My Glasses Will Be Able to Conquer the Whole World, I Suppose

Chapter 236 – Glasses Boy Checks The Tools

After managing to shake off Hydra, who was trying to drag us into trouble, it was time for dinner.

“—Here, say ahh.”

“—Ahh. …Mmm, this is delicious!”

Watching Florentine and Trawllul flirt unnecessarily while eating the overly elaborate dinner that today’s cook, Belge, had prepared, I couldn’t help but let out a sigh.

It’s good.

Really good.

Maybe it’s because he aspires to be a chef, or maybe it’s because he’s already a skilled cook, but Belge’s food is always delicious.

In the morning and afternoon, due to time constraints, he serves simple dishes, but he really puts his heart into dinner. On this day, there’s no gathering for a quick bite at the beach either.

In other words, it’s one of those ‘lucky days’.

The cooking duties are assigned by the instructor, so Belge doesn’t get to cook every day.

That’s why it’s a ‘lucky day.’

Not just Florentine, Trawllul, and me, but compared to our usual meals, everyone seems to be smiling more.

And there are more people asking for seconds. Maybe I should get some more too?

—With everyone feeling a little happier after dinner, the first floor has become much quieter.

Together with Geodine and Lisse, we were checking the tools we had gathered during our shopping trip.

These are for the tasks we’ll be working on.

In other words, they’re items we’ll use in combat.

In Krozheit, there are a lot of rip-offs where people try to sell you shoddy goods, so checking each item is essential.

At a distant table, Cherry and Hydra were doing the same thing.

At first glance, the tools we had gathered were completely different from theirs.

It seems like their strategy is different too.

I wonder what kind of plan they came up with. I’m really looking forward to it.

“—Uh, excuse me.”

As I was checking the strength of the ropes we had bought, Caroferon, who had come down from the upper floor, called out to me.

“This is the promised…”

Oh, right.

“Thank you.”

I accepted the two vials of medicine she brought.

“What’s this? Holy water?”

“Actually, it’s supposed to be a substitute for holy water,” I answered Lisse’s question. Caroferon nodded in agreement.

This is holy water made by Caroferon through alchemy.

To be precise, it’s water with holy attributes.

Normally, holy water is made using light magic, but in Krozheit, where there are no churches, which are the main places where it’s sold, it’s quite difficult to obtain.

So, I had asked Caroferon, who can make water with the same effects as holy water through alchemy, to prepare it as a substitute.

“…But I think this amount might not be enough.”

Hmm? Oh, well.

“If we were using it for zombies. We’re going to use this as medicine.”

If we happen to get bitten or scratched by zombies and contract their curse, this holy water will be used to purify it.

If the symptoms have already started, it might be too late, but if it’s before that, a single sprinkle of holy water can cure it.

With two vials, we should be able to use it about ten times if the injuries aren’t severe.

That’s why I asked Caroferon to prepare these.

It’s said to be effective against undead creatures, so it should be effective if used directly on zombies as well. Though I’m not sure how effective it will be.

“Oh, in that case… yeah…”

Caroferon then backed away and went to join the tool check for the assassination team at the other table.

“Wow. So you can make holy water through alchemy… Ugh, it smells awful.”

Casually opening the vial to take a look inside, Lisse turned away from the intense odor that spread out. Don’t open it… Ugh, the smell of the herbs is really strong… I’d rather not use it much…

“—Eil. Is this okay?”

After grabbing the vial from Lisse, Geodine handed over the paper he had been writing on.

“…Yeah. I think it’s fine.”

The paper Geodine had been working on was a rough outline of the plan, listing each checked item one by one.

We’ll submit it to the instructor for review.

If the plan is full of gaps and mistakes, we might be asked to resubmit it. Though neither team has ever had that issue before.

The tasks are almost always life-threatening, practical tests.

So, the simple rule is that a rough plan with a high chance of someone dying is not accepted or allowed.

That’s why Harriatan said he “wants to do it but can’t”. He knows that a reckless challenge could endanger someone’s life.

He chose the safety of himself and his team over his own desires. He seems strong-willed but can also be cautious.

“This time should be fine too.”

Lisse, who had been peering at the paper next to me, also gave a nod of approval.

“Ugh, eww.”

When I opened the vial I still had in my hand right next to Lisse’s nose, she made a strange sound and reflexively turned away.

“What are you doing, Glasses? Ugh, I inhaled it unprepared…”

“Well, it was close.”

Don’t put your face so close. If you want to see it, just ask.

“And it smells for me too. I’m a victim too.”

“I don’t care! If you don’t like it, don’t do it!”

Well, it was close.

And the smell is really intense.

It’s not as bad as a bear-repellent stink bag, but it’s still strong. It almost stings the eyes.

“…Um, because it’s freshly made…”

Oh, Caroferon came back.

“If you let it sit overnight, the smell will dissipate, and it’ll… calm down…”

I see.

“I think it’s fine as it is, considering Lisse’s reaction.”

“Hey.”

Having said her piece, she quietly retreated back to the other table.

Alchemy is really something.

It’s quite different from ordinary mixing.

I heard a bit about it, and basically, the principle seems to be that combining different chemicals and imbuing them with magical power changes their effects and efficacy significantly.

But even with the explanation, I didn’t quite get it… I think you’d need to actually try it to understand.

Since there’s not enough time for a proper hands-on experience, I decided it was better not to delve into it right now.

It doesn’t look like we’ll have time to touch on it while we’re at the Tower of Blight.

“You two seem close,”

Geodine said, looking at me and Lisse with a warm gaze.

“Stop it, Geodine. I don’t have much in common with this clueless glasses-wearer.”

Well, that’s exactly how I feel too… Well, if we both think that, I guess it’s fine.

With the check on the tools done, we waited for a bit—and finally, Instructor Evanesque arrived.

Geodine, the leader for this mission, and Cherry, the leader of the assassination team, submitted the paper detailing the plan to the instructor.

After a quick glance, the instructor nodded.

“Very well. I approve both plans.”

It seems like the plans were accepted without any issues this time as well.

By the way, I once asked Instructor Yorgo about this.

Even if a submitted plan seems likely to fail, sometimes a resubmission isn’t requested.

They only reject plans if the potential risks of failure are deemed too high.

Though it hasn’t happened before, as the tasks get more difficult from here on out, there might be cases where resubmission is required.

“—Tomorrow, we’ll depart for the site. Make sure everyone is notified.”