The royal capital, which is the capital of the Russein Kingdom, which boasts the most vast area.

　That is where the Wraiths are now. But that doesn't mean that the Wraiths are from the royal capital. It's not that the wraiths are from the royal capital, but they are from the countryside where there are no people. It's not that I'm not from the city, it's just that I came here recently.

"The gold was all cheated out of me...?
Yeah, yeah, no, I was in a hurry to get there.

　Raffy, who had been listening to Wraith's story while showing him around the royal capital, had a tight expression on her face at the words that came out of his mouth. According to Wraith, he was cheated out of most of the money he had on the first day he arrived in the royal capital from the countryside.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world," he said with a smile, but it's not funny because he collapsed on the side of the road as a result.

And I was in a bit of a pickle, to be honest. I didn't have anyone in the capital to rely on.
''Well you were okay giving me the elixir in that situation?''
'Yeah, it's okay. I can probably make a lot of money there if I sell what's in my bag.

　Saying that, Wraith popped the large bag he was carrying on his shoulder. There must still be some potions and other things left in the bag because there was a sound like liquid shaking from inside. Wraiths, as expected, don't hand over the elixir without thinking about it.

''Come to think of it, why did Wraith come to the royal capital?''
''A demon suddenly appeared where I was living and I had no choice but to come to the royal capital because it was dangerous. It's the closest city and I'm pretty confident in my alchemy skills, so I thought I'd be able to live with that.
'Surely, if you're good enough to make an elixir, you can eat your way through it.

　Raffy nodded yes, admiringly.
　When you can make elixirs, Wraith's skill as an alchemist is as good as the highest level.

''--That's why, can you tell me where I can sell the potions?

　Saying that, Wraith gave a mischievous smile.



　*****



Wow, so this is the Adventurers' Guild.

　In front of the Wraith was a magnificent stone building - the Adventurer's Guild. Armed adventurers, so called adventurers, were coming and going one after another there. To Raffy, who was also an adventurer, it was a familiar sight.

　The guild also bought potions and other items, and since it was only a public institution, there was no worry about the amount of money being misrepresented. For an alchemist like Wraith, who doesn't have his own shop, it's a perfect place to do business.

''Come on, let's go inside.
Yeah.

　Following Raffy's lead, Wraith stepped into the Adventurer's Guild.

　As per the splendid exterior, the inside was quite large. A counter lined with receptionists was placed in front, a bulletin board with a list of requests pasted on the right side, and a tavern was attached to the left side.

　As he looked around the guild curiously, Wraith noticed that the adventurers' eyes were drawn towards them.

''That's the S-class adventurers'...''
''Yeah, that's for sure. I haven't been seen by the guild lately, so it was rumored that you had left King's Landing or something, but...

　Apparently, it's Raffy who's getting all the attention.

'Is Raffy famous by any chance?
''Well, I'm an S-class adventurer for one thing...''
Oh, that's pretty impressive.

　S-class refers to the highest rank among adventurers. It's not strange to be the center of attention.
　Raffy is used to such gazes, or maybe she's used to them, but she doesn't care and proceeds towards one counter.

　There was a receptionist there, with peach-colored hair that grew to about shoulder length. Her age was a little older than Lace. She wears a mature atmosphere, and the word "beauty" fits her well.

''Oh, Raffy-san, it's been a while.''
'It's been a while, Amelia. It's been about a month.

　The woman called Amelia looked at Raffy happily with a formidable smile on her face. Amelia was someone who had been taking care of Raffy since she had just become an adventurer.

'What's up with you today?'
No, it's not me you want today, it's the alchemist over here.

　Amelia's gaze turns to Wraith, who is standing next to Raffy.

'Hi, I'm Wraith.'
Thank you very much, I'm Amelia.

　As soon as she finished, Amelia continued to stare at Wraith for a few seconds.

''Um, what is it...?''

　When Wraith, who was indeed embarrassed, called out to her, Amelia cotenously tilted her head and

...Are you Raffy's boyfriend, by any chance?
Wait, Miss Amelia!

　A blushing Raffy rushed over to Amelia. Lace thought she finally saw the girlishness of her age in Raffy's reaction.

　Nevertheless, just by looking at her reaction, she could tell that Raffy was the type of person who wasn't good at any kind of joke.

'This is the first time I've met Raffy today, so it's not like we're boyfriends or anything.
Oh, my God, I'm sorry.

　In response to a bitter smile, a big smile is returned.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this, but if you're not, you'll be able to find out more about this.

You're going to be able to have a look at it.
Yes. I'll be there.

　Amelia has switched into work mode, and it looks like we can finally move forward with the conversation. Relieved, Wraith opens her bag and puts her hand in it. There are different types of potions, so she's looking for the one she wants to sell.

　Released from her shame, Raffy breathes a sigh of relief and watches the scene from the side. She is simply interested in what an alchemist like the one who makes elixirs is trying to sell.

''........hmm?''

　Suddenly, I felt a sense of deja vu. I thought I saw multiple (...) familiar blue liquids in the bag Wraith was holding.

'No, no way...'

　That liquid was something I had just given away. It's valuable. It's impossible for me to have so many of them.

　...There is no way, though.

"I want to sell this.

　Wraith, who had a big smile on his face, held out a small bottle filled with a blue liquid. It was the same one that Raffy was currently holding.

　In other words - it was an elixir.

''Ha...?''

　A dry voice preceded the surprise.

　--the second one. And if I wasn't mistaken, it was still in my bag. How is that possible?

　No, it's impossible. There's no way to think about it.
　The man next to me - who is he?

　This was the moment when Wraith's reputation changed to an 'abnormal' alchemist in Raffy's mind.