The Strongest Wingless Gargoyle

- - - Liese point of view - -

The next morning, I left the inn and went to Metel's house.

Nearly half a day has passed since dawn, but how is Alberto doing?

Get to the house, open the door and proceed inside to check slowly.

It just sounds in the room in my footsteps and makes me a little nervous.

Alberto sleeps in the back room, so I don't see that.

When I enter the house, I smell the unique aroma of the plant.

They left some vials of essential oil made from one plant at home.

Metel prepared it for me yesterday before I left the house.

Don't let Alberto get excited, make you feel a little at ease.

You think the scent that drifts from the bottle has a sedative effect that relieves tension and calms your feelings?

"It's lonely... I mean alone."

"... Huh!

The voice of him heard from the back...... surprised me.

Oh, you were awake, Alberto.

Even though he usually wakes up more late.

"It's morning after a long night and I'm happy that people are finally here, but even my longest dating friend is the end of coming into the room vigilantly there...... sad"

……

"I don't even have a morning greeting that is fundamental to communication...... really sad"

Ne, Netineti, Netineti and...... disgusting boss.

In just one day, Alberto has been humbled for a long time.

Apparently, it didn't work with essential oils,

Swallow the "I wish I'd said hi from you if you were awake..." complaint and talk to him to keep him as excited as possible.

"... Gu, how are you?

"You're not sick. I'm not sick. I don't have anything to crave without a kick in the ass."

In a slightly rambling tone, I hear a grumpy reply.

He's complaining about bumps on the other side of the wall.

"Look... if you're here, make me breakfast, rice... I'm starving"

"... I get it."

I'm a little mucky about that way of saying it, but I'm pretty sure it seems isolated and pathetic in the room, so I'll honestly follow it.

Rent a kitchen and prepare breakfast appropriately.

Place the bread stored on the food shelf and a tray with properly baked meat and vegetables in front of the door of the room.

I hear mogmogs and chewing from inside the room.

"Mr. Treat, I'm a little calm. I'm sorry... it hit me."

Alberto's tone is just a little softer.

I had breakfast and my stomach swelled and I seem to have some room in my mind.

"Never mind, there are times like that. You can borrow it."

"Ah... you won't forgive me"

Interact with Alberto as usual.

"... and Mr. Metel, by the way?

"I left the inn first because I had something to do during the morning at the pharmacy. He should be here in a little while."

"Right."

Talking to Alberto for about fifteen minutes, Metel showed up.

"Good morning, Mr. Alberto"

"Yes, good morning, Mr. Metel. It's a beautiful day."

The two naturally exchange morning greetings.

Why salute me?... it's very different from when I was.

"Well, we're going out now, 'cause we'll be back by evening."

"Oh, okay"

I told Alberto what I had planned for today before Metel arrived.

Alberto said he could probably meet with his brother today......

If you meet your brother and listen to him, you may find out the truth about the curse.

However, it is unlikely that there will be a situation where I can't talk to my brother, or a case where my brother is attracted.

In that case, Alberto hurries to remove his brother's charm before Beria returns from the hot spring.

The worst that can be assumed is the pattern in which your brother is attracted and Alberto fails to disarm.

Even Alberto is tough to deal with three demon kings at the same time.

Depending on the circumstances, we will be exiting the city as a matter of urgency.

We'll be ready for that from now on.

"If you want to shop or something, don't you have luggage?

"It's okay, you can send me to Metel's later."

With a magic bag, it would have been easier to prepare, but I don't have it on hand.

My brother took it, so it's probably in the castle of Lidomdora.

Maybe Berea keeps it.

"... if I could, I'd like to go outside too, but I'd be disgusted if I was inside alone"

I wish I had the assurance that I would be absolutely fine outside.

Before breaking in, if Alberto gets caught outside with a moron, it's gonna be a big deal.

"... even so"

"I think you should stop yet"

Metel shakes his head to the side.

"Damn, I wish I could heal easily with potions or something. Potion, potion... Ah! Hey, Liese, listen to me!

"Hey, what's up?

Suddenly, Alberto shouts out loud.

Did it even flash with any good ideas?

"Don't you think it's similar to potion and lotion?

……

Yeah, not yet... too harsh.

Seriously, I lost it.

"I don't know what else to do. I sleep at home till night."

"Couldn't you sleep last night?

