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Chapter 117: Baron Ambert and his wife

　Holding the magic potion with care, Miss Fabienne goes down the corridor. I quietly followed her.

　The Barons’ house is not much larger than our house. It is about half the size. Even so, the walk to the Baron and his wife’s bedroom felt long.

“This is my father and mother’s bedroom. He should be sleeping here.”

　I guess it is nerve-wracking to enter a married couple’s bedroom. I am the same way. Unless I have something to do, I can’t go into my parents’ bedroom so easily.

　Taking a breath, Miss Fabienne knocked on the door. A high pitched knocking sound echoed. After a breath, the door opened. Through the crack in the door, I could see the servant’s face .

“Master, Mistress, the young lady and Count Julius Heine, the son of the Margrave of the Frontier, are here to see you.”  

　A bewildered air came from the other side of the door. As I waited with bated breath, Miss Fabienne opened the door and forced her way into the room without permission.

“Excuse me.”

　I hurriedly followed her into the room. I was the one who made the magic potion, so I think I have an obligation to explain. Inside the room, I found a startled Lady and Baron Ambert lying on the bed.

“Well, well, I’m sorry to show you my unflattering appearance. ……”

“No, stay where you are. Miss Fabienne told me all about you.”

　Baron Ambert, who was about to raise himself up in bed, was restrained by a hand. Hearing this, Madame’s eyes seemed to lift slightly. Her eyes were looking at Miss Fabienne.

“Mother, you know that Julius-sama  taught me how to make lotion and hand cream, don’t you?”

“Huh?　Yes, of course I know that, but ……”

　Mrs. Fabienne is puzzled by Miss Fabienne, who seems unfazed by her own scowl. Her eyes were becoming more and more intense. She took another breath, as if to calm herself.

“I have something I’d like you to keep between us.”

“Fabienne, does it have something to do with what you have in your arms?”

　Baron Ambert said in a gentle tone. Apparently, he had guessed it from the current exchange. Noticing this, his wife opened her eyes and covered her mouth with her hand.

“That’s right. Father. Julius-sama is making real magic potions. And that magic potion is actually used by the Margrave Heine family.”

　Miss Fabienne looked at me after saying that much. I met her gaze and took a step forward.

“The magic potion that Miss Fabienne is holding in her hand is an antidote and an elementary physical recovery potion. Both of them are officially used by our knighthood. I can assure you of their quality and effectiveness.”

　I replied with a smile, trying my best to soften the air. Hearing this, Baron and Baroness Ambert stared at the magic potion in disbelief. Should I try one right here and now?　I have several bottles of elementary strength recovery Potions, but I only have one bottle of antidote.

“It’s not that I doubt Julius-sama, but I’ve tried a little …… variety of magic potions and they didn’t work.”

　Baron Ambert, his eyebrows bent into a c-shape, said so. This is the same as that thing, just like a child who doesn’t like green peppers. Magic potion equals bad food. But this isn’t some ghoulish magic potion, you know.

“Don’t worry. This antidote has been sweetened. This red magic potion is an elementary strength recovery potion. It’s very easy to drink and has a good reputation.”

　I answered with a smile. I could see Baron Ambert swallowing his spit when he saw me like that. Miss Fabienne approached the bed with a sigh. Mrs. Fabienne also approached the bed. I guess she was ready to force him to drink it. I’m sure that’s how she made him drink the magic potion. I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart.

“dear, it’s a magic potion that Julius-sama brought to you all the way here. Please drink it.”

“Yes, Father. It would be disrespectful to Julius if you didn’t drink it here.”

“It’s all right, Baron Ambert. Among the knights, it’s called ‘The Secret Medicine of the Goddess.'”

“Heh, The Secret Medicine of the Goddess …”

　 Baron Ambert, with raised eyebrows and wide eyes, but looking mortified by the magic potion. you can tell how many bad magic potions he’s taken. I feel kind of sorry for him.

“Come on, come on.”

“Father.”

“oh, okay. All right, all right. I’ll take it. Can we do it after ……?”

“Now!”

　Baron Ambert gave up at the urging of his wife. It seems that women are stronger than men in every family. It is the woman’s role to protect the house. That seems to be the way it is.

　Baron Ambert, who had made up his mind, picked up the antidote. Then he noticed something.

“Oh?　This antidote has a very beautiful, clear color.”

“dear?”

“I know, I know “

　The pressure of Mrs. Ambert was too much. Baron Ambert Gave up, opened the lid of the bottle of the magic potion, closed his eyes, and Drank it down in one gulp.   It seems that he even said, “Nanmu san!” 

“It’s so sweet!　What is this?!”

　His eyes almost popped out of their sockets as he gazed at the bottle of magic potion. His mouth was opening and closing with a snap. It seems that he has realized the true power of the magic potion. Fufufu, the number of people who understand is increasing, yay!

“Baron Ambert, please drink this one too. This should relieve some of the fatigue in your body. Then just rest and you should feel better in a couple of days. If not, please write to me. I will prepare a more powerful magic potion for you.”

　I said with a puff of my nose. Baron Ambert gave me a big nod. Miss Fabienne immediately handed me the red magic potion. When I broke the seal on the bottle, I heard an exhilarating “pop” sound. I’ll drink it when I get back too.

　Baron Ambert, who looked at it as if he were looking at something mysterious, drank the magic potion with a sizzling sound.

“It’s good!　I want another bottle.”

“No, sir. You mustn’t drink too much of the potion.”

　Baron Ambert, with a dejected look on his face, looked at the empty bottle with regret.

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