Chapter 25
CHAPTER 25: ALCHEMIST NICO
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Franbel IV POV
「Your Majesty! It appears that McDawn Howell has entered the castle! 」
「Let him through now . 」
「Hai! 」
The soldier leaves the room .
It’s a rare visitor .
McDawn Howell is a rare genius alchemist .
His alchemy theory was treated as a heretic among his fellow alchemists because it was as far removed from the traditional stone-based one .
So he was studying on his own in an unknown location .
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However, his reputation was overturned when the magical weapons created by his research were so powerful and efficient that they overwhelmed the Demon King’s army .
Now all nations are doing everything they can to welcome him…
「Could it be that he thought about joining our country? 」
The Minister of Defense says, but that idea is too optimistic .
「He was probably living in self-imposed exile after being targeted by many different people .
So why did he bother showing up here? 」
「Your Majesty! McDawn will be here shortly . 」
If anything, we need to find out what his purpose is .
So if a bargain arises, we can ask for his help .
This would give us an advantage in the battle against the Demon King’s army .
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Knock knock . After knocking, a boy appears .
「Who is the cat that lives in the forest?!
Please tell me! 」
That was what the boy said .
What the hell is he talking about?
「Oh, let’s talk about that later .
King Franbel, my name is McDawn Howell .
I’m an alchemist and I’m in trouble because many different people have targeted me .
I’ve run out of money for travel and food, and I don’t know what to do now…
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I’m offering my technology . Can you cover me? 」
Even though the boy is a genius alchemist, he’s still a fifteen-year-old kid .
While he was desperately trying to get away, he probably lost his fortune and had no way to fight back .
I felt a little sympathy for his situation .
「The room next to where the heroes lived was open, right?
We’ll let you stay there .
McDawn-san, may I ask you to use an alias and live under a disguise? 」
「As the King wishes . 」
「And if anyone here says a word, I will not only behead them but their family members as well .
All of you, you understand? 」
Several soldiers and the Defense Minister nodded .
「So, alchemist, what is your name? 」
「I shall call myself 『Nico』, Your Majesty . 」
「Hmm . May Goddess Hardis bless you, Nico . 」
I had Nico escorted to his room and fed him .
This is a once-in-lifetime opportunity to obtain valuable alchemy skills .
I will never waste it .
…By the way, the first thing he said was about the cat in the forest
What was it?