Shutein

After the Wardens and their friends disappeared for a few days.

Pharos sent a few research books to my house to fulfill the promise.

There are two things that surprised me.

First, I didn't expect them to send them so quickly.

Second, the materials they sent were fewer than I imagined.

"Pharos is so stingy…"

I even made dangerous potions like the "Whisper of the Dead," and this is all I get? An organization like Pharos is trying to send me off with just these few books?

Shutein sighed and opened the books. Since they arrived, let's see how good Pharos' research really is…

"…What is this?"

Innovative ideas I never considered. Intricate and meticulous research formulas and derivations. It made me wonder if modern technology could ever achieve the results. Shutein stared at the research books far beyond her technical ability, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"This… this is…!"

With each page she turned, amazing knowledge flooded her mind. Countless theories swept over her like a storm. At first, she had been disappointed by the few books Pharos sent her, but in truth, Pharos' reward was far more valuable than the "Whisper of the Dead" potion.

She focused entirely on reading the materials, finishing all the books Pharos sent her in a single day. When she reached the last page, Shutein closed the book with both excitement and regret.

"If I'd known it would be like this… I should've asked for more reward…"

Case 32 Report
Experimenter: Me

Today's weather is great. A gentle breeze, no sticky humidity, and both the sun and moon shining brightly.

What's the most important thing for an experimenter? The correct sequence and precise measurement of materials.

Even the finest ingredients can turn into deadly poison if the order or dosage is wrong. This is a fundamental mistake no scientist should ever make. Anyone who can't even manage that has no business in research.

But just as monkeys fall from trees and Lalog trips while running, even a genius scientist can slip up.

And wouldn't you know it, my mistake happened at the worst possible time—just when I was feeling a bit too excited about potion-making again.

It was just a potion that explodes if the dosage is slightly off. No big deal.

I'd never make a mistake like that under normal circumstances.

Absolutely not.

Something like… blowing out all the windows in my home with an explosion? That would never happen.

…So, where am I sleeping tonight?

How do I even begin to explain this to the landlady…?

Maybe I should just go to bed and deal with it tomorrow…

I've been in this village for a while now.

I used to stay indoors most of the time…

but lately, for some reason, I've been going out more.

And now… people are starting to recognize me.

It's such a hassle… seriously, such a hassle…

Where are they even hearing about me being a famous chemist?!

The moment someone recognizes me, they start asking me for medicine.

A potion to grow taller… A potion to help with sleep… A potion to improve eyesight…

One time, a middle-aged man asked me to make a potion to grow his hair back.

I told him that was beyond my abilities. The look on his face… It was like he was screaming inside.

Even a genius chemist has limits...

I appreciate that people recognize me,

but I'd rather they not get too close…

Dealing with so many people is just too much trouble...