Part 32: Chapter 6-2: Calm During the Storm

Part 6-2: Calm During the Storm

With the Triple Taun as a catalyst, we can make an additional Imp’s Mischief this synthesis. So long as we place a component on this spot…



And voila! Now for the rest…



Done…! Nngh… Cough, cough! Uwah, everything is spinning!


Cauldron or Stovetop

I’m fine, honest! I can still… cough, cough!

No you can’t! You need to spend today resting. I’ll nurse you back to health, so you stay in bed!

Ugh, okay. Sorry, Sue…

Right. Nothing cures a cold like rice porridge! So time to cook! First, the rice and eggs go into the pot. …Uwah, my hand slipped! Owww. That won’t stop me! Put in the ingredients, turn on the heat… gyaaah, the pot is on fire! Ugah, it’s burnt to a crisp! She can’t eat this. …Hold on, though!



Ingredients, cauldron… and then a bit of stirring… there we go! Lydie! Your rice porridge is ready!

Thanks! Mmm…

H-How was it? Did you like my rice porridge?

Yes, it was delicious. I actually feel a lot better. Your cooking has improved, Sue!

Ah, well, you know. It was for you, Lydie. A bit of cooking? No problem!

Sue, what a lovely thing to say! Heheh, I’ll at least help you tidy up!

No. You still need to rest. Leave everything to me and just get some more sleep. Okay?

Sure thing. Thank you, Sue.

Right then. For Lydie’s sake, too, I need to clean up the kitchen now! And I can handle making more Imp’s Mischiefs after…

That night…


Love Perfume
Roger Inspiration Condition: Give him 3 Imp’s Mischiefs.

That was incredible, girls! Hahaha! You’ve stirred up my creative soul!

So now we just have to wait for Dad to do his thing.

Whatever it will be.

Hmm… I wonder what he’s going to make?

All done!

What? Perfume? This is going to neutralize monsters?

Yes. If you’re not sure, just give it a try. Here!

Uwah! Stop it, don’t just spray that near me!

Although it does smell quite nice… Hm? Hold on, what’s going on? My heart is racing!

You too, Lydie? Mine is too!



Huh?

This is odd. I’m feeling a bit weird, Lydie, when I look at you…

Sue, me too! You’re so cute. So cute, little Sue!

Hmmm, it looks like it was too strong… Hah, another screw up. I’ll make it weaker.




I’ll just leave the recipe note over here…

The next morning…

Mmm… oh? I guess this is the idea Dad had. Hmm.. it’s a recipe for Pure Aroma.

That thing we can buy from Corneria’s? Though I guess now that we can make our own, we can adjust it to our liking.

Speaking of Corneria, I bet she’s got some goodies for us! Let’s go!


Corneria’s Booming Business

Or, well, wait in line…

Next! Understood. Here you go! That’ll be 500 Coll… Thank you very much! Phew…

Hello, Corneria. Business seems to be booming!

Hehehe! Is this because you’ve been bringing in those new products?

Yes. They’ve been a big part of it. But my volume retail service is proving even more popular. I’ve limited the amount allowed to be copied each day, but I’m still packed with customers!

You’ve had to place a limit? I guess you can’t be too convenient.



Not pretty? What do you mean?

Hehe, that’s still a secret. Keep on shopping here and eventually I’ll tell you.

Gah, trying to run away? One thing, though, Corneria. Just don’t push yourself too hard, alright?

That’s right. If you collapse from overwork then this will be all for nothing, after all!

Yes, I will be careful. This Ranking System, though, is a big business opportunity! I need to work hard, in order to make my enterprise even bigger!

Corneria?…

Oh, that’s not all! Lydie, Sue. I’ve decided to start a new service.

You have? What can possibly follow your volume retail service?



Eh…? A refill service…?

No. “Top Up Your Used Items! Completely Reassuring Refill Service!”

Ah, of course. What kind of service is it, then?

Let me explain.



Never worry about running out of items in the field again! I can completely refill uses for your bombs, medicine, or what have you! For a fee, of course. Which depends on the quality of whatever needs to be refilled. I can even send you an invoice to automatically top up your items at your home address! How does that sound?

A-Amazing! The volume sales were good, but this? Your shop is just too convenient!

Thank you. The “Top Up Your Used Items! Completely Reassuring Refill Service” will be here for you. Hehe. You can rely on Corneria!



You know what, Corneria? I think we’ll take you up on that auto-refill offer!

I understand. I’ll sign you up.

Hehe, great!

Oh right! Corneria, if we use up an ingredient for synthesis during battle, can you restore that, too?

Restoring an ingredient used during battle for synthesis…? That’s out of my wheelhouse… Sorry…

Oh… Well, it was worth asking. Thanks again!

Anyway, speaking of shops, should we visit Liane’s next?

The twins go to the Garden of Merk, where they meet with…


Scares and Shops

Hello, Firis. Perfect for what?

Hehe, I just bumped into someone really funny! I’ve got to tell you about it! This guy, right, he had a Puni in a basket! When I ask him why…

Firis…

Yeah?



