Francis: Summer Dive!

Noticing Verna wilting with worry in the summer heat, Francis prepared a special prescription.

With her remarkably keen sense of smell, Francis immediately caught the scent of old parchment and ink on Verna. It was the smell of stress. To help her relax, Francis devised a playful yet surprisingly effective remedy: blindfolding Verna and having her slice watermelon with a sword. Armed with boundless optimism and effortless kindness, Francis hoped this vacation would give the ever-serious Verna the chance to experience genuine rest and the refreshing joys of summer.

Under attack from acidic slimes threatening Arcana Forest, Francis's selfless nature and exceptional knowledge of alchemy came to the forefront.

By analyzing trace substances left behind on the rock, she determined that the mutated slimes had been created by illegally discarded magical waste. Even after being caught in a surprise attack and drenched in slime herself, her first concern was Verna's safety, quickly applying a neutralizing ointment to protect her.

Despite Paladin Luke from Parliament's strict watch over the crime scene, Francis showed remarkable resourcefulness, secretly securing samples of the discarded waste to aid in their investigation. She acted more wisely than anyone else to protect the forest and its ecosystem.

Francis comforted Verna, who was growing furious at the paladin's hypocritical attitude, and quietly distracted the paladin so that Verna could find her own answer without getting hurt.

She perfectly assisted Verna's bold plan to clear the blocked spring using her solvent gun, preventing the pollution from spreading further. And on the final night of the festival, she placed a flower crown upon Verna's head and captured a picture of the heartfelt smile that finally appeared on her face.

Through the bond they had forged, Francis proved that her long-held dream of "a world where everybody loves one another" was worth fighting for. On that summer night, her heart felt warmer than ever before.