Who Is the World’s Strongest Appraiser? ~Living in Another World With Satisfying Meals~

An Extremely Rare Potion Was Created

That day, Yuuri was moving the alchemical pot to Jake’s room. Jake had asked him to help with a little experiment. At that moment, Yuuri should have thought a bit more about it. There was already Ali, who had an alchemical pot, at the base, so why was he chosen? And also, why had he chosen a day when Ali wasn’t around?

But since Yuuri was Yuuri, he was following Jake’s request with a casual attitude, thinking if there was something he could help with. Unfortunately, there were no members around to sense that pairing these two would be problematic and troublesome. If there had been even one person, they might have stayed as a lookout. Since there was no one, we’ll proceed with no critique.

“So, what are we doing today?”

“Hmm. I was hoping you could help me make a potion.”

“A potion, you say?”

“Yes.”

Jake answered Yuuri’s question with a gentle smile. It was the same smile as usual, but there was a sense of excitement and anticipation. Yuuri thought that if it was about potion mixing, he should ask someone with potion-making skills. Yuuri had skills in blending and alchemy but lacked potion-making skills.

However, what Jake actually needed was alchemy skills. To make a potion that was impossible to create through potion-making alone, both the alchemical pot and alchemy skills were necessary. Sadly, Jake’s job was Scholar, and he lacked alchemy skills.

“So, what should I do?”

“I need you to make the potion. The recipe was in the literature, but it turns out it should be made with the alchemical pot, not through blending or potion-making.”

“…Even though it’s a potion?”

“If you mix it manually, there’s a high chance the potion’s effectiveness will be lost, and its rank will drop.”

Jake explained in his gentle tone, and Yuuri was nodding in understanding. To someone unaware, it might seem like a very heartwarming scene. However, it was far from heartwarming. In fact, it was in a state where danger alarms were blaring. …I repeat, we proceed with no critique.

The danger stemmed from the personalities and compatibility of these two. On one hand, Yuuri was a boy who, though lacking malice, always ended up causing trouble due to his unconscious actions. On the other hand, Jake, even though somewhat aware, was a troublesome scholar who prioritized intellectual curiosity above all else. These two, without questioning each other’s actions, would happily help each other out with smiles when requested. …They might be somewhat similar.

So, with no stopper or critique in sight, their joint work proceeded smoothly. Yuuri tossed the materials Jake pulled out of his favorite magic bag into the alchemical pot as directed. …Had he done an appraisal of the materials, he might have realized they were a troubling pile of ingredients. But since Yuuri was neither a treasure hunter nor an adventurer, he just tossed them in without a second thought. Immediate critique needed.

“Is this all the materials?”

“Yes, that’s all.”

“Understood. Well then, switch on.”

Yuuri pressed the switch on the alchemical pot, closing its lid with a somewhat careless feeling. To him, it might have been a determined action, but it somehow seemed lackluster to watch. However, since only Jake was there, he wasn’t concerned about the details. In fact, Jake was eagerly waiting to see if it would turn out well.

While the alchemical pot clanked away, Yuuri took the opportunity to ask Jake. It was one of his advantages to ask questions fairly quickly. They say it’s better to ask and be embarrassed for a moment than to never ask and be embarrassed for life. …Though it’s not always best to ask everything, which is the harsh reality of life.

“By the way, what are we making?”

“Hmm? The materials you just put in are for a Restoration Potion.”

“A Restoration Potion?”

“Yes, it’s a potion that restores losses, as the name implies.”

As he spoke, Jake showed Yuuri a page from a book. It contained an explanation of the Restoration Potion.

In simple terms, a regular healing potion heals wounds, but no matter how high quality or superior it is, it cannot restore lost body parts. Healing potions close wounds and restore stamina.

In contrast, a Restoration Potion has the exact effect it suggests. There are variations in quality and rank, but the potion’s efficacy is to restore lost body parts. Whether it’s a lost finger, hand, foot, or eye, the Restoration Potion will restore them according to its efficacy. However, due to its extraordinary effects, it’s not easy to make. Yuuri had no idea, but being able to create a Restoration Potion was considered a mark of a top-notch apothecary.

Since Yuuri was unaware of this, he thought of it as a remarkable potion in a world without magic. No critique or correction came from anywhere. Why, on this particular day, were there no potential critics around?

