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Parallel World Pharmacy - Volume 5 - Chapter 7

Published at 6th of September 2022 10:59:25 AM


Chapter 7

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On the 8th month of the year 1147, two horses were running through the plains of Marseille’s territory.

One carried Palle and Blanche, and the other carried Falma and Lotte. Falma and his colleagues went to Marseille to evaluate the land and visit the pharmaceutical factory. This time, only the Médicis family went to the Marseille’s territory.

 

As Ellen would take care of the medical treatment, he entrusted the store with the part-time pharmacists, as the Different World Pharmacy continued to operate.

Dear brother, your horse is traveling too fast. It’s dangerous, so please relax your pace!

Blanche was sitting in front of Palle and her hips were floating on the saddle, and out of fear, she grabbed Palle at this neck. Palle’s horse was a warhorse, which it was meant for speed, and Blanche was scared of being tossed off. She desperately clung to the horse’s mane.

Falma-sama, where are we now? Have we arrived yet!?

Lotte wrapped herself around Falma’s waist while shutting her eyes tight. Lotte was not good at horseback riding and almost had no experience with it, so she was not physically fit than was necessary for such a thing.

Try to open your eyes Lotte. You won’t fall if you simply hold my hips firmly.

With her face planted onto Falma’s back, she shook her head from side to side while saying “I can’t, I can’t.” She was trying hard to cling onto Falma while being embarrassed of such an act of clinging so closely to him. Lotte’s puberty is just around the corner, and she made Falma smiled.

So then, Falma. Is it fine to be out in such a countryside?

Palle loudly inquired Falma while riding the horse.

It’s better not having anyone around. I think this valley is beautiful. There, you can see it.

Falma answered while looking at the map. He spotted a valley in Marseille’s territory where the pharmaceutical factory was near the sea breezes. It was an uninhabited prairie that was governed by the acting lord Adam. The plan was to set up a large prototype windmill here and utilize it in generating wind-based power to supply electricity to Marseille’s pharmaceutical factory.

It’s a place where you can feel Sophie-sama’s nature. Also, Falma-sama feels good too.

Falma smiles at Lotte’s rough understanding of electricity.

I don’t want to hear about the good feeling of people.

Aah, is that so?

Since the best place to generate electricity was a place where the wind could travel through, or in a stable water source with different elevations. Since I still don’t comprehend the need for electricity…I’m still looking around.

Palle replied while performing his action, and re-grasped the reins of the horse. He also fully supported his younger brother’s ideas even though it was just an idea.

With electricity, you can accomplish a lot of things.

Isn’t it a divine power? Can’t you simply use crystal stones?

Palle fell back to the fundamental level.

There may be room for development that can be done with the usages of divine power, but it’s a technology that can be used not only by aristocrats but also by commoners. Even though it can be used only by aristocrats before, it will not require you to be one now before it can be used.

When conducting a genetic test, Falma was keenly aware of the inconvenience of not having electricity. Just because one can’t use electricity for the purpose, then always rely on Sophie’s cooperation, there wasn’t a point in stating that no benefit would arise from not striving for additional technology other than depending on Falma.

Besides, there were many scenarios where he wished he had electricity after reincarnated in this world. X-ray, electrocardiograph, biochemical analysis, pacemaker, ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, and heart-lung machine. The benefits of electricity which could assist health care were innumerable.

Falma was also worried about introducing electricity to a civilization that did not know about electricity. Or rather, he hadn’t awoken to the problems so far from his awareness. Life with electricity would revolutionize the world. Until now, they managed to avoid using electricity, but electricity is essential if they want to provide more advanced medical care.

Falma-sama knows so much more other than pharmacy.

Lotte praised him.

Because chemistry and physics are the foundations of pharmacy.

(Mathematics, physics, and chemistry other than biology may not appear to be related, but usually, they are taught among the curricula of pharmacy’s faculty…)

The reason why Falma was so familiar with electricity was that he was part of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Graduate School, so not only he was immersed in physics, chemistry, mathematics and information science, but his knowledge spanned to electrical engineering, liberal arts and specialized courses as he continued to learn.

He wanted to hasten the power generation system, as his job of a university professor would come soon. To that end, he must first secured some land.

