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Chapter 239: You’ll get more friends!

　Brother Alex, who looked very, very troubled, turned to me. I’m troubled too. Judging by the fact that he doesn’t stop me, so it seems that it’s not “not allowed”. In other words, it’s up to me to make a decision. It’s a big responsibility, isn’t it?”

“I see, you want the magic potion I made. Are other places experiencing the same depletion of magical power like you?”

“You listened well. As expected of my friend, Julius. Yes, That’s right. The faith of humans is fading, and the rivers, meadows, forests, and mountains are becoming polluted and losing their former luster.”

　Since when did we become friends …… Well, okay. I guess it is us humans who are the cause. Then I can’t say no. And I don’t like the idea of losing the natural beauty of this world either.

“I understand. I will cooperate with you as much as possible. However, as you know, in order to make that magic potion, we need the rare material ‘Mandragora’. As you can imagine, it would be difficult to obtain it at this time of the year.”

“Don’t worry about that, Julius. I have already asked everyone to gather them for me.”

　He gave me a thumbs-up with a really good look on his face. Apparently, he was planning to make it impossible for me to refuse even if I tried. I’m glad I didn’t refuse. First of all, I had to make a good impression.

“Then all that’s left is to make it. Let’s see, how many Do I need to make?”

“As many as possible.”

“Huh?”

“I want you to make as much as you can from the materials we’ve gathered.”

　The turtle looked extremely serious. His eyes were serious. It seems that there is a spirit that is really in trouble. I thought he was just trying to boast, saying “I can get as many magic potions as I want.” I’m sorry I doubted you.

“I understand. Brother Alex, is it okay if I make the magic potion?”

“Julius…… okay. I give you permission.”

　Brother Alex looked as if he had understood everything. This way, if something goes wrong, it will be because he allowed it. Diversification of risk, I think, is important.

　As soon as I got out of the bath, I asked the servant for some apples and honey as additional ingredients. This should make it a little easier to drink.

　When I returned to my room and was making preparations to make the magic potion, I heard a woman scream from the next room. I rushed out of the room to see what was going on and found my sisters-in-law sitting on the floor hugging each other.

　In front of their eyes was the spirit of the lake. I know, right? Looks like he’s back from his bath.

“I-I’m sorry, Lake Spirit-sama. I didn’t realize you were here ……”

“I am sorry. I had heard that the Spirit of the Lake often visited this town. ……”

“Yoyoyoyoy. I’m sure all the young ladies who see me for the first time are equally stunned.”

　The spirit of the lake laughs. The turtle seems to think that they are simply surprised by the existence of the “spirit of the lake,” but it’s his appearance that makes them wince. I can’t tell him that because I don’t want the turtles to be depressed. That’s probably why no one pointed it out. No one wants to incur the wrath of the Spirit of the Lake.

　I was not the only one startled by their screams, and my brother Alex and brother Cain came in looking panicked. After looking at the situation, they seemed to understand what was going on.

“The spirit of the lake was waiting for Julius at the hot spring. He wants to have a magic potion made.”

“Oh, yes, that’s right. Is this the legendary magic potion that Julius-chan used to heal the lake spirit?”

“Yes, it is.”

　It’s just a magic power sustained recovery potion, but before you know it, you’ve got a dorsal fin on your tail. I softly denied  sister-in-law Daniela’s statement, but that look on her face was one of someone who was unconvinced.

“Julius-chan, are you going to make magic potions here?”

“I will. Brother Alex, I will use that room over there. The process of making the potion is a secret, so please do not come in.”

“Boo~! I wanted to see Julius-chan make a magic potion.”

　Sister-in-law Meeka’s raises her eyebrows and pouts. Brother Cain patted her on the head and soothed her. Damn it, I’m not envious of you at all. You’re so lovey-dovey!

　Once the servants had bought the additional materials, I began to create the magic potion. When the turtle took out the mandragora from his pocket, the sisters-in-law screamed again. It’s creepy, isn’t it, mandragora? I grabbed the grass growing on its head with a munch and retreated to my room.

　With this number, I can make about twenty, I think.　I’ll offer the extra apples and honey to the inn employees. They said something about us leaving tomorrow, so I must hurry. I deployed my “Laboratory” skill.

“Julius-sama, please have a drink. I will bring you something sweet as well in a moment.”

“Thank you, Nero.”

　After handing me my drink, Nero leaves in a hurry. Nearby, Lelie was looking at me with teary eyes. I gently pat her head.

“It’s all right. I’m just a little tired. So don’t make that face.”

　I had worked a little too hard and unintentionally fell to my knees in the room due to the massive amount of magical power consumed. It must have been louder than I thought it would be. Nero burst into the room without a moment’s hesitation. After that, as you can see. I was soon seated on the sofa, with Lelie watching over me.

　Thank goodness my brothers were out sightseeing in town. I would have gotten into all kinds of trouble if they had been here. Nero came back with a cake. Behind him is the spirit of the lake.

“I’m sorry, Julius. I made you push yourself too hard.”

“No, that’s not true. It’s been a long time since I had a big job, so I was just a little overexerted. The magic potions you asked for are over there. There are twenty-two bottles in all.”

“Oh, indeed. The magic potions that you made are to be given to the spirits that are in bad shape first. They will show up to thank you later.”

“No, you don’t have to thank me. Hahaha ……”

　I mean it. No need to thank me. That’s that thing, right?　A situation where they’ll say they will give me divine blessings  just like the spirit of the lake did, right?　I don’t want any more turtle friends.

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