"I slept before, but I didn't sleep well under the influence of being excited by the temptation. Well, I'm not that sleepy right now. I'll force you to sleep so you don't interfere with your activities at night."

"... that would be better."

In about five minutes, get ready to go out quickly.

"Reese, take care of yourself."

Alberto dropping me off over the wall.

……

"What's up? I'll be there. I'll tell you what."

"No, it doesn't seem a lot like you're dropping me off, so it's a little weird."

"... no, you're right"

I feel a little fresh for an unusual exchange.

"Well... I'll be there"

"Oh."

Leave Alberto at Metel's house and go outside.

Walk down the street in conversation with Metel.

"Are you sure you're okay, he. You'll be cured by night, won't you?

"Ha, I think it's probably okay"

In my profession as a pharmacist, Metel has seen similar symptoms several times.

You'll have to take her word for it.

The northeast section of Metel's house is lined with lifestyle facilities and shops, including guilds, grocery stores, and magicians.

Contrary to the southwest side of the pleasure zone, this is a common city.

Walking down the road is frequently different from the man carrying the bags.

Looks like we're going to work up to a mine nearby in the morning.

Start with a guide to Metel to buy some sunny portable food, condiments and other travel necessities.

I'll leave the shop selection to her with a land prospect and follow her back.

The least we can do about the food, it'll be luggage and we can hunt demons locally.

The magic potion, etc. remains in the luggage I brought from the castle and there is no problem.

Tell them to deliver to Metel's house in the evening and leave the store.

Finish your shopping and go to the commercial guild. Here is the main activity of the day.

There is a library in the guild. Inside, local, historical, neighborhood maps, birth monster information, mining, collectible materials, and many other materials are stored.

I haven't lent it but I can only see it indoors.

Browsing needs to be accompanied by an Alliance member for a fee, but it's not a problem because Metel is registered with a commercial Alliance.

Pass the fee for two to the staff to enter the library.

What I want to know is topographical information around Lidomdora.

Split with Metel to find books that might be helpful.

If we were to escape this city, we would be by land.

Griffon flights are also out of Lidomdora, but both Sacubas and vampires can fly through the sky.

In the sky with nothing to block your sight, you'll be discovered as soon as you can fly around this area.

From Menardo to Lidomdora I was not lost because I flew in on Mr. Nyca, but the difficulty of the journey increases dramatically when I return by road.

The distance travelled is also not comparable to when in the Farah Mountains. Even those who are accustomed to traveling are at risk.

Though more thoughtful preparation would be required, the elves are fortunate to need less luggage because they can use magic useful for camping outdoors, such as fire, water and soil, and because Alberto doesn't need cold resistant equipment, etc.

Continue to look for materials with Metel, and note useful information on paper.

There are quite a few mines in this vicinity that have been abandoned by picking up ore and so on.

It would be somewhat easier just to know the mountain roads used at the time, etc.

Nevertheless, it still takes a month to get to Menardo if it's by road, so I'll have Mr. Nyka pick me up when I come somewhat away from Ridomdora.

Set the rendezvous point in advance and ask Metel to send a letter to Menardo.

Honestly...... even myself, I have a sense of being too worried.

In fact, until yesterday, I thought it was unlikely that my brother would be fascinated, but seeing Alberto under the influence of temptation made me a little nervous.

Well, in Alberto's case, lust is stronger than the average, so it's more likely he was affected... Metel said.

After about five hours of research, the plan wraps up and leaves the building somehow.

Time was running out when I realized it was because I was focused on gathering information in the library.

Much past lunch, but I haven't even eaten dinner.

Metel and I are in the right store, talking about having lunch...

"Ah!"

Woman looking at this one from quite a distance across the road and shouting out loud.

The gaze is poured on the neighboring Metel.

"Mr. Metel! Good, in a good place!

The woman rushes over breathlessly.

I can see from the state of affairs that something urgent has happened.

A woman who breathes lightly and explains the situation.

About thirty minutes ago, a man suddenly collapsed on the street.

She is conscious but has a high fever and complains of strong pain in her body and is unable to travel on her own.

"Can you come with me and see me?

"... but"

If you say no here weirdly, you might get suspicious.

I'm done with what needs to be done today, so I don't have a problem with one more.

When she signaled with her eyes to go with Metel, she graciously ran off to the patient.