C469 The Extravagant Recovery Method

"I have my reasons, truly! It makes sense for the Alchemist Association to be flourishing in other parts of the East Divine State Continent, but with the South Martial Empire in turmoil, our local branches are struggling."

"Still, I believe this mission could yield some intelligence on the royal family. The stockpiling of medicinal herbs is meant to supply the troops at the border. Essentially