As the two of them remained blissfully unaware, the alchemical pot stopped. As usual, the lid popped open slightly. Yuuri opened the lid and reached into the pot to retrieve the completed object. It was a liquid in a slender bottle. …The bottle design was a common glass bottle in this world, sealed with a glass stopper. The reason was, that Ali had told him not to use an overly fanciful design for the container. It was tough being a guardian.

“Jake-san, we have something that looks like a potion.”

“Oh, indeed. As expected of the alchemical pot. Now, Yuuri, could you appraise it for me?”

“Yes, understood.”

Sensing that he might be asked this, Yuuri activated [God’s Eye]-san on the glass bottle he held. Any mystery can be solved by [God’s Eye]-san. Even if it was a first-time sight, [God’s Eye]-san would accurately provide the information. It was a marvelous guide.

—————Complete Restoration Potion (Supreme Quality)

This is the highest grade among Restoration Potions. The quality is also top-notch. The materials used are indeed the ones from the legendary Complete Restoration Potion. However, due to the creator’s skill and the quality of the alchemical pot, it has reached the highest quality. Furthermore, this potion can even restore congenital defects. It can truly be called a dream potion. Please handle it with utmost care.

“…Wow”

It was a disaster. At that moment, Yuuri realized everything. Why Jake had chosen him instead of Ali to help. This was probably a potion that would be problematic if made. At the very least, it was a potion that, if discovered, could cause a lot of trouble, given the level of warning from [God’s Eye]-san.

Moreover, Jake might not have known, but the quality had improved because Yuuri made it. Previously, it was made using Ali’s alchemical pot, but this time it was Yuuri’s pot, which had powered up significantly. Yuuri’s pot, made by the alchemical blacksmith Gurgar, used legendary metals, making it extremely powerful. Normally, Yuuri didn’t pay much attention to this.

“…Jake-san, was it really okay to make this?”

“Hmm, it seems the literature was correct. Since the materials are not mistaken, it’s possible with an alchemical pot, even though it can’t be done manually.”

“Jake-san, listen!”

“However, since a mediocre alchemist can’t make it, the difficulty is indeed high. Well, it’s understandable considering how hard it is to gather the materials.”

“Jake-san, please listen!”

“Hmm? What’s the matter, Yuuri?”

The scholar, who was mumbling excitedly while scribbling away, only responded when Yuuri shook him quite seriously. He was as unwavering as ever. It’s worth noting that Jake had conducted this experiment purely out of intellectual curiosity, not because he wanted the Complete Restoration Potion. As usual.

“Is it really okay that we made this? If it’s discovered that we have it, it could be a huge problem!”

“Well…”

“Well… what?!”

“At the very least, if it’s found out that we made this, Ali will definitely be angry.”

“Why did you make me create something like this?!”

“Well, I wanted to see if it could be made. If we don’t try, we won’t know if the recipe is correct, right?”

It was purely out of intellectual curiosity and pursuit. In front of Jake’s attitude, Yuuri crumpled to the ground. It was an unusually rare reaction. …Though Yuuri often made careless mistakes, he was essentially a serious and kind-hearted person. He didn’t want to be scolded for creating something so clearly beyond the norm. Just the fact of making it seem dangerous. It wasn’t wrong.

Jake, with his usual smile, casually told Yuuri what to do. This old scholar was only interested in proving the theory correct. It was quite troublesome. Although he had considered some countermeasures, he still spoke to Yuuri.

“Shall we store it in the magic bag?”

“…Huh?”

“Your magic bag is special; while others can put things in it, they can’t take things out, right?”

“…Yes, that’s correct. My student bag is a magic bag exclusive to me.”

Since this was true, Yuuri nodded honestly. Jake then confidently said with a smile. …Though it’s irrelevant, this old man is really a perfect example of a useless adult most of the time. Sometimes he’s worth reconsidering, but his usual state only solidifies his role as a negative role model.

“If you put it there, no one will find it.”

“…What is with that idea, like hiding mischief from your parents?”

“But I think it’s the safest option.”

With a carefree smile, Jake said, “Well, we’ve already made it,” and Yuuri slumped his shoulders in defeat. He thought it was a bit much to use his invincible student bag, which no one else could see or retrieve from, as a hiding place for such a mischievous item. However, since the item was here, there was no choice. Yuuri resignedly gave in and stored the Complete Restoration Potion in the depths of his bag.

Yuuri would spend the next few days hoping that Ali would never find out that he had made it.