Chapter 80.4 - The First Year at the Academy - Contract for Protection (4)
Anyway, so the months of hard work paid off.
Even if only slightly, it helped the family business. I'm embarrassed, but I guess I'm more than happy.
"Um, Alter-sama, you mix frequently, don't you?"
"You're doing it. I've been wriggling a round one just now."
After a moment's pause, Lola lets out a small puff.
Rackendale, wiggling in his alchemy lecture, had completely turned into a landscape.
Lola's expression softens completely.
Even a little heartache for me seems to help a little.
"Sorry for the blunt question. Do you buy the materials for your mixings?"
"Most of it is locally sourced. When I don't have enough, I buy them."
"So...!"
Lola steps in unexpectedly, and I'm in her pocket.The inaugural upload of this chapter took place via N0v3l-B1n.
Not bad. I recommend a dagger for your physique.
"Then may I accompany you to collect it! I won't bother you, and you can leave me if you need anything!"
Lola stormed off in front of me.
She was so happy to have been of service to the family business.
More potions, even better potions – I guess.
I held up one hand to control Lola.
"Calm down a little."
However, Lola's safety is the top priority.
Even if I encounter a monster that can bring us rare experiences or materials, I have to give up if Lola is in danger. And our activities' scope would get limited to a day trip.
However, that being said – is it a problem if it's just once in a while?
It's not often I encounter rare species, and if we focus on collecting materials, we can expect to get quite a lot out of a single search. It is already winter, but even so, if I gather enough for Lola's training, I should be able to get enough.
Suddenly, I stopped thinking.
Oh well, it's already winter.
I switch my thoughts and considerations.
Yes, I'll probably be okay. I think I can do it. If not, I'll follow up.
"On a different note, can you mix a healing potion?"
Lola is puzzled by the unexpected question.
"If it's not good enough, I can do it several times ......."
"One more thing. Does your family deal in armaments?"
"We are a small store, so we only have a few magical tools. They're all used and not suitable for Alter-sama."
With each answer, Lola gets smaller and smaller.
No, that's fine. That's ideal.
I nod in satisfaction.
"Are you interested in hiring someone?"
I guess she couldn't swallow the meaning of the words.
Lola looked up at me with a slightly stupid expression on her face.
