After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World novel Chapter 547

Altera, a week ago

One morning, Gochi was doing his standard rounds around the territory, looking for refugees, clearing monsters, and at the same time taking note of the plants there.

His teammates were not too far away. They didn’t mind him ’slacking’ occasionally to check out plants because that meant a short break for them, too.

In fact, at first, even if it didn’t take too long, he did feel a bit guilty. But his teammates convinced him that it was good to have someone who knew more about plants and that maybe he’d trigger the Pharmacist occupation someday.

Gochi couldn’t bear to tell them it didn’t work that way, but he smiled for their well wishes anyway.

His ears moved when he heard distant rustles, guardedly looking in the direction of the sound. Immediately, his teammates stood up, alert, and they immediately softened when they saw who it was.

"Miss Althea?"

Then they also stood straight, recalling her position. "We’re doing our rounds, Miss Althea!"

"Yes, Miss Althea!"

Their silliness made her smile. "So you guys are here," she said.

"Hello, Gochi," she said, and then turned to greet the other people behind him, mentioning their names, which made them all feel a bit giddy.

"Don’t mind me, I’m just looking for a few things," she said, continuing to peruse the area and her eyes ended up on the plant Gochi was holding. "Where’d you get that?"

Gochi blinked and pointed at a cluster of plants nearby, partially hidden by the shrubs.

"Ah, thanks," she said, walking over. Her eyes brightened and she immediately kneeled down, a small shovel appearing in her hand.

They watched as she gracefully dug up a whole plant including its roots. She took out a small pot from her space, planted it there.

As she settled the plant to its new ’home’, she began to speak. "This is called Amerie," she said. "It’s a fire retardant and we’re experimenting on its various uses."

"Fire Retardant?"

"It’s something that would slow down the spread of fire," she said. "It’s also the main ingredient for the fire killer ball."

Gochi happened to be there when they tested it out. His lips twitched. "I see… it’s amazing."

She smiled and looked at him, telling him of the various signifiers as well as characteristics found in certain plants. This would give him an idea of its potential uses—even without an appraisal skill.

Gochi shook, flattered at the selfless giving of knowledge. "T-Thank you, Miss Althea."

"No problem. I hope you awaken a pharmacist occupation someday."

His eyes widened and he blushed, shaking his head. "A half-orc’s use is in their physiques."

"Aw, don’t limit yourself like that."

Gochi shook his head. "I mean, as a natural rule of nature, we do not receive inheritances from the World Knowledge."

It simply didn’t work that way, much like how humans suddenly couldn’t grow claws and tails like they could.

Althea’s outerwear was also damaged a bit, revealing a silky white camisole inside but, otherwise, she didn’t seem particularly damaged at all. _{freewebnσvel.cøm}