Kays Translations

Chapter 118: The Antidote You Can Still Count On

　Somehow, we succeeded in getting him to take the antidote. I also gave him a basic physical strength recovery potion, so even if the antidote didn’t work, he would still make it before the next magic potion is brought to them.

　After seeing that Baron Ambert had safely taken the potion, we returned to the salon.

“ I  hope the antidote works well. I think he’ll probably be all right.”

“I’m sure it will be fine. I’m sure father will learn his lesson and break his bad habits.”

“Bad habits?”

　 I guess it came out of her mouth unintentionally, but she slumped down with an embarrassed look on her face. What is it? I'm extremely curious. As I glanced at Miss Fabienne, she opened her heavy mouth, as if she had given up.

“ father likes to eat unusual food.”

“Unusual food……”

"So, it seems that what he ate this time was bad, like that..."

“You mean he had food poisoning?”

　Miss Fabienne nodded apologetically. The fact that the commercially available antidote had no effect suggests that it was a rather severe food poisoning. What on earth had he eaten?

　I’d better not ask Baron Ambert at ……. It wouldn’t be funny if someone asked me, “How about you?”

“Kyu!”

“Sorry, sorry I left you alone. I couldn't take you to a room with a sick person in it.”

　Saying this, I stroked Mira, who had been left in the salon. Mira’s mood immediately improved. Miss. Fabienne, who saw our exchange, smiled at me.

“You two are so close. I’m almost jealous.”

“huh?”

"Kyu?”

　I wondered if she had unintentionally slipped her true feelings again, but this time she turned red faced and Looked down. I wonder if she’ll be like this if I’m not careful?　I would like to think so. If she's like this on a regular basis, I can’t have a private conversation with her.

“Yes, that’s right!　Let me show you the compounding room.”

　Miss. Fabienne clapped her hands to clear the delicate atmosphere. Then she quickly got up from her seat. It seemed that the plan was to make the matter go away. Naturally, I was on board. I didn’t want to make the relationship worse by questioning her.

　Once again, Miss Fabienne leads me through the house. This time, Mira is with me. The room was not far from the salon. Inside, there were a number of brand-new equipment.

“This is the compounding room. I have made lotion here several times.”

"It's enough if you have this much equipment. It seems that you can make high quality products."

　I check the distillation equipment and glassware. They all seem to be of good quality. The quality of the tools affects the quality of the magic potion, you know. Of course, the skill of the individual also has an effect.

“May I see the lotion that you made?”

“Yes, of course.”

　The lotion that Miss. Fabienne brought with her was of very high quality. It was proof that she has mastered her skills as a potion master.

“Yes, it’s wonderful. With this, you can do well as a Potions Master.”

“As a Potions Master?”

“Yes, that’s right. Are you interested in becoming a Potions Master?”

“That’s ……”

　Miss Fabienne looks down. I think she might be interested. The antidote and basic physical strength recovery potion that she saw earlier should have been enough to attract her interest. I’m going to have to push it a bit more.

"You have talent as a potion-maker. Because you can make something of this quality. It's not much different from what I made."

　A refreshing handsome smile. The effect is outstanding. When Miss Fabienne saw that, she looked down with a bright red face. After that, we continued to talk about magic potions as we looked around the mixing room.

　It’s a little small, but it’s enough for one person. It might be tough if she takes on an apprentice, though.

　After looking around the compounding room, we went back to the salon.

“Father, Mother!? Why are you here!”

　Miss Fabienne rushed to the table. There was the Baron and his wife. It seemed that the magic potion had worked. A reliable antidote, after all.

“That’s because, of course, the magic potion I just had worked. I didn’t expect it to be as effective as it was. As expected of the ‘secret medicine of the goddess.’ I’m not surprised they call it that.”

　Baron Ambert, whose complexion has improved more than before, narrowed his eyes and looked at me. Now you know how amazing the potions  are. The lady sitting next to him is also smiling.

“I’m glad the antidote seems to have helped. The antidote can counteract the poison in your body, but it cannot restore your strength. Please be very careful not to catch another disease.”

“Yes, I will. Thank you, Julius-sama.”

　Baron Ambert bowed his head, and both his wife and miss. Fabienne bowed their heads together. I rushed to make them raise their heads.

“It’s no big deal, please raise your head. It's just that the magic potion I happened to have with me came in handy.”

　He finally raised his head and we decided to enjoy tea time together at the salon. I listened to what the couple had to say as I fed Mira the sweets they served. The subject soon shifted to Baron Ambert’s bad habits.

“dear, if you learn from this, please stop eating strange food.”

“even so, the fish was reputed to be delicious. It was a rare fish, though. I heard they swell up when they are alive. I’ve always wanted to see it.”

　Hey, maybe it’s a blowfish. ...... Maybe they couldn't handle the blowfish poison properly. But still, I'm surprised he survived.

“Do not eat anything just because it has a reputation for being delicious. Please make sure you allow for it to be properly tasted for poison before you eat it.”

“Mhm, wow, okay, I get it. But with the antidote that Julius-sama made ......!"

　Oh, could you please stop looking at me with expectant eyes?　If I give the OK here, I have a feeling the Mrs. will resent me. What on earth should I do? When I was at a loss for an answer, lady Ambert came to my rescue.

“In that case, when the commercially available antidotes are ineffective, Then I will ask for Julius-sama’s help, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. If the commercially available magic potion doesn’t work, I will always be here to help you.”

　Hearing this, Baron Ambert’s face turned the color of despair. Once he got a taste of my antidote, he would never be able to go back to that ghastly magic potion. I hope this will deter him a little.

　Thus ended our private tea party at Baron Ambert’s house. In the end, the entire Baron Ambert family was present, but I am glad that I had a good time. Baron Ambert seemed to be very interested in magic potions. This would allow Miss Fabienne to continue to use the compounding room.

Previous chapter | TOC | Next chapter