"Haahhh...." ［Yuna］

  A long ahy sigh, traces of exhaustion painted in her blue eyes. The young dy sat down on the sofa and id her head down on her beloved's shoulder, not wanting to move and just wanting to let sleep take her away.

  The day was still far from over, and it has only been a couple moments since Yuna succeeded in making a Legendary-Grade potion, but the smile whice bloomed on her face was now buried in exhaustion. The young dy couldn't even make a smile.

  "Yuna, we're still in front of the Headmaster... you act more properly for now? I know you're tired, but this isn't our room, you know?" ［Grey］

  "... No... Don't wanna..." ［Yuna］

  "Yuna..." ［Grey］

  She was so tired, she didn't even care if there were other people watg her. She might look childish, gy, and immature to them, but she doesn't really care about such things at the moment. She was ag a little pouty.

  As for the reason why Yuna was in such a mood, it was all because of what occurred literally less than half an ho. She was quite taken aback by shod surprise when she realized there were other people present, but even more than that,..

  "S-Student Elena! No! Yhness! What was that just now?! Could you expin the cept behind what you just performed?!" ［Dorothy］

  "No, before that! What is the potion you just made?! Is it perhaps a healing potionー No, si looked very different, is it a type of poison then?! No, it shouldn't be able to shine like that if it did. Perhaps..." ［Casey］

  "Yhness. Have you really reached Tier-9?! If so, then this will surely be a great honor for your academy. They must be proud!" ［James］

  .... She was severely overwhelmed by the Professors, eae of them b her with a whole lot of questions, uingly asking every ce they could. She couldn't even catch her breath, the shine in their eyes slightly sg her.

  "That's enough, Professors. I'm sure Lady Yuna is still tired after showing us such a magnifit se. You should know it too." ［Fran］

  "But Headmaster... This is a moal moment in the history of Alchemy. Couldn't we ask even for a short while?" ［Casey］

  "I'm not saying we shouldn't ask her. There's a right time and pce for everything. Let her rest for now, and ask your questions at a ter date." ［Fran］

  "... Uood, Headmaster... We'll keep that in mind." ［Casey］

  Thankfully, the Headmaster was there to stop them, making them quiet in just a few statements. His words didn't stop their curiosity, but they at least gave Yuna some time tanize her thoughts and to craft excuses she will er on.

  The Professors wao ask more, but they dared not to. They were also curious about why the Headmaster suddenly ged his way of addressing the young dy, but kept their mouth shut, soon apologizing to the tter.

  Now, Yuna could only heave a sigh of relief and a breath of fresh air, not wanting to be troubled by su ued situation when she just finished an incredibly daring and draining task. She wasn't even able to celebrate.

  "If you two are worried about rumoing around. That would be needless. Those three are amongst the most tight-lipped people I know." ［Fran］

  "That's a relief, Headmaster. But... How about the light? I hear that it was quite fshy... I'm sure many know what it was..." ［Yuna］

  "That's true... However, have you fotten already, Your Majesty? You aren't the only Legendary Alchemist here." ［Fran］

  Said the Headmaster with a bright smile on his face. It wasn't just once or twice that he made a Legendary-Grade potion in the past. He could simply lie about the sudden phenomenon, g it as a result of his own experiments.

  It wouldn't be able to fool some, but it would be more than enough to make the public believe that it was his doing. He will tio do so until Yuna is ready to reveal it herself and show the world the great genius that she is.

  "Then... Thank you very much, Headmaster. I owe you this one." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. Please don't worry too much about it, Your Majesty. You showed me su incredible sight so this is the least I could do." ［Fran］

  "I see... But, why are you addressing me formally again? Please stop teasing me, Headmaster... I'm still tired..." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. Sorry, sorry, I just couldn't help myself." ［Fran］

  Laughed the Headmaster, pying it as a joke. But deep inside, he was actually still in disbelief that the young dy before him was a Legendary Alchemist like he is. There was no envy nor hostility, just pure admiration and amazement.

