Chapter 176 First, Calm Down
We came to the Elf country Anemosgive.
We came here to treat the cause of the death ashes that were spreading, the Phoenix.
"Is that... the Phoenix? It looks different from what I saw in the encyclopedia. It looks a bit shabby..."
Looking at the Phoenix crouched at the base of the big tree, Mercury-san muttered.
Indeed, I had a more beautiful image of the Phoenix.
However, what was in front of us looked like a featherless chicken.
Its feathers were falling out, it looked emaciated, and it seemed like it could die any moment.
But...
"The Phoenix cannot die. It's the immortal bird... that's right. Even if it's suffering from an incurable disease..."
The Elf guide, Aegis-san, grimaced and said.
...Maybe she was close to the Phoenix.
She must be feeling sad seeing her friend suffering from an illness.
...She's a kind person.
For her sake, I thought I should help her.
"Above all, let's start with an examination. Mercury-san, will you come with me?"
Mercury-san has an Appraisal eye.
To find out the cause of the Phoenix's condition, we need Mercury-san's eyes.
Mercury-san sighed,
"Well, of course. Besides, we came here on a guild request, so it's obvious, right?"
"Mercury-san!"
Indeed, this big sister is a kind person.
he can't ignore someone in trouble.
Mercury-san and I head towards the Phoenix.
The dying Phoenix seemed to sense our approach...
'Do not... approach... me!'
"! Mercury-san!"
I push her down.
Woosh...! A scorching flame passes by where we were.
"What's happening!? What is it!?"
"It's a counterattack. The opponent is a wounded beast. It attacks reflexively at anything approaching. My stray dog and wild bird were like that too."
"...By the way, what do you mean by stray dog and wild bird?"
"Fenrir and Yatagarasu?"
"Those are legendary beasts...!!!!!!"
Wild animals in my hometown were like that too.
They attack when you're injured.
"Mercury-san, please stay down. I'll calm it down first."
I take out a fire-resistant cloak from the magic bag for Mercury-san.
It's a cloak Granny made.
"What!? Is this the Fire Rat's Robe!? Isn't it a super rare item!?"
"Uh, Granny made this homemade cloak, it's just a regular one?"
"I told you it's legendary rare item!?"
Granny's cloak is reliable and safe!
I throw the same cloak to Aegis-san and head towards the Phoenix.
Woosh...!
A heat wave hits me.
"Leaf-kun! You're burning to death... WAITTTTTT!? WHY ARE YOU OKAYYYYYYY!?"
A heat wave that penetrates sunscreen.
But I was fine!
"I'm drinking oral rehydration solution!"
"Oral... rehydration...?"
The human body is not just made of water.
It contains sodium.
Losing this can cause physical discomfort.
So, in cases of heatstroke, I need to replenish not only lost fluids but also sodium!
"My homemade oral rehydration solution contains plenty of sodium along with fluids! So, no matter how hot it is, it's fine!"
"No, that explanation doesn't make it sound heat-resistant! Dehydration and this Phoenix's heat wave... they're not the same!"
"?They're not the same?"
"MONSTERSSSSSS!"
Anyway!
With the oral rehydration solution I made, I'm fine in any heat!
Now, I steadily approach the Phoenix.
'Get... out... of here...!'
Ah, as I thought.
This bird is also... a kind bird.
When I get close to it, it warns me that it's dangerous.
"Thank you... but I will heal you! To do that, first... calm down!"
I get close enough and activate my skill.
"[Prescription: Anesthetic (Paralyze)]!"
The Phoenix's body stiffens, and it loses consciousness on the spot.
The heat wave subsides. Phew... alright!
"For now, it has calmed down! Mercury-san!"
Then she stands up and runs towards me, hitting my head.
"You think you can just walk into the Phoenix's flames with an oral rehydration solution? That's IMPOSSIBLEEEEEEE!"
"? But, actually, I did it... What were you watching?"
"UGHHHHH! THIS IS SO ANNOYINNNNNNG!"
"...Sigh."
"Don't silently hand me the headache medicine (Elixir)!"
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