I Got Caught Hunting Powerful Monsters in Secret Even Though I’m Just a Commoner, Which Led to Beautiful Girls From Noble and Royal Families to Come After Me - 53

Chapter 53: Behind the Aphrodisiac Incident

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Nighttime, at Keltz’s Office. Elena and Rina’s Side

There were five people in Keltz’s office. 

Keltz, Hannah, Elena, Rina and a mysterious pharmacist with the appearance of a mad scientist. 

“Elena, Rina, how are you feeling?”

Keltz became worried after Harry and Bern made them drink the aphrodisiac. And so, he started checking their conditions every night. 

However, tonight, Elena’s face was filled with anger. 

“Wha-What’s wrong…?”

“Father…”

“This is the first time I’ve ever seen Elena this angry… And Rina too…”

Keltz, who had remained calm until now, began breaking out in a cold sweat. 

While Elena was displaying her emotions openly on her face, Rina seemed to be desperately holding her emotions back. However, her strong yandere aura still leaked out from her. Strong enough to easily intimidate any lesser man with just a glance. 

Elena stared at the pharmacist, swallowing the words that almost escaped her throat. 

Instead, he said…

“Let’s talk later. Together with Rina.”

“Ri-Right… So-So-Sounds good…”

Keltz responded, his voice seemed to tremble. He glanced briefly at the pharmacist who looked like a mad scientist before speaking again.

“It seems neither of them have any issue with their bodies. Well, it’s not a surprise though. After all, we have the most skilled pharmacist on this continent to look after them.”

Seemingly pleased by Keltz’s praise, the pharmacist puffed up with pride and pulled off a triumphant pose. 

“Of courseeee! This antidote was created by none other than me, a geniusssss pharmacist! Even if it’s a special aphrodisiac that can only be obtained from the demon territory, a geniussssss pharmacist like me can concoct the antidote easily!”

Abel, the pharmacist, boasted. 

His excessive boasting prompted Keltz to murmur under his breath. 

“If it’s that easy, then you should’ve made it at a cheaper price…”

“Oooooh but that won’t doooo~ You see, I went through countlessss trials and errors to create an antidote without any side effectssss but can also neutralizes even the most potent demon’s aphrodisiacs! Without me, Abel, this antidote would never exist!”

“Ahaha…. Alright. I get it. I get it. No need to get so worked up.”

“Of courseeee neither Elena-sama nor this cute little miss had any problems! Even if they did, at best, it would be just a slight fever and dizziness! That’s allll~ Ahahaha~ You don’t need to praise me, really~ For I am a super geniussss!”

Abel suddenly leaned back and stared at Elena and Rina, waiting for their reactions. 

Picking up his not-so-subtle cue, Rina spoke up. 

“Yes. Thanks to you, we didn’t feel anything even though those two made us drink that aphrodisiac. Truthfully, it was a bit challenging to pretend the potion had an effect on me when I couldn’t feel any of its effect….”

“….Rina was truly amazing. If it weren’t for Rina’s outstanding acting, they would have found out the truth right away. After all, I’m not good at that kind of thing…”

As Rina and Elena recalled the previous incident, they started acting bashful, embarrassed at what they had to do. But then, Hannah, the maid, gazed at them with suspicion. 

Noticing Hannah’s gaze, Elena tilted her head to the side, confused. 

“Hannah? What’s wrong?”

“Nothing. It’s just a bit different from what my little sister told me…”

“Little sister? Is it Mia?”

“Yes. According to Mia, the moment Elena-sama and Rina-san saw Kanato-sama, the two of you started blushing and breathing heavily. But you said the aphrodisiac didn’t have any effect on you…”

“”-!!!””

The lower half of Elena and Rina’s body suddenly twitched. They then started fidgeting nervously. Seeing the change in their behavior, the corner of Hannah’s mouth curled up into a smirk. 

“What’s the matter? Are you both feeling alright?”

