I Got Fired As an Adventurer, So I'm Starting Anew As an Alchemist! Frontier Exploration? Alright, Leave It to Me!

Chapter 83

83. Travel Is Fun, But There’s No Place Like Home, Isn’t It?

“Ohhhh! That’s it! The legendary! Orichalcum!”

I got so excited I shouted, but it seemed I wasn’t the only one getting pumped up.

“What!? Really, Leafan?”

“My master had a magic tool with a small piece of Orichalcum embedded, and he said even that was a national treasure... I can’t imagine the value of such an ingot.”

“Come to think of it, ‘Orichalcum’ is a pretty assertive name.”

Raidoc was as excited as I was, while Eva turned pale, understanding its value.

Someone misremembered the name, but I ignored it.

“Leafan, is this Orichalcum really that rare?”

“Yes, it’s an extremely precious metal. So far, it’s only been found in ancient magic tools... artifacts and ornaments. This might be the first time it’s been found as an ingot.”

“That’s amazing!”

“That’s why it’s amazing!”

“Enough comedy, let me appraise it too!”

“Sure, go ahead!”

I received the Orichalcum ingot from Leafan. It felt quite heavy, like iron.

“Alright... [Appraisal]”

As soon as I activated the appraisal magic, knowledge flowed from the Alchemist’s crest.

As expected, new knowledge flooded my brain. This is called the ‘Whisper of the Crest’. Too much knowledge at once can immobilize you.

This time, it wasn’t overwhelming, but it was a familiar feeling.

“Craft-kun?”

“...It’s nothing.”

I quickly exchanged glances with Leafan. She probably realized I received information about Orichalcum through the crest.

But she didn’t ask for details. We silently agreed not to share the knowledge.

It didn’t seem like something to be shared lightly.

Of course not.

Revealing that the legendary Orichalcum is an alloy of Mithril and Adamantite is not something to announce easily.

Moreover, Orichalcum’s special abilities might be state secrets.

This needs to be discussed with Kyle.

Leafan likely gained knowledge on processing Orichalcum too but remained silent, probably thinking the same.

“Raidoc, let’s confirm. The metals we found on this journey for Kyle are to be handed over to him, right?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“Everyone, please keep the Orichalcum discovery a secret.”

“I’ll inform the Lizardman chief.”

“Thanks, Raidoc.”

Fortunately, we were the only ones in the hidden room.

Oh, wait, there was one more.

I turned to find Shururu right behind me.

“Sorry, Shururu, I’ll tell the chief, so please don’t tell the other Lizardmen...”

“Great!”

“Shururu! Mind your manners! And in front of guests!”

“S-sorry, brother.”

“My apologies. We’ll be in your care. We’ll leave as soon as we’re ready. Guide us.”

“Understood. We’ll prepare for the journey. It’s a long trip, so be ready.”

“We’re prepared.”

“Craft, make some stamina potions.”

“Got it.”

The chief and Jurara’s stern expressions contrasted with Shururu’s bright smile.

Leaving the room, Shururu immediately jumped on me.

“Craft-sama! We’ll be together forever now!”

“Y-yeah. But you’ll likely live far from us.”

“I’ll live with you!”

“O-oh.”

So, she plans to live in Golden Dawn.

There’s no swamp, but it’s by a river, so maybe it’ll work.

We might need experimental housing for Lizardmen. Another thing to discuss with Kyle.

“We’ll talk details later, but you’re welcome.”

“Yay!”

Ahhh! Don’t cling to my neck! It’s... it’s touching my cheek!

Actually, it’s covering my whole face!

“...Craft-kun”

“Leafan! Help me with the potions!”

“I’m setting up the tents.”

Leafan turned away, seeming upset.

Is she mad?

The rabbit doll on my waist (scary) caught my eye.

I felt it was best not to let Myrna see me with Shururu.

I’ll be careful when we return.

Having surveyed only about 60-70% of the planned area, we led the Lizardmen back to Golden Dawn.

Concerned about the elderly and children, the warriors, energized by stamina potions, carried them on makeshift platforms, shortening our journey significantly.

Upon arrival, the Lizardmen gaped at the sight.

Vast plains with towering walls resembling mountains. No wonder they were shocked.

Some high-rise buildings even peeked over the walls.

Construction seemed to be progressing well, further developing.

“What’s with that huge stone fortress?”

“Aren’t we in a dangerous place?”

Don’t worry. Kyle is a kind guy!