Chapter 8
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 8
Chapter Title: Newbie
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Workshop.
The word came to mind, but that was as far as it went.
Was there even a suitable 'alchemy workshop' on Earth to reference?
This was on a whole different level from just finding a place to live alone.
Toxic fumes could rise, reagents might explode. I knew from the gallery.
What if I tried this in a regular building and something went wrong?
'...I couldn't handle that.'
My head shook involuntarily.
"Hmm."
I couldn't exactly post on a real estate app looking for an alchemy workshop.
"...Ah."
Then it hit me. Didn't I have 'seniors' I could ask about this stuff?
I summoned [Alchemy Gallery] in midair and hit the compose button.
Title: Anything to watch out for when making a workshop?
Author: Rabbit King
I dug through the notice posts, but nothing on workshops.
Probably need to make it somewhere without people around for now.
Newbie?
Been forever since we had a newbie.
Hair color, eye color, physical traits.
Answer.
? Ash-gray hair, purple eyes.
What do you mean physical traits?
Doesn't know? Must be human base.
Fuck, human data is overflowing.
There's non-humans here too? Lol.
Lmao.
A newbie checking notices first? Rare sight.
You would've flamed me if I didn't.
You know it lol.
How long will this one last...
Fuck, that shit you imagine won't happen.
The ones who say that die first though...
Pre-transformation specs by any chance?
'192 98 18'
?????
Whoa... if your body didn't change, you'd just...
I said fuck off 2.
Passed. Ignore the horny brigade.
Block this fucker too.
It was friendly enough, but all the comments were just about me. I had no choice but to make a new post.
Title: Enough with the background checks already.
Author: Rabbit King
I need to make a workshop, answer some questions please.
What family are you from?
No alchemy in my dimension. Know nothing.
?
Then no mana either?
Nah, I have that. Gates only opened 2 years ago.
Gates what now?
No gates where you are? Space rips open, monsters pour out.
Whoa.
Whoa my ass.
1. Mana fumes sink, so natural airflow circulation structure.
2. Synthesis fails on tiny vibrations, so solid foundation.
3. Area with minimal mana flow interference.
1 can be ignored with forced exhaust equipment.
That's the basics. Workshops are personal, so not in notices.
Holy shit finally an actual answer.
Thx.
I left a thank-you on the last comment and closed the gallery. Total chaos.
'Natural airflow... foundation... no mana interference...'
Basically, somewhere remote with a sturdy building. Putting it together, one perfect spot popped into my head.
'Warehouse?'
Yeah, a warehouse was ideal.
Now, where to find one like that.
"......"
Didn't take long to decide. I pulled out my smartphone and opened a familiar chat.
Bigger than I expected.
"What do you think? Like it?"
Yuna stood beside me, arms crossed, looking smug. I could only nod dumbly.
Clank—
She opened the heavy iron door, and with a deafening noise, a wide, airy interior revealed itself.
The high ceiling had massive fans lazily circulating cool air, and the thick walls were rock-solid even tapping with a finger.
"This used to be a secret military supply depot. Closed after the unit relocated. Soundproofing's perfect, ventilation top-tier as you see. And best of all..."
She pointed to the center of the warehouse.
"This area's got the lowest mana flow in Korea. Had an appraiser from the Hunter Association check unofficially. No ley lines or anything. That's why it got abandoned."
It met every condition from the gallery yesterday. Perfect.
"Knew it the second you listed the requirements. Nagged the guild nonstop, and it popped up quick. Contract's under the guild name, so no worries."
Yuna explained casually, like it was nothing. I wanted to applaud her efficiency.
"Location sorted. Call if you need help."
"...Y-yeah, got it..."
"Gonna head out. Guild stuff piling up."
With that, Yuna left the warehouse.
The massive iron door slammed shut, echoing heavily in the empty space.
Alone now, I stood blankly for a bit, then slowly looked around.
Perfect space. But empty.
Time to fill it with my gear.
Title: Got the spot, but what about equipment?
Author: Rabbit King
Got a place matching gallery advice.
Now need equipment hmm.
No alchemists in your dimension right?
Make it yourself.
Yeah fuck.
What'd you use before?
Kitchen pot and spatula.
Legendary madlad?
One wrong move and you'd be toast lol.
Just basic antidote, fine.
Basic antidote? Mess up heat control and it burns everything.
Yeah but I fixed it.
Comments paused for a moment.
???
Cranked heat a bit, it went nuts.
Tasted it, added salt, fixed.
You... tasted it...?
No alchemists for real?
Fuck how'd you know.
Just? Body knew?
I blew up a mansion first try...
Talent freaks all fuck off and die.
Basic antidote?
Check this link for basic tool making first.
Alchemy gear cores on mana conductivity and reactivity. Base with moonlight stone, coat crucible with silver melt. Newbie level, no worries.
Post has material sorting tips too.
(Cute character bowing emoticon)
I checked her—his?—link first. Then searched online for materials.
"Moonlight stone and silver crucible..."
Maybe as easy as last time.
But my hopes shattered the moment results loaded.
[Moonlight Stone: Core for precision mana gear. Private trades banned.]
[Silver Crucible: High mana conductivity for hunter weapons/armor. Private trades banned.]
Why are these trade-banned?
No answers no matter how deep I dug online.
"......"
No choice. Grabbed my phone.
Riiiing—
Signal barely rang before her familiar voice.
- Hey, Talky. What's up? Problem already?
"N-no, not that... Need materials. Why's moonlight stone... and silver crucible trade-banned?"
She laughed like it was ridiculous.
- What for? Potion stuff?
"N-no, not exactly..."
- If you need it, there's a reason. Simple—they're all hunter weapon materials.
"Then... can't get them...?"
- Legally, yeah.
Her firm answer darkened my vision.
"L-legal?"
Me spacing out, her tongue-clicking came through.
- Dude. Think bans stop trade? Buyers lining up at high prices.
"...Ah."
- Underground market. Booming. Hunters gotta report every weapon buy anyway.
"B-but how...?"
- That? Just for show, to fool normies.
Cynicism edged her voice.
- Gov can't control hunters, no balls for it. They ignore trades as long as no incidents.
"R-right...?"
- No enforcement, market grows naturally.
Her voice oddly excited over the phone.
- Wanna check it out? Black market. Fancy name, just a market.