Twilight Alchemist 30.1

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30.1. A Reunion Between Parent And Child, It's Good To Reminisce How It Feels, Isn't It?

"Long time no see, Kyle."

"Yes, father."

Arriving at Viscount Veil Road's estate, we completed the necessary procedures and listened to the instructions before being led to the grand hall.

Present in the hall were myself, Kyle, Myrna, Leafan, Persia, and Alphard. The adventurers had gone to the inn upon arrival at the estate.

Opposite us stood Viscount Orthros Gandarl von Bayle Road himself, a stern old man with a few streaks of white in his hair.

Next to him stood his eldest son, Flattan, who looked only slightly older than me, exuding youthful vigor.

Oddly, the younger son, Zaid, appeared much older. It's perplexing.

Flattan stood with a cool smile, silently listening to Orthros and Kyle's conversation.

"I've read the reports. Quite courageous deeds were recorded, but today, you'll explain them, won't you?"

"Yes. There are several matters I wish to discuss, so I came to speak with you directly."

As Kyle spoke confidently, Persia teared up.

Are you his mom?

"There are many questions I want to ask, but first, could you provide details about that secret medicine and show us what you want to hand over directly?"

"Yes, father. Craft-oni... Craft-san. Could you please bring out all of the secret medicines?"

"Well... yes. Is it fine if I lay them out here?"

Oh no! My words are trembling with nerves!

"Yes. Is it alright if I lay them out here, father?"

"Hmm."

He's ignoring my tone. That's a relief!

Breathing a sigh of relief internally, I lay out the medicines on the table.

There are 44 bottles of the Universal Spirit Medicine Elixir that cured Kyle's illness.

129 bottles of the Suraa Ale, which significantly boosts all abilities temporarily.

73 bottles of Amrita, which rejuvenates for about a year with one bottle.

Hmm. It's spectacular when lined up again.

Ah, even Flattan, with his handsome appearance, has a strained smile. He seems fixated on the Amrita.

Zaid, on the other hand, looks dumbfounded.

Viscount Orthros has a complicated expression on his face.

"This is the Elixir that cures all ailments. I've personally confirmed its effectiveness and sent you 2 beforehand."

Ah, I wondered why Kyle only sent the Elixir. So, that's why.

"And this is the strengthening potion, Suraa Ale. And this is the rejuvenation medicine, Amrita. Although all have been appraised without issues, I thought an explanation was necessary since they haven't been tested. Craft-san over there is the creator. For the production, we used some dragon materials and rare herbs found only in their vicinity. Some ingredients don't keep well, so I had Craft-san produce the best secret medicines at my discretion. Please forgive my presumptuousness."

Hey! Hey, you didn't say anything about that, did you? Are you planning to take full responsibility if something goes wrong?

I won't allow it.

"Very well... Nonetheless, you've brought quite an extraordinary number of extraordinary items."

"Yes. I can't handle them with my authority alone, so I must ask for your judgment, Father."

"Indeed. I'll commend you for not selling them off recklessly."

A slight click of the tongue followed those words. Of course, it was Zaid, but nobody commented on it.

"While it's certainly troublesome to deal with, Kyle, stand taller. That's a remarkable achievement."

"...! Th-thank you! Father!"

"Hmm. Now, it's still advisable to present these to His Majesty. If such things were to flood the market, it could lead to economic collapse."

"Father! Shouldn't we only present the Elixir and Suraa Ale?!"

"Hmm? Flattan, what's your intention?"

"Yes! Among those secret medicines, only Amrita is suitable for the market! Therefore, we shouldn't have trouble disposing of it or selling it ourselves! So, shouldn't we keep or sell only the Amrita?!"

"Hmm... Indeed. But who would buy Amrita if we put it on the market?"

"W-well..."

"Fine. Let's set aside the Amrita for now. Now, Kyle. Let's hear about the dragon's defeat. While these secret medicines indirectly prove it, do you have direct evidence?"

"Yes! In fact, I have the head of the dragon with me!"

"What did you say? There was no carriage, was there?"

"I brought it here using Craft-san's spatial storage."

"Hmm?"

At that moment, Zaid, who had been glaring at Kyle with open hostility, suddenly changed his expression to a nasty grin.