The Frontier Alchemist ~ I Can't Go Back to That Job After You Made My Budget Zero

Roa and I look at each other.

A strong light of will in Roa's eyes behind his glasses. It was saying exactly this. It is Rust's job to explain! And.

I return his unwavering gaze with a wry smile and turn to Taura and tell him what has happened so far and that we are looking for a potential site for a new town.

Taura seemed to be pondering something, "I see.

"It is true that there is a series of mysterious and eerie events taking place in King's Landing at the moment. This has made people uneasy, and I imagine that more and more people are thinking of seeking a new place to stay with the knight Kalin.

"Because Kalin is a hero of killing demons, huh? That's why the rumors about the appearance of the demons has had such a great impact. So what's really going on in the capital?

I respond to Taura's mutterings.

"At first it was a small matter. Rats and insects, which are vermin, started to disappear from the city," Taura said with a faraway look in her eyes.

"And then the stray cats and dogs that used to be in King's Landing began to disappear. Recently, it seems that even humans have begun to disappear.

What do you mean, "seemingly"?

It is said that unidentified street dwellers and adventurers at the bottom of the pile suddenly disappear one day. The military is leading an investigation, but it is not clear where and when they disappeared," said a congregation member I know. It is not good that there was a scandal of diversion. And ......," said Taura in a somber tone.

"And?"

"No, I'm not sure if this is related to the missing persons case, but it seems that food in King's Landing is more perishable than usual. If left unattended for a while, it can quickly go moldy."

"That's ......,pretty serious. Considering the population of King's Landing, the food supply may not be able to keep up with the rate of decomposition.

"The Alchemy Association is not yet in a position to rebuild itself to be able to deal with this kind of thing. This is probably why people are slowly beginning to leave the capital. Rust's name was also widely talked about. There is a skilled alchemist from the association in the Admiral territory ruled by the knight Kareen. I heard that he solved the endemic disease that was afflicting the pioneers on the same day as soon as he arrived. And I didn't know that he even used the legendary dragon. I wonder if there are more people who want to emigrate now.

Taura's tone was not teasing, but full of praise.

"That's the problem with the new state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment, isn't it? Rumors spread faster. I'm retired from the Alchemy Association, so I'm not involved with it anymore," I replied, a little disappointed.

Taura, perhaps sensing something in my tone, lowers her tone a little.

"So, I would like to ask you if I could accompany Rust and the others for a while.

"That's fine, but..."

I turn to Roa. Roa remains silent.

"You think where we're going will lead us to the sorcerer?" I ask as I turn to Taura.

"I don't know. "I don't know," I say, "but we don't have a clear lead to begin with. One possibility is that one of the islands said to be in the northern sea beyond the frontier might be one of his strongholds. But the ship to get there has been lost. As for the rest, he could be hiding somewhere out here in the middle of nowhere."

"Hmm. Well, I mean, it's possible, but... But I think it's pretty unlikely.

Taura looks at me, "And if the attack on Armor Salmon was the work of a sorcerer, it is possible that he is targeting alchemists.

"What? No, but that's only circumstantial. Are you being targeted by ......?"

I couldn't help but think about it.

And then Taura comes in.

Taura bows her head and says, "So, I'll take care of you for a while.

"...... got it. I'm looking forward to working with you.

Thus, Taura joined the group.