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Chapter 209: Day of leaving the nest

　The mixing room was filled with royal magic potion masters with faces that all had a look of “we made it.” They all looked tired, but somewhat proud. Some of them have big dark circles under their eyes. ……Those are the ones who didn’t follow the activity schedule. I’ll have to scold them later.

“You have successfully completed the panacea. I am sure His Majesty the King will be pleased. With this, I have successfully completed my task.”

“Oh, no. ……!”

“We still need your help Julius-sensei!”

　Everyone gathered close to me as if they were clinging on. No matter how you look at it, this was not the behavior you should have towards a ten-year-old child. It would have been an odd sight to someone who knew nothing about it.

“It’s all right. You already have more than enough power to make magic potions. All that remains is for you to expand on what I have taught you and improve upon the potions you have made so far.”

“I do believe that I can make a better one based on your teachings, …… but it still won’t be as good as what you taught me.”

“That’s right. There are still many things we lack.”

　What should I do? If we don’t do something, I’ll  end up teaching the royal court potions masters how to make magic potions the whole time I’m here in the capital. If that happens, a ten-year-old child could revolutionize magic potions.

　　It would be fine if they don’t mention my name, they definitely will. No, it will leak out from somewhere. Then the question might be, “Who is Julius Heine?” And if they say “Apostle of God,”  or something like that and worship me, I’ll lose my freedom. I don’t want that.

“Even if you say that, all I have been asked by His Majesty the King is, “Teach you how to make a panacea.'' Besides, from now on, I have to focus on improving the icehouse. And I have to attend social gatherings with my brother. I might not be able to come here as often anymore.''

“Oh no.”

　The faces of the royal palace potion masters are stained with despair. Is it that much? How much have they come to depend on me in this short period of time?

　It’s not good if I don’t do anything. If I don’t cut it off at this point, the Royal Palace Potions Masters won’t be able to stand on their own. If they can’t do anything without me, I might be appointed as the head of the royal magic Potions division.

“It’s okay. If you’ve learned what I taught you, you can definitely do it.”

　They didn’t seem to be convinced, but fortunately I was the son of a nobleman. I managed to say nothing more.

　Today is the day the royal court potion masters leave the nest. Let’s celebrate it from wholeheartedly

“So from now on you will be attending swordsmanship practice in the morning?”

“No. You are going to participate in magic training, right?”

“Neither.”

　They said this to me as we were sitting around the table after afternoon training as usual. Why? My training was only incorporated by my brother Alex, and I had no intention of participating in the first place, you know.

　Well, thanks to that, I was able to become friends with the two of them, so it wasn’t a bad thing in the end.

　I've done what I needed to do, which was to teach them how to make a panacea, so I think I can go back to my territory now, but I also have to attend social functions. I don't like this.

　That said, I don’t think it would be good to stay in the compounding room any longer. After all, it seems that I won’t be able to freely use it.  I was successfully lured by His Majesty the King.

“What are you going to do then?”

“The first goal is to finish the improvements in the icehouse. After that, the rest is up to brother Alex.”

“Oh, you mean socializing. I’m sure you’ll be at all the big ones.”

"That's right. He's Princess Daniela's fiancée. That’s what happens."

　Axel and Ijidol chuckled. You guys do realize you’re going to be a part of it, right?　As my age group escort. I’ll keep quiet now. No need to make them feel bad now.

"You're going to start improving the icehouse from now on, right?"

“It depends on whether or not the materials for the improvement have arrived. I couldn’t check in the morning.”

　After that, I was busy celebrating the completion of the project. They were very happy. They were all fussing until lunch time.

“Little Julius, Alex-sama is here to see you.”

“Oh, my brother?　What’s the matter?”

　Axel and Ijidol’s faces tightened at the servant’s words. As expected of big brother. My big brother approached us with a beaming smile as usual.

“Hello, Julius, Axel, Ijidol. It seems like you are always around here at this time of the day. There’s a bit of a buzz about you.”

"A little rumor... Should I stop it?"

“……, well, I guess It’ll be fine.”

　I wonder what it is, for now. I guess it's not very good. Could there be an assassin targeting us? I'm getting kind of scared.

“Are you saying that someone is trying to kill Julius-sama?”

"No, no. Something like that would never happen in the royal castle. It’s the ladies who are after you."

　huh. I look around and sure enough, there are glimpses of a few girls our age. Don’t tell me they’re after us? Ijidol, the young sheep representative, was pale. Axel looked around and seemed satisfied with his surroundings.

　Meanwhile, my brother took a seat and tea was immediately brought to him. Quick as ever.

“Is something wrong?”

“Yes. His Majesty the King wants to thank you in person.”

　I almost showed my displeasure on my face, but I responded with a smile. It seems like  the matter of presenting me with a medal has been worked out, but then he wanted to thank me in person.

　He said it would be a big deal to make it official, so it would have to be done in private. I am glad they took that into consideration. Axel and Ijidol were once again told by my brother to keep quiet about what he had just thanked them for.

　If it was just a thank-you from His Majesty the King, it would be better to follow suit.

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