Blue Archive story · Club stories, Story 2
The Apothecary Wanderings 2
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1. Part 1
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Why should I?
In other words, how would that benefit me?
As things stand now, this place will soon be mine.
In fact, there's a chance that curing her would ruin things for me.
"Still, why not just give it a try?"
"In exchange, I'll make you a promise, Kai."
A promise...? To me?
...I'm not one to talk, but...
Sensei, are you sure you're well? Are you in your right mind?
"All this for a teacher wanting to make a promise to a student..."
"I'm so hurt!"
I see. A "student," you say?
Still... You mean...
...Keh heh heh. Very well. That's quite an interesting proposal. I think I'll accept.
But you'd better be careful, Sensei. The weight of a promise...is far greater than you might think.
Kai removed a few ingredients from her bag, mixed them, and carefully applied heat...
Ultimately, at the end of an arduous process, she ended up creating something.
And...
What...just happened? My body, my joints...?!
You're not fully recovered yet. Well... You may be in a week.
There's always a chance of relapse. If the pain returns, make sure to take this.
However, as an apothecary, I strongly recommend taking it ONLY if you have symptoms.
Thank you... Thank you ever so much...
But... If it could be cured this easily, why have I been sick for so long...?
...
"W-Well, that's probably because Kai's old medication...!"
"Combined with today's medication...!"
"Made the full treatment take effect...!"
I see... That's how it is, is it? Thank you, Kai. Thank you so much...
Well, yes. That's how it is.
Haha... It's been ages since I've felt this light on my feet. I believe I can walk down the stairs without any trouble.
I think I should celebrate! Maybe go out for a drink! It's been so long...
"You really are skilled..."
Of course. That goes without saying. In fact, if her symptoms hadn't improved, I probably would have been upset.
"Not because the old woman wouldn't get better..."
"But because that would mean you made a mistake...?"
Oh. You believe you have a pretty good grasp of who I am, don't you, Sensei?
You're right, in this case. I detest the idea that I could be wrong. As a doctor and an apothecary, that's only natural for me.
That is why curing this elderly woman's illness failed to stir any emotion in me. After all, it was something that was bound to happen.
Well, that said...
...
All things considered, this isn't too bad.
Then, Sensei.
I'm starting to feel like I want to talk about your "promise."
Hmm? "Don't worry about it, and just wait a little while"?
You need to finish your business in the Black Market first?
...
That certainly piques my curiosity. You're not the type to wander around a place like this, Sensei.
So please, indulge my question. Sensei, why did you come all the way here?
"I came to see for myself what kind of place the Black Market is."