Taming The Villainesses

(EP-334.1) Of Hearts #3
334 – Queen of Hearts #3

“Welcome. I bid you greetings to Sandora, Miss.”

“Ugh…”

A woman in a white coat stumbled out from the magic circle and collapsed dizzily on the floor.

She heaved dryly, letting out an urk as though overwhelmed by intense nausea.

“It’s worse than I’d heard. I don’t think I can ever use this thing again. It feels like my organs were completely flipped over…”

It was Ark’s physician and an exceptional pharmacist, Lady Kalira.

I summoned her through Sandora’s teleportation gate.

It was my first time using the gate for someone else, so I was a bit nervous. Thankfully, it seemed to have worked perfectly. It’s fixed now.

“Lady Kalira, are you all right?”

She looked fine on the outside, but what if she accidentally left her internal organs like her kidneys, liver, or stomach….

While such unsettling thoughts crossed my mind, Kalira calmly assessed her condition.

“There’s no issue with my body. I was prepared for at least a few broken bones. So, Theo-nim, why did you call me to this far northern city?”

“I need you to do something. I need you to create a potion. Of course, you won’t be doing it alone, and there will be assistants to help.”

At my response, Kalira narrowed her crimson eyes.

“A potion…? What a shame. I thought you called me because you couldn’t stand the loneliness of living far away.”

Her earlier nausea seemed to have subsided somewhat as she chuckled softly-Fufu. And while probably a joke, it was hard to tell if she was sincere or not.

“If you say things like that, I might just believe you.”

“Half of it’s true.”

“Ehem.”

I turned my head away, trying to ignore the heat rushing to my face.

“Anyway, there’s no time for lengthy explanations. It already took quite a while to test the gate by sending a carrier pigeon to Lady Kalira.…”

After much trial and error, the afternoon had already slipped away.

With the plan set to commence at around eight in the evening, Lady Kalira would have to work diligently alongside the Draco twins to prepare the potion.

“Let me guide you to the workshop. We’ve borrowed the vacant lab of the city alchemist, who’s currently on leave. There shouldn’t be any problems with the facilities or tools.”

I led Kalira to the Draco twins’ location.

While looking around at the city hall and other parts of the city, Kalira expressed in mild regret.

“It’s a pity I can’t go sightseeing in this historic city.”

Unfortunately, we didn’t have the luxury of time.

“Lady Kalira, once this is over, I’ll cover for your vacation. Feel free to relax here as much as you’d like! You can even watch the martial festival.”

“Hm, alright then. I’ll hold you to it.”

With that, Kalira was convinced.

I wonder how Elga was faring in her conversation with Aira.

I can’t check right now.

I just trust that it’s going well. Elga was someone who does things thoroughly, so she definitely won’t make a mistake on a day like today.

She had to.

As I mulled over these thoughts, I arrived at the workshop where Mirna and Narmi were working. Knocking on the door, a familiar face greeted me.

It was Mirna.

“Sir Theo, and this person is…?”

While she was confused, Narmi, peeking over her shoulder, brightened in recognition.

“Ark’s physician! I know her!”

Did Narmi and Lady Kalira know each other?

Though there was much to explain and even more to ask, as I mentioned earlier, there was no time. I quickly handed Lady Kalira over to the twin sisters.

“Please take good care of her.”

Since Kalira’s Skull family was originally considered the best in Angmar when it came to making medicine, I’m sure they’ll do well.

Parting ways with them, I made my way to the city hall garden. There, I spotted Marmar and some imps resting in the shade.

“Ah-! Comrade!”

I was glad to see Marmar, but unfortunately, I wasn’t looking for her or the imps this time. What I needed was Professor Balan, who’s usually with them.

“Marmar, where’s Professor Balan?”

“Hmm, not sure! It’s been hard to see her lately. Is it because the tournament is coming up? Everyone’s so busy. Comrade, as well. Is there anything I can help with?”

I heard that Marmar herself has been quite busy with her own schedule.

Apparently, many imps had been hiding in the northern region, which was Solomon’s last stronghold. Marmar and her friends were working on gathering them to form something called the ‘Imp Sisterhood.’

I wasn’t sure what the group was about, but it seemed to be quite popular.

In fact, there were many imps with various tails bustling around the city hall area. Among them were the imps I had rescued from Big River City.

“I heard Comrade is participating in the tournament this time! Our sisters will be cheering for you!”

Marmar cheered me on enthusiastically.

“Our Imp Sisterhood is great at cheering, right?”

“We’re the best at it!”

“Garrrrr, Garrrrr…!”

It was a bit chaotic with all the imps, but their cheers gave me some energy.

Come to think of it, Marmar had always supported me. Even when everyone called me a demon, she praised me and said I was amazing.

Maybe after the tournament and once everything settled down, I could go on a trip with Marmar and the other imps. Where should we go? The sea? Though summer was over, so maybe not.

Just then, Marmar suddenly exclaimed, wagging her tail furiously.

“Oh! I was supposed to tell you where Professor Balan was. Sorry for holding you up! She’s probably over by the tap, brushing Gargar’s teeth.”

“Alright. Thanks, Marmar.”

I ruffled Marmar’s hair lightly.

“Hey! I’m not a kid!”

Marmar pushed my hand away, embarrassed, but soon her crimson eyes curiously gleamed.

“Comrade, did you get taller?”

“You can tell?”

“I think we’re around the same height before, but now your eyes are higher up. It’s fascinating. I’ve heard that some nymphs and imps grow suddenly.”

“Is that so?”