Shade was actually quite puzzled. Why could the old witches recall certain things through potions, while Lady Thorn could not remember anything at all? Still, having a clue was ultimately a good thing:
"No problem, I'll go look for that horse. But The Swamp is so vast, and that horse is most likely constantly moving. How am I supposed to find it?"
Lady Thorn suggested from the side:
"Since the two Grandmothers Victor can already remember what form their lost memories took when they left, I think I can try making a tracking device with the grandmothers' personal belongings and blood. The materials you brought are very plentiful. I learned some craftsmanship from the books in the Temple. Give me some time—my alchemy skills are fairly good."
Siris had actually provided Shade with three methods. Now that the first had proven effective, the remaining two naturally had to be tried as well.
While Lady Thorn prepared the tracking device, Shade took out the Divine Art Item Siris had made. It was an ancient-looking Three-Legged Incense Burner, its body engraved with intertwining dark patterns and the holy emblem of the Old God [Forgotten Old Man]. Bronze-colored lines glimmered dimly in the firelight.
Shade then found the handwritten "Fire-Separated Incense Method" Siris had given him. Following the steps of laying ash, burning charcoal, burying charcoal, opening holes, separating the fire, placing the incense, and releasing the fragrance, he ignited the incense charcoal handmade by the Blonde Young Lady. Thin wisps of mist slowly drifted from the hollow gaps in the lid.
The curious cat leaned closer and sniffed it, then began coughing from the smoke. A cat's cough was soft and adorable, but it still frightened Shade. He hurriedly patted Little Mia's back.
The incense was not the important part; the Incense