The Greatest Genius Alchemist Of All Time Wants To Retire

Chapter 5 – Old Enemy, Third Princess –

「Elle you really are a genius.」

「Really? Did I do it right?」

「Yeah. You’re a pro. Is this really your first time?」

「Of course. And that’s something Fii would have already known.」

「I know, but…..damn it!　I really hate that talent of yours!」

Here I am rehearsing for a mock class in the largest classroom in the academy.

Currently, I am trying to explain the elemental theory and give the class a quick overview of the new alchemy. The textbook I’m using is the one I made at Fii’s behest, and I have it perfectly in my head down to the page number.

If all the information is in the palm of my hands, it’s really easy to convey it. And maybe it’s because I’m tutoring Rize in alchemy, but I’m good at teaching her to chew up what I teach her.

This special class was by reservation only, and apparently it was a ridiculously large lottery. Even now, tickets are being resold on the street for such a high price that even my eyes are popping out of their sockets, or something.

But, well, if it’s endorsed by Fii, it might be fine on that day.

But I’m tired of pretending. I’d really like to move forward as a farmer….

「Ah!　And, Elle. You need to keep your mouth shut about being a par-time instructor.」

「Eh~……what’s the problem?」

「It’s a big problem!　You’re questionable to even be a full-time instructor, but if they find out you’re part-time you’re going to die, I’m going to die.」

「….oh, oh. I wouldn’t want Fee to die either. I’ll do what I can to help. And if someone finds out, why don’t you tell them to shut up?」

「Well yes, but I don’t think the royal family has anything to do with it but there are a lot of nobles in this academy. And some of them don’t like you at all. If you want to live like a farmer, you must trick them thoroughly.」

「I don’t know if I can do it.」

「Do it!　You can do it!」

「Hmm. I’m sorry if the sadness start overflowing.」

「Keep it down. Sometimes it’s just a quality of being a farmer that you need to be cool with.」

「Well you have a point. So, do I have to say hello at the entrance ceremony?」

「Of course. We don’t need something fancy like the one from the graduation ceremony, but make cool and clear?　Just like a genius!」

「Yeah yeah. The usual. The same as the speech from the graduation ceremony.」

「Yes yes! Ha~….I’ll finaly be able to get some good night’s sleep…..」

「What, you’re still struggling?　I’ve already decided what course I’m taking, and it’s already spread across the country but…..」

「That’s what I’m talking about!　What the hell, it’s unbelievable that a blue star bluestella is an instructor at the academy!　I mean, you’re registered as a researcher, so it’s okay… Ha~, It’s the mystics, they’re the ones who say these things and I’m tired of it.」

Fii leans limply against the desk. It’s a sloppy sight, but I’m used to seeing it. The others think Fii is a super capable woman, but she’s pretty vulnerable. It’s no wonder I listen to her complain about it on a regular basis.

「I see….the mystics are involved? What a pain in the ass. They’re just so hostile to me.」

There are two factions in the world of alchemy. They are the mystic school and the theoretical school. The mystics believe that alchemy is a gift from the gods and that exposing its deeds is outrageous!　They are the ones who think that this is the way to go.

The theoretic, on the other hand, are those who believe that alchemy is based on elaborate theories and that the main job of an alchemist is to expose all of it.

Of course, I don’t belong to either of them. But somehow my theory of the elements is the biggest thing theorists do. I don’t know why most of them think I’m the top of the theoretical school, but I don’t care if it’s a mystery or a theory. I just care about how alchemy can be applied to improve the breeding of crops. That’s the only thing I value in alchemy.

The two factions have always been at odds with each other, and there are still many such factions in the noblity.

And during that conflict, I created the theory of the elements, a fully independent artificial intelligence and other applications for it, so apparently the theorists used me to beat up the mystics with this.

All of this is what Fii told me, but it’s really troublesome. And what’s even more troublesome is that the mystics have their eyes on me.

According to Fii, they say it’s time for some real damage to be done.

I don’t want to do this anymore…..just let me farm….

Just as I’m shuffling around thinking about it, I see Fii get up.

「Alright!　I’m going to work hard today!」

「Oh!」

And so we would make more careful preparations for the entrance ceremony.

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This is the season when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The entrance ceremony has arrived. Today I’m dressed in the clothes Fii arranged for me. However, all I’m wearing is a suit with my hair pulled back into a bun. Moreover, I see the watch on my left arm. It’s even more expensive, and I hate wearing it. I certainly make a lot of money, but I’m a commoner in terms of money. Because I’m from a venerable family of farmers. Even though we are not related by blood, it’s a way of being in the heart, as a farmer.

I save money every day and always think about delivering delicious produce to the consumer. That’s the best style I can achieve.

「Look, that’s….」

「I think I’ll talk to him…」

「He’s so cool.」

Yeah. Sugge, I can’t believe she saw me. I’m not used to being on the big stage. I’m a naturally a introverted person. I don’t want to stand out.

