face quickly grew critical.

“However these supplies are ineffective if they continue to be in these containers… Appears to be like like it is time to go to that child and see how he’s doing.”

“You are proper… Nonetheless, realizing how he acts, even when we ship so many supplies without delay, he will not change identical to that.” Testros replied as he thought concerning the previous

“However that is one thing we would have liked to repair anyway, proper?” Misgurd requested as he crossed his arms

The 2 checked out one another with understanding smiles, earlier than they checked out Dale.

“I am certain ‘he’ will need to meet with you, so what do you consider going there with us?” Testros requested as he tapped the containers

“I…!”

[DING]

[Quest activated, Herb Chain part 1]

[The village of Resko is located close to one of the richest areas of the continent in terms of herb diversity, quality, and quantity.

But the same can be said for the dangers of collecting such materials…

Poisonous, venomous, and worse Fauna and Flora inhabit these lands.

Without materials, not only does potion-making becomes impossible but the process of gathering said materials is also cut off.

Thus creating an unending cycle that after several decades of mismanagement has almost completely stopped the flow of herbs into the village.

Without potions to stabilize simple wounds and combat infections, previously simple activities such as gathering firewood and hunting small game have been turned into matters of life and death.

Convince the kind and pessimistic alchemist so the production of potions and similar alchemical products may resume, allowing the Villagers of Resko to once again step into the forest without fear!]

[Requirements

Convince the alchemist that his potions are worth sharing 0/?

Gather enough materials to quickstart the operation /Unlimited/

(You have offered 2 boxes of Green grass, 1 box of…)

*Your rewards shall vary depending on the quantity and quality of herbs offered + the mental and physical state of the alchemist after your interactions.

]

“…”

Dale was reduce off by the system notifications, however after letting out a faux cough, he continued from the place he left off:

“… In fact, I’ll go, I used to be the one that’s pushing this ahead.”

Dale did not hesitate nor did he learn the Quest earlier than he replied, he knew that he needed to see this to the top, no matter what the Quest mentioned.

However as he made his approach to the alchemist’s home, he learn by means of it, smiling.

He had hit the bullseye!

…

/2 minutes later…/

“Is that this it?” Dale requested as he checked out a fairly outdated home

It was clearly from the time when Resko was a greater place.

The home was made purely out of polished stone with an outer layer that regarded like concrete, the one motive he was certain the home was constructed of blocks was as a result of outer layer peeling off in some areas.

To show that it was additionally from the previous, the home additionally had some wood decorations and particulars on its exterior, one thing not one of the newer homes had because the Villagers had no time to make issues fancy.

“Sure, that is Dudencell’s outdated home… Or higher put, store.” Testros mentioned as he shook his head in grief

“Dudencell was the one son of certainly one of Resko’s apothecaries.”

“Whereas many left, Dudencell’s father stayed behind since Resko was the place the whole lot he had constructed was situated… And likewise as a result of he was extraordinarily cussed.”

“His spouse and little one stayed behind, and even when town misplaced its gleam because it was slowly deserted, they lived moderately good lives, although not lengthy ones as they left the world not lengthy after, leaving outdated Dudencell alone.”

/Chuckles…/

“Dudencell was a form particular person, but in addition a moderately reserved one, even to this present day we space uncertain of how he acquired himself a toddler…” Misgurd mentioned as he closed his eyes

“Identical to him, his spouse was a form woman, and despite the fact that Dudencell was twice her age, issues simply type of labored out…”

Testros nodded.

“That is the very store the place they labored at earlier than their dying, now solely a husk of its former self…”

“Many instruments are often left from era to era, however since alchemy is a fairly harmful work, the earlier huge amount of instruments throughout Dudancell’s father’s days has now been diminished to a pathetic quantity since we won’t replenish them.”

“From his grandfather to father, the variety of instruments diminished drastically along with Resko’s fall from grace, and now I can solely think about how little ‘he’ has left.”

“We tried making some, however the final glass maker within the Village left this world way back… Cussed idiot, he did not even go away behind a descendant…”

“All as a result of a promise… Sigh…”

/Clap!/

Misgurd clapped his fingers and mentioned:

“Sufficient discuss, the previous is lengthy behind us, it is time for some motion.”

