CE Interlude Poll: Monk or Alchemist? (Patreon)

Hello everyone, here's the first story poll for Commerce Emperor!

As I've said a few times, my goal with that story was to showcase the various heroes' adventures and their personal quests beyond Robin. This time you can see the story of two of his companion: "Soraseo," the mysterious Monk; and Colmar, the Alchemist with a dark secret. In both these interludes, their history and true secret will be revealed.

Since I would like to have an interlude per hero, the discarded choice will probably be added to another poll down the line; but it won't be before many months, if at all, so choose wisely ;) the interlude will be written and posted at the end of the current arc (so probably in August).

- "Soraseo," the Monk

Of all the nations of Pangeal, few are as feared as the ever-expanding Shinkoku Empire. Its greatest warrior and princess, the Crimson Blossom, leads the conquest of new territories. Though her heart bears doubt, she ignores them in the name of duty. But the dead carry grudges, and one day that debt must be paid with blood...

- Colmar, the Alchemist

A long time ago, in a far away land, lived a genius alchemist with a simple dream: to abolish death for all mortal beings and deliver them from suffering. All were in awe of his talent and determination, until a strange purple disease starts spreading to his village... but how can one falter when there are so many people to save?