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Chapter 166 – Julius-sensei's informative classes

　I made sure to check the inside of the refrigerator. As expected of a refrigerator in a royal castle. There are a lot of rare materials in there!　However, they were all of the lowest quality. I tried my best to hold back the urge to scream, “It’s garbage!” 

　When I get back to the townhouse, I’ll dig a deep hole and scream into it. It’s not very bad, but it’s unbearable.

　Feeling disappointed, I returned to the mixing room to find that a decent amount of distilled water had been made. The equipment appears to be genuine. Why haven't they used it before? I would like to spend about an hour questioning them.

"We have enough distilled water. Thank you. This is distilled water of quite good quality.”

“Thank you very much!”

　It's not a lie. But it was of high quality. That's weird. It’s supposed to be top quality, but...Could it be that the technology has deteriorated considerably? No, they’ve probably never made distilled water before, so I guess it's something like this. I’m hoping for more growth in the future.

“Now then, let’s make some elementary recovery potions. Everyone, please pick up some herbs.”

　Each of the fifteen disciples picked up a herb. Ah, Giovanni-sama does it too. His eyes are sparkling. “What’s going to happen now?” he looks like he wants to say.

"Well, first, let's dry these medicinal herbs. Everyone can use fire magic, right?"

　Thus began my class on magic potions. It was the first time since Miss Fabienne. Miss Fabienne, I hope you’re doing well. Somehow, being here has made me miss her.

　I thoroughly taught them everything from drying to extraction. Of course, I showed them an example so they wouldn't do anything strange.

　As one would expect of gems who became royal potion masters, their ability to use magic and create magic potions was amazing. I just taught them a few tricks, and they absorbed them like water on dry land.

“This is a true beginner’s recovery potion.”

“What in the world have I been making all this time? No way, it was garbage!”

　In front of everyone was a line of freshly made, beautifully green, elementary recovery potions. They were staring at them with eyes like children who had found a new toy.

“Everyone did a good job. Now let’s actually drink it.”

“Yeah!　Do we… drink it?”

“Are you sure about this, Sensei?”

　Upset children. It seemed that they all knew how grotesque the magic potion they had made was. How sinful are they to have let people drink this without knowing anything about it.

“Don’t worry, I guarantee the taste and quality.”

　I smiled at them to reassure them, but they all seemed to be smiling bitterly. Did they think I was lying?　That’s not true!　It’s tasteless and odorless. I didn’t want to sweeten it and get them addicted.

　Fearfully, they opened the seal and drank it with their eyes closed. But soon, their eyes widen. Then they looked to their left and right. I couldn’t help but laugh because all of them were doing the same thing.

“ Julius-sensei, there’s nothing to laugh at.”

“Sorry, sorry. I’m sorry.　But now you understand, right? how wrong you’ve been in the way you’ve been making things.”

“ That’s true. I thought that since the blessing of the goddess had disappeared, we would never be able to make magic potions of decent quality again.”

　Giovanni said. Everyone around me nodded in agreement.

　Come to think of it, you said that the Goddess was defeated by the Demon King. Did the quality of magic potions deteriorate because of that?

　Oh, but I met the Goddess. Maybe the goddess I met was the one in charge of magic potions. If so, was the other goddess in charge of healing magic?　Since that goddess is gone, there is no more healing magic in this world.  That’s why I’ve only met one goddess.

“What’s wrong, Julius-sama?”

“Huh?　Oh, I was just thinking. If you follow the exact steps you just did, you can make a magic potion with guaranteed quality. So I think you should continue your research without giving up’’

“You are right, Julius-sama. We admire you, Julius-sama.”

　With that said, everyone in the room knelt down and bowed their heads. Oh, no. I wonder what kind of rumors would be spread if other people saw this kind of scene..

“Julius-boy, it’s almost lunch time ……, ex-excuse me!”

　(Slam.) 

　Worse. Why would my servant come for me all of sudden in the worst possible situation? Is it fate?　Is this my destiny?

　I announced the end of today's lesson right then and went after the servant to shut him up. Wait, it’s a misunderstanding.

　I eat lunch at the cafeteria for general audiences, which my brother Alex told me about. I can see other nobles around me. I was the only child there.

　In front of me was a meal that was on the same level as the lunch that would be served at the townhouse.

　Golden soup on soft bread. Roast beef with fresh salad. It was frustrating to eat while worrying about table manners. It would have been more enjoyable if I could eat freely.

“Try to forget what you had seen.”

“But that’s ……  I’ve been instructed to report everything I see to Master and Alex-sama.”

“And that’s why, nothing happened. That was all an illusion. Sounds good?"

“Huh. ……”

　He’s not convinced. This is not good. There will definitely be a report. I knew it was a bad idea, brother.

　But it’s still one-note. If I’m careful from now on, I may be able to get away with just a small nagging. Please don’t let me get into any more trouble.

　In the afternoon, I’ll be exercising at the training ground. This seems alright. Maybe.

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