"Think we made out well? The forest elf master alchemist Trish was able to teach me a lot. I might have even managed to create a new skill called the alchemic brawler's field guide." Remey was looking away but she knew that she was baiting the old master alchemist.
"Ha! Of course, you did. I wouldn't expect anything else! When can I meet this Trish woman? I feel like she would be quite the alchemist if she was able to drag you to learn things." The teasing atmosphere gave up Remey and the old man's relationship to Lewisia, who was better able to understand the hidden parental relationship.
"They are grandfather and daughter? I didn't think that they were related." The question was quiet but Walker was able to lean over and explain a little.
"Remey is an orphan but she always went to the alchemy building to ask for medicines and herbs. Eventually, she started to watch the master alchemist and they became like family. Not that they will admit it since they are both stubborn. It might be where Remey got it from."
"Hey! I heard that! Don't go giving away my past so easily!" Remey met Walker with a soft punch to the arm that just made the two smile. She turned to Lewisia and held out a seed. "These are rainbow sunflower seeds. They grow quickly and need a lot of light. But the petals can be used for a healing balm when they are ground with olive oil. Perfect beginning herb to start with and it will be very beautiful to show off to the other demons around."
Lewisia took the seeds which appeared completely white and void of any color. "These will really turn in to something so splendid and useful?" Naturally, she was lost as to how this would occur. She had never grown anything herself and this was the first time for her even holding a seed.
"It is a rare herb here. But I had heard that they grow in forest clearings near the elf territories. I'm impressed we managed to get some. We can make a lot of the healing balm for a cheap price to any crafter. They always have small scratches and cuts that need healing." The old master alchemist was glad to see the seeds. He was familiar with them but had never been able to grow them in mass.
"They sound like the perfect addition to the garden. Rainbow sunflowers seems like they would brighten up any open spot. And I have the perfect open spot." Gil's mother was already dragging Lewisia out of the door to the alchemy lab.
While Remey and the master alchemist were the only other two left other than Midnight and Onyx were too involved with their elemental mana crystals, Walker took the remaining herbs from his storage. "That is that. I also gave Lisa the fabrics with the rune patterns so in a few weeks she might have some clothing that can help with gathering certain elemental manas." Walker was sure that there would be a use for this kind of thing during alchemy.
"Sounds good. Are you sticking around? Or will you head off elsewhere?" Remey wasn't sure if Walker would want to watch the explanation of the new herbs. She partially wanted to ask him to leave so she could spend some personal time with the old master alchemist but was unsure how to say it.
Luckily, Walker caught on and also had some plans himself. "I want to go and talk with the wandering blacksmith. He wanted to plan a trip to the mountains to try and craft in the ice and snow. I also want to talk to him about spirit forging. I have connected a few dots and think he already knows about it. I hope you two have some fun with your herbs. The alchemy lab looks great by the way." Walker headed out with a wave and the two began pouring over the herbs and seeds. Walker could already hear the stories Remey was telling.
Midnight and Onyx had stayed behind too enamored by their mana crystals. This left Walker alone for the first time in a while. Even the elemental spirits had gone off to explore so he was sure that they wouldn't be back for a little longer.
The sounds of the forge were different than the day before and Walker could tell it was the sound of a blade being sharpened. When he entered the heat was still strong but the ice jade pendant kept him cool. "I thought I would come and bother you today too." Walker made his presence known and the wandering blacksmith greeted him with a smile.
Having the blade in his hand the wandering blacksmith showed off the knife set he was making. They weren't made of metal but instead a fusion of stone and metal. It was a very interesting combination that brought out the speckled grey stone and the shine of silver. They were very sharp as well due to the care taken when sharpening.
"Those are pretty amazing. I bet any noble would pay a hefty price to have them displayed. But I have a feeling you would prefer them to be used rather than just tossed in a display case somewhere." Walker was greeted with another nod before the wandering alchemist placed the blade with the rest of the set.
"So, I have a few things we should talk about. First, I remember you want to go on a trip to the mountains. I am thinking after everyone rests for a few weeks we can head out. The only requirement is we need to be back before three months are up because the summit will be happening in Genesis city then. Also, we need to talk about spirit forging, true spirit forging." The wandering blacksmith showed a troubled expression before turning to face Walker with serious intent.