Wyaaaaaaaaaah!

Hehe, surprised you! Another successful prank.

A-Are you alright, Firis? That was quite a scream.

I’m okay… I mean, I’m not, but I am. That just brought back some old memories…

Like what?

Hehe. Firis and I have been friends for a long time.

This isn’t the first time Pamela has surprised me. She almost gave me a heart attack before. Anyway! So you’ve come to Merveille too, Pamela? Are you going to be opening a shop again?

Yes, that’s right! I’m going to be a nun at the church as well.

A nun? You really are a nun, Pamela?

You really can’t tell? Well, no matter. I’ve got a great lineup, just like before. Come and shop anytime, Firis.

I will! I’m looking forward to it!

Great! See you again soon!

Haha! She hasn’t changed at all.

I’m glad you met your friend… hey, hold on! What about the Puni in the basket?

What? Oh, that. I’ve completely forgotten.

Aw, no way! Talk about being left in suspense!

Hehe, sorry… Anyway, catch you later!

Anyway, how did Pamela just pop up out of nowhere like tha… actually, I don’t think I want to think about that very hard.

Lydie! Sue! Come check this out! Dare I say it, you won’t find this anywhere else!



We’ll take it, Liane!

L-Lydie?! You can’t just go ahead and make decisions for both of us like that! Especially when it comes to spending that much money!

This book has recipes for gemstones, Sue! You can’t complain about that! Gotta spend money to make money, after all! Anyway, Liane!

Hehe, thank you.

Anyway, let’s go to the Great Cascades! I want to check up on Fuoco and do a little more gathering there.

Let’s!

The twins go there.



Ah, the villagers! Wait a sec…





It’s nice to be praised, but… uwah, this is all so confusing!

This goes on a whole level beyond twins! Did the painter have a one-track mind when painting this?

It really is kind of dizzying… anyway, let’s go gather some materials!



Back when the Fire Dragon was rampaging, a river of lava blocked us from going this way. Let’s see what’s on the other side!



Out of the way!



Oh, it’s one of these huge boulders…



Good thing we have a Mining Bomb, because it’d take forever to break it otherwise!



We had to use it up completely… but at least Corneria’s there to top it off for us!

Right? Now, treasure!



Ooh, a Ruby!

That made it worth coming out here! Anyway, now that the Fire Dragon is gone, should we explore its nest a bit more?

Let’s!




These large bone piles have all sorts of goodies! Dragon scales, huge bones… they’re really rare and can come in handy in ways we’ve yet to figure out!

Anyway, that’s enough. Let’s go back to Merveille!

Right! Oh, Sue, let’s drop by Ilmeria’s first.

The twins drop in Ilmeria’s atelier…

Ilmeria!

…Ilmeria?

Hmm, so if that’s the case, the next material…


Their Mentor Tireless

Waaaaaaah! D-Don’t sneak up on me like that! You surprised me!

You just didn’t react at all! What are you concentrating on so hard?

Just my studies. I got my hands on a somewhat rare textbook.

Wow, you’re studying? Being such a genius, I was sure you never have to study!

Of course I do! If I’m a genius at anything, it’s working hard!

Wow!

I know I said just studying isn’t enough, but that doesn’t mean you can skip studying altogether! In order to not lose to Firis, and to be able to remain your teacher… And, more than anything, to always be the very best, I have to work hard every single day!

I see. That stoic attitude is one of your greatest strengths, Ilmeria.

Ah, I’m glad you understand. Perhaps you could take a page out of my book too?

Take a page out of your book? What do you…

This, and this. How about this one, too?



That’s more than would fit in any box I could carry!

Ah, these books are your next homework. You need to read them all before tomorrow. Then I’m going to test you on them! Fail and I’ll keep you back for more studying!

What?! What are we going to do, Lydie?!

W-we can’t read them, that’s for sure! Promises with Mom or not!

I was thinking the same thing. In that case, there’s only one thing left to do! Run!

Hey, girls! Gah, spineless! Both of you!

We just have to make it back ho… oh?


A Cryptic Omen

Hmm.

What are you doing, Alt? Just staring at the wall?

Ah, hello girls. I’m not fascinated by this wall, if that’s what you mean. I was thinking.

Thinking? How to spend your allowance? Or what to cook for dinner?

We think about very different things, clearly. I was thinking about these terrible storms. If my investigations are correct, these storms… well, we’ll see soon enough.

Investigations? “We’ll see soon enough”?

What are you getting at, Alt?



There he goes… Hey, Sue. Can I confirm something with you? Alt is a really weird guy, isn’t he?

You just worked that out? Don’t let him get in your head, or he’s won.

Right… Anyway, speaking of storms, let’s duck out of this one. And a roof over our heads. And a recipe book to read.



Just tell me everything important, okay?

Oh, Sue… some things never change…

Learned Smaragd recipe.
Learned Sapphire recipe.
Learned Ruby recipe.
Learned Diamonds recipe.



Oof! Guess we’ll have to be a bit more mindful when it comes to using items in the field from now on…



Even so, the Mining Bomb is back, and good as new!