Chapter 27 Reunion With The All-Purpose Item
Looking for ways to suppress or steal magical power within the body.
I reached out to various documents in search of it, but couldn't find it. I had a vague feeling of unease, and as expected, it wasn't found. No matter how many pages I turned, no matter how many times I flipped through and brought a new book to flip through again, that technique was nowhere to be found.
Exhausted, I collapsed on my desk, and in my mind, my mentor's voice resurfaced.
Currently, there is no way to cure the Self-destruction disease — unless relying on the all-powerful item in legends and folklore.
Yes, there's no way I can find what my mentor couldn't find in a few days. However, after one fruitless attempt after another, I, a completely disheartened, found myself in my room, flipping through the documents on "Legends and Folklore from Around the World" that I got from my mentor.
"Legends... folklore..."
I groaned as I continued flipping through the pages.
The text is about a book that compiles urban legends from the original world into a fantasy setting. Instead of just searching for information on poisonous plants, the book delves into how to combine their effects, making it much more intriguing.
Before I knew it, I found myself absorbed in reading each item one by one.
(...Huh, what's this?)
――Among them, I found a series of familiar characters.
It was a legend called "The Drinking Water of the Spirits" passed down in a certain city.
(This is the item that appeared in Last Brave...!)
It's a sacred spring water believed to be drunk by the guardian spirit of that region. It appeared as a recovery item in "Last Brave." However, it's not an item sold in a shop. Players had to navigate through the deep forest themselves and reach the collection point to obtain it.
Obtaining the 'The Drinking Water of the Spirits' was quite a hassle, but it was an excellent recovery item. When used, it fully restores the health and magic power of all party members, as well as cures all status ailments, including being unable to battle.
It's a trump card to be used at a crucial moment for a comeback. However, I suffered from a sense of wastefulness and refrained from using it until the end of the game.
In the literature passed down from my my mentor,
――It was written that it was miraculous spring water that could cure any serious illness.
I stood up energetically from my chair.
Chelsea, who was in the same room, looked surprised at me.
"Laura, what's wrong?"
She was sitting on the bed, seemingly reading a book. It seemed like I had startled her.
I apologized to Chelsea and said, "I'm going to the library for a bit," before leaving the room. I felt skeptical eyes on my back, but I didn't have time to stop. I hurried down the hallway to the library, holding a heavy, thick book to my chest.
――My heart is pounding loudly. It's getting faster and faster, like running.
The Drinking Water of the Spirits. It definitely appeared in the story 'Last Brave.' But I can't say for sure it exists 100% in this world. And the power of this Drinking Water of the Spirits in this world - the power to cure any difficult disease - I don't know if it's true. But it's more possible than other legends.
Inside the royal castle, there's a large library that spans two floors. I rush in there, now a regular visitor. The familiar librarian looked surprised, with wide eyes, when she saw me, but there was no time to greet her now.
I run up the stairs. I place the book I brought on an unused long table and start searching for 'it' on the bookshelf.
Anything will do. Even the smallest detail. Anyway, I have to research about this 'The Drinking Water of the Spirits'..."
(...There it is. Oh, there's one here too!)
Surprisingly, descriptions about the spirit's drinking water were found in various books. However, while there were many, the contents were mostly repetitive explanatory texts.
One was about its versatile effectiveness.
And the other was about the region where the legend is passed down.
That's all
(The place is the Flaria region... just like in a game)
Flaria region. In the game, it's a warm region where flowers bloom all year round, visited from the beginning to the middle stages. If my memory serves me right, there should be an old man over 100 years old living in the city, who gave hints about items.
I remember being very surprised to obtain a healing potion, which could be considered versatile, at a fairly early stage. However, as I progressed a bit further in the story, a boss that was difficult to defeat was waiting, and I thought this potion might be a remedy for that boss.
(The distance from the capital to the city in Flaria...)
Next, let's take out the map.
It probably wasn't that far away, I remember thinking that—"
"Close!"
I unintentionally raised my voice as I realized how close it was to the capital city. Immediately, I felt several stern gazes coming my way, causing me to shrink back and bow my head a few times.
Once I no longer felt the accusing stares, I looked back at the map. I compared the location of the capital city with that of Flaria's city once again.
"It's definitely much closer than Emme Village... Maybe I can visit during the next break."
The miraculous water that can supposedly cure any incurable disease.
If it exists in this world too. And if I could obtain it — maybe I could save Elvira, even bypassing the mysteries of the Self-destruction disease.
The effectiveness may not be as legendary as believed, but it's worth a try.
I made up my mind.
Let's visit Flaria city as soon as possible. But before that, should I report to Arnold?
The thought crossed my mind. If I could get his understanding, it would be reassuring to be able to cooperate with him in various ways. And above all, I don't feel comfortable to venture deep into the forest alone where the item is located. I remember encountering monsters there. If Arnold, who possesses strong magic, were to accompany me―
However, what should I say?
Considering my memories from my past life, there is a high possibility that this "The Drinking Water of the Spirits" actually exists — something like that. Even if I were to be honest, I might be laughed at. There's also a chance of losing trust by being seen as crazy.
Now, as I pondered over what to do—
"Oh, you're here after all!"
A cute voice descended from above.
Even without looking up, I knew this voice belonged to Chelsea.
As I slowly raised my gaze that had been lowered, I met Chelsea's smiling face and eyes as expected.
"Chelsea, what's up?"
Chelsea didn't come to the library to search for something, it seemed like she was looking for me.
"Kasper-san is here to see you, Laura."
Through Chelsea's words, I could see a messy-haired figure. Is it just my imagination, or does that messy hair look more intense than usual?
Chelsea moved away from me and ran towards Kasper-san. After exchanging a few words, she glanced back at me once. Then, with just the movement of her lips, she conveyed, "I'm going back to the room," and went down the stairs.
Kasper-san approached me, scratching his head with his hand. Perhaps because his movements were slower than usual, he looked tired - and when I looked closely, I could see faint dark circles under his eyes.
"I'll talk to you in detail tomorrow before the training."
His tone was slower than usual, and his voice seemed lower.
On a day off, what could be the purpose? Not asking Chelsea to pass on a message and coming all the way to find me instead, could it be a personal matter directed at me? Moreover, the fact that this involves separating Chelsea from this place — perhaps it might be a matter of some importance.
For some reason, I have a bad feeling. Not from the excitement earlier, my heart was pounding for a different reason.
"Laura-chan, you're promoted from trainee to assistant."
I couldn't grasp the meaning of the words that shook my eardrums.
Without paying attention to me gaping in surprise, Kasper-san let out a big yawn. Then, leaving behind the words "I'll explain again tomorrow," he turned on his heel and left.
Watching his rounded back as he left — or rather, staring in disbelief — I mulled over Kasper-san's words from earlier in my mind.
――Promoted from trainee to assistant.
"...Huh?"
Even so, I still couldn't understand the meaning of those words.
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