Well then, in terms of genetic testing, anyone can do PCR and electrophoresis. Not only it could be completed by the divine messenger, but also Lotte could too.

Are you saying I could also? I want to do it too! What must I do?

Lotte shouted happily.

I believe it’s dangerous that anyone can do it, even if they don’t have the proper knowledge.

Palle appeared to be pondering the potential dangers in using electricity by the ignorant masses.

That’s why we should make a device that is safe for ordinary people to use.

I understand.

There are various types of power generation, such as thermal power, hydraulic power, wind power, and nuclear power, but the principles are all similar. You can take out electricity by putting a magnet in and out of a coil with multiple layers of metal wire. Then by moving the magnet…It’s still efficient in rotating either one, but if you have that ability, you can use whatever method you want to generate electricity.

Falma explained about a water wheel, a windmill, and a turbine that was able to rotate by the means of steam.

That simply stating it.

Palle was convinced that it wouldn’t be too difficult. Lotte’s sadden expression with the “I can’t understand ~”.

By bringing that electricity to the factory, it can be used for pharmaceuticals and experiments. Hopefully, the power generation system could work in the Imperial City if we so desire.

Wind power…Certainly the windmill is a rotating power source. But isn’t the wind weak in this valley?

Palle’s view was of a large windmill inability to turn in such weak breezes.

Right over there. Follow me dear brother.

Wha? Me?

Palle’s voice was shaken as he believed the statement was based on a personal related matter. [1]

It seems that elder brother can set up a divine combination of all attributes. I want you to write the divine combination that draws in the wind breeze here.

Falma heard from Ellen that there was a divine power that would lower the air pressure. Ellen could only formulate water attributes, but Palle could script magical combination of all attributes.

I belong to the water god, so scripting doesn’t work for me.

It was expressed that the purpose of studying things that did not activate their own divinity fallen in the culture of the gods.

It’s alright, it’s alright.

Well, that’s fine by me.

Palle got off his horse, assembled his large black staff, stabbed it into the ground and began chanting. Shortly after he started his chanting, a wind-based magic circle was formed, similar to the magic circle of light that composed various circles and seven-pointed stars [2]. Palle fixed the divine power onto the ground. The divine combination script seemed to have been sewn onto the ground in its completion, but the wind did not flow through probably due to the incompatibility of the attributes.

It’s done. But what do you do with a combination script that doesn’t work?

Palle questioned once again.

Thank you. So then, I will attempt to activate it.

After Palle had established the divine scripts, Falma placed the large crystal stone that he had brought along and placed it at the center of the divine scripts. Falma compressed his divine power into the crystal stone.

The divine combination scripts began to move from the crystal’s light, and the strong wind started to flow through the valley from the sea. Moreover, the wind speed was always constant.

Falma’s divine power was neutral regardless of the attributes, so Ellen indicated that any attribute of divine power could be activated and it happened to be true.

Falma, what did you do?! The reason for the wind attribute combination scripts to be  activated! Don’t you only have the water attribute!?

Palle was astonished and stiffen up.

I wonder about its function.

The divine power poured into the divine combination script is completely filled…This will last for several months! What did you really do?

The length of the divinity lasted usually about a week.

(I think it will take decades until the divine power packed in the crystal stone is exhausted.)

Falma was thinking to himself but didn’t mention it.

Once you activate the divine combination scripts, the wind will continue to flow under the same conditions all the time.

Aah, it shouldn’t change. Whether it’s nighttime, the surrounding areas become windless, or in a midst of a storm.

(You can make a transformer and connect it to the power grid.)

Let’s make this into a wind farm.

After that, Palle went to visit the territory with Bruno, while Falma and Lotte went to visit the pharmaceutical factory. The factory’s pharmaceutical manufacturing plant was completed, starting with a simple organic chemical synthesis experiment, and mass culturing of actinomycetes provided by Professor Casper and others that delivered from the Imperial Pharmaceutical College was currently being carried out.

How is the factory operating status and product production?

Upon arriving at the factory, Falma summoned Kiara. Using his advanced divine power, Falma assigned her as the chief manager of the pharmaceutical factory since she was originally a medical priest.

Yes, they are all in place, in regards to the production and shipping system for chemicals at this location. This here, are the materials…

Kiara responded while taking off her white protective suit.