  He already knew what Yuna was capable of... Or at least, he thought he did. But she was still able to surprise her, making unpreted results in such a short amount of time. It truly was a shame he couldn't tribute to the young dy's growth.

  And that very same young dy was now ag like a gy and needy child to her fiancé, even ying down her head in his p and enjoying such luxury. They already moved to the Headmaster's private lounge, but it was still quite a sight.

  "Well, apart from that. When will you be registering as a Tier-9 in the Alchemist Guild? I suggest the soohe better." ［Fran］

  "Tier 9... Wouldn't it be difficult to make Legendary-Grade potions again in the Guild? Ingredient-wise, that is. They arely on and cheap." ［Yuna］

  "That's usually the case, but for a Tier-9 test, you'll only o show the Legendary potion that you made and make a few Superirade, Peak-Tier potions. The other aspects would be pensated with theoretical exams, method appliaivity tests, lie dete tests, aera." ［Fran］

  "Uuu... That sounds so tedious..." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. It indeed is, but don't worry. I and the Professors will give the Guild our reendation. That should make things easier." ［Fran］

  The Headmaster tried to vince Yuna, and the tter deeply. She wasn't particurly against the idea of updating her rank, but such procedures were still somewhat overwhelming and troublesome.

  However, doing so would not only improve her prestige, but would also give her great influeo the guild, and most importantly, allow her to buy the more precious and rare herbs she couldn't do before. She was debating.

  "Then, I'll be in your care, Headmaster." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. It's my greatest pleasure to help the new pilr of Alchemy." ［Fran］

  "A new pilr... Fufufu. That sounds a little embarrassing." ［Yuna］

  "Well, you better get used to it now then." ［Fran］

  There was o think about it too much. With su opportunity presented before her, Yuna immediately grabbed it and made sure not to let it go. It may be a little bit troublesome, but nothing in the world is free.

  After that, the Headmaster and Yuna talked about the specifics, and about a couple of things, Grey pitg in from time to time. It was a merry and curious time where they simply asked and answered questions.

  It would have been a normal situation, however, Yuna was still insisting on lying down Grey's p. It was quite a bizarre sight, but the Headmaster just let her be. It's not like he could stop her anyway. She deserved at least that much.

  DONGGGGG DONGGGGG DONGGGG

  And before they noticed, the school bells had already rang, signifying the advent of lunch. They were already pretty famished, so they have decided to end things there for the day and finally go their separate ways.

  "Seeing you two lovebirds, I couldn't help but think about my lovely life as well. I bid the two of you my goodbyes, and I hope you have a fantastic weekend." ［Fran］

  "Hahaha. Sorry about that. Yuna isn't usually this gy in front of the others. I hope you don't take this the wrong way, Headmaster." ［Grey］

  "Hahaha. I'm not that petty. I know how tiring it is to make Legendary-Grade Potions. Yuna should at least deserve a little reward like this." ［Fran］

  "Hahaha. Thank you for being uanding, Headmaster.... Then, we'll be taking our leave first. Take care." ［Grey］

  "Yes, yes, take care of yourselves as well." ［Fran］

  Noon on them, and there was o waste any time. After bowing their heads a little and saying their goodbyes to the Headmaster, the two finally exited the lounge and headed outsideー or so they were going to.

  "Ah, right, I almost fot..." ［Fran］

  The Headmaster's words suddenly echoed, ringing ihe two's ears. They soon stopped their steps and looked towards the Headmaster's dire, the tter now wearing a bright and radiant smile on his smile.

  "gratutions on being a Legendary Alchemist, Yuna." ［Fran］

  "... Un! Thank you, Headmaster!" ［Yuna］

  It was an iious smile, the young dy also beaming with happiness as she replied to the Headmaster. There was only joy in her heart, springing up and down like a little child. The aowledgment of anreat alchemist was a great thing to hear.

