The Greatest Genius Alchemist Of All Time Wants To Retire

Chapter 3 – The Admirer –

My name is Rita Medis. I’m the daughter of the Medis family, a prestigious family of alchemists. However, my family is a branch of the main family and I can’t be a legitimate successor, but I’m confident about my alchemy in my own way.

After all, I was admitted to the academy at the age of 17, even though the average age of admission was usually 20. Because of this, all of my relatives were happy to see that I was the second coming of Fii-neesan.

Alsfira Medis. My cousin, the rightful heir to the main family. Our family’s dignity as a nobles owes much to Fii-neesan.

And to my surprise, I became the only seminar student of the genius alchemist, Elweed Willis, through my neesan’s connections.

The academy’s system is very similar to that of a typical university. There is a seminar, in which students write their graduation thesis and graduate. However, the difference between this academy and the other university is that there is no credit system at the Kanovarian Alchemy Institute. There are many lectures, but there is no obligation to take classes. All you need is a graduation thesis. As long as you write your thesis, you can graduate right away. In the following March, I will be attending the graduation ceremony and become a gold grade alchemist.

But in reality, the fastest person to graduate was Fii-neesan’s five years. On average, it takes seven years, and many fail. In such a situation, Elweed Willis, who appeared like a comet, graduated in just two years, and it seems that he’s going to start working at the academy as a part-time instructor this year.

「Yes!　Now all my troubles…are gone!」

It was only recently that Fii-neesan was trembling with joy as she said that in her room. Apparently, Elweed Willis has finally decided on a career path. At first he seemed to be joking about taking over a farmhouse…….but that’s still strange. This academy is indeed amazing just to be able to work as an part time instructor. Full-time instructors are even more amazing. But this academy’s principal, Fii-neesan, is even more amazing.

But even so Fii-neesan is a platinum grade alchemist.

In contrast, Elweed Willis is a Blue Stellar Grade Alchemist. He is a Blue Stellar that has become a symbol of this country. In other words, he’s younger than neesan. And he’s only 16 years old. He’s one year younger than me, and he’s already a Blue Stellar. Quite frankly, He was abnormal and out of the norm. So why is it that he’s only a part-time instructor?

Well, all that aside, I came to the fullness of time.
(ehh… help? まぁそんなことはさておき、満を持して私はやってきた。)

To the Canovaria Alchemy Academy.

Clearly, I’m proud to be the beginning student of Elweed Willis’ seminar, aka Elzemi, but I’m also very worried. I heard that there were supposed to be about five seminar students, but apparently Fii-neesan was the one to arrange it, so she decided to leave me alone. And I was chosen as the Elzemi. To be clear, there’s a strong element of connection, but I’ll still manage to take a bite out of it!　And eventually I’ll become a Blue Stellar….!

With that thought in mind, I walked through the gates of this academy with the cherry blossoms dancing around me.

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「Wow….its so big….」

I came to the largest classroom in the academy. The academy’s system is to have classes from the morning to the afternoon, and then in the afternoon to evening, students have seminar practice and free time.

The first day of school was a unique occasion: right after the entrance ceremony, Elweed Willis would be giving a live lecture. And to my surprise, all the seats are reserved. Even the standing room only spots were booked up, showing the extraordinary popularity of the school.

By the way, I’m in the front row, next to Fii-neesan. I’m very sorry, but I need to burn Elweed Willis’s lecture into my eyes.

「Fii-neesan, what kind of person is Elweed Willis-san like?」

「Like I said before his brain is full of crops. I was really worried that I wouldn’t make it through him today.」

Neesan said she was relieved, but she looks more on edge now. Today was the entrance ceremony and there was a greeting, and she was wearing a suit with her makeup perfectly made up and her hair up, but still, she still has a very difficult look on her face right now.

「Eh?　Speaking of Elweed Willis is a Blue Stellar, he’s a genius of geniuses, right?　Are you worried about something?　And isn’t the crops thing a joke you made neessan?」

「It would have been nice if it was a joke.」

I had heard about him before from Fii-neesan. She said he was an amazing alchemist, a genius who could surpass the founder of alchemy. I thought the occasional mention of crops was just a joke.

But if neesan says this much, maybe there’s something to it…?

As I was thinking about this, Elweed Willis walked in.

Ah, he’s going to be my teacher. I think I should call him Elle-sensei….

As Such Elle-sensei has long platinum colored hair, and his height is 183 centimeters, which is high for a 16-year-old. His black suit, which is tightly fitted, combined with his hair, it makes him look really beautiful. His face is also super beautiful. Maybe it’s just from my own view, but he’s really cool. Today, his long hair is tied up in one, in a ponytail, at the bottom.

「Ohh….」

「How divine…..」

「That’s the genius of the century, Elweed Willis.」

The room begins to buzz a bit. It’s expected. Today, not only the students of the academy, but also the general public enters the reserved seats. There must be a lot of people who are here seeing him for the first time.

「Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet….」

When Elle-sensei said that, everyone went silent.

Ah….his husky voice is really cool too. He seems to have already packed all the ideals of this world into him, but even his alchemy is genius….

As I was enthralled by this, Elle-sesei started his lecture immediately.

