Chapter 130
RMSBS - Episode 130 . The Alchemist’s Unspoken Desire (1)
A second main quest .
That meant that there was another way to clear the Shadow World .
But Desir didn’t want to proceed with the second main quest . There were too many problems that came along with it .
A Level 3 Shadow World was not easy to clear . They didn’t have any information, and there was no need to overdo it while they were separated from their colleagues .
Determining that clearing their initial quest as soon as possible was better, Desir hurried to change the subject .
“I heard that it was necessary to gain your approval in order to meet the Lord . Personally, I’d like to get things done quickly . ”
“I see . I’m asking this as a formality, but why have you come to this city?”
“To use the teleport gate . ”
“The gate?”
“Yes . We are top mercenaries that were travelling the desert, but we’ve ended up getting separated from our party due to a monster attack . We need to use the teleport gate to get back to them . ”
Desir clearly stated his objectives . It wasn’t really anything worth hiding and he figured that it would help convince him .
The Alchemist nodded as he spoke .
“As you may know, it will be hard to get approval to use the gate for such personal reasons . ”
It was as he’d said . Regardless of the time period, a teleport gate wasn’t something that anyone could use .
However, a way for Desir to use the teleport gate without the Lord’s permission technically did exist .
‘Using the golden plaque would grant us immediate access…’
The golden plaque .
Proof that the emperor had granted access to the teleport gate to his close allies .
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There weren’t any records of its design changing, which meant that they would be able to use the gate without the Lord’s permission if they just presented it .
But that would leave a record . Any further investigation would eventually cause suspicions to arise .
As long as there was a chance that their quest would be impacted, Desir wanted to minimize the risks .
“But I can’t just stand by and watch; you seem to be in such a dire situation . I’ll make a personal request to the Lord . Surely he’ll understand if I say your work has to do with me . ”
Since they had such limited options at their disposal, they were very grateful for the Alchemist’s offer . It was as if they had found a glimmer of hope .
“What a relief, Desir . ”
Romantica gave Desir some firm pats on the back .
“I know, right?”
Desir turned towards the Alchemist .
“We would be very grateful if you would . Thank you for your kindness, sir . ”
“As people who seek the truth together, we must help each other when we’re in trouble . ”
The Alchemist let out a throaty chuckle before continuing .
“It will take me about one day to persuade the Lord and go through formalities . But we can’t continue calling each other Alchemist and Magician . ”
He was telling them to introduce themselves .
The Alchemist was the first to lower his head before introducing himself .
“My name is Pureus Niftion . ”
Out of nowhere, an alarm sounded in their heads .
[You have met Pureus Niftion, rare hero]
[He is an important figure in the new main quest . Once you enter the main quest after learning more about him, his research materials will become a key factor in the quest’s progression . ]
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[Pureus’ affinity towards you is currently ‘neutral’ . ]
“Pureus?”
Hearing that, Romantica exclaimed in surprise . So did Desir .
Pureus Niftion .
He was an alchemist famous enough to remain in the history books .
An alchemist that had worked 100 years ago, he had devoted his entire life to researching the secrets of eternity . Although his research ultimately failed, his findings contributed greatly to the development of medicine . In addition, having realized the limits of alchemy, his research that tried to incorporate magic into alchemy went on to greatly impact magic engineering . Although he was unable to leave any achievements in alchemy, he left his mark as someone that had contributed greatly to technological developments in all areas .
‘Then it’s understandable why one alchemist is given so much power . ’
He hadn’t made any big achievements in alchemy, but the fact that he was an outstanding figure was undeniable .
Alchemy had died out in modern times, but back then it was considerably influential, so it was understandable that the Lord put his trust in it .
“I’m Deay Nebsilon . You can call me Deay . ”
“And the lady?”
As Desir gave him a pseudonym, Romantica followed suit .
“I’m Lyn Miart . ”
“And as you know, the current situation in Desert Flower city isn’t, shall we say, the most amicable, so it won’t be easy for you to stay here as outsiders . I’ll get permission from the Lord in a day, so feel free to stay at my residence in the meantime . ”
“Thank you for your consideration . ”
Having no reason to decline, Desir immediately accepted Pureus’ offer .
Immediately, Pureus ordered a servant to prepare rooms for Desir and Romantica . He also made sure they prepared a grand meal for his guests .
The servant guided Desir and Romantica around the mansion .
It wasn’t a very big mansion but it had a rather complex structure . Without the servant, they would have easily found themselves lost .
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Before too long, they had finally arrived at their temporary accommodation . Romantica was on the third floor, and Desir was on the second .
After they enjoyed a brief respite in their respective rooms, a servant led them to the dinner hall . Inside, Pureus was waiting for them . Shortly after Desir and Romantica took a seat, the food started arriving in multiple, luxurious courses .
Unlike anything they had tasted before, the food was quite exotic . Pureus explained to them that it had been cooked with various spices to preserve the food for as long as possible in the desert .
It was predominantly Pureus who led the conversation . Starting with an explanation of the spices used, he recounted many interesting stories . He was good with his words, and dinner was enjoyable as a result of the light conversation .
By the time dinner was over, it was night time outside .
Romantica spoke as if they had been extremely lucky .
“For there to have been a rare hero right where we landed . I think we were really lucky . ”
“Definitely . Not to mention, he’s very generous . ”
“I can’t believe he’s not only helping us use the teleport gate, but he’s also giving us a place to stay . ”
“That’s true . ”
Had it not been for Pureus, they wouldn’t have been able to stay in the city so comfortably . To say the Desert Flower city was hostile towards outsiders was an understatement . They couldn’t even guarantee that they could get a room during these chaotic times .
“There’s one thing that’s been bothering me though… They did say that there was a possibility of entering a new main quest… What do you think that was about Desir?”
“Probably something to do with the Alchemist . Since they said entering would be made possible after gaining more information, that would probably mean checking the documents Pureus gave us or finding out additional information about him . ”
“I wonder what it’ll be about . ”
Desir was also curious . A second main quest wasn’t common, and through the quest, they had a chance to discover historical facts that hadn’t been revealed to the world . For someone who was invested in learning, it was quite a tantalizing opportunity .
But Desir wasn’t foolish enough to risk his life to satisfy his curiosity .
“It’s too dangerous for the two of us to try clearing a new quest . Let’s forget about the second main quest for now and focus on finding Pram and Adjest . ”
“If that’s what you want then it can’t be helped . ”
Romantica belatedly agreed with Desir . She had also determined that it would be too much for them to focus on the quest here .
Like that, they both agreed to forget about the second main quest and returned to their respective rooms .
“… up . ”
Feeling something nudge her cheek, Romantica squirmed .
She wanted to sleep more but the nuisance persisted . As she refused to wake up, it started to shake her violently .
“Romantica, wake up . ”
The moment she realized it was Desir’s voice, Romantica woke up with a start .
Her mouth hung open as she gaped at Desir in surprise .
“Wh-What the hell are you doing in the middle of the night?”
“There’s no time to panic . Hurry up and put your Clothes Line on . ”
Romantica was about to argue with him, but after seeing how serious he was, she nodded before hurrying to dress herself .
After confirming that Romantica was ready, Desir spoke to her .
“I’m warning you in advance, but don’t be too surprised . ”
The moment Desir opened the door, his warning became meaningless as Romantica froze in fright . A grotesque monster had been placed there .
The monster was sprawled out, covered in its own slime, and something had been pierced through its chest . It was quite obvious that it had been slain by Desir .
The moment the light shone on it, revealing its form, an alarm rang out .
[You’ve entered the second main quest]