  They soohe lounge, happy expressions on her face. Yuna was now saying a single word, but Grey knew full well hoy she was. He could only chuckle to himself, once again admiring how adorable his fiancé was.

  "Yuna, since you reached Tier-9 today, why don't we have a little celebration? You know, just the two of us, eating lunch together." ［Grey］

  "Eh? Wouldn't that be a lunch date, then?" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. You got me. But you've been so busy these days, we haven't really had the time to have dates and suow would be a good time, wouldn't it?" ［Grey］

  Said Grey, his lips breaking into a pretty aive smile. It isn't rare that Grey invites her for lunch or for dates, but hearing it after some time caught the young dy off guard. She was bright red and embarrassed, face flustered as be.

  "Should I take that as a yes, Midy?" ［Grey］

  Grey asked pyfully though he already khe answer, and the young dy nodded her head meekly. She is now even more embarrassed than before, red all the way to her pointy elven ears. An adorable sight Grey just wao tease even more.

  "U-Un... But, I don't want a lunch date... I want to eat Grey's cooking..." ［Yuna］

  "My cooking, huh... That's quite... Hmm... I guess we could do that. But don't expect me to make something too fancy, alright? I haven't prepared anything so the celebration won't be too big." ［Grey］

  "No, it's okay! As long as I eat Grey's cooking, I'm fih it too! Ah! I could also help you out with cookingー No, I want to cook with Grey! Let's make lots and lots of tasty and amazing dishes together!［Yuna］

  "Aren't you tired though? You were pining just a while ago." ［Grey］

  "No, I'm fine now! I'm bursting with energy!" ［Yuna］

  She was tired, or at least she was. But just knowing that she would be cooking with Grey was more than enough to cheer her up, her pointy ears perking up and her eyes sparkling brightly like the stars, a sweet and adorable smile on her face.

  However, si was already lunch time, there were not only a lot of people not only in the cafeteria but in the Camellia Valley. Borrowing a kit or taking out the portable one from the Iory outside is out of the question.

  After making sure there were no eyes watg them, Grey simply extended one of his hands out and opehe entrao the Sanctuary. They both took their steps ihe young dy especially happy aed as she hopped inside.

  The moment they went ihey didn't waste any more time and headed straight towards the kit, took out several ingredients and pced them atop the table, a couple thuds and thunks eg as it bore the ingredients' weight.

  "Waah～! So many～! And they're all high quality as well!" ［Yuna］

  "Well, it's a celebration, after all. Even if it wasn't pnned, I should still give it my all. Is there anything you'd like to eat in particur?" ［Grey］

  "Not really. Everything Grey cooks is delicious, after all!" ［Yuna］

  There weren't just normal ingredients, but rare and special ones most people wouldn't even be able to see in their lives. No, even Royalty and High Nobility wouldn't be able to taste at special events. It was a css of their own.

  Amongst them were Garuda aha, Pterygia, Tarper Shark, Motlerow, Thunderbird, Cretan Bull, Moowing, King Fal, and many more. Eae of them was a delica their ht, tasing heavenly even when cooked simply.

  Of course, it wasn't just the meat, the vegetables and spices as well were also on a whole nother level. There weren't just one or two magits in the mix, and some of the herbs and spices are even worth more their weight than gold.

  "Waah～! There's also a lot of sugar, eggs, and flour! Are we making a lot of sweets and desserts, Grey? Are we?! Are we?!" ［Yuna］

  "Yeah, just for today though. I'm lifting yar ban. You go ham." ［Grey］

  "Yaay～! You're the best, Grey! I'll make sure to not disappoint!" ［Yuna］

  Si was a celebration, Grey decided to let Yuna loose and have all the sweets she wants for the day. He knows he's spoiling her a lot, but it was just for one day anyway. He was a total fool for her. There was no denying it.