/Knock knock knock!/

Misgurd evenly tapped on the doorways, politely ready for a reply along with Testros and Dale.

“…”

‘I fell odd, one thing about this scene does not look proper…’ Dale thought as he waited

…

/Silence…/

However after a minute of awkward silence…

/Clonk!/

As if a heavy chain had been dropped onto the bottom, the door was unlocked because it opened slowly…

“M-My Apologies… It takes fairly some time to get down from the steps…” Somebody mentioned with a sickly and drained voice from behind the door

However it sounded oddly female…

/Creaak…/

Because it opened, Dale saved his eyes open to take a glimpse of this mysterious alchemist.

How did he seem like, how was his demeanor, how was his present bodily situation… Issues that will be related to his Quest completion price.

“?!!”

However Dale was left moderately shocked!

With moderately easy garments and a skinny physique, this particular person clearly regarded malnourished.

‘A… Lady? Did not they are saying, Son? Or am I lacking one thing right here?’

Her eyes had clear darkish circles and the tip of her fingers have been soiled from messing round with one thing, however nonetheless, there was some magnificence in there that could not be hidden by her situation.

Her pores and skin was overly white displaying that it would’ve been some time since she stepped into the daylight…

If she wasn’t in such a nasty bodily state…

‘Maybe… It is a lure!’

Diving deep into his ineffective ideas, Dale remained nonetheless, making each Testros and Misgurd smile.

“So what’s it, child? Misplaced for phrases? Is not she fairly?” Misgurd requested with a smile

“I believed it was a man!” Dale mentioned as he turned his head to face Misgurd

“Heh, your face is priceless…”

However this solely made the woman a bit embarrassed as she requested:

“H-How can I provide help to three? Uncle Misgurd and Mr. Testros… And the sort outsider?”

Earlier than Dale might reply, Misgurd mentioned:

“Little Yumi… It is time.”

This had the woman confused.

“Yumi, you’ll be able to’t proceed occurring like this…” Testros added as he patted her shoulders

However she interrupted him.

“Thanks for caring, however we had this dialog many instances earlier than… That is my selection and…”

“We cannot take heed to you this time…”

“Even if you wish to assist us, then you definately first want to grasp your situation.” Misgurd mentioned with a frown as he pushed her again evenly into the home, interrupting her

With this gesture, Testros entered the home whereas Dale awkwardly adopted…

…

“Cough cough!…”

“This place is in dire want of cleansing…” Misgurd identified as he handed his hand throughout a close-by shelf, it was stuffed with mud

The 4 sat round a really dusty desk, Misgurd handed his fingers by means of it earlier than he mentioned worriedly and bluntly:

“Have a look at this place Yumi, this is not a spot for somebody to dwell in… We’re very grateful on your efforts, however it’s essential face actuality now.”

Regardless of all of it, Misgurd did not actually like speaking together with her like this.

He noticed her develop up and he doted on her very a lot, but it surely was due to this that he needed to act like this.

He could not pamper her anymore, he could not let her proceed destroying herself…

So he took it onto himself to be the dangerous cop and present her actuality…

“… So everybody… How can I provide help to all?” She mentioned as she ignored Misgurd

“…”

Misgurd stayed in silence whereas Testros mentioned:

“We now have discovered the reply… The reply to your and our issues… Even when it’s a short-term one.”

This caught her consideration.

“Should not this be mentioned with Edimund? I do not understand how I could be of any assist…”

“No, that is one thing that must be mentioned with you.” He mentioned with a critical tone

He turned his consideration to Dale, making him a bit awkward.

“Nicely… It is a bit late however… Dale Houston, a traveler from distant.”

She smiled at him to the most effective of her skill and mentioned:

“Yukamia Dudencell, good to make you… COUGH!… Acquainted.” She mentioned as she coughed evenly

“…”

‘She is really in a pitiful state. She could be associated to the basic shut-in, however in her case, she is definitely doing so much on daily basis to the most effective of her skill.’

(Not saying {that a} shut-in does not do this already)

“I heard about you… From Grandma Tina this morning… I thanks for what you probably did, actually. From the underside of my coronary heart.” She mentioned in a low tone as she gave him a light-weight bow

“Issues have all the time been arduous, for so long as I can bear in mind.”

