--The Workshop.

　It's a place of great significance to an alchemist. It's because they can experiment as they please without bothering others.

　It was no exception for Wraith, and when he lived in the forest, it wasn't unusual for him to be holed up in his underground workshop.

　As expected, he did the necessary things for life, such as eating and bathing, outside the workshop, but it wasn't an exaggeration to say that he generally stayed in the workshop for the rest of the time.

　Wraith hadn't even thought about the workshop when he came to King's Landing because of the financial problems and because he wasn't used to living in the city.

　However, now that he could afford it to a certain extent--

I'm thinking of building a workshop.
Huh.

　It is Daisy who responds to Lace's sudden declaration in a distracted voice. Since that's what she was told when she suddenly came to the store, it's no wonder that her response is a chore.

　Moreover, today is not a day to help out. It's a good thing that there are no other customers in the area just before closing time, but normally I would have turned them away immediately.

"So, what's going on here all of a sudden?
No, you know. I've got some money to spend on a workshop.
So, why are you coming to me?
I don't know where to find a dedicated technician or anything like that...

　It's obvious, but basically a workshop cannot be made by a single alchemist. Wraith's master made it all by himself, but it's the exception of the rule.

　So it's normal to rely on an engineer in the construction field, or an engineer in the making of magic tools. However, unfortunately, Wraith doesn't have any such acquaintances.

　Or rather, he doesn't have that many acquaintances. And yet, for some reason, they are acquainted with a big name, an S-class adventurer or a great nobleman.

''By the way, does Daisy have a workshop?
'No, I don't have one. And I'm not going to make anything that complicated at the moment. ...But yes, I do. I have an idea of someone who might be able to build a workshop.
Oh!

　What you should have is a friend. And so on, Wraith is inwardly pleased.
　However, it's not going to go so well.

''However.''

　Daisy holds up one finger as if to remind Wraith, whose expression glows.

'....but?

　Wraith asked back, despite a bad feeling.

'Take me with you.'
...to build a workshop?
'Yes. I may make it in the future, or simply because I'm interested in it.
'Ummm...'

　Wraith balked at Daisy's offer.
　Daisy's eyes narrow sullenly as she looks at Wraith, who doesn't seem to be boiling over.

'What, do you think she doesn't like me being here?'
No, it's not like that. There's one other person besides Daisy who wants to help build the workshop.
What does it matter who else is here?
No, you don't seem to be very good at socializing, do you?

　Immediately after her statement, Lace felt the air freeze.
　Daisy's expression didn't even twitch with a smile on her face.

　--I'm not sure what to say.

　By the time Lace realized that, it was already too late.

'I'll definitely follow you,'

　Daisy intensifies the end of the word, and utters the words as if they are threatening.

'Ugh.'

　Wraith could only reply, in a small way, as he broke out in a cold sweat.

'Alright, it's settled. Let's go now then.
Oh, you don't mind the store?
No problem. We're only open until noon to begin with today.
Oh, yeah.

　Daisy quickly closed the store in front of Lace's eyes.
　As it was, she flipped her body around and began to walk away.

'So, who else is going to help you besides me?
She's not here today, but she's Raffy's sister, Sylvia. Do you know her?
'I don't know what you know but are you trying to get an S-level adventurer to help you?
No, I'm not even sure I'm the one who said that.

　When Wraith said he was going to build a workshop, Sylvia had insisted on asking him to do so. It would be helpful to Wraith to help, so there was no reason to refuse.

　Even though Sylvia has been cured of her magic crystal disease, she is still prohibited from strenuous exercise, such as fighting. It could be said that helping the Wraiths would also help pass the time until the ban on exercise was lifted.

''Well, what kind of person can make a workshop?''
If I had to pick one word to describe you, it would be 'eccentric'.
You're a strange one.

　Speaking of strange, Daisy must be one of the people who are quite strange.

　I've been thinking inwardly about this, but I didn't say it out loud. He's a man who won't make the same mistake.

　I'm going to put it on the shelf that I've already stepped through the mines many times since we met.

'Here we are, here we are,'
"Law.

　A nondescript two-story building was right in front of Wraith. Daisy slipped quickly inside, leaving Wraith to stop and look up at the building.

　Wraith hurriedly followed her in a hurry.

'Daisy girl!　Long time no see!
Long time.

　-- one of the girls hugs Daisy and presses her cheek to her cheek as hard as she can.

　Lace is surprised by the shocking sight and stiffens involuntarily.

'Oh, you still have the same glutinous skin, the same young eyes, the same body!　You look like a doll!　Hahaha!
Stop it and stop it right now!　d*mn it, it's so close...!
''Oh, you're still cold.......but I like that!

　 It's the same thing as a lily.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. You can't just stand in the doorway forever, so you can't stand next to Daisy fearfully.

''Enough ... get away from me!
Buh-bye.

　The girl who was pushed away by Daisy has a sad look on her face as her lips twitched.

''Oh, it's been so long since we've seen each other...''
You'll always be the same when I see you...!
It's a testament to my everlasting love for little Daisy...
I don't need it, so can you just cut it out for me?

　The girl pretended to cry and then suddenly looked at Wraith.

'So, who are you?'
My name is Wraith, but...
Wraith?　Oh, come to think of it, there was some kind of alchemist rumored to be such an alchemist.... I'm Nicola.
Hey, nice to meet you.

　Wraith couldn't hide his confusion as Nicola suddenly looked normal.

'So, what are your requirements today?'
'Well, I was going to set up a workshop, but then Daisy introduced me to this place...'
Oh, I see. Heh, that's my Daisy!

　He's the second strongest character in Wraith's life after his mentor. I had no idea what kind of connection he had with Daisy, I had no idea how he knew her.

'Hmmm, just sit down for now. If that's what you mean, I'll listen to you.