Then, everyone, please try to mix the herbs as I taught you.

　The students responded to Ms. Sylphia's instructions with a joyful "Yes!

　Two months have passed since the entrance ceremony, in the first week of June.
　On this day. The students of the high school of Builders Academy were taking a special lecture.

　A special lecture is a class whose content differs depending on the department to which the student belongs.
　It seems that the Heroic Department is taking a class called "Combat Training", where they are mainly learning physical skills from Farnese Evans, the swordsmanship instructor.

　On the other hand, we, the normal students, were being taught Potions by our homeroom teacher, the blue-haired teacher Sylphia Makina.

It's surprisingly hard to mix. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

　A muscular man with short, shishi-colored hair, Gran, crushed the herbs in a mortar with a pestle and pestle. The three bunches of green grass were crushed by Gran's arm strength and liquefied little by little.

Gran-san, we need to add water soon.

　Mize, a small girl with long silver hair, looked into the mortar and said, "Oh, right.

Oh, that's right. Excuse me, Twight, can you grab that beaker?

Oh.

　The beaker of water on the table is handed to Gran.
　Gran carefully tilted the beaker and poured the water into the mortar.

　What Gran is currently attempting to produce is a cure-all called a potion.
　If drunk, it can heal illnesses and to some extent, heal external wounds.

　Normally, the potion would turn a light green color when completed.

"...... What the hell is this?

　For some reason, the potion that Gran made was black.
　As Gran tilts her head, Mize calls Dr. Sylphia and asks her about the identity of this mysterious black object.

This is a failed ...... concoction. You probably used the wrong amount of water. The herbs that make up the potion are delicate, so be careful how much water you use and how hard you apply it.

By the way, can I drink this?

It's drinkable, but it's just a bitter liquid.

It's just a bitter liquid. ......

　Gran lifted the mortar and was about to bring it to her mouth, but after listening to the doctor's explanation, she put it back on the table.

Then I'll try next!

　Mize said in a motivated tone.
　She is a small, slender, innocent-looking girl who could be mistaken for a student of the primary school, but she is surprisingly curious. In terms of energy, she's probably better than me and Elysia.

　As I was taught beforehand, I put the medicinal herbs into a mortar and slowly grind them.
　After that, he carefully poured water into the mortar. ...... Mize took his hand off the beaker when it was half-filled with water. Then, after the water and herbs are completely mixed, add the rest of the water.

"Mize, what was that arrangement?

Oh, well, I thought it might turn out better this way. ......

　"Well, I thought it would turn out better this way," said Mize, returning the empty beaker to the table.
　I think the first batch of herbs I put into the mortar was also five bunches. In the method I was taught, it should have been three bunches of herbs.

　At first glance, he seemed to be working diligently, but behind the scenes, he was planning various things to satisfy his curiosity.

"Mize doesn't really listen to people, does he?

No, that's not true!

　"No, that's not true!" Mize shook his head in denial, but I agreed with Gran's words.
　After that, Mize continued to mix the potion, adding a few arrangements.
　In the end, the finished product seemed to have a slight glow to it.

"This is a ...... level 2 potion.

　Dr. Sylphia said, looking at the potion that Mize had made.
　There are five levels of potions, and the higher the level, the more effective the potion.
　What we learned in this class was how to make a level 1 potion. How does that become a level 2 potion?

What do you know about Potions, Mize?

No, no, it's just a coincidence. I just kind of thought it would be a good idea to use .......

I'm sure you've got all the materials you need, but I can't believe you made it by accident. ...... No, actually, I have to admit, since it's finished. ......

　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

By the way, the higher the level of the potion, the better it tastes. Since it's a good opportunity, why don't you try it?

"Yes, sir.

　Following Dr. Sylphia's words, Mize tilted the mortar to her mouth.

"Oh, it's delicious.

　Mize rolled her eyes and said, "Oh, it's delicious.
　I'm sure you'll like it.

If you are knowledgeable, you are welcome to make your own arrangements. However, please do not make anything dangerous.

　The students responded to the teacher's instruction.

"Hey, Mize, can I have some of that?

"Sure. You can have some too, Twight.

　I nodded at Mize's kindness.
　To tell the truth, I've been drinking potions for a long time, so I know how they taste.

