Greatest Alchemist? Chapter 619

The Start of Winter and Interviews

Even the Sanctuary has four seasons.

Winter was not especially unforgiving, and neither was summer excessively hot.

Having a space heater in winter would be nice, but some people could get by with thicker clothing.
Summer could be hot, but it wasn’t the sweltering, humid heat, so it was comfortable in the shade.

Now then, what I wantedto say was that days have passed since the harvest festival and the temperature in the Sanctuary has finally started dropping.

Was it just me or did autumn feel short?

Snow rarely ever piles up in the Sanctuary. I’ve only spent a few years here, so while I can’t be absolutely certain, you can’t freeze to death as long as you have a house and clothing.

Beastkin were especially resilient to the cold.

Marnie and Lulu-chan who weren’t covered in fur like the Cat Siths were just as resistant to it. I suppose this is just how it is.

I had provided heating magic tools to the humans Vanga-san, Martha-san, and anyone else who requested it.

I was sitting on the one-seater in front of the fireplace at home while reading a picture book to Flora who was on my lap.

It was still a bit too early for Etoile and Haruka, but because Flora was a beastkin baby, her growth was much faster.

I was told that in 5-6 years, the speed of her growth would be no different to that of Humans and Elves. Or more accurately, human and elves catch up.

Even so, Flora was still unable to speak, so she was just happy looking at the pictures.

Then Maribelle came with a tray for tea.

「Master, please have some tea.」
「Ahh, thanks, Maribelle.」

After Maribelle left, Sebastian came over.

「Master, there was a correspondence by way of the Capital workshop. Lord Portfort wishes to schedule the interviews for the civil servant positions.」
「Ah, we’re finally in the interview phase, I see.」
「Well, competent people are wanted everywhere.」
「I suppose. I know very well just how important civil servants are.」

Sebastian’s task was concerning the civil servant matter I had requested of Lord Simon.

「The Great Spirits and I okay to go at any time, so we’re fine matching Lord Simon’s schedule.」
「In that case, I shall coordinate with Lord Portfort on your behalf.」
「Thanks.」

I entrusted Sebastian with scheduling the civil servant interviews.
He has a knack for negotiating with nobles.

Around 10 days later, the civil servant interviews were held in a room in our Wedgefort base.

「Hmm, could it be that there are not that many exemplary people?」
「My, Madam Rosary, these are the talents that Lord Porfort had selected though?」
「Though he may be my husband, it would not do us well if we are lenient on them during the interviews.」
「Hey hey, what do you think of this child? He seems excellent for his age, and while he has commoner origins, that should not be an issue.」
「…………」

The Gate that teleports directly towards the Wedgefort base was more or less confidential.
Three people gathered to look at the files with the information of the interview candidates and stated their opinions. How did it come to this? Madam Rosary, Madam Elizabeth, and Madam Lumia became the interviewers.

Of course, regarding the Teleport Gate, it was confidential for reasons of national defense, so I’ve decided that it would be a matter of utmost secrecy to children and parents.

It doesn’t take much time for Tsubaki to pull her carriage if it’s to Wedgefort, but we had to use a carriage despite having a Gate.

「Well, isn’t that fine? Someone with plenty of life experience could be of help to Takumi.」
「Certainly, that could be the case.」

Undine seemed like she wasn’t the worried in the slightest.
In the first place, living in the Sanctuary meant that they weren’t the kind of people who would cause harm to it.

As it turned out, Lord Simon had arrived with the civil servant candidates. Lord Simon was guided into the room.

「Iruma-dono, I apologize for keeping you waiting…… why is Rosary……」
「My, I’m relieved to see you well, dear husband.」

Lord Simon was surprised to see that Lady Rosary was in the interviewer’s seat.

「……eh, Madam Elizabeth is beside you? And on the opposite side is Queen Lumia!?」
「How do you do, Lord Portfort?」
「Lord Portfort, please do not address me as the Queen. I am but a civil servant of the Sanctuary.」
「A-a civil servant……」

Lord Simon was at a complete loss of words. Yup, it couldn’t be helped.

「I’m sorry, Lord Simon. We must proceed with the interviews today in this manner.」
「Ah, yes, indeed. The civil servant interviews take precedence.」

Lord Simon instructed the candidates enter the room one by one, and the civil servant interviews began.

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