Protective Charms (Part 2)

She was obsessed with making the tools for the days after that. The team was a little worried, but they knew how Althea was when she was like this. They had seen it when she was experimenting with her potions, and they had seen it with her farms.

In the end, they could only make sure she was eating well and having somewhat of a rest (the latter of which was completely Garan's responsibility, which he did without exception even if he had to carry her like a sack).

After days of partial seclusion, Althea managed to create a couple for the group and family, and she reckoned she'd be able to make a few extra to sell in the Contribution Store.

She looked at her small pile with a smile, heart feeling full. After all, each one of these could save her people's life, and that made her feel the happiest.

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One day—well after dinner—she gathered everyone in the team to their living room.