Production of antibiotics being developed by Professor Casper and the Imperial College of Medicine, including oxygen cylinders, and some synthetic organic drugs are right on track.

Do you have thorough quality control?

Falma confirmed with her.

Yes, within the factory, it’s required the confirmation of product sterility by validation tests and clean work habits, and we hired wind-based magician employees to maintain strict cleanliness using magic. We maintain at Class 100.” 

Falma conveyed to Kiara earlier that the method to achieve cleanliness was through an air-conditioning system indicated how many dust particulate of 0.1 μm or more that float in the air within a cubic foot. According to the index, Class 100 is almost the same cleanliness as the pharmaceutical factories on the modern earth, and even the semiconductor factories that require to maintain the utmost cleanliness. Falma was quite surprised at this report.

It’s surprisingly clean! I think the result is due to Ms. Kiara’s and the employees’ diligence, so thank you very much.

Falma learned that a clean space could be achieved by using divine power, and Falma reevaluated the advantages using divine power. However, Falma thought that it was necessary to provide a stable supply of electricity, and reduce the burden on workers because the divine power users must maintain the environment 24 hours a day.

I’m sorry to place such a burden on you, but I will secure electricity to enable automatic air conditioning.

Falma apologized to her.

I would be grateful if you could do so, but the divine power masters are working hard with a high level of consciousness. I can’t allow contamination of the important medicines developed by Falma-sama and other doctors.

Kiara proudly praised the clerical, technical, and manufacturing employees that were originally selected for their abilities, and their motivation for the provision of sufficient wages.

What about other employees other than the divine power users?

With happiness, it appears that they are working with fulfillment. They were inspired by Falma-sama’s words, all the employees are also careful about their health.

Those who were exposed of their chronic illnesses by Falma during the time of hiring, it was said that they were recovering and continued with their treatments.

Around the time when the factory’s operation had settled down, Falma held a party called a recreational activity with the factory’s employees. Falma personally hired and brought with him an Imperial Capital pastry chef, and had sweets made for their outdoor sweet party enjoyment. The factory’s employees couldn’t stop reaching out to the mounds of high-class sweets that ordinary people could never see, such as canelé, macaroons, fondant au chocolat, new creme brulee, and chocolate fondue on fruit.

This is so delicious! My cheeks are about to fall off!

The big man happily grabbed them like he was a child.

Falma-sama, can I bring it back to my family? I want my children to eat it even if it’s just once in their lifetime…

An employee happened to be a mother begged Falma.

That’s fine, but please do enjoy eating for today.

With such words invoking an opportunity, a battle for the sweets began here and there, and finally a quarrel broke out.

Everyone. Err, don’t panic. There’s plenty.

Haah…I’m happiest when I’m eating sweets. Aah, but I’m also happy when I’m working at the pharmacy, when I’m painting, and when I’m taking a walk. Sometimes..it’s hard to ignore a nap.

Lotte secured her sweets firmly, and expressed her satisfaction with her tongue. She literally mellowed out and in full ecstasy. She was on the verge of going crazy.

It’s nice to see Lotte has a lot of fun, with plenty of chocolate around her mouth.

Kya-ah, Falma-sama. Please don’t look at me!?

Lotte hurriedly hid her mouth with her hand, and darted away after recognizing her embarrassment while holding a plate full of her sweets.

When the party started, all employees lined up in the factory’s courtyard to take a commemorative photo with Falma as the founder. The number of employees had also increased.

From the time since the last photo opportunity, the facial expressions of the workers were loosened and natural smiles came about.

Every year, let’s take a picture.

Photographing will be an annual event. When the photo development was finished, the photos were distributed to all employees.

Thank you very much, Great Founder.

I’m very proud to work here.

They received the photos with words of gratitude.

Even if Falma happened to disappear, the Mersaille’s pharmaceutical factory base for its drug discovery would continue to develop with the support of many people, and the drugs would reach the entire empire, and eventually the world to heal people.

That was Falma’s belief.

 

Footnotes:

[1] The sentence written by the author indicated the challenge of a sibling’s relationship matter, challenging one’s authority by telling someone older to follow.

[2] Imagine a single magic circle that invokes overlapping magical circles within a pentagram design, something like this:  https://pic.17qq.com/uploads/nccgolkmlv.jpeg 





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