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 6

Translator: NovelMultiverse

“Only one way to become an alchemist, even if you’re a commoner who’s not a nobleman. …… Every once in a while, a rich, wealthy, rich guy with an interest in alchemy comes out of the woodwork. So even the monopolistic and exclusivist alchemy societies think it’s okay to bring in those fat, delicious people. It would not be possible for merchants to use any significant metamorphosis techniques anyway, and there is no harm in having pipes with such rich people.”

Elia showed a pretense of serious thought as Slay laughed happily as he explained, and eventually said what he thought.

“Wealthy …… Mr. Slay, could it be that you are going to load up on money to solve the problem?”

“Exactly. If you donate ten thousand gold coins to the …… Alchemy Society, you will be specially qualified as an alchemist, regardless of your status. This is also written in the alchemist’s rules and regulations without a doubt. I hear they’re opening the door to commoners as well, and it also serves as a fairness appeal.”

Of course, it’s not entirely fair. However, this was just an appeal to show that there was no chance for the average person to be born with a disappointing result. The number of commoners who could turn 10,000 gold coins into gold coins was less than 1 percent, or maybe 0.1 percent.

In principle, it was very cryptically written in the charter to explain that since the aristocrats had invested a great deal of money over the years to develop the field of alchemy, those of other ranks were expected to make up for it.

‘Well. …… From there, though, you’ll have to pass the test. I’ve secretly practiced the Transformation Technique up to a B-rank, so I’ll pass the test. I served you guys food from time to time. That was also a metamorphosis of ingredients into food using the Transmutation Technique.

…… Oh, I thought you were a good cook, Mr. Slay, but that’s what you meant.

So that’s what happened. I’m not a very good cook in my element. It’s easier to make it easy with a transmutation technique. It is not allowed for non-alchemists to do business with transmutation techniques, but there is no problem with using them as long as they do not generate money or commercial value, such as when acting to your relatives. …… something like this.

When Slay finished speaking and took a breath, both Elia and Henry were surprised.

Aside from Elia, it was surprising that Henry showed such a reaction.

He was completely outside of his expertise in matters related to metamorphosis and alchemy. Maybe he didn’t know that if a commoner aspired to be a commoner, he would need such a large amount of money.

”Ten thousand gold coins …… I didn’t know that. Slay. I thought you were saving up for the opening, but I didn’t know that you would need such a huge amount of money before that.”

Henry announced with a slightly drawn out expression. He was an aristocrat born into a viscount’s family, and if he were in that position, he wouldn’t have to pay any of those costs, so he might be feeling sorry for someone else.

”It does cost. I’ve tried to be frugal. I don’t remember that I didn’t scrimp on life-threatening expenses, but I put up with the fact that I had to spend a lot. I don’t drink except for the banquet at the ‘Hazerushippu Blastwind’ and I don’t play with girls at all, but I have a beautiful body.”

Elia blushed with embarrassment when Slay laughed and told her he had no experience.

Apparently, I feel like I’ve spoken out of turn. Maybe it’s because the dream of being an alchemist of longing is approaching, or maybe I got too excited.

”…… You guys must be making as much money as I am. I’m sure you’ll find that S-ranked magic research costs an enormous amount of money, and Elia is probably donating a lot of money to the church to improve her virtue as a saint, so it’s common in all fields that magic is a money-grabber. …… I was a ‘supporter’ in my role, so I didn’t have to spend that much money on research.”

In that sense, I was grateful for the role of a cost-free ‘supporter’.

The advanced equipment that A-rank and above could use is not well used, and the cost of mastering magic up to B-rank is not much of a stretch. The aspect of Slay’s skill organization was shallow and wide in terms of cosmetic importance.

“If you have 10,000 …… gold coins, as long as you don’t play the big game, you’ll be able to live for the rest of your life. So, Slay dares to invest in alchemy and follow that path. I’m sure it’s a hard road, and I’m sure the aristocrats would be very upset if he tried to show off.”

Henry confirmed it with a strong word of advice and Slay nodded.

“I suppose. I’m not sure if it’s a wealthy person, but when it comes to a commoner’s alchemist, there’s zero goodness in making a pipe. …… Ten thousand gold coins would be tasty, so I don’t see any reason to refuse to go that far, but I’m assuming that’s until they get nasty and plan to put you out of business from there.”

He was prepared for heresy from the beginning. On top of that, Slay had his own reasons for wanting to take up the challenge.

”I’m looking forward to Slay’s challenge. I’d love to see you give the aristocrats a crack at it. …… Well, they’ll think you’re saying that in my position.”

Henry, who comes from a baronial family, somewhat apologetically and reservedly announced.

“…… It’s true. It’s a good thing I wasn’t born as a commoner, or I wouldn’t have become an adventurer and I wouldn’t have met you guys. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. …… And the alchemy is all about having the actual thing in hand. The fact that I’ve seen so many different items on my adventures is actually a plus for an alchemist.”

It wasn’t a detour. He was fed by the fact that he had gained more insight and knowledge through his adventures.

However, Slay didn’t even want to make a name for himself as an alchemist. He wanted to live a slow life, using the metamorphosis technique to relax and fulfill his childhood dream. That’s all.

“Mr. Slay.”

Elia abruptly called out his name in a strong voice and continued.

“…… Mr. Slay, all I know is that he’s going to be far away.”

Elia looked severely depressed and replied listlessly.

I’m sure she still has some regrets about Lloyd, who she adored.

“I feel really bad about Lloyd. I’m attached to him too, but I would have let him go under Elia’s wing if it were possible.”

“That’s not all. I’m sad to say goodbye to …… Mr. Slay.”

Elia informed him and left the room with a depressed look on her face.

“…… You are pretty dull when it comes to yourself, aren’t you?”

“Oh? What?”

“It’s nothing. It’s just that the world’s going to shit.”

Slay slurred his words at Henry’s words.

…… There’s no way that Elia is in love with me, well, that’s impossible. …… thanks to Lloyd’s fluffy effect anyway.

Slay dismissed the thought. I’ve been treating Elia with a line because of the brave Roland, but I have a feeling that she’s not bad, to be honest.

However, since this is goodbye, we have to dismiss it as something we can’t help but think about. It was a mutual thing to suffer if I let my thoughts grow.

“Yes. I forgot to ask. …… Henry, do you know who’s going to take my place?　I’m no longer an outsider, but I figured I’d ask you anyway.”

When Henry heard Slay’s question, he had a reluctant look on his face.

From this reaction, it means there is a replacement but is it something undesirable to deal with?