Day 133: The Mad Alchemist Returns.
Holy Era 6102, Month of the Moon Sheep, 24th day.
Weather: Sunny
Uhh…it hurts…it hurts. My body hurts all over.
Not just getting out of bed, but even turning over is painful.
I don’t think I can work today…
Ms. Noa and the others then visited my room.
Still, I could not move…even speaking was painful.
Ms. Noa sat down on the side of the bed and looked at me with concern.
But all I could do was look back at her…
However, there was one person who was smiling while looking at me in the worst state.
Ms. Nico! Her eyes shone brightly as she took notes.
Ms. Nico, what do you know!? Explain! I want an explanation!
At least, I tried to say that, but all that would come out was a graph… Uhh… Ughh…
Hey, why are you smiling and writing something down?! Are you trying to make me angry!?
After some time, Ms. Nico stopped writing and looked at me with satisfaction.
And then Ms. Noa grabbed her by the shoulders.
Are you the reason? She asked with a smile. But her eyes were not smiling.
As the fingers dug into her shoulders, Ms. Nico nodded tearfully.
Ms. Noa sighed and let go of her shoulders.
Upon being released, Ms. Nico wiped her eyes and started to explain.
According to her, the reason was yesterday’s potion.
…Once used, the side-effects would keep you bed-ridden for a whole day.
Hey, wait… But Ms. Nico had drunk it too?
Was there another medicine that suppressed the side-effects!?
I managed to ask. Ms. Nico shook her head.
Apparently, she drank a diluted version regularly, so she no longer feels any side-effects…
As I looked on in despair, Ms. Nico smiled and started to take notes again.
She said it was rare to have someone drink the undiluted potion, and so this data was valuable. She simply must observe me during this time…
Ms. Noa… This girl really is a mad alchemist!
I wanted to shout. Just then, the door opened quietly.
And then Ms. Mia appeared. She looked like she was about to collapse.
‘Do you know why I feel sluggish, meow?’ She asked with sweat pouring from her forehead.
I did not miss the twinkle in Ms. Nico’s eyes.
‘Amazing! The side-effects vary depending on species!?’ She said excitedly.
‘So it was you, after all!’ Ms. Mia was furious.
She even hissed loudly.
However, Ms. Nico ignored this and continued to write in her notebook.
…Ms. Nico… I will punish you when I recover. …I’m sorry, Ms. Mia.
After that, Ms. Mia collapsed and had to be laid out on the couch. And Ms. Noa had to take care of both of us…
…I will have to thank her later.
Hah… I really cannot rely on Ms. Nico’s medicine from now on.
…Like that, I closed my eyes with a feeling of regret. I hope I can move again tomorrow.
Today’s earnings and expenses:
Silver: -5 (Inn x4 + Soshio) (Bed: ☆, Food: ☆)
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Balance: 3 gold, 76 silver, 11 copper
190 cat coins
(_ _;)… Splat. I cannot move…