Hey, so this is where you work, Ray.
Well, all I always do is help make potions.
I think it's a good idea, because everything is about experience!

　Lace stepped into the store, looking familiar. At the counter, Daisy was waiting for her, as usual. She looked at Rulimes standing next to Wraith and tilted her head.

''That person over there...''
Yeah, my master.
Nice to meet you. I'm Lulimes. Nice to meet you.
Huh, hmmm... this is Daisy.

　Rulimes grabs Daisy's hand and buzzes it vertically with vigor. A bewildered-looking Daisy does as she is made to do. Her usual stinging words are ringing out, unusually swallowed by the momentum.

　However, her expression gradually changes to a quizzical one.

''Lurimes...?''

　Apparently, he felt caught up in that name. A suspicious gaze is cast on Lurimes.

'Oh, do you feel like Daisy-chan knows me too?
The Rulimes...?
Yeah, maybe that lulimes is right.

　Daisy doesn't move with her eyebrows raised as Lurimes smiles and smiles. Soon, Lurimes' cheeks begin to twitch and twitch as if to appeal to her limits.

''Ha, ha........''

　Rulimes tilted his head at Coten and looked at Wraith as if to ask for help. Wraith was already in the mood to go home before the indescribable scene. But that's just not how it works.

''I don't know what I'm doing...''

　Wraith sighed deeply and pointed to the clock on the wall.

'Daisy, is the time good?'
Oh, yeah, I'll be quick.

　Daisy nodded with a huff. Lurimes, freed from the mysterious pressure, also let out a breath of relief.

''So, well, as far as Mr. Lurimes is concerned...''
'Oh, you can think of me as a helper. I took the liberty of bringing you here, and of course I don't want any compensation.
Well that's a request.

　Although there was some hesitation, Daisy eventually made that decision. Naturally, there was no complaint from Lurimes.

　She proceeded behind the counter as she was prompted.

'So, who's hiring you, Ray?
Daisy.
...What?

　Wraith almost blows up at Lurimes, who reacts almost as expected. But with a will of steel, he held it in.

　If she laughed here, she didn't know what Daisy, who was leading the way, would do to her later. So now Wraith was doing his best to not move his expression.

　Rulimes was unaware of his apprentice's such a state, and was shot through by Daisy's sharp eyes.

'I'm the owner here, what is it?'
Oh, no, that was a bit surprising.

　Although he's using a few respectful words, his expression is like the usual Daisy. There are few people who can stir up Lurimes' pace to this extent, so Wraith applauds in his heart.

　As Wraith, who is always being pushed around by Lurimes, it was a feel-good sight.

'Ray-kun, Daisy-chan is a bit of a strange one, isn't she?
'Master says that?'
I'm a normal person.
Ha-ha, that's right, you're a regular guy.

　Wraith snickers, as if to say, "That's a funny joke. Just looking at it makes me angry.

　If you do something like this against Daisy, you're sure to get a fist or two. In fact, even Lurimes is glaring at Wraith with half-eyed eyes, although he doesn't put his hand out.

'So, what are we doing today?'
I've got something a little rare, and I'm going to experiment with it.
What's so special about it?

　Once in the room where the materials were stored, Daisy went to the front of the shelf. Putting down a stand to compensate for her low stature, she took a box containing certain materials from the shelf.

　Wraith's heart ached a little at the sight. With all her heart, she sends Daisy encouraging words of encouragement that she will grow up one day. It's a cruel encouragement for Daisy, who hasn't grown in nearly five years.

"Hey, here it is.
Is this a krune?
You are correct.

　The plant is mainly found in the southern tropics of the kingdom, and is used as a spice when dried, and also for medicinal and food purposes. Crune is a popular plant in the south, where it is used in many ways.

It's true that you can't get it very often in the kingdom.

　Rulimes nodded in agreement. She has traveled around the world, and of course she has knowledge about Kurune. In terms of knowledge and magic, Lurimes is one of the best people in the world.

''What is the use of Kurune?''
This time I'm going to use it medicinally.
I see.

　In short, the job is to help Daisy produce a new product for her shop.

　Krune has a warming and disinfecting effect, and in this case we'll be using it in the form of medicinal use.

'Hey, just what we have here?'
Yes, that's all for once.
Well, I'll be quick about it.
"Huh?

　Before Daisy can understand the meaning of the words, Lurimes starts to move.

　As soon as she holds up her hand, the krune begins to move on its own, changing its shape. In the blink of an eye, the krune is shredded into small pieces, and the next time it spins loosely, it is surrounded by a mysterious blue light.

But if you adjust the temperature and the heating time incorrectly, you'll get a peculiar odor, so I'm better at adjusting it with magic.

　Inside the room are multiple blue spheres that float and rotate in the air.

　All of them are under Lurimes' control, a combination of her magic and alchemy. The blue light disappears after a few seconds or so, revealing a liquefied krune from within.

　It's a slightly thickened, faintly colored liquid.

'I should really put it in a thermos or something, but I don't think we have it here. Ray-kun, do you have any on hand?

　A thermos is a magical tool that is excellent at preserving quality and keeping people warm and cold.

'Unfortunately, it's currently in the making.
Okay, just use mine.

　Lurimes snapped his fingers and multiple bottles appeared in the void. The liquid that had been floating in the air settled into the bottles and eventually landed slowly on the table.

''It should look something like this...''

　Lurimes smiled and asked Daisy. However, Daisy didn't seem to get Lurimes' words and was stunned.

'Hey, Daisy,'

　Lace waved her hand in front of Daisy's unresponsive face. Then she suddenly grabbed Lace's arm.

'What the hell...!
'Eh, what, alchemy and magic... or rather, I didn't have a particular reaction when I heard my master's name, so I didn't think it would surprise me much.
No one thinks it's this far...!

　Hearing that he was the master of the Wraith, I expected a certain amount of substandardness. However, once you are shown a scene far above your imagination, your margin of appreciation will be broken.

''Though, you know, master is originally a style that combines alchemy and magic, so his methods are fundamentally different from mine.
I've never seen anyone use spatial and control magic at the same time without pain.

　By the way, both spatial magic and control magic are the most difficult part of magic. I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them.

''If an apprentice is an apprentice, then a master is also a master.

　It wasn't a word of sarcasm or anything like that, it was something that Daisy thought from the bottom of her heart. You could call it a compliment.

'Hey stop, don't equate me with my mentor. At least I'm more normal than the Master.
We hear you, Mr. Ray.

　The words flew from Lurimes to blame Wraith, who denied it with a straight face. Daisy didn't pay attention to the two of them and looked at the thermos lined up on the desk.

''You're a master and brother who doesn't know your own weight...''

　At Daisy's words, which were muttered in a whisper, the master and brother nodded their heads together.

　Looking at the two of them, Daisy sighed heavily.