The Scorned Noble Lady Picks Up The Path of Alchemy in Her Second Life
The Gears Begin to Turn (Zeel's Side 2)
Translated by: S3
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Around the time Mia was discussing the annulment of her engagement with her father, Zeel, visiting the Alchemists Guild for the first time in a while, presented his Guild Card and a potion at the reception counter.
「I am Zeel Voitos, here to submit my potion for the B-Rank Alchemist promotion exam.」
「Ah… that Lord Zeel…」
Normally, the receptionist would recognize him as that Lord Zeel, the one taking the B-Rank Alchemist promotion exam at a young age. However, the receptionist's scornful gaze was different.
It was that Lord Zeel, the one with the bad rumors circulating in the capital.
As luck would have it, this was Zeel’s first visit to the Alchemists Guild since he was promoted to C-Rank Alchemist. Whenever he submitted potions, he always had Mia run the errands, so his reputation at the Alchemists Guild was also terrible.
—Honestly. They’re all looking down on me. I spread a rumor that the Hopewell House was at fault, so why am I being treated like the villain?
The day the incident with Mia occurred, Zeel immediately spent money to spread malicious rumors. However, the information actually reaching his ears was completely different.
That he was a heartless scoundrel, that the Voitos House was ruined, that he was a defective alchemist.
Furthermore, people were starting to say that he was the one who got dumped, so he couldn't possibly tolerate it.
「Huh? Got a problem?」
Involuntarily, Zeel glared at the receptionist.
「N-no, not at all…」
「Then stop dawdling and process the paperwork quickly, you slowpoke! Just like a certain useless woman who was nothing but a burden, work can’t get done when there are incompetent people around!」
Zeel intended to appear composed, but he couldn't hide his impatience. His words were sharp, and he started tapping the desk lightly with his finger in a sign of irritation.
As the frightened receptionist hurried the procedure due to Zeel’s sudden change in demeanor, an old man approached from the back of the Guild.
Seeing the figure, Zeel snapped back to reality and instantly straightened his posture.
「There are rumors of an annulled engagement. Are you alright?」
It was the Guild Master of the Alchemists Guild.
It was extremely rare for the Guild Master to walk up to the reception counter and speak to someone. This was the first time Zeel had exchanged words with him directly.
This was enough for him to believe that he was indeed an alchemist who commanded respect.
「I am troubled by the baseless rumors, but I keep my work and private life separate, so there is no issue. I am always composed.」
「I am not concerned about you. I am asking if your alchemy skills have deteriorated.」
「…What do you mean by that?」
「You made your fiancée your assistant from the moment you began working as an alchemist, did you not? Can you perform alchemy without her assistance?」
Zeel failed to fully grasp the meaning of the Guild Master’s words.
As she was his fiancée, it was only natural for her to help. It had nothing to do with his alchemy.
「She only helped with minor chores. Everything I've submitted so far is purely my own skill.」
「It is good to have confidence, but never become arrogant. Alchemy is a severe mistress, and many are affected even by a simple change of assistant. If you entrusted any tasks involving magical power to her, the consequences could be fatal.」
Zeel’s heart trembled at the sincere look on the Guild Master’s face.
I was the one who taught Mia the chores for alchemy. There was no way there would be a negative impact. In fact, it was the opposite. If he did everything himself, he might even be able to create the highest quality items.
With the Guild Master watching him now, this was the biggest chance of his life.
「Please don’t make me laugh. If today wasn’t the final deadline for the skill exam potion, I would have submitted an even better one.」
「Are you making excuses already?」
「No, it's a pure statement of fact. I will surprise you with my future potion submissions.」
「I only hope you don't surprise me in a different way.」
As the promotion exam procedures were completed during his conversation with the Guild Master, Zeel left the Alchemists Guild in high spirits.
He didn't notice the Guild Master staring intently at the potion he had created…
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