Chapter 70: Why Does It Feel So Hot?

[ Alchemy Process Start ]

Dragon Tongue Grass was ground into powder. Nectar and a small amount of magical elements were extracted from the Mithril Flower. Eight-Forked Herb was carefully processed to avoid toxins, taking only the appropriate amount.

Nanako was very confident in her alchemy skills. After all, as a Mage, if she didn't even know how to brew potions, would she still be a qualified Mage?

Glug, glug, glug—— The herbs in the cauldron boiled continuously, bubbling away.

Nanako put on a monocle and carefully observed the drop after drop of unknown white liquid secreting from the distillation tube.

She stretched her head over to sniff it. Sniff.

Achoo—— A fishy smell assaulted her face.

Nanako rubbed her nose with satisfaction, looking proudly at her masterpiece.

"Deacon Nanako? Will drinking this white, sticky liquid lift the curse on our bodies?"

Elena extended her hand curiously, pinched a tiny bit of the potion solvent, and pulled her fingers apart gently. Instantly, sticky threads were drawn out. Crystal clear.

Nanako held the spoon proudly and said, "It's not that simple. The most important step hasn't been done yet!"

"What is it?" Elena asked curiously.

Nanako smiled gently, shaking the small spoon. "Origin Source!"

Correct. Pure Origin Source was the most important and indispensable step in refining this potion. Otherwise, it would be no different from ordinary potions.

Nanako carefully took out a small piece of Mithril. Then, using specialized alchemy tools and infusing a tiny bit of magical energy, she carefully carved runes one by one according to the records in the book.

Everything was ready. Nanako placed the rune-inscribed metal carefully into a specialized apparatus.

Magical Energy (Mana) is a substance diluted and diffused from the Origin Source. As long as enough magical energy is collected and compressed, Pure Origin Source can be synthesized in reverse.

"According to Disciple, the volcano outside Lakeside Town has leaked Origin Source. So, synthesizing pure Origin Source shouldn't be too difficult."

Nanako pondered, then carefully activated the Origin Runes.

Hummm—— The runes emitted a faint, eerie silver light. The apparatus started. Nanako continuously injected her own magical energy into it.

Time passed, second by second. Under Elena's stunned gaze, surrounded by countless runes, a drop of liquid shimmering with a heavy metal halo slowly condensed.

Drip.

Elena exclaimed in surprise, "It dripped out! Nanako, the Origin Source dripped out from that small hole!"

Nanako grinned, revealing neat white teeth, full of smiles. "Let's put in more effort! Extract a bit more, and we'll have a way to lift the curse!"

"En en! Lady Nanako!"

[ The Church ]

"What? You said that Winterspring Deacon actually extracted Origin Source?"

Knight Captain Marshall looked at the spy who came to report in shock, frowning. "Are you sure what you said is true?"

The spy hammered his chest with one hand. "Knight Captain, I overheard it outside that Deacon's room. I'm not sure if it's technically true."

Knight Captain Marshall fell into thought. It seems correct. Her Highness Saint Anna already told us that this curse is indeed related to Origin Magic. To lift this curse, one must definitely start from the Origin System.

"But didn't Her Highness Saint Anna say that Origin Magic has almost been lost? Only some ancient and evil existences and their kin can master it..."

He frowned. "As expected of the Winterspring Mage Group. I didn't expect them to even dabble in Origin Magic!"

A sinister decision immediately formed in his heart. He turned his head, narrowing his eyes at the spy.

"Wait for them to finish the potion, then find a chance to get it. I believe Lady Saint Anna will be very interested in this potion!"

"Yes! My Lord!"

[ Alchemist Guild ]

Finally, after an unknown amount of time.

Nanako sat on the stool as if collapsed from exhaustion. The ahoge on her head drooped weakly. She panted: "Finally finished... It was really not easy. Nanako is going to die of exhaustion!"

Elena looked at the half-small bottle of Pure Origin Source with surprise. "Lady Nanako, now we just need to mix the Origin Source with the potion base to make the true cure?"

Nanako climbed up, taking the small bottle containing the Origin Source proudly. Then she came to the potion cauldron, focused.

"Yes! Success or failure depends on this move! It's time to witness a miracle!"

Nanako carefully opened the bottle cap. Then she gently dripped a single drop into the iron cauldron filled with the potion base.

Drip——

Instantly. A burst of purple steam rose from the iron cauldron. The originally crystal-clear and viscous potion instantly turned into a wonderful liquid mixed with Purple and Red.

Glug, glug—— Bubbles rose continuously from the liquid.

"Great Success ヾ(?°?°?)??!!" Nanako was so excited she almost jumped up.

This pot of potion was indeed exactly the same as recorded in the book. Whether it was color or smell, it was perfect. I really perfectly brewed the magic potion!

Elena asked happily, "Can we help the residents lift the curse now?"

Nanako reached out a hand and said seriously, "One last thing. There is a very important Auxiliary Potion that must be used together with it!"

Elena was puzzled.

Nanako carefully opened the smaller alchemy furnace next to it. Instantly, golden light flashed. The furnace was full of Golden Liquid that looked like oil. It was very dreamy.

Elena exclaimed, "Wow! So shiny!! What is this, Deacon Nanako? It's golden!"

Nanako took out the recipe (the missing page) from her robe, tapped her lips, and read:

"It's a recipe that goes with the potion. The name is... Origin Version: Hindu Divine Oil!"

Elena froze, scratching her head in confusion. "Hindu Divine Oil? What a tongue-twisting name. Is this some kind of supplementary agent?"

Nanako nodded seriously, thinking. "Must be. But Nanako hasn't figured out whether it should be mixed in or taken separately."

Elena (?ω?): "Sounds very high-end!"

Nanako thought for a moment, then looked carefully at the book and the recipe again. Since the recipes were placed together, they should probably be mixed together.

Whatever! Pour it in first!

Nanako struggled to lift the small pot and poured all the golden, oily liquid inside into the main potion.

Glug—— Glug——

Instantly, a thick, Abnormal Fragrance exploded from the potion.

Achoo—— Achoo—— Nanako and Elena both sneezed hard, rubbed their noses, and then stared blankly at the wisps of strange steam.

Instantly, the faces of the two girls flushed red.

"Deacon Nanako..." Elena said blankly. "Is the recipe really like this? Why do I feel the smell suddenly became a bit... wrong..."

Nanako rubbed her small nose, then touched her burning hot cheeks, puzzled.

"It should be correct..."

According to the recipe, there shouldn't be any major problems.

"But why does my face feel so hot?" Nanako wondered.

And suddenly, I feel my body becoming hot too...

Abandoned

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