  Yuna didn't waste any more time after Grey's words and grabbed as much sugar as she could, practically blog her vision with how much she got. She headed straight to the oven, preparing all the tools and items she'll need. Grey could only chuckle.

  "Then, should I get started as well?" ［Grey］

  A fired-up smile on his face, Grey then took out a whole lot of ingredients for the first dish. There was both Bulldeer and Garuda meat, butter, bread crumbs, mushrooms, egg, parlic, powdered onion, ground bck pepper, and a lot of spices.

  Grey first ground the Bulldeer meat and Garuda meat, and mixed the two in a 1:3 ratio, letting the Bulldeer meat simply pliment the Garuda. He mixed the two using his hands, making sure the portions were spread evenly.

  He then added the powdered herbs and spices, a bit of salt, ground pepper, eggs, and then after some time, some breadcrumbs as well. He mixed them well and even until all the ingredients blended well with one another.

  "Alright, that should be more than enough." ［Grey］

  After which, he scooped out the mixture into little balls, then fttening them out into patties, sprinkling a bit of spice to add a bit of a punch. He then prepared a skillet for the steps, adding a bit of oil and turning on the heat.

  FWISH SIZZLE SIZZLE SIZZLE

  When the oil was hot enough, Grey thehe patties into the sizzling pan and started frying them oer another, flipping them over wheurned a golden brown color, soon taking them off the skillet when both sides were nicely done.

  Grey added a bit of water every time he took out the patties, then frying another one. He tihe process again and again until all the patties were done. He flicked his finger and used a bit of magiake sure they remained hot and steamy.

  It was time for making the mushroom gravy, Grey adding butter to the same skillet and then pg the thinly sliced mushrooms and some herbs, frying them until a nice aroma wafted throughout the kit.

  Grey then slowly added flour into the mix, stirrily until the whole thing turned browhen added water soon enough, sizzles and fizzles resounding in the air. Herbs and spices were soon added, a thid tasty gravy made as a result.

  For the Finale, Grey thehe patties atop the ptes and poured the thid tasty mushroom gravy sauce over it, garnishing it with chopped green onions and a bit mround pepper. Mixed Meat Steak and Mushroom Gravy was served!

  "Waah～! That looks delicious, Grey! I have some?" ［Yuna］

  "Hey no, that's for ter. You should pay attention to your sweets. You might burn them if you're not paying attention." ［Grey］

  "Ehhh... You meanie..." ［Yuna］

  Having teased Yuna a little bit, Grey then tinued his cooking and whipped out yet another set of ingredients. This time was a much simpler dish, only needing butter, eggs, salt, cream, cheese, and a few spices.

  He quickly cracked some eggs and poured them into a bowl. He added salt, pepper, some spices, cheese, and some cream into the mix, beating them quickly until a smooth sistency was reached, the eggs now a wonderful yellow color.

  Grey then took out a frying pan aed some butter into it over medium heat, and when it started bubbling, Grey then poured the eggs into the hot pan and swirled a few times in the pan, creating soft and creamy curds.

  When the eggs had set and were slightly runny, Grey quickly removed the pan from the heat and gave it a final stir before serving. A sprinkle of salt, pepper, and some chopped green onions and he was done. A tasty serving of Creamy Scrambled Eggs!

  "Mmn～! These smell so delicious～! Should I add more syrup?" ［Yuna］

  "Hm? Are you making pancakes right now, Yuna?" ［Grey］

  "Un～! Would you like some too, Grey? They're really delicious!" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna... Why are you eating already..." ［Grey］

  Just wheurned around, he found his chipmunk-like fiancée already nibbling on the pancakes, a lot of syrup and some margariop. She was happily enjoying herself, a rge and bright smile on her face. Grey heaved a lengthy sigh.

  Grey tio cook the main course and Yuna made progress with the desserts and sweets. The symphony of the kit pyed and several aromas danced in the air. It was a se to behold, their stomachs rumbling al, the while.

