Chapter 13: Did you Open It?
The Next Day
Leon met with the supervisor on the mountainside where the herbs were cultivated. Contrary to Leon’s expectation of encountering a strict person, the supervisor turned out to be a kind-faced middle-aged man.
“I don't trust this,” Leon thought, as the image of Porun’s face briefly flashed in his mind.
“You claim to know how to make F-rank elixirs?” asked the man, who introduced himself as Walter, with a gentle smile.
“Yes, I learned it from Porun,” Leon replied confidently.
“Hm... Did he really know about elixirs?” Walter pondered, scratching his head. “I do recall him coming here to gather herbs a few times.”
Leon, trying to hide his doubts, noticed that Walter chuckled softly, as if sensing Leon’s uncertainty.
“I mostly manage Zones 2 and 3, so I’m not too familiar with the details here,” Walter explained.
“I see,” Leon responded, keeping his thoughts to himself.
“Well, it's good that I can trust you,” Walter said as he handed Leon a blank piece of paper across the desk.
“Write down the herbs and methods required to make an F-rank elixir. Although, truth be told, in Zone 1 where you'll be working, extensive knowledge of elixirs isn’t really necessary. Just follow my instructions, and you’ll be fine.”
Leon didn’t immediately pick up the quill. Instead, he waited, sensing that Walter had more to say.