Twilight Alchemist 33.1

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33.1. The First Discipleship Make People Nervous, Isn't It?

"Do you mean me as your disciple!? Is that alright!?"

"Of course, there are conditions."

"What are they?"

If I can become the teacher's disciple, I'll do anything if it doesn't bother Kyle!

"I've heard from His Excellency that you made a secret potion. Is that true?"

"Yes!"

"I see. Understand this is just a test. I'm asking to see if you're worthy of being my disciple. So, about the ingredients of the secret potion..."

"Oh, if that's the case, I have them summarized here."

"...Huh?"

I took out a parchment with materials and instructions, expecting Orthros-sama to ask, but asking Jabil-sensei was the right choice.

I handed over the parchment with a smile.

"A-Are you leaving behind the secret knowledge!?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

"N-No, it's fine for now. More importantly, let me read it."

Then, for a while, Jabil-sensei devoured the parchment while groaning. He's really dedicated! Truly different from ordinary people who achieve great things.

Muttering to himself, Jabil-sensei scrutinized the parchment repeatedly with intense focus. Impressive concentration. Those who achieve great deeds are different.

To avoid disturbing sensei, I looked around the room for a bit.

Seeing Jabil-sensei's rare books lined up on the bookshelf, I almost shouted.

Ohhh! Isn't this the latest volume, awaited for two years for a copy!

After a while, sensei finally looked up. She seems somewhat excited.

"Oh no, I forgot to ask. Did you use this elixir to cure Kyle-sama's illness?"

"Yes, Kyle... sama used his own body to prove it when presenting it. He's a courageous person."

"Hmm. Is he fully recovered?"

"Yes. Just to be sure, the Border Viscount will have his personal doctor check later, but I believe he's fully recovered."

"Then, we can confirm it later."

"Huh?"

"Oh, it's nothing."

The passionate expression from earlier disappeared, replaced by a gentle and calm impression.

Come to think of it, Jabil-sensei was renowned as a doctor as well. She might examine Kyle later.

"Alright, I'll acknowledge you as my disciple!"

"Thank you! But, um..."

"What is it?"

"If possible, I'd like to live nearby and seek your teachings, but I... I have things to do in the pioneering village..."

"I see. How many of my books do you have?"

"Um, this one, this one, and... this one."

I pointed to the books on the shelf.

"Then, I'll especially give you the manuscripts you don't have. You can study with those for the time being."

"Huh!? Is that alright!?"

"However, that alone won't do..."

Jabil-sensei swallowed cute-like.

"Are you going to turn this secret potion into a thesis?"

"Huh? No, I haven't even thought about it."

"W-What!? I see. You didn't have a master."

"Yes. I'm embarrassed to say I'm self-taught."

"Hmm, then you don't know anything about thesis format, where to submit it, how much detail to include about the materials, etc.?"

"No."

"I see..."

The teacher crossed his arms again.

"Alright! Then, I'll write the thesis for you!"

"Huh!?"

"However, in that case, it will be in the form of a joint publication with me, including verification and all..."

"A joint publication!?"

"Hmph! Hmph! Even if you don't agree, this is for the advancement of humanity..."

"No way! A joint publication with Jabil-sensei! Can I really accept such an honor!?"

"Huh!? Hmph! If you're okay with it, then there's no problem!"

"Of course! Professor! Thank you very much!"

Overjoyed, I bowed repeatedly.

A thesis with Jabil-sensei? What a reward!!!

"Y-Yes! It's fine! For the sake of my disciple!"

"Thank you!"

I shook hands warmly with the teacher.

After that, we discussed all the potions until dawn.

In the midst of the discussion, I tried asking the teacher for something.

"Professor, about that wooden artificial creature, could you teach me how to make it?"

"Huh? I see. I thought you'd happily learn the secret. "

"Huh? What did you say?"

"Well... It's fine. I'm tired of that research anyway. It's unfinished, but all the necessary requirements are there. I'll lend it to you specially."

The teacher hopped up and down, trying to pull out a thick book from the top shelf, so after I confirmed with a nod, I pulled it out.

It seems to be a handwritten research book by the teacher.

"Is that okay!?"

"Yeah. But don't show it to others. Also, if you come up with new techniques..."

"Of course! If I learn anything, I'll tell you everything, Master! I'll definitely return the book along with my research results!"

"Hmph, I'm expecting it."

"Yes!"

I see. Perhaps the reason the artificial wooden golem was half-baked is because she's busy. I've been entrusted with the successor of that research, I'll give it my all!!

Thus, with a happy face holding the book, I returned to the Viscount's mansion.

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