Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 454: Full Recovery Potion
The materials obtained from the World Tree were its leaves, roots, vines, sap, and bark. Each one was a precious material—just having one of them would be worth enough for a commoner to live comfortably for a whole month.
Since all of them were in small quantities, I’d have to use them carefully.
“First up is the Full Recovery Potion.”
“What kind of effects does it have?”
“As the name implies, as long as the person isn’t dead, it can heal any kind of wound.”
“Any kind of wound! If you can make such a magical potion, you’ll definitely attract attention again.”
I think Nero is right. That’s exactly why the Marquis Mulan family refrained from making it. But that shouldn’t be much of a problem in the Heine Frontier Count’s household. I can just say it was something my grandmother kept hidden. Heh heh heh.
“It’s fine. I have a good idea.”
“…You have a villainous look on your face. Please don’t make that expression in front of Fabienne-sama.”
“…I’ll do my best.”
Do I really look that evil? If Nero says that much, I should be careful. I don’t want Fabienne to hate me.
First, I’ll dry the World Tree leaves. Making a Full Recovery Potion has some similarities with making other recovery potions, but there are many differences too. You can’t just substitute ordinary herbs with World Tree leaves and expect it to work. Like seasoning in cooking, you have to mix in other World Tree materials.
And this “seasoning” happens to be the most important step. Even a small difference in the quantities used will drastically change the quality. Naturally, the flavor changes too.
I wonder if the magic potion book I got from Grandma has a description of the Full Recovery Potion? I flipped through the pages.
Oh, there it is. As expected of someone who was once the disciple of the top magical apothecary of their time. Hmm, hmm, I see, I see.
The recipe is wrong! Wait—could it actually be possible to make it this way too? Seriously?
“Julius-sama, is something wrong?”
“Ah, no, it’s nothing. Just a little headache. Nero, you know about the existence of Full Recovery Potions, right?”
“Yes. I’ve heard the name before, but I’ve never seen one in person.”
Good. It seems that the potion made with this method hasn’t spread. I hope Giovanni-sama will be alright. Leon is probably bringing the World Tree materials to him, but… he does know the proper way to make it, right? Maybe I should’ve confirmed before leaving.
“Julius-sama, are you sure you’re okay?”
“Y-yeah, I’m fine, no problem. It’s not something I can do anything about at this point anyway. Let’s just pray nothing bad happens.”
“…If you say so.”
Nero tilted his head in concern. But I couldn’t tell him the truth, and even if I did, it wouldn’t help. All I can do now is make the Full Recovery Potion I know how to make.
Time to clear my head and get back to brewing.
As always, I put distilled water into the pot and lit a fire underneath. Then I added chopped World Tree roots and bark and let it simmer to extract the essence. The color was turning brown. Even this alone, if drunk as tea, is said to prevent illness. It doesn’t taste good, though. It’s kind of like burdock tea.
Once it was thoroughly boiled, I removed the roots and bark, then continued simmering it until it became a deep brown. A smoky, distinctive scent filled the alchemy room. Better open the window.
“Smells like something being smoked.”
“If I wanted to, I could make smoked goods from the World Tree. They’d sell for a ridiculous amount.”
“Certainly sounds luxurious.”
“Luxurious” doesn’t even begin to cover it. It’s more like a what a waste! level. Even Nero, who said it, broke out in a cold sweat. I’d probably be screaming and trying to stop him if he actually did it in front of me. Please don’t.
Next, I placed the dried World Tree leaves into distilled water and heated it from cold. If it boils, it’s ruined. I carefully increased the heat while applying pressure. If only I could use the “Laboratory” skill—it would be done in no time. Frustrating.
“Think it’s ready?”
“What a vivid green. Or is it blue?”
“Depends on the angle. This alone already has healing properties, but they’re weak.”
“I see.”
Next, I slowly and carefully added the previously boiled-down extract into the solution. I had to stop precisely when the color turned a pure green. I moved my head around, checking how the color looked.
Alright, it’s a perfect green.
“The green looks deeper somehow.”
“That means it worked. Now I just need to add the proper amount of sap.”
The amount of World Tree sap to be added depends on the quantity of the green solution I just made. Carefully measuring the liquid and calculating the required sap amount. Glad I made measurement tools. The balance scale and weights are coming in handy.
Once I determined the amount, I stirred gently with a glass rod as I slowly added the sap.
“Something sparkly appeared.”
“Yeah, that’s the impurities. I’ll remove them using the World Tree vines.”
“You know so much, Julius-sama.”
“W-well, yeah. I’ve studied the potion book Grandma gave me thoroughly.”
I wish I could just say I made it many times in the game… but I can’t. Feeling conflicted, I focused on the task. Once all the impurities floated up, I added the vine and stirred in circles.
Gradually, the sparkles disappeared. The impurities were absorbed by the vine. Why that happens, I still don’t know.
“Alright, it’s done. Now to add a hidden flavor to make it easier to drink.”
“Is the taste bad as it is?”
“In this state, it tastes bitter, earthy, and like the forest.”
“…”
Now, what should I do? Maybe I can mask it with basil or mint? After some trial and error, I completed the Full Recovery Potion.
Full Recovery Potion: High Quality. Instantly heals any injury. Refreshing forest flavor.
What kind of flavor is that? I wanted to say. But well, it’s probably a lot better than my early attempts. I guess because I didn’t make it on-site, I couldn’t reach the highest quality. Feels like there’s still some kind of wall in the way.
Let’s just say it means I still have room to grow.