  Grey and Yuna soon finished cooking, and served the dishes oer ahe dining table was filled with all the colors of the spectrum, white steam rising out of the dishes, still piping hot and ready to be eaten.

  "Waah～! Everything looks so delicious! I wonder what I should eat first..." ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. You silly girl, why are you thinking too much about that? Yonna have a taste of everything anyway." ［Grey］

  "Ah! That's right, isn't it? I eat as much as I !" ［Yuna］

  "Yeah, yeah, that's why you should take your seat already, Midy. I'll make sure to serve you the best lunch you've ever had." ［Grey］

  The young man prepared the seat and the young dy sat ever so fortably. He soon did the same, taking a spot parallel to her before serving the ptes aing some music py for the sake of it. A touch of grandeur as they say.

  It was a shame that the familiars and spirits were away in the forest, but there was nothing they could do about it. It has also been a while sihey've dined in with just the two of them, so it was yet another heart-pounding experience.

  ""Thank you for the meal!"" ［Grey and Yuna］

  It didn't take long befrey and Yuna partook in their lunch, diving their spoons and forks into the food and feeding themselves. All sorts of fvors exploded and smiles bloomed ever brighter as they savored them.

  "This mushroom steak is amazing, Grey! It's thid a little to, but it goes well with rice. The gravy is very fvorful too!" ［Yuna］

  "I'm gd you think that. Here, eat some of these eggs as well. They're much milder and creamier, so I think it would pliment the steak very well." ［Grey］

  "Mmn～! You're right! They're so delicious together!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. I have also had some tempuras, grilled fish, and buttered blue oysters here. Here, I'll get them ready for you." ［Grey］

  Just like a doting father g for his beloved daughter, Grey had once agaiered parent mode and started g for his fiancée as if she was a helpless chick. He was even spoon feeding her, making sure she has a taste of everything.

  Of course, he also had a bite of the dishes he cooked, pleasantly delighted about their taste and feeling very proud about them. Especially when Yuna enjoys them as if they were the best things in the world. He couldn't wish for more.

  Lunch tinued just like that and along the soft ale serenade of the music box, ughter and chuckles resounded in the air. Such a se tihe two of them talking about all sorts of topid telling stories.

  "Right, I almost fot... otion did you make this time? Si's Legendary-Grade, it should be plenty powerful, right?" ［Grey］

  "Un! I haven't really tested it out. But when drunk, it should boost mana one's output by about 50% and quadruple their mana recovery rate for about 10 minutes. It's like a stimunt drug, but there's no side effects or anything dangerous!" ［Yuna］

  "50%... Isn't that just cheating...?" ［Grey］

  A 50% increase for 10 minutes.... While it may not sound a lot, boosting one's mana output by that much will increase all physical and magical attributes by the exact same amount, making one much, much strohan before.

  It has a simir effect as a 4☆ ability, and for people like Grey and Yuna whose powers are beyond imagination, they could easily wipe ions with that. It was a broken potion. One could only imagine how much it is worth.

  "And I call it the 'Fairy's Blessing'! It sounds cool doesn't it?" ［Yuna］

  "Well… I guess it does, but why did you even make a potion like that in the first pce? Are you going to challenge Labyrinth Bosses or something?" ［Grey］

  Hearing Grey's words, Yuna immediately halted her spoon and fork and remembered Edin's words before when he asked why she wao reach the pinnacle of alchemy. The only differenow was that she has a reason rooted in her heart.

  It was nothing too grand nor nothing too serious. She simply wants to help Grey out and beuch strohan before. To walk by his side and to bee worthy of him. If she could so so with alchemy then she would be more than willing to,

  It was quite a silly reason, but it was one her heart desires. Her lips broke into a subtle smile.

  "Hm? Why are you suddenly smiling?" ［Grey］

  "Fufufu! That's a secret～." ［Yuna］

  Their lunch tinued.

  CHAPTER 385 END