“It may be thought-about sacrilege… However to be trustworthy, a spiritual device does little to assist us, although each bit counts.”

“Psychological well being can be one thing we have to maintain excessive on a regular basis, no?…” She mentioned with a half smile

“So thanks for risking your self in that harmful place to get better one thing like that.” She mentioned as she checked out him together with her violet eyes

“Hah? How a lot have you learnt?”

“A bit greater than you assume.” She mentioned as she chuckled

Dale felt a bit awkward, however he ultimately replied with a smile.

“I needed to do one thing for the hospitality I acquired… However I’m not stopping simply there.”

‘Guess that is my cue…’

Dale moved his fingers and dropped many containers stuffed with supplies on the desk, vastly shocking the younger woman.

“That is my resolution to your downside.” Dale proclaimed as he opened one of many containers, revealing its contents

“Hm?… !!”

‘These… Are these all supplies?!’

“W-The place did you get thes… COUGH COUGH!…”

She began to have a cough assault, prompting Dale to take out a bottle of clear water from his stock.

“Th-COUGH… You…” Yumi mentioned amidst her coughs as she drank the water

“You actually have the whole lot in there.” Testros joked as he watched Yumi

After letting her settle down, Dale mentioned:

“As I mentioned, I got here from very distant, and I would like to maintain some issues for myself…”

“These supplies and potions are a part of the few objects I introduced with me on my journey, I anticipated them to rot away with out getting used, however a chance appeared for me to provide them function.”

“It simply so occurred that you’re right here.”

“And since I’m not an excellent alchemist, I believed it might be higher to provide them to another person.”

‘This is not all that I’ve, however I am going to first see her response earlier than displaying all of my playing cards.’

‘I am going to consider an excuse later.’

“This…”

/Gulp!/

She took one final sip of the water earlier than moving into deep thought.

“Is that this maybe not sufficient for you? If that’s the case I can maybe…”

“No no! These are… Rather more than sufficient… I ought to be capable to on the very least do one single good potion…”

“Just one?” He requested suspiciously

“Ah… Sure… It is very arduous to make an excellent potion and…”

However Dale interrupted her once more by getting up.

He walked to a shelf close by and grabbed a number of flasks.

[Heavily diluted infection treatment potion

Effects:

+5% healing efficacy.

Heals minor infections.

The time of healing depends on the condition of the injury.

Causes the skin to dry up upon heavy usage.

Description:

A potion created to combat simple infections, heavily diluted but somehow, most of its effects remain as strong as the original.

A modification of the original recipe made with the maximum efficiency of the materials in mind.

Apply it on the skin to help combat infections on open injuries. Excess use can make the skin dry up and look older than it should, but moderate use can negate these effects.

]

[Heavily diluted ointment

Effects:

+8% healing efficacy.

Heals minor burns, helps moisturize the skin, and promotes cell growth.

Can also be used to treat simple wounds.

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]

[Weak antidote

Effects:

+12% efficacy

Simple antidote for a variety of poisons.

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]

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It was a shelf stuffed with potions of many sorts, some have been clearly older than others, however they have been all comparable.

They confirmed the efforts and the desperation of an alchemist attempting to enhance her skills to the purpose the place she will draw each single little bit of medicinal impact out of each single materials at her disposal.

Whereas preserving the method so simple as doable with the minimal instruments she has.

A miracle in itself, that such alchemy could be achieved in such a distant and rundown place as Resko.

And it was at this level Dale realized the gravity of this Quest and the way vital it actually was.

It was a Quest about potential, a Quest that might very properly impression the whole lot of what remained of Resko.

It was about waking somebody and directing them towards the place they need to be.

So after making his selection and serious about his subsequent few strikes, he circled and opened his mouth to ask:

“What about these?”

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Notes

There will not be any photos on Yumi for now, since she’ll… Nicely, the following chapter will cowl that.

Additionally, for the outdated readers, I forgot, however which hair coloration did we use for her?

Was it inexperienced, purple, white… Blue?

I forgot…

Anyway, I hoped you loved the chapter, peace!