「Huh?」

「Huh?　Wasn’t Elle-sensei there just now?」

「Elle-sama disappeared!!?」

I immediately activate the alchemy of recognition inhibition. It interferes with the opponent’s sub-conscience , hacking the primary primamateria in their brain, and making me disappear from their visual information.

This is a technique that was created when creating 『flapping onions』 and its quite convenient and useful.

I was supposed to meet up with Fii without anyone finding out. Yeah, I was supposed to. But as soon as I walked into a secluded area, someone tapped me on the shoulder.

「…..Elle-sama, it’s been a while.」

「Well, well…..Alice-sama. It’s been a while. Well then!」

「……please wait?」

「Hii!」

The woman who attacked me. Her name is Alice Canovaglia. As you may have guessed, she’s royalty. She’s the third princess and also has rumors of engagement with me. We’ve known each other for a long time, and I almost got engaged to her during the graduation party.

Her appearance is based on the country’s symbolic blue-colored clothing and she has lustrous bright blue hair. Her proportions are also excellent, and she is the most beautiful of all the princesses. She is often promoted by the media as the 『too beautiful princess』.

But that’s the public’s perception. But I know. The true identity of this black-hearted woman. With an affectionate smile, she pushes me to a corner.

She can track me down and hunt me…. 「Fufu, It’s easy to control people’s minds without using alchemy. Elle-sama?」 She’s the number one woman I want to avoid by far.

She’s the number one woman I wantend to avoid by far.

But this guy has a sharp mind, and her aptitude for alchemy is superb. She’s 16 years old, the same age as me, and she’s excellent enough to be admitted here at her age. Without using connections. It’s because this school is famous for dropping even royalty without mercy.

And to top it all off, she can resist my alchemy.

An ordinary alchemist should not have been able to notice it. As far as skill is concerned, it’s on a level of a gold grade alchemist. And yet, this woman still noticed it.

It’s really detestable and I sigh.

「Ha~…..Alice-oujo, what can I do for you?」

「Ara?　Is it weird to say hello to your future husband?」

「It’s fine to say hello. But your future husband is not me.」

「Ara ara ara. If I get serious, your business as a farmer will be gone, right?」

「…..Damn it! You filthy woman!　That’s not what people do, holding our crops hostage!」

It makes me cringe. Oh well. This guy and I don’t speak in a clean language to begin with.

Be that as it may, this woman Alice knows what I’m up to.

She must have eavesdropped on me and Fii talking. I really admire her eavesdropping skills at a level I’m not aware of, but she’s using my independence as a farmer as a shield to get engaged. She really is an detestable woman!

And what’s even more troublesome is that if we get engaged, she says she’ll help me with my business. 「With my power and your knowledge, world domination won’t be just a dream right?」 That’s the usual pattern of sweet talk.

「Ara ara ara, Elle-sama, are you sure you want to talk like that?　Are you sure you want to interrupt me?」

「Damn it!　That’s what you were hoping for….!」

「Yes, this is a marriage certificate. I’ve written my part, so all you have to do is fill in the rest, Elle-sama. I will submit it to the city hall. Or would you like to come with me?」

「…..!」

Is this what it feels to not be able to voice my opinion in a decision? It really does have Alice’s name on it. There is also what seems to be the king’s signature in the guarantor’s column.

Ah~……what am I going to do. I……..what am I going to do!!

As my thoughts freeze, Alice quickly puts the marriage certificate away.

「Just kidding?　Did you take it seriously?」

This damn oujo sticks her tongue out and winks at me. Th-this woman!!

「Well then, Elle-sama, I’ll see you at the entrance ceremony!」

Saying that, Alice quickly leaves.

Ha~…. she’s still a stormy woman, as usual. And this time I headed to meet up with Fii.

「Hey, Elle!　You’re ten minutes late!　There’s plenty of time, but it’s okay!」

「I’ve met the Third Princess. I want to die….」

「Ah, by the way, Alice-oujo was enrolled this year. Did you get tangled up with her again?」

「She’s got a marriage certificate today.」

「Uwa~, that’s scary.」

「The king’s signature is on there, too.　Just how serious is this guy?」

「There there . It was scary right.」

That’s what Fii says as she pats me on the head. Ah~, Fee is my friend, after all. I can really count on her.

「She’s taking innocent crops hostage!　And she’s going to pressure me to get engaged and….」

「Wow she really dose like you, doesn’t she? It was originally for your alchemy talents, but maybe Elle’s personality was perfect for the princess. Don’t tell anyone, but there’s a lot of talk about it among the nobility. I think it’s because of Alice-oujo.」

「Shit!　I don’t know if you can do that with a match pump!」

「Whoa! Easy now. Let’s just deal with the problem at hand. I’ll find out what the princess is up to.」

「Yeah…..thanks Fii.」

Then after a mental break I went to the entrance ceremony.