Chapter 177 Magic potion for Lung Disease

　I returned to the mixing room and immediately started working on the potion. Oops, first I had to ask about the ingredients.

“Giovanni-sama, who is in charge of the materials in the ice room?”

　Giovanni-sama looks around in circles at my question. Everyone refuses to make eye contact. This is not good. This means no one one manages it. Too sloppy! So no one saw the performance of the icehouse as a problem.

“I see, it looks like no one is managing it.”

　The royal palace magic potion masters are startled by my voice. They all refused to make eye contact with me. Oh, man. Should I start from here? A system where people can buy whatever materials they need lead to a lot of waste in any organization.

　What do you think you are doing with the citizens’ tax money? We need to tighten up here.

“Okay. Then, by tomorrow, please prepare a piece of paper with horizontal lines and a materials list with the ranks of the materials. I will make a “Potions Material Ledger” based on them.”

“Potions Material Ledger.”

“That’s right. Also, I will ask you to write down what kind of materials you have, when you purchased them, and who used them and what they were used for.”

　Everyone’s faces are stiff, but that’s how they’re doing it everywhere else, probably. At least, I do it. I stare at them, and they all bow their heads in approval. That’s the first step. I’ll have to make sure to do a thorough inventory at the end of the year on this one.

　I decided that I needed to accomplish something during this social season, so I set out to create a magic potion that would cure lung disease. There is only one problem in making this magic potion. The quality of the poisonous moth scales is not very good.

　What should I do? If I use it as it is, I’ll end up with a magic potion that’s average in quality and doesn’t taste very good. Should I try drying it, dissolving it in distilled water, and extracting only the poisonous components. If the quality of the distilled water interacts well, the quality may improve.

　I extract the poisonous ingredients in order to make the magic potion as easy to drink as possible. This process seems to have worked and the quality is now average. Good, good, now we can make high quality magic potions.

　Using a method similar to making cold remedies, I created a potion that is effective against lung diseases.

　This medicine puts some strain on the lungs, so it is usually used in conjunction with a basic recovery potion. The combo of “medicine for lung disease” and “Basis recovery potion” can easily cure pneumonia in its early stages. I did it. Oh, I also need to make a super sweet beginner recovery potion.

“Excuse me, Julius-sensei, what is that potion?”

“it’s a cold remedy for children. I am planning to visit an orphanage soon, and I’m thinking of giving it to them then.”

“I see, a cold remedy. I’m sure the children will be pleased with the cold medicine that you’ve made for them.……. Um, is it okay if we try some?”

　What, you’re feeling fine and you want to take cold medicine?　As I wondered what to do, others started gathering around. This might be best to sacrifice a bottle of cold medicine to settle the situation.

“I can’t give you that much because I’m giving it to the children. Please everyone drink a little of this bottle.’’

　I handed him a bottle of cold medicine. He shared it with a spoon that someone had brought. A cloudy pink liquid is poured onto the spoon. I had made it pink so that the children would be happy to drink it. Orange would have been fine, but this was more familiar.

　The royal court potion masters and the other members of the magic potion staff sipped it with trepidation.

“Ah, it’s sweet.”

“How sweet!”

“My kids would drink this with pleasure. I wish it had been available when I was a kid.”

　When he said this, his face lit up. Now you understand the importance of making magic potions that taste good and are easy to take. Disgusting potions will not be consumed unless you are really cornered.

　I was able to complete the cold remedy and, in the process, show the royal potion masters a new aspect of magic potions. After that, everyone resumed work with great enthusiasm. They were very enthusiastic, and I am sure that more and more high quality potions will be produced in the future. It’s going to be a lot of fun.

　I headed off to my afternoon swordsmanship practice in a good mood. However, the atmosphere at the place where I was headed was somewhat grim. What’s the matter? Is it trouble?　If so, can I go home?

“Enough of this. You are still inexperienced. It’s not time to worry about who is strong and who is weak. If you have time to think about such nonsense, go train.”

　The commander of the knights, who was acting as the instructor, seemed to be angry. It appears that someone had made an appeal to him. Doing that will only make you stand out. Oh, you want to stand out?

　After I arrived, a few more kids arrived at the training site. Once everyone had gathered, today’s training began. As usual, we began with warm-ups and running.

　While running, I asked Axel what had happened.

 “He started saying he was the strongest out of all of us again.”

“Is he Ovidio, the son of the Knight Commander?”

“That’s right. He says he can’t train with guys of such a low level.”

“I see.”

　I almost scoffed. Careful, careful.

　He’s probably taking lessons from his father, the Knight Commander, when he gets home anyway, right?　And yet he still wants to show off his strength. Why doesn’t he join the practice of the knighthood once? Then he’ll realize that there are many knights stronger than him.

“He won the championship yesterday in a winner-take-all match. So he doesn’t think anyone can compete with him.”

“Did you fight too, Axel?”

“Yes, I did. I lost though.”

　His face looks very frustrated. It’s like he’s been working out since he got home. Maybe Ovidio is not the only one who wants to show off how strong he is.

“Who would win if he’d fought you, Julius?”

“Ovidio, of course. I’m an aristocrat, there’s no way I can win.”

“Is that so?”

　Axel looks forward and gives a distant look. It seems, he really thinks so. Well, I can definitely win. I won’t, though.

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