Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 431: Miss Hilda Returns
The next day, it was announced that Leon, the second son of the Marquis of Mulan, would be returning from the capital soon. Apparently, the academy in the capital had entered its summer vacation.
“I wonder if Cain-niisan has already returned to the Heine Frontier Territory? I wonder what Sister-in-law Mika plans to do this year. If she visits the Heine Frontier Territory and we’re not there, she might be sad.”
“The preparation of the potion-making room is fine, and we’ve also created the herb garden. Now, it just depends on Leon-sama.”
“It seems that the magical potions we made are being used up quickly. I think there still aren’t enough magical potions.”
“Though the threat has passed, it seems like it will take some more time before things return to normal. We’ll probably need to keep making magical potions for a while.”
As we made magical potions together in the potion-making room, Fabienne and I talked about what we should do next. Thanks to the plant nutrients, we could gather materials every day, but we can’t keep making magical potions forever. We’re not robots. We need proper rest.
Once we had made a certain amount, I had one of the servants take it to the knights. The knights from the Marquis of Mulan would take responsibility and deliver it to the necessary places.
After finishing a task, I was taking a break in the salon when Carol arrived. Seeing that Axel wasn’t with her, I wondered if he had gone to the training grounds with Isidore.
“Julius, Fabienne, it seems my sister is coming here.”
“Hilda-sama? I wonder if something happened.”
“It seems she’s coming to thank you.”
“Thank?”
I was sure Hilda-sama was currently at the Eastern Border Marquis family. Yet, she was coming to thank us at the Marquis of Mulan’s house. What could this sudden change be? Could it be that she noticed I used magic? I don’t think that’s possible.
“Yes. The magical potions provided by the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory, right? It seems that many soldiers were saved thanks to those potions.”
“I see, so it’s to thank us for that. There’s no need to worry about it.”
“That’s not how it works.”
Carol’s eyes lowered.
There isn’t a direct connection between the Eastern Border Marquis and the Heine Frontier Count’s family. Therefore, the provision of magical potions was done through the Marquis of Mulan. A thank-you to the Marquis of Mulan should have been enough.
But this time, it seems Hilda-sama is coming directly to thank the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory through us. Does this mean the Eastern Border Marquis family wants to strengthen their ties with the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory?
Having more allies is certainly a good thing, so I’ll accept the thanks without hesitation. After all, I am the representative of the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory now.
Around lunchtime, Hilda-sama returned to the Marquis of Mulan’s house. It seems she had returned after a few months, and both the lady and Carol were overjoyed. The Marquis of Mulan was out on business and wasn’t present, but when he returns, I’m sure he’ll be just as happy as the two of them.
“Julius-sama, we are truly grateful. Thanks to the magical potions provided by the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory, many soldiers were saved.”
“No, it’s nothing. As a family connected to the Marquis of Mulan, it was only natural for us to do so.”
“I’m so glad you said that.”
With a polite, socially expected smile, we laughed together. It was tiring, though. I was ready for her to speak more casually. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who felt that way. Hilda-sama suggested we talk normally from here on, and of course, I quickly agreed.
“The girl next to you is Julius’ fiancée, right? She’s so lovely and suits you very well. Also, she seems like a perfect match for the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory.”
Fabienne’s cheeks flushed when praised by Hilda-sama. However, when Hilda-sama said “just right,” I didn’t miss the brief glance she sent towards Fabienne’s chest.
It seems that the men of the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory are thought to be fond of large breasts. Perhaps she believes that the reason she lost to Sister-in-law Daniela was because of her chest size.
In reality, I think the decision was made through some sort of political maneuvering between the Heine Frontier Count’s Territory and the royal family, but maybe the truth is different? I’m too scared to ask though.
There’s no way I could ask Alex-niisan, “Did you choose Sister-in-law Daniela because her breasts are bigger?” Of course, the same goes for Cain-niisan. I—it’s not like that, okay?
“For a while, I’ll be making magical potions in the Marquis of Mulan’s alchemy lab, so I think I’ll be able to continue providing magical potions.”
“By the way, I hear you’re supposed to teach Leon how to make magical potions?”
“Yes. That’s the plan. The preparations are already complete, so I don’t think there will be any issues. By the way, what kind of person is Leon?”
Hilda-sama furrowed her brow, as if troubled by my question. Perhaps he’s not a very good person? If that’s the case, I might need to prepare to cut things short and leave if necessary. Could it be that the Marquis and his wife haven’t said anything until now for that reason?
“Leon… when it comes to magical potions, he tends to get a little… enthusiastic. No, I should say it more clearly. He gets a bit too excited. I’m sure the magical potion he drank when he was little must have been quite a shock.”
Speaking of when he was little, it must have been back when the magical potions tasted absolutely awful. If he got interested after drinking something that bad, maybe the experience messed with his head.
I hope that the reason he’s so passionate is because he thought, “I need to fix magical potions.” It would be great if that were the case… but I’m starting to worry if it’s something twisted.
“Ah, he’s basically a good kid, so there’s no need to look so worried. He also attends the academy in the royal capital, so I think he’s probably calmed down a bit now.”
Hilda-sama tilted her head. It seems she’s not entirely sure. The lady who was listening to this only smiled awkwardly.
She’s probably worried too. In many ways, Leon seems to be the problem child of the Mulan Marquis family, just like I was in the Heine Frontier Count’s family. I feel a bit of sympathy for him now.