Fairy Tail: This Healing Mage's hits hurt so much!

Only two wall lamps were lit in the room, casting a dim yellow light that cast heavy shadows that twisted and swayed on the walls.

Riyao squatted in front of the iron rack, holding a dark wooden stick in his hand, slowly stirring the iron pot on the rack.

The purple medicinal liquid in the pot bubbled and boiled, and when the bubbles burst, they splashed up fine purple mist, carrying a strange, sweet and fishy smell. It was as thick as melted amethyst, and as the wooden stick turned, it wrapped around the staff, then slowly slid off, pulling out sticky strands.

He rolled up his sleeves, a few drops of undried medicine stains on his forehead, his profile reflecting the cold purple luster of the medicine, his eyes focused intently on the pot, and his lips unconsciously pursed.

The image, coupled with the dark environment and bubbling purple liquid, looks exactly like an evil wizard concocting a cursed potion, with an eerie atmosphere in the air that suggests "monsters are about to be summoned at any moment."

Arcadias stood at the doorway, his hand unconsciously resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist, his brows slightly furrowed.

He had seen countless mages cast spells and pharmacists make medicine, but he had never seen such a bizarre scene. The color and consistency of the purple liquid, as well as the lingering sweet and pungent smell in the room, all made him feel a strange sense of unease.

However, due to the previous healing results of Riyao, she suppressed the urge to step forward and ask questions, her eyes full of vigilance and caution.

Princess Emerald stood beside him, her emerald twin ponytails gleaming softly in the dim light, her fingertips unconsciously caressing the Celestial Key at her waist.

She wasn't as nervous as Arcadios, but she was still somewhat helpless against the deliberately created gloom. Finally, she couldn't help but take a step and walk straight to the window.

"Splash!"

She pulled open the heavy velvet curtains, and the morning light rushed in, dispelling most of the shadows.

Sunlight shone on the purple liquid, refracting a translucent purple rainbow. The eerie atmosphere instantly faded, and even the fishy-sweet smell in the air seemed refreshing.

Emerald turned to look at Sunshine, who was squatting in front of the iron frame, her tone a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"Sunlight Mage, you're clearly making a healing potion, why do you have to make it look like an evil wizard concocting pills? Draw the curtains and light two broken lamps, anyone who doesn't know better would think you're secretly making forbidden magical artifacts."

Riyao was momentarily blinded by the sudden sunlight and instinctively squinted, but didn't stop stirring.

"Huh? Wouldn't this be more ceremonial? Besides, a dark environment can make the magical fluctuations in the potion more stable and less likely to dissipate."

"I think you just think it's cool this way."

Emerald raised an eyebrow, walked to the table, and examined the medicinal liquid. The sunlight made her more clearly perceive the gentle healing fluctuations within it.

"Besides, in such dim light, how can you even see the viscosity of the medicine? What if you over-refine it?"

Arcadios also breathed a sigh of relief, his brows relaxing somewhat.

The morning light disc player dispelled the eeriness of the room, and the purple liquid looked less sinister and more fantastical in the sunlight.

He quietly loosened his grip on the sword hilt, but his gaze towards Riyao still held a hint of helplessness.

As expected, this Fairy Tail mage's style of doing things is as unpredictable as the rumors suggest.

Riyao scratched his head and smiled a little embarrassedly.

"It seems... I really can't see very clearly."

As he spoke, he tossed a small piece of moonflower petal into the medicinal liquid. The petal instantly dissolved into the liquid, softening the purple hue.

"Besides, acting cool is one of my few hobbies."

"Let's not do it next time."

"What if His Majesty the King happens to pass by and thinks you're harming Brother Leo?"

Riyao grinned and suddenly pulled out the wooden stick, the purple liquid sliding down the stick.

"Okay, okay! Next time, we'll definitely make sure the medicine production is done in a bright and organized manner!"

He picked up the ceramic bowl beside him and began to carefully scoop out the liquid. The sunlight shone on his face, finally removing the "evil wizard" aura and giving him a more youthful and vibrant appearance.

