YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (2)

Chapter 349: Lack of Ingredients

"Oh, Grey! Did you find anything?" ［Yuna］

"Sorry... I tried to ask as many people as possible, but... There's just nothing more of the ingredients you listed. I only found the more common ones." ［Grey］

The young man could only shake his head from his beloved's question. He had also been searching for the materials and ingredients Yuna listed but just couldn't seem to find them like the latter. Both their trips were unfortunate.

"No, it's okay. I also asked the other merchants and they said they're having a shortage of imported herbs right now." ［Yuna］

"Yeah. It seems like there's some sort of problem with the northern routes so items and products are moving slower than usual. They said it might take a couple weeks before the problem could be resolved." ［Grey］

"A couple weeks, huh... That's too long..." ［Yuna］

"I know, but we can't really predict things like these would happen nor can we help out when we don't even know what's happening. We're just unlucky." ［Grey］

"Uuu.... But my alchemy..." ［Yuna］

The young elf's ears drooped down as she said such words, looking like a dejected puppy. After all, other than her daily life with Grey, adventuring, and cooking, it was the thing she looked forward to the most. It wasn't just a hobby, but a lifestyle.

Well, it's nor like Grey couldn't understand her. After all, if he suddenly gets less ores and materials for his blacksmithing, he would be bummed out too. Fortunately, he still has enough supply from the ores God gave him during his reincarnation.

"Now, now, don't be too sad. Why don't we head to the Alchemists' Guild? Maybe they have some herbs there for sale." ［Grey］

"But I already did... And they have none as well..." ［Yuna］

"Hmm... Then how about we ask the Guildmaster? Maybe she has some in her personal inventory. We might be able to borrow some." ［Grey］

"... You're right! There's also that, isn't there?! You're a genius, Grey!" ［Yuna］

It took a little while to load, but when Yuna finally understood Grey's words her eyes immediately brightened up and her ears perked up at the same time. She was now excited as can be, a bright smile blooming on her lovely face.

"What are you waiting for, Grey?! Come on! Let's go!" ［Yuna］

Enthusiastic as can be, Yuna then grabbed Grey by the wrist and headed towards the Alchemists' Guild whilst she skipped her steps. Each of her steps resounded like a tune playing in the wind, a cheerful melody dancing in the air.

It wasn't long before they arrived at their destination, a cacophony of noises greeting them as the alchemists wandered all over the place. There were also the timely and smoky explosions resounding from the laboratories, result of failed experiments.

There was a long line in front of them, all reception desks filled with busy alchemists and customers, people buzzing about as they went on their requests, both big and small, and the receptionists handled them with bright smiles on their faces.

"Waah～! There sure are a lot more people than usual... Is this also because of the shortage, I wonder?" ［Yuna］

"Probably... Though I didn't think there would be so many of them..." ［Grey］

"Fufufu! It has nothing to do with us, though!" ［Yuna］

Fortunately, Grey and Yuna didn't need to fall in line and wait. With Yuna's reputation not only as a hero, and also a Tier-8 alchemist, she could directly request a meeting with the Guildmaster. The perks of the upper ranks.