A magic pharmacist is someone whose profession is the synthesis of magical medicines.

In addition, they work across a wide range of fields such as enhancing the effects of magic medicines and researching new drugs.

Even in a world where magic exists, those with an aptitude for healing magic are rare to begin with.

For that reason, there is enormous demand for magic medicines.

Serving as the head of the royal court magic pharmacists was Evans Guhe Bonaccorti.

A tall, slender middle-aged man with flax-colored, unruly hair tied back with a cord and round glasses perched on his nose.

He did not look like the next head of the Bonaccorti Count House.

However, his insight was genuine.

After exchanging greetings with the king and the others, the chief pharmacist wasted no time in speaking.

“Lord Chancellor, the materials you requested have already been prepared.”

“Thank you, Evans. Ah… as for you—”

The chancellor paused mid-sentence and looked to the king and the others for confirmation with his eyes.

He was asking whether it was acceptable to speak about Li.

Sensing the chancellor’s intent, Li spoke up first.

“Rather, the chief pharmacist should be present. That way, next time, the chief pharmacist will be able to make it as well.”

“Is that truly acceptable?”

The chancellor asked again.

He was effectively asking whether it was alright to let go of an opportunity for immense wealth.

“That is fine. This is information that ought to be shared by everyone. It is not something to be monopolized by an individual.”

“Do as Li says. I will see to it that you are properly rewarded.”

At the king’s dignified declaration, the chancellor bowed his head.

“Then, Evans, would you agree to one promise? We are about to synthesize a special-grade healing potion. I will permit you to be present, but it must be treated as research of the royal court magic pharmacists. And you must not speak of her to anyone.”

The chief pharmacist took time to fully digest the meaning of the chancellor’s words before nodding.

He was a magic pharmacist and the head of those serving the royal court at that.

He understood the value of a special-grade healing potion better than anyone.

That was why it took him so long to agree.

“Taking credit for another’s work goes against my pride. However, for the sake of the kingdom, I will swallow that bitter pill.”

“Then,” Li said as she stepped forward.

Aqua-blue eyes.

A slender frame.

Blue-tinged silver hair swaying softly.

‘Could such a young and beautiful girl truly synthesize a special-grade healing potion?’

It was true that doubt crossed the chief pharmacist’s mind.

“Chief, would you mind lending me a hand?”

“If I may be of use.”

Standing beside her, the beautiful girl smiled.

[Spring Water]

Li used a basic water spell to fill two beakers with water.

She lightly kneaded the high-grade medicinal herb and the mana grass, then placed them into separate beakers and set them over the fire.

“Chief, could you dry and crush the Uda leaves?”

“Understood,” the chief pharmacist replied as he moved.

“Keep the flame low and extract it slowly. Please be careful not to let it boil.”

The liquid in the beaker containing the high-grade medicinal herb turned blue, while the one with the mana grass took on a pale green hue.

“This should be sufficient.”

She removed them from the heat and used wind magic to dissipate the residual heat.

While waiting for them to cool completely, Li moved on to the next step.

“Next, add the Moonlight Butterfly scale powder and the liver of the Red-Stone Serpent Aguforu to the mortar. We will mix them while using alchemical synthesis magic.”

[Synthesis]

Inside the mortar, the two materials blended together and transformed into a different substance while emitting light.

Watching Li’s synthesis magic up close, the chief pharmacist caught his breath.

He had always believed himself to be the most skilled practitioner in the country.

But he now understood that this belief had been utterly mistaken.

No—he had been made to understand it by Li.