　It is true that potions taste better in proportion to their level. But when you are drinking high level potions, you are usually not in a situation where you can think about the taste. In fact, on the battlefield where I was, I used to judge whether a soldier could still fight or not based on whether he could complain about the taste of the potion or not. When you're really dying, you don't care if the taste is terrible, you just want your wounds to heal as quickly as possible.

　In this sense, it was the first time for me to calmly check the taste of the potion.


　Gran and I watched in silence as Mize took the two empty beakers and carefully poured the potion into them.

　She poured the potion carefully, like a noblewoman enjoying a tea party.

What can I say? ......

"Oh ......, that's a very elegant way of pouring it.

"What?　I don't think so.　I don't think so, but ......!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
　The shiny liquid splashes out of the beaker and wets the table in a spray. It also wets Gran's face.

　I'm sorry, I'm sorry!　Gran and I both chuckled as we drank the potion.

"Oh, it's definitely good ......!

　Gran was impressed.
　It tasted like a refreshing herbal tea. There was a slight greenish taste, but the aftertaste was not bad. It's a little pungent, and it makes you feel more aware.

Well, I guess I'm next, then.

　I wash the empty mortar and prepare to mix.

"Aim for a level three potion!

I don't know how to make that, so I can't do that. ...... If you don't mind me rearranging it, I can make something a little more interesting.

　I don't know anything about potions, but I do know how to make special drugs.
　There are several ways to make potions of the same level. In this classroom, there were several kinds of herbs to test each method. Some of them react with water or fire to produce interesting changes.

"Okay, that's good.

　Grind the herbs and liquefy them. After soaking the roots of other herbs in the liquid for a while, I picked them up with tweezers and roasted them on the fire. Then white smoke began to billow out.

What do you make, Mr. Toate?

　Dr. Sylphia asked.

"Sleeping gas.

"Mr. Toate?

　All the students around me suddenly left me.

"No!　Why would you make something so dangerous?

"No, it's not dangerous if you handle it correctly. In fact, in other countries, it's used as a sleep aid to treat insomnia.

Confiscate!　Confiscate it!　--Geez, geez!

　Dr. Sylphia took away the mortar with the herbs and extinguished it with water.
　Don't worry, the effect has been diluted as much as possible. This concentration of smoke will only make you a little dizzy if you inhale it.

You ...... look the same.

"Mr. Toate, ...... as always.

　It's a good idea to take a look at your own personal life.

　Lately ---- I've been getting a lot of these looks.
　It reminds me of the time when Elysia said to me, "You are a suspicious person.
　Apparently, I haven't gotten over that "suspicious guy" yet.

Why am I the only one who gets upset when Gran and Mize also arranged it?

No, it's the range of the ...... arrangement, or rather, the ......

"I mean, my arrangement wasn't meant to be.

　Each of them still maintained their accusing eyes on me.
　It seems that the blame lies with me.

I'll just make something else.

　I prepared some herbs again and started to mix them.
　When I went to get the herbs, Dr. Sylphia kept staring at me.
　I'm not convinced, but I'm sorry too. I'm not going to make the same mistake again, so don't worry.

"But this potion is really good.

　While I was mixing it, Gran said while sipping the potion that Mize made.

I'm not sure what it tastes like at level 5, since it's so good at level 2.

It's going to taste like ...... heavenly.

　It's not really that good, but I guess what they say is what they do.
　As I listened to their conversation, I silently ground up the herbs.
　Then, Dr. Sylphia joined the conversation with Gran and the others.

"According to the classification, the highest level of potions is not level 5.

　A question mark appeared above Gran's head, but Dr. Sylphia nodded.

The highest level of potions is called elixir of elixir. In the past, there have been anecdotes of even the dead being revived.

So there is such a thing. ......

Yes. However, it is said that the elixir has been produced only five times in the last ten years because the material for the elixir is rarely found in modern times. Even if the elixir is perfected, it is mostly used for unconscious and critically ill patients, so no one knows what it tastes like.

　Gran and Mize nodded in deep admiration at the doctor's careful explanation.

What do you make, Mr. Toate?

　Dr. Sylphia asked.
　I roasted the root of the herb, and when I saw white smoke rising from it, I answered.

"Tear gas.

"Mr. Toate?