This Life, I Will Be the Protagonist-Chapter 420: Daily Life in the Alchemy Shop

After Rita explained the blind box idea, she noticed that the undead and dragons around the table were staring at her with expressions as if they had just seen a demon.

What’s going on?! Considering Apache’s reputation, Rita thought she had toned it down quite a bit. Back in the BS before the game invasion, these blind box prices could have easily been doubled.

Rita awkwardly cleared her throat. "This is just a tiny, insignificant marketing trick... aren’t the Wind Scythe Clan in Lania Kaia good at business? Didn’t they do something like this?"

Apache and Kayden both slowly shook their heads in unison.

Kayden: "They still have some morals and boundaries."

Rita: ???

Apache downed the drink in her cup and slammed it back onto the table. "But I don’t! I’ll do it like this!"

Then, she gave Rita’s shoulders a heavy pat. "Not bad! Little Apache, you’re great! You’ll take care of this for me!"

Little Apache, aka Rita: "…Isn’t this a bit much?" What if it backfires? Plus, she’s busy.

Apache: "You teach Kayden. Once she gets the hang of it, I’ll teach you how to make [This Skill I Don’t Like II]. Kayden, you too, but you have to start with the first version!"

Rita’s expression turned serious as she refilled Apache’s cup. "But speaking of which, teacher, I have another golden idea…" If things go wrong, she’ll just run away!

Kayden & Nivalis: …

During dinner, Rita deliberately asked Apache if she knew anything about other worlds, customs, civilizations, or gossip.

Although Apache didn’t know much, she did point Rita in a useful direction.

"You can go find Mistblade Moon Emperor. She knows a lot. She used to give us occasional lessons, and would always share interesting stories, but when I was studying abroad, I found out those stories didn’t come from Lania Kaia. After Forest Sea joined Lania Kaia, I even looked into it, and they didn’t come from the Oak Owl either."

Rita thanked her, but she was hesitating inside.

She knew that Mistblade had already guessed that she had Moon Sand; otherwise, Mistblade wouldn’t have tried to trade for it in the little painter’s game. Now, if she went to Mistblade for a trade, it would be like handing over the initiative. Mistblade would definitely use this chance to exchange for Moon Sand...

Rita: "Teacher, have you figured out the use of Moon Sand?"

Apache: "The new potion is made with it. The alcohol brewed with Moon Sand is their main ingredient."

So it’s highly profitable? Rita sucked in a breath. "If we just use Moon Sand directly as the material, doesn’t that mean...?"

Apache stared at Rita quietly.

Rita almost immediately made her decision. She had to give the Moon Sand. She couldn’t just take benefits without giving something back in their relationship. Ever since she met Apache, whether it was teaching or occasional advice, Apache had helped her a lot.

It’s one thing not fully trusting Apache, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t need to repay Apache’s kindness.

What’s more, Apache had just offered to teach her how to make [This Skill I Don’t Like II]. After all, they had a formal teacher-student relationship. Rita could sell the potion without sharing the profit with Apache.

Since she had decided to give, she had to give it well.

Rita quickly looked around, making sure no one was watching. "Is 500 grams enough?"

Apache’s eyes lit up as she sat up straight. Wow, her apprentice is rolling in gold. She excitedly said, "Give me a bit more."

Rita: "1000 grams of Moon Sand! In exchange for making the teacher happy."

Apache’s expression twisted, clearly disgusted.

Rita: "Wait a moment, teacher. I’ve hidden it in a safe place." She then ran to the kitchen and returned a minute later, handing Apache 1000 grams of Moon Sand.

Apache took the Moon Sand with satisfaction. She didn’t make any specific promises but said, "You won’t regret this decision."

Rita smiled, "Only regret comes from acting against your heart. Giving Moon Sand to my teacher, I won’t regret it."

That was the truth.

Rita didn’t rest. She stayed in the shop and worked with Nivalis on creating small wooden boxes that could shield against detection skills.

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Nivalis took the lead in crafting, while Rita helped with assembling parts.

They spent the next three days in a busy yet peaceful routine. During this time, Rita also sent a letter to Mistblade Moon Emperor, offering to buy information about other worlds.

She had considered asking Maple Syrup instead. If Maple Syrup could catch Autumn Bears, she must have a way to travel to other worlds.

Unfortunately, Maple Syrup had too many personal entanglements with the Maple Burn family. She had to deal with a mess, and she wasn’t sure what Maple Syrup wanted either. There was a chance that Maple Syrup might take the opportunity to trick her and see if she had taken all the Moon Sand from [Destiny Is Late].

Compared to that, Mistblade seemed easier to deal with. But what Rita didn’t expect was that after receiving her letter, Mistblade actually came in person!

She sat next to Apache, brewing potions, and stared intensely at the Wind Scythe who was half a head shorter than Kayden.

Many customers were startled by Mistblade Moon Emperor’s appearance, but soon after, instead of leaving, they kept coming in and out of the alchemy shop to buy blind boxes. More and more people arrived, all trying to steal glances at Mistblade Moon Emperor while pretending to buy the boxes.

Mistblade had the most followers and admirers, not just because she was beautiful and powerful, but also because she was the former dean of the Prinsen Alchemy School. More importantly, she almost never killed civilians over minor "disrespect."

She had once said in class that venting anger on the weak with a large gap in strength was a barbaric, uncivilized act.

Rita would probably be furious if she knew this. Kayden once told her that Mistblade had randomly beaten up a goblin on the street...

Considering the timing and Rita asking about [Moonlit Night Song], the goblin was probably the one Rita had transformed into.

Apache quietly decided to tell Rita about this nonsense after closing shop tonight.

Seeing the customers coming and going, Apache sincerely thanked Mistblade. "Thank you."

Mistblade: "Your apprentice tricked me in the last deal. Only blood can calm my anger!"

Apache slowly poured the potion into a glass bottle. "Didn’t you promise her you wouldn’t cause her trouble over that thing?"

Mistblade glared at Apache. "Am I, the Moon Emperor, supposed to reason with you?"

Apache: "What you just said was completely unreasonable."

Apache wasn’t worried that Mistblade would suddenly kill Rita because she not only understood Mistblade well, but she also understood Rita even better.