Chapter 75: Truth

"Hey Lumi, what surprise have you got planned for me today?" Syryn called out as he crossed the kitchen door. The avian's gloomy stare put a smile on the alchemist's face. "Heat some food for us will you? And try not to poison it."

"What's that about?" Sebastian asked after a while.

"Just a friendly exchange between housemates." Syryn entered the workroom expecting to find Salem but the blonde was absent.

"Here it is," the alchemist held up a thumb-sized phial. It was one of their most popular products so there was always some in stock. Neither having any inclination towards sales, their rapidly growing shop was manned by a very capable employee who managed every aspect of the business including the inventory, accounting, and sales. Veena's pay reflected just how much her employers valued her work.

"Tastes good," Sebastian commented after draining the potion.

"I don't know about you but I'm starving. Let's check what's for breakfast."