「Today’s lecture is about the reconstruction of alchemy by incorporating my elemental theory, the theory of the elements. Now please turn to page 12 of your textbook.」

Huh?　If you’re a teacher, why say the page count if you haven’t looked at the textbook?

Anyway, 12 pages and counting.

Amazingly, all students were given a free textbook in this lecture. Moreover, this textbook is a new one to be used this year.

Elweed Willis is a genius. But being a genius requires a track record of achievement. His most famous achievement was the formulation of the theory of elements.

Until now, alchemy was a matter of drawing an alchemy formation and putting magic power into it to activate it. The process was considered mysterious and mystical, or rather a gift from God. However, an alchemist is the one who goes through the theory. Why alchemy is activated by putting magic power into the alchemy formation… There have been many alchemists who have studied it in the 200-year history of alchemy. And the one who put a period of time on it was Elle-sensei.

Six months after entering the academy, he published a paper.

The title was “The Reconstruction of Elemental Theory and Alchemy”.

I don’t understand all of its content, but the summary is certainly this.

The alchemy formation is the tool that accesses the First Quality Primamateria that abounds in this world, and the magic power is the energy that drives the tool.

This is where primamateria, the first quality material, appeared. He discovered this, and came up with a theory of the elements, and applied it to alchemy, changing the concept of alchemy in a complete 180 degrees.

This is why Elle-sensei is considered one of the greatest geniuses of all time.

「First, let’s start with an explanation of the first principle ingredient, Primamateria. The primary material is a particle that lies at the root of all things. Although we cannot see it with the naked eye, the primamateria is like air. Moreover, it is in our bodies. You may know that the human body is based on genes, or, more specifically, DNA, but that DNA is also composed of the first substance, Primamateria monocytogenes.」

Sensei writes a simple diagram on the blackboard.

Human→DNA→First Quality Primamateria

Seeing this, gasps of admiration escape from those around me. It is clear that he speaks in a way that is easy to understand, not only in terms of what he is saying, but also in terms of the way he crunches his words so that even first-time students can understand them. His voice was also very clear and easy to listen to. For some reason, I feel proud of the fact that this is his first lecture, and that he is truly a genius.

「What happens when this is applied to alchemy? Existing alchemy was completely dependent on the alchemy formation. For example…..」

Sensei draws a pentagram alchemy formation on the blackboard and lightly applies magic power.

Then a rose is generated with a pop. This is basic alchemy. The creation of all things. The basic of the basics.

「If you add this pattern to the alchemical formation of the pentagram, you can create a rose…….but if you use the alchemy I proposed, which is based on the elemental theory…..」

Sensei squeezes his hand gingerly.

Huh?　Don’t you have to draw a alchemy formation?

As I thought this, an overflowing amount roses stared to pour out of Elle-sensei’s hands, and when they shimmered, they became a bouquet of roses like the ones you get at the store.

「Eh…!?」

I couldn’t help myself. Alchemy without an alchemy formation!

He can do that!!?

The people around me opened their eyes in astonishment. They were so surprised that they seemed to be too surprised to speak.

「Thus, the alchemy formation is not really necessary. What you need are three things: a clear mental image, first quality primamateria, and magic power. Then you will be able to do alchemy without an alchemy formation like I did. And….」

The rest of the day was truly a dream come true.

A lesson in super advanced alchemy. I am sure I am standing at a turning point in history. I’m truly honored and so happy to be here!

But sometimes during lecture, I think the area around sensei was shining and lightly glowing. It was like when he was telling a parable about vegetables or fruits….

Well, anyway, the lecture went off without a hitch. The world of alchemy will change from this school year. Not just me, but all the people who were here must have had that same belief.

「Uuwaa. Elle, that was great.」

When the lecture was over and everyone was clapping, Fii-neesan was crying next to me. She must have been proud of herself because she was Elle-sensei’s teacher.

After that, the press asked questions and had a photo session.No one but concerned parties were allowed to enter, but since I was a member of the Medis family and cousin of Fii-neesan, I stood there and watched the teacher closely.

「Well then that’s all for now. Thank you very much Willis-san!」

When the cameraman said that, I thought the people around me were going to disperse, but then people who wanted sensei’s autograph formed a line.

It’s kind of……..idle now.

But since it’s a seminar after this…..it’s going to be just me and sensei…..While I was lost in my fantasy the signing session ended and sensei approached me.

Fii-neesan is next to me, but I’m still nervous!

「Rita. I am Elweed Willis, your teacher. I came to say hello.」

「Eh! Um!　My name is Rita Medis!　It’s an honor to meet you Elweed Willis-sama!」

「Hahaha, please don’t add -sama. I’m a teacher, besides, I’m not much older than you.」

「Well, I’ll just go with Elle-sensei….」

「Ah, nice to meet you, Rita. You’re my first student.」

Hyaa~. He shook my hand!!!!

I’m sure my face must be bright red. I’ve been touched by someone I admire, and now…there’s nothing left to regret.

「Well then, let’s go straight to the lab.」

「Ye, yes….」

「So, Elle, it’s nice to meet her right?　My cute little sister, right?」

The area around sensei glowed again with a bang, but I didn’t care about that anymore. So I chewed on my happiness as I followed behind sensei.