Greatest Alchemist? Chapter 696

Greatest Alchemist? Chapter 696 Joint Training 4

As the ramp lowered, I followed Laeva out of the Ouranos and looked back to see the knights of Valkyra Kingdom unsteady on their feet and barely able to keep their balance.

The reason why the knights all looked pale was because by the time they had somewhat gotten used to the speed, Laeva would playfully perform acrobatic maneuvers.

It was then that a voice called out from behind me.

「Iruma-dono, you arrived early. As expected, Laeva-dono was the one flying, I see.」
「Thank you, Galahad-san. Laeva, well, seems to be a speed demon. More importantly, it looks like you guys have finished setting up the temporary base.」
「Umu, the simple Barrier MD is also functioning properly. As expected of products you have made, Iruma-dono, Laeva-dono.」

We had asked Galahad-san’s advance party to construct a temporary base near the dungeon entrance.
At first, we considered using the dungeons that we frequented in the Demon Continent, but traveling to those dungeons posed some challenges, so we had no choice but to set up a base by the entrance instead.

Since we’ve gone through the trouble of having to travel back and forth on the Ouranos to hide Teleportation, there was no way we could teleport straight to the dungeon.

Near the entrance to the dungeon, tents were hoisted up and a simple protective barrier was activated.

Don’t underestimate these camping tents, it’s a magic tool that was designed with focus on spaciousness and comfort.

Yes, the camping tent was a magic device.

It comes with the simple barrier that Galahad-san mentioned, as well as a Toilet MD, a shower, two bunk beds, and a set of table and chairs.

Of course, assembling something like this would be troublesome, so it had been designed to unfold from a small trunk-sized package in an instant.

Perhaps it was a bit too much of a shock for the knights from Valkyra Kingdom.

Space expansion magic was rare, and it would likely not be used for everyday life as we do.

Incidentally, the Sanctuary Knights were also provided with storage-type magic accessories.

It could fit their main weapon, spare weapon, water, and several days worth of food, but judging by Guilford-san’s grimace when he saw it, there’s a good chance it was also absurd.

The advance party left to exterminate the monsters in the area with the support of the Sanctuary Knights.

Meanwhile, the team that just arrived was taking a break to recover from travel fatigue, and I began preparing a meal.

As I took several pots from the knights’ magic bags, Laeva offered to help.

「Takumi-sama, Laeva will help too.」
「Thanks. Then could you take a huge amount of onions and carrots from the Magic Bag we use to store ingredients then chop them?」
「Understood!」
「Once you’re done with that, please peel the onions.」
「Leave it to me.」

Before I knew it, Kaede was by my side.

「Master, Kaede is here to cheer you on.」
「Haha, then I’ll have to do my best and cook up a delicious meal.」

It was then that Guilford-san came.
I assumed he left alongside the advance party to clear out the monsters, but Guilford-san seemed to have stayed behind. I guess it makes sense given how half of Valkyra Kingdom’s knights are still in the camp.

「Iruma-dono, please give us instructions as well.」
「Very well. ……then please prepare enough bread for everyone. If you ask Heath-san, he should know where things are. Also, when Galahad-san and the others come back, I believe they will be bringing monster carcasses, please prepare to dismantle them.」
「Acknowledged.」

I wanted to let the people who came with me rest a little longer, but if Guilford-san says so then there’s nothing I can do.

I placed the large pot on the Portable Stove MD, and since my hands were free, I also helped peel the potatoes.

Once done with the initial preparations, i placed water, potatoes, carrots, onions, thick cuts of bacon, and homemade sausages into the pot and turned up the fire.

What I then took out was the simple yet delicious ally of homemakers, the consommé cubes.

With so many people here today, today’s menu was an easy and delicious pot-au-feu.

Of course, consommé cubes didn’t exist in this world. Maria, Marnie, Laeva, and I developed it together.

Maria and Marnie contributed with the perspective of cooks, while Laeva and I from the standpoint of alchemists. We joined forces to develop it.

We made it for camping and during knight training camps.

By the time Galahad-san and the advance party returned and dismantled the monsters, dinner preparations were finished, and everyone enjoyed the meal happily on the table and chairs that Laeva and I created using Earth Magic.

The knights were probably on duty, but I think it’s better to enjoy themselves.

That night, Guilford-san and the knights from Valkyra Kingdom took turns keeping watch.

I told them that there was a barrier set up, and Titan was keeping watch so it was alright, but they said it was part of their training.

Guilford-san sure was diligent.

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