Volume 4 Chapter 4 The Potion Master Exiled from the The Black Alchemist Guild II
I protected Shawn, a boy kicked out of the Alchemy Guild.
Then, I went straight to the Magic Tool Guild.
"Oh! Guildmaster! Long time no see!"
Sitting at a desk in the research room was a girl with round glasses and pigtails.
That's Rita, a halfling.
"Did you really come to visit just for me? Hehe~♡ I'm so happy...♡"
"I didn't come to see you for fun, it's work."
"Agh! Well, yeah... I kind of figured... I *knew*, I *knew*..."
Seeing Rita with her shoulders drooping *sadly*, I introduce Shawn.
"Take care of him for a while."
"If it's for Mr. Act, I'll do anything you ask... but who's this kid?"
"This is Shawn. He's been kicked out of the Alchemy Guild."
"Hah... I see. Nice to meet you, I'm Rita."
Rita grabs Shawn's hand and waves it happily.
"Y-Yeah... um, Mr. Act? Is this child your kid?"
"Agh! A kid... A kid? That's... *sniff*..."
The girl squats there, pouting.
"No, that's not it, Shawn. This one is a former member of my guild. I banished her because I thought she'd be better off outside."
"Huh... I see...."
Shawn looks pretty *confused*.
Rita stares closely at Shawn.
"If the Guildmaster picked him, does that mean this kid has *incredible talent* too?"
"Yeah. He's got talent. An *amazing* one."
"Hmm... I see..."
Meanwhile, Shawn says *sadly*,
"...Sorry. I can only make potions. I'm a failing alchemy student."
Rita widens her eyes in surprise, shakes her head, and says,
"What are you talking about? Potions are the *base* for all magic medicines."
"Eh, what? Really...?"
"Yeah! Didn't you know that?"
Shawn nods *honestly*.
"You were in the Alchemy Guild, right? So the higher-ups should understand how important potions are... but this looks like they're *neglecting the basics*."
Rita nods, seeming *convinced*.
"Okay, okay. I'll teach you the basics of chemistry *carefully*!"
Rita pats Shawn on the shoulder *cheerfully*.
"W-why... are you being so kind to me? Strange stranger... and from another Guild too."
Rita laughs as she speaks.
"I was *bullied* just like you, once, for being *useless*. I understand how hard it is."
She *smiles* and pats Shawn's head.
"Mr. Act raised me, and that's why I am who I am now. The Guildmaster was *very kind* to me, so now I want to be just the same──helpful to those in trouble. That's all."
Rita seems to follow my teaching *properly*.
She's *growing*, just like Frederica and this guy.
"Hehe♡ So, Guildmaster, do I look like I'm *improving*?"
"Well..."
If she weren't so full of herself... she'd be a *real* grown-up.
"Anyway, I leave her to you. Shawn, learn well."
"Yes! I understand!"
"Good answer."
A *strong will* burns in his eyes.
Soon enough, he will bloom into a *talented* person.
"The changing room is that way, so change into your lab coat."
"Got it!"
Shawn quickly leaves the room.
Left alone are me and Rita.
"So, Guildmaster? Why did you pick up that boy? You're busy now, right? I heard you got some task from the Hero or something."
I take out a small bottle from my pocket.
"Ulgar asked me to. To investigate and find a way to neutralize the special toxic gas called 'Miasma.'"
"I see... So he's the *key* to this, huh."
"Exactly."
I only picked up Shawn to fulfill *my own ambitions*.
"Ugh, Guildmaster, you're so *kind*. I LOVE you, hehe♡"
"Don't get ahead of yourself. I'm counting on you to be steady."
I plop my hand onto Rita's head.
"Aha-ha! I'll raise him to be the *ultimate scientist*, just you watch!"
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