Volume 1 Chapter 22 There Are Things Only Adventurers Can Understand
"Now, let me tell you... Actually, the other day, my father was targeted by an assassin."
"...You're talking about Lady Cecil's father, the King, right...?"
"Yes, that's correct."
Lene asked, her voice trembling in shock, and Lady Cecil nodded in a somber tone.
It's true that King Georg of the Beistein Kingdom is famous for being called the "Hero King."
Despite being looked down upon as a king of a small nation, he boldly leads battles against the northeastern mountain kingdom of Guan, which frequently invades, and repels them.
"Fortunately, the injury wasn't serious... But it seems he was poisoned. My father is lying on the floor."
Even a hero couldn't overcome poison, it seems.
Still, the fact that he hasn't died indicates his resilience is extraordinary.
"...I see. So, your request is for medicine?"
"That's right. I had him examined by the doctors in Raudinger, but they couldn't determine the poison and were completely at a loss. That's when I thought of you, a skilled alchemist, and entrusted the government to the Prime Minister, coming to ask for your help."
I see, they're requesting Lene, not me.
However, if the doctors in Raudinger couldn't figure it out, what kind of poison are we dealing with?
"Ah, it's a generous offer, but... I can't take it if I don't understand the symptoms. Could you please tell me in detail what symptoms His Majesty is experiencing?"
"Yes, about the symptoms..."
While asking Lady Cecil for the details of His Majesty's symptoms, Lene's expression grew serious.
Minori and I both recognized those symptoms and exchanged glances, nodding.
This is not poison.
"Lady Cecil, I understand. It is not poison."
"Huh!? What do you mean!?"
Both Lady Cecil and Mr. Dietrich were surprised, their eyes wide at Lene's completely unexpected words.
Did she say she had shown it to a doctor?
Indeed, this does not seem to be within a doctor's domain.
After all──
"It's not poison; it's a curse-induced symptom. If shown to a priest or an adventurer, they might have been able to tell, but it's difficult for a doctor..."
"A... curse..."
Lady Cecil looked stunned.
She might be shocked that she had been taking completely inappropriate actions.
The doctors and the church have a bad relationship, so the doctor probably obstinately refrained from advising her.
But if it's a curse, then we have a way to deal with it.
"If it's a curse, does that mean it falls under the church's area of expertise?"
"That's right; if it's about breaking the curse──"
"No, breaking the curse is possible with the enchanting."
I, who had not participated in the conversation until now, confidently said this, and everyone turned to look at me at once.
I was suddenly in the spotlight.
"With the enchanting, you say...?"
"Yes. If it's just that level of curse, using a magic stone for dispelling should make it easy. I don't have one on hand, so I will need to create it."
"Please, do!"
Perhaps driven by desperation, Lady Cecil clasped her hands together in front of her chest and pleaded with me as if praying.
Well, asking the church would also take time due to rituals and such for dispelling.
However, it's not something I can create right away.
"...However, creating a magic stone requires materials. I just moved to a new place, and I don't have any materials on hand. I'll gather them tomorrow, so could you wait for me?"
"For creating a magic stone, besides the <Stone of Nothingness>, are other materials required?"
I nod deeply in response to Lady Cecil, who looks curious.
It's a common misunderstanding, but infusing the magic stone requires more materials than just the <Stone of Nothingness>.
There's also a process that involves applying heat, which requires fuel and the plants that act as catalysts for the infusion.
I won't say it's as complicated as alchemy, but you'll need a fair amount of materials.
"Yes, that's right. I think we can gather what we need from the forest that spreads behind us, so don't worry. ...Lene also needs to make a potion to restore His Majesty's lost stamina."
"Yes, I think that's necessary."
Lene seemed to have considered that as well, nodding as if it were obvious.
Now, it's the first request to the workshop.
I'll do my best to assist His Majesty.
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