Good day to you, too.
Thank you.

　Wraith thanked Amelia for her laborious words in a tired voice. Today was the day for Daisy's request.

　Daisy seems to be growing up little by little, and her potions are getting better and better every day. If she continues to work hard and continues to study, she will also be able to create elixirs.

　As a teacher, I wish you all the best in your work.

Now that the work is done, what shall I have for dinner today?

　There is nothing better than food that is eaten with the money you work and earn yourself. When Wraith had first arrived in King's Landing, penniless and rescued by Raffy, he had felt quite miserable.

''Ah, yes, Mr. Wraith,''

　Humming, Wraith was thinking about the feast after this, but Amelia's call brought him back to reality.

'Yes, what is it?'
Earlier, Mr. Raffy was looking for Mr. Wraith. Did you find him?
'Raffy?　We haven't met, but...
I guess we got mixed up. It sounded like it was an urgent matter, but...
I see.

　The Wraiths wonder if they've done anything wrong, but I don't remember anything like that. What seems to be a possibility is the small talk related to Elixir's nomination request.

　And at that time, I was trying to do my best on my own without saying anything to Raffy.

'By the way, where is Raffy now?'
I gave him a map of where I wanted him to be, so he'll probably be there.
Daisy's place then I guess I'd better wait here and see if I can't make a move.

　When Wraith finished saying that, the door of the guild was opened. The one who comes in is Raffy, who had just come up for discussion.

'Oh, Raffy. What do you want from me?
'Sorry, Wraith!　I'll explain later, come to me!

　Wraith waves his hand to indicate his presence, and suddenly Raffy grabs his arm.

'Heh?　Toh!

　Amelia's face, frozen in amazement in front of Wraith's eyes, moved away in an instant. Wraith looked into Raffy's face, feeling déjà vu at the sight of her moving away from the guild at a terrific speed.

　Just as Amelia had said she had urgent business to attend to, she certainly looked impatient. Wraith didn't know where they were headed, but he only knew that they didn't seem to be able to listen to him until they arrived.

　Wraith moves without resistance and is pulled along. However, for Wraith, whose physical abilities are comparable to those of a normal person, moving based on Raffy is, to put it simply, hard.

　When you continue to endure the sensation that the contents of your body are being mixed together--

"...Raffy's house?

　Raffy stops in front of her house. More and more, he didn't know what she wanted, and Lace gave him a quizzical look.

'I think it's easier for you to see. Come along.

　After saying that much, Raffy walked into the house without explanation. The atmosphere was so nonexistent that Wraith had no choice but to follow.

　They climbed the stairs to the second floor of the house. Then Raffy entered one of the rooms.

''What's in here...?'' "What's in here..., Sylvia?

　The first thing I noticed as I entered the room was Sylvia sleeping on the bed. Other than that, there's nothing special about it, it's just a generic bedroom.

''Look at this.''

　Raffy pulled Wraith's hand away and approached Sylvia, who was sleeping in her bed. She then flipped up the sleeves of Sylvia's clothes just enough to see her arms.

　A few blue spots appeared on Sylvia's exposed skin.

''This is........''
'Yesterday, Sylvia suddenly collapsed as soon as she tried to use her magic in the middle of a request. On top of that, she couldn't move her body at all from then on.
The body...?
'Oh. I couldn't help myself, so I returned to King's Landing desperately with Sylvia in my arms.

　That's where Wraith guesses why he's been brought in.

"Oh, so you want me to take a look at you.
Yeah, can you do that?
Of course.

　There is no reason to refuse. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

　I'm not going to be able to get the same kind of information as you.

This is........the flow of magic power is slowing down?

　Wraith felt uncomfortable with the flow of magic power and looked at the part that felt abnormal. Then, the magic power in the area where the spots were floating around wasn't circulating well.

''Could it be...!

　A single disease name comes to mind in Wraith's mind. In order to change the doubt into a conviction, Wraith focused his 'analysis (analysis)' only on the spot where the spots were floating.

''Oh, I knew it!

　What Wraith saw was the sight of the magic power solidifying into a mass. It was interfering and the magic power was not able to circulate smoothly.


Magical Crystal Disease...?

　Raffy was puzzled by the unfamiliar name of the disease. As it should be, it's rare for people to develop the magic crystal disease. It's the first time I've seen it in person.

It's a disease in which the magic power gradually crystallizes and the body becomes immobile. At first, it can start with numbness in the hands, so it's difficult to notice that you have it, and by the time you notice it, the disease has progressed to the point where you can't move at all.

　It's one of the dangerous diseases Wraith was taught by his master.

''But how could Sylvia get such a disease...!
But it only slowed down the progression of the disease, it didn't cure her.

　Elixir is called the universal elixir, but there are certainly diseases that cannot be cured, albeit a few of them.

　It's a shame that Wraith couldn't notice Sylvia's condition.

''What will happen to Sylvia if this continues...?
The symptoms of crystallization reach the heart and kill it.

　Now, Sylvia's disease has progressed to her limbs. It won't be long before the crystallization reaches her heart.

　--Only, there is a Wraith here.

''Don't worry, I can make a potion that works on the magic crystal. Leave it to me!

　Wraith smiles to reassure Raffy.

'Yeah, right!　Then......

　Raffy looks relieved. There's just one problem.

"But I don't have enough material.

　The magic crystal is only a rare disease, and it's hard to get the materials to make the potions needed to treat it. The Wraiths don't currently have it with them, and I've never seen it sold in the royal capital.

　However, Wraith knows of only one place in this vicinity where the material exists.

'Raffy, come with me to my house. That's where you'll find the materials you need to make the potion.

　The house that Lace abandoned. In that place, all sorts of materials are placed. And, of course, materials to save Sylvia.

'Oh, of course!　I'm trying to help my sister, and I could ask for it.
'Alright then, it's late today and we'll leave early tomorrow morning. You'll have everything ready by then.

　Demons haunt the vicinity of Wraith's house, and even though I'm with Raffy, an S-class adventurer, I can't be too careful.

''Well, I'm going home for today. I want to get ready for the day too.
Yeah, all right. I'm sorry for everything, thank you, Wraith.

　Wraith said with a smile, "Never mind," and headed to the inn to get ready.