Just as half a bowl of medicine was scooped out, a series of soft footsteps came from the doorway, accompanied by a small head peeking in. It was Leo, who had just woken up.

His face was still a little pale, but he couldn't hide his childlike curiosity. Taking advantage of the servants' inattention, he secretly slipped over to see who was treating him.

But when he looked up, he caught sight of the purple ceramic bowl in Riyao's hand, which gleamed with a cold light, and then looked down the rim of the bowl at the thick medicinal liquid bubbling in the iron pot.

The eerie purple color, the sticky strands, and the lingering faint, sweet-smelling odor instantly widened his eyes, and his face turned deathly pale.

"Wow!"

A short sob escaped from his throat, and Leo took a step back, his little hands tightly gripping the hem of his clothes, tears welling up in his eyes.

"What...what is this thing?! It's terrifying!"

He was so frightened that he trembled all over and turned to run away, but was stopped by Emerald who stepped forward in time.

"Brother Leo, don't be afraid, don't be afraid!"

Emerald quickly crouched down and gently patted his back, her emerald green twin ponytails hanging down, obscuring most of his terrified vision.

"This is a healing potion made by a Sun Mage. It's here to help you get rid of the bad things on you, not monsters."

Leo hid behind Emerald, only daring to show half his face, timidly staring at the bowl of purple liquid, his voice trembling with tears.

"But...but it looks so scary...like...like the cursed water of the Dark Guild..."

When Riyao saw him like this, his eyes lit up. He deliberately raised the ceramic bowl a little higher, and the purple liquid shimmered with an eerie luster in the sunlight. He lowered his voice and put on a sinister tone.

"Oh dear, you found out! This isn't an ordinary potion; it's brewed with the tears of a hundred different monsters. If a timid child drinks it, they'll be turned into a little purple goblin and stay in the pot forever to keep me company while I'm making medicine!"

"Wow!"

Leo was so frightened that he burst into tears and clung tightly to Emerald's arm.

"I don't want to turn into a goblin! I don't want to drink this!"

"Sunlight Mage!"

Emerald glared at him, both angry and helpless, then turned back to continue soothing him gently.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, he's just trying to scare you. Look, the sister who took care of you yesterday got better because she drank the medicine he concocted, she won't turn into a goblin at all."

Arcadios sighed and rubbed his forehead, completely exasperated by the Fairy Tail mage's "never minding trouble" personality, but still stepped forward to chime in.

"Young Master Leo, Mr. Sunshine meant no harm. This medicine can indeed cure you."

Riyao's shoulders trembled as he tried to suppress his laughter. Seeing how pitifully Leo was crying, he stopped joking, handed the ceramic bowl to him, and softened his tone.

"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. This medicine is a bit ugly, but it actually tastes like grapes. After you drink it, the bluish-black markings on your body will diminish, and you'll soon be able to play Celestial Summoning with Princess Emerald."

As he spoke, he dipped his fingertip in the medicine and brought it to Leo's lips.

"Try it, it really tastes like grapes."

Leo hesitated, then opened his mouth and licked the purple liquid from his fingertip. He found it had a faint grape-like sweetness, and his crying gradually subsided, though he still looked timidly at the ceramic bowl.

"Can it really cure me?"

"certainly!"

Riyao patted his chest confidently.

"When have I, Riyao, ever failed? After you finish this bowl of medicine, and with the help of my healing magic, you'll be able to run and jump again in less than three days."

Jade nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Leo, I'll drink with you, okay?"

Leo looked at Emerald's encouraging eyes, then at the purple liquid in the bowl that was no longer so terrifying, and finally nodded.

He took the ceramic bowl with his little hands, frowned, and gulped it down. Although it looked strange, the sweet taste made him less resistant to it.

"It tastes good, doesn't it? I was worried that the booger that accidentally fell in earlier would ruin the flavor."

"Wow!"

"Sunburst!!!"

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