A fitting conclusion (sort of) for the show’s cutenessIn our final episode, it seems that the Salamander bits did what they were meant to do. Iris’s family is no longer in debt so she won’t be forced to marry a Dilly, Sarasa has profited greatly from her share, business is booming, everything looks up. That’sContinue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Management of a Novice Alchemist Episode 12Continue Reading...
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