Alaric Greyrat: The Mysterious Reincarnation Book 2

Chapter 18 - Trouble.

"Ah... Gold Serpent?" Says a council, as Alaric presents a poison and antidote once more.

"Hm. Ever since the Bronze Serpent poison was made by me I've furthered my research on poisons from the Silver Serpent and therefore the Gold Serpent. They're a big hit. Their effects grow more potent as the more valuable serpent is researched by myself and my 5 assistants." Alaric explained, showing his creation, he was proud of it.

"You've grown a lot since entering the guild, Alaric, frankly I'm impressed. Not so many are as diligent as you are."

"... Thank you, sir." Alaric bows slightly, as...

"But we've been curious about the Enhancement Items we've asked you about. Do you still wish to sell the information to us? We can-"

"No." Alaric stops them right there, the council seems... Disappointed.

"Hm... I understand. It is Pilphar's work after all."

"Yeah... And someone has already taken the time to get used to creating them." Alaric said, surprising the five on the seats.

"R-Really? And who is this impressive individual you've been keeping from us?" They wondered, as Alaric smiled,

"My husband, August," Alaric said his name, as some knew of him, mostly for his adventurer status.

"I see... Well. Please come back in a month with any more work of yours. Maybe then... We'll discuss a promotion if you impress us." Alaric hears, and his eyes widen,

"I won't let you down," Alaric says, ending the meeting.

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Alaric developed his skills, peaking at the mere age of 16! Aisha has attended Ranoa for a year at this point, as summertime roles are about.

"AH!!!" August stretches, his shirt off, revealing the muscular physique he worked on for years as a practitioner of the Water God Style. Right beside him... Well.

"Hng... I don't wanna..." Alaric pulled the blanket over his face, as August chuckled,

"You're going to be late for work again," August explained, as Alaric refused,

"I did enough that nobody can do in their lifetimes... Leave me alone..." He ordered, and as hours passed...

"Hm." He sculpts a nice statue, a humanoid with flowers covering certain areas, he named her "Floroma Garden" as per the request of some noble. He had tips from Zanoba and Rudeus, obtaining a better understanding of Earth Magic and just how to create dramatic figures altogether. Since he wished to practice magic this was an amazing way to do so, delicately controlling magic to this degree requires a ton of skill, and he never used earth-based power in this life or his past life. Back then he formed barriers, flames, winds, and healed but never this.

"That is impressive, master. But shouldn't you be focused on your WORK?" Says an assistant, one of 5 Alaric was assigned, as he was startled,

"W-Well..."

"The council expects great things from you, Alaric. You may even become an A Rank member if you wish to impress them with another breakthrough." They said, as Alaric sighed,

"Isn't everything I offered good enough-"

"Nope. Those pills and... Rubbers, you call them, are NOT magical items. Including the aphrodisiacs. That was just formality at that point. We need a BREAKTHROUGH! SOMETHING BIG! An impressive way to ensure production and secrecy from outsiders for many decades after we die. Now, tell me, does this spark inspiration?" They wondered as Alaric thought back from his younger years in his previous life-