“I-I-I-I-I-I-I…. I don’t have any special feelings toward Onii-sama… Nothing at all…”

“Ye-Ye-Ye-Yeah! That’s right!! I-I-I also don’t feel anything special about him… Not at all….. Uuu…”

Seeing how flustered the two of them were, Abel quickly approached them. 

“What is it?? My antidote isn’t working??!?!?!”

With his hands holding onto his head, Abel started muttering to himself.

“Impossible… It can’t be….”

Seeing Abel crushed in despair, Rina stepped in to reassure him. 

“No-No! It’s working! We didn’t feel anything toward those two! None at all! Thanks to the antidote you made, we were able to escape unscathed!!”

“Tha-That’s right. You can be more proud of yourself. Abel-dono’s antidote was excellent!!”

“But… The antidote wasn’t effective against that man called Kanato, right?”

“Tha-Tha-Tha-Tha-That’s… Umm….”

“….”

Just a moment ago, he was so excited, proudly boasting his achievement, but now he was teary-eyed. 

“I never failed before… I…. I…”

Trying to comfort him, Keltz rubbed Abel’s shoulders gently. 

“No need to feel upset about it. You’re the most amazing pharmacist on this continent…. Okay…? Hm?”

As if an idea flickered in Keltz’s mind, his eyes widened for a split second before he inquired…

“By the way… Abel, may I ask you something?”

“Ye-Yes..?”

“It’s about that man, Kanato.”

“Kanato… Is he an accomplice of the two criminals that tried to drug these girls?”

“No, on the contrary, Kanato is a really good guy. He’s someone who’s able to leave me impressed. I believe Elana and Rina also think Kanato is wonderful, both as a person and as a man.”

“Oh, I see.

“So? Anything came to your mind? Why is the antidote not working on Kanato?”

Keltz asked and like a fish back into water, the pharmacist regained its spirit back. Abel started boasting his greatness again.

“Well!~ You seeee, there’s an exception for the antidote that I, the genius pharmacist, created!!”

“Go on.”

“Wa-Wa-Wa-Wait… Father, I believe it’s best to drop this subject now…”

“Tha-Tha-Tha-That’s right…. I-I-I-I-I agree…”

Elana and Rina sudden;y broke into a cold sweat. However, Abel wasn’t even the least deterred. He brushed them off and continued on.

“If it’s against a man that you trust, someone you trust enough to show eveeeertyhing you have, then… The antidote won’t workkkk!! And furthermoreee! If you have a strong urge, this stronggg feeling to conceive that man’s child, then… The antidote won’t workkkkk!! Well, rather than saying the antidote won’t work, it’s more accurate to say that the effect of the aphrodisiac is greaaaatly emphasized by the feeling of the subject, causing my antidote to lose!~”

“”…….””

Elena and Rina were trembling all over, they didn’t even bother to hide their bright red faces anymore.

As for Keltz, he somehow found himself next to Hannah. The two exchanged glances before they smirked. 

And at that moment…

“Keltz-sama, Kanato here. May I have a word with you? Is now a good time?”

Kanato knocked from outside the door before asking for Keltz’s permission.

“Come on in.”

“Okay.”

The moment Kanato entered Keltz’s office, the pharmacist’s eyes lit up.

“OOOOOH….! So you’re Kanato? Impressive. So these girls hope to conceive your chi-“

But before he could finish his sentence, Elena (a Level 5) kicked Abel, sending him flying. 

“Wha-What?! What’s happening? Huh? Ugh-!”

And then, Rina also delivered a swift dropkick to Kanato.

In an instant, the office turned into a carnage. Witnessing this scene unfolding before their eyes, Keltz and Hannah chuckled. 

“Seems like the road ahead is going to be rough and rowdy.”

“But.. I do have to say this is all Kanato-san’s fault though.”

“And mind you, this is just the beginning.”

“You’re absolutely right, Keltz-sama.”

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T/N: The second hand embarrassment! Conceive his child! LMAOOO!(｡><)