Chapter 333 - Episode Thirty-Three - Old Pen's Progress (5)

But I was very rude to you just now. I thought Ms. Alta was a little girl who didnt know anything ! Ms. Alta has a much wider and deeper insight than I do

Penrath bowed deeply to Altamir.

Altamir stopped Penrath with a wry smile saying, Stop it.

The world is a big place, I thought that the only way to get to the truth of magic, the golden alchemist, was through research but I should have seen more of the world. I didnt expect to meet someone like Abel-sama and then Ms. Alta so close by !

Penraths change of attitude is incredible.

Its as if the attitude he had just a few minutes ago was a lie.

Im embarrassed to say it! Im ashamed to say that Ive been so conceited! To call myself that I am the highest-ranking alchemist in this day and age! Ive even felt itchy, wondering why theres no one among my disciples who can keep up with me. But! The magic of Abel-sama and Ms. Alta is too profound! It made me realize how mediocre I was!

Hey, hey, you have amnesia, dont you?

At Altamirs suggestion, Penrath opened his eyes and put his hand over his mouth.

Wh-, whoa, Ms. Alta, please dont tell anyone about that

I know, I know. When this idiot Abel brought you here, I knew from the start that there was a reason. I cant speak for others either, so Ill keep my mouth shut.

Altamir put a finger to his lips and closed one eye.

A-, Ms. Alta !

Huh?

Arent these guys a little more open with each other than with me?

Youre the highest-ranking alchemist of our time, thats not wrong. Youre better than Peter in terms of research knowledge, and I think thats fair. Im a bit dubious to count as modern, and Abel is Abel.

It is true that Abel-sama is Abel-sama, but what about Ms. Alta ?

Oops I slipped up. Ill tell you soon enough.

I dont understand, but Im glad to hear that youre both having fun.

I think I can slink away now.

A few minutes ago, I was so involved in the conversation that I lost track of when to leave, but now I think I can escape.

I quietly stepped back and tried to head towards Mea.

Mea was standing there with a tearful look on her face, but when she saw me, her face lit up.

Abel! Well, well, they taught Mea a very strange dish just now! But its not that it tastes strange! So, today, !

A hand was placed on each of my shoulders, one on each side.

I was instantly pulled back to the back.

Abel-sama, where are you going? If you need to use the restroom, this Old Pen will be happy to accompany you!

Pen, Penrath, !

Why dont you have a nice talk with Altamir!

Abel, we were just having a great time, whats wrong with you all of a sudden? Besides, the break is almost over, you know?.

Altamir!

You too! Im sure you forgot why you interrupted me in the first place!

Who called this guy the conscience of the Alchemist division!

When I signaled Altamir with my eyes, she bent her mouth and shook her hand on my shoulder.

Hey, stop it, the joints will dislocate.

What? Oh, I get it! Old Pen, those are the eyes! Those are the eyes that tell me Im not understanding well enough to talk any more!

Altamir turned back to Penrath, raised her voice and said in a frustrated tone.

No, Im not getting through.

It is true that there are three areas of misunderstanding in Altamir, not to mention Penrath, that I have yet to fully understand, and if I were to point them out, I would never be able to finish, so I kept quiet, but I dont remember making such a face.

This is the place! This guy is like this sometimes!

Is there such a part?

Im a person who basically talks as much as time permits when asked, so I was talking for a long time when Altamir said, My head hurts, stop it for today! Ill try to put it all together again here! More often than not, I was stopped.

If you think about it a little bit, I do have some idea of what Altamir is saying, but its not my fault.

Altamir asked me about it, but she didnt understand a single part of it, so I spent two whole days explaining the same thing over and over again, almost without a break.

As a result, So this is what it means! Ive had times when Ive said, Ah, thats enough! because shes confidently throwing out her own mysterious and original theories that were all different from the first step.

Maybe shes still upset about that.

Fufufu Really, Abel-sama and Ms. Alta get along well.

Penrath said with a smile.

I thought there was no woman worthy of Abel-sama, but Ms. Alta is worthy to be his companion!

Penrath glanced at Mea and snickered, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Mea met his gaze, her shoulders rising and falling in shock, and she looked frightenedly at me and Altamir.

The only others I can find in history are Hylia, the most powerful hero in the history of the Maharaun Kingdom, Altamir, the orange witch of the Dinrat Kingdom, Reetia, the Transcendent of the Galshard Kingdom, and Hawklaris, the High Elven Princess

Penrath says thoughtfully.

Im not sure what youre talking about.

He casually repetitively counted Altamirs name.

Even if you include all living things, the only ones left are the wise dragon Kerubiun, the fire god Maharbo, and the Evil god Kudor!

What do you think people are?

H-Hey, Old Pen, can you really stop now

Wha-, Huh? Old Pen, what are you saying, you idiot! Im not like that, you know! Im not interested in such frivolous things, and Im not the kind of person who can do such things. And of all of them, not this guy, not this! Hes scum! He blew up someones house on the first meeting, you know!

Altamir blushes and slaps me and Penrath on the back.

Whats with this guy, shes as excited as she was when she met Peter again.

And look, Abel has Mea, right? Mea wheres Mea?

Altamirs voice suddenly seemed to return to its original state.

what? H, Huh?

I also hurriedly looked for Mea, but could not see her.

I-, Im going to go look for her

As I dawdle away from the square, Penrath calls out to me from behind.

Abel-sama, the production of Quetzalcoatl the wooden dragon will resume again. Without your guidance, we will not be able to proceed with this part of the project.

No, I dont have a good feeling about this, though

Why is that, Abel-sama? If its that little girl, shes only returning because she doesnt have time. Besides, arent you going to see each other again after the work is done? The returned Alchemists are here for Abel-sama, arent they?

Oh, really? But, but mea

Thats why, sir. Its no big deal that you didnt have a chance to talk during the lunch break. If you think you have to pay attention to her, that would be more of a problem. Its a little strange to my eyes. Ive heard that Abel-sama is going to be busy defending this country. There will be many times when you will be away from this domain for long periods of time. What do you plan to do then? Its not good for either of us, so come on, this way.

I understand the logic, but emotionally I cant agree.

Once Im finished with the instructions, Ill hide from Penrath and take a look around.