I who got fired from the S class adventure party worked as a support, want to have a slow life by becoming an alchemist - Chapter 12

Translator: NovelMultiverse

Eliza, the receptionist, emerged a few minutes after leaving her seat, accompanied by a tall man.

He was a handsome man with habit less blond hair parted into seventy-three parts and wore a small cloak cloak cloak over a shiny dark grey suit. Probably an employee of the Alchemy Society, no doubt.

”He’s the one with the gold?”

“Yes, he has 10,000 gold coins ready to go. His name is ……, sorry, not yet.”

“My name is Slay. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Slay said his name to the two, Eliza and the expressionless man with an expression of shame.

Maybe I should have identified myself first at the reception desk before this timing.

”Ah …… it seems to be Mr. Slay,”

“I heard that now.”

The man penetrated at Eliza in a cold voice.

Slay confronted the man who had accompanied him, thinking that this receptionist might be more of a clunker than he thought.

The man took out a business card from the pocket of his suit and handed it to Slay.

”My name is Albert. I’m an executive of the alchemy society. A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Slay.”

The man in the suit, who introduced himself as Albert, greeted me in a voice that sounded very calm, unlike the cold one he had just given me.

I looked down at the business card and saw the role of an auditor written on it, along with his name. He might be more likely to be involved in the future.

There is no doubt that he is in an important position, and it would be good to try not to have a bad impression of him.

“…… Mr. Slay. I understand that you have brought 10,000 gold coins with you.”

“Yeah. I’m a commoner who doesn’t come from a merchant family, but I heard that if I paid it off, I could become an alchemist.”

I’ve read through the alchemist’s code many times. If it was as interpreted, there should have been no problem.

However, there must be a difference between construction and true intentions, and while they say that there is a chance for ordinary people to become one, it is highly likely that they don’t really like the idea of welcoming ordinary people.

”Definitely, it’s possible if you follow the rules. Of course, you need to pass the alchemist’s exam, and then pass the audit through an apprenticeship. I wonder if you brought everything with you in gold coins. Eliza told me that you took out a hundred of them from the Subspace Room.”

“In case you were wondering, it said 10,000 gold coins. I thought it could be a higher currency of equal value, but I wanted to make sure, I made no mistake.”

The rates for the metals used in the currency are as follows

10,000 for copper: 1,000 for silver: 100 for gold: 10 for platinum-platinum: 1 for spirit silver mithril.

The metals in this world are subject to the above equivalence laws.

And the denaturation rate in the metamorphosis technique also followed it.

“Mr. Albert. …… Perhaps a hundred thousand white gold coins would have been better. That would have been a one-time thing to do.”

“To be precise, I think it was described rather vaguely as 10,000 gold coins worth… There’s more than one way to do it. But I think it’s good that you’re trying to avoid making a mistake.”

Albert ducked as he affirmed Slay’s decision.

“I’ll have to check the top payment. Eliza, you will return to the reception desk.”

“….. Got it!　Thank you for your continued support, Mr. Slay.”

Slay began to walk after Albert, who started walking slowly, with the sound of his shoes echoing.

Then twenty minutes or so.

All the gold coins were identified by Albert and acknowledged to be genuine.

On the table in front of him, the 10,000 gold coins that Slay had brought with him were already gone, replaced by the 10,000 Spirit Silver Mithril coins with intricate brilliance that had been transformed by Albert’s metamorphosis technique.

The fact that the metamorphosis of 100:1 gold and 1 silver mithril proves that the 10,000 gold coins were real.

Thus, the metamorphosis technique has the ability to appraise to understand the essence of things.

The user of a high-ranking metamorphosis technique is both an excellent alchemist and a connoisseur.

──can it be transformed into a spirit silver mithril? As expected of an executive, he’s a pretty good user.

The metamorphosis of a Spirit Silver Mithril would require a Transformation Technique Rank A or higher.

He was definitely a so-called advanced alchemist with at least an A-ranked metamorphosis technique or higher.

”Ten thousand gold coins worth… is definitely it. …… Before that, let’s make sure you’re really willing to pay up.”

“What do you mean, ……?”

“Ten thousand gold coins is a lot of money. Ten thousand gold coins is a lot of money, enough for one person to live at a reasonable standard of living until retirement. Once I receive it, you can’t stop.”

“Oh, if that’s what you mean, I’m already prepared to come. I was afraid you’d not take it.”

In response to Slay’s reply, Albert nodded once in silence.

”Let’s say we receive it. Go to …… reception to receive an application for the issuance of a special permit, an application for the alchemist’s exam, and a receipt to leave.”

After saying that, Albert packed the spirit silver mithril coins into the leather bag he had brought with him.

”Will you receive the currency in spirit silver mithril status?”

“No, I’ll just convert it back to gold in the vault. It’s not a good idea to alter the currency for fun. This is only to identify the real thing.”

When Albert finished telling me that, he finally took a breath.

Transformation of this number of pieces must have been painstaking in its own way.

If I were to use a metamorphosis technique to bring them back from here, it would be even more of a drain on my MP, especially when it comes to the metamorphosis of a high-level metal spirit silver mithril, the burden is quite large.

I’m sorry to have made you do the hard work of coming here without an appointment, but I suppose this is part of the job.

”Slay-kun. Come to think of it, you seem to have a mastery of magic, where did you learn it?”

”I’m basically self-taught, but I’ve also been taught by some acquaintances who are good at magic. I’m just shy of a B grade in magic, so I’m not that swamped.”

“I see. You must have a high background in magic. You also have a strong background in metamorphosis at …….”

“Mr. Albert, that’s a secret. I don’t want you to get in trouble with the people who are your mentors. …… or I’ll have to tell you.”

When Slay showed difficulty in replying, Albert shook his head in denial.

“Nope. I apologize for prying. …… There is an alchemist’s exam at the end of next month. The practical skills are commonplace metal metamorphosis. I’m assuming it’s the equivalent of a C-rank in metamorphosis.”

“That sounds fine. How’s the writing?”

“Knowledge, conventions, and general education about alchemy. Instructional books and preparation exam questions are available at …… reception. Made of parchment and pricey, though.”

Parchment books are a luxury item. Nobles and wealthy people can buy them for a nominal fee, so they may be expensive.

However, the exam is held only once a year. If you fail it, you will be in trouble. It is not a light expense, but Slay thought about buying an instructional book.

” …… There’s also the matter of the huge top payment. I can’t bear to bear the burden anymore. I’ll allow you to borrow the instructional books from the headquarters.”

There was an unexpected response from Albert that could be taken as warmth.

“Mr. Albert, are you sure? ‘By convention.”

“Mr. Slay. We have a code that says we can rent it out at the discretion of the executive. I’m a stickler for discipline, so go for it. …… do not lose it.”

I’m not sure if he’s willing to help me within the bounds of the rules.

Although there is an atmosphere of inflexibility and inflexibility, my first impression for this man, Albert, seems trustworthy.