Chapter 330: Headbutt

While I was looking around the workshop at the craftsmen, Fabienne was preparing tea and serving it to everyone. I think it’s about time I get used to this scene, but the employees were all accepting it with a sense of embarrassment.

Of course, Nero and the servants accompanying Fabienne were helping out as well.

“Thank you as always.”

“No, it’s not a big deal. This is about all I can do here.”

Fabienne showed a smile. I tried to teach her how to make magical tools, but it didn’t go well. Is it a matter of interest? If so, that can’t be helped.

“Alright, we’ve wrapped things up for now, so let’s go check on the sales floor. I need to check the sales of the hot cookies too.”

“Yes!”

After calling out to the masters, I headed to the sales floor out front. It was bustling with many people. Among them, dried fruits seemed to be particularly popular. The corner for dried fruits aimed at common folk seemed to require additional stock already.

If we’re increasing the workforce, we should prioritize those making dried fruits. Sweet things seem to be popular in every household.

I’m glad I didn’t have to mobilize the cook from the Heine Frontier Count’s household. If I had done that, meal preparations would have become chaotic.

“The hot cookie sales… seem to be doing quite well.”

“It really does! Since it’s a magical potion, unlike magical tools or stationery, it disappears quickly once used.”

“That’s true. It’s been cold lately, so it might have become an essential magical potion for those working outside.”

Fabienne seemed to look on with a somewhat envious gaze as she watched the magical potions I made sell right in front of her. I suppose she’s happy to be of help to others. I’m happy too.

“Oh, but come spring, it will no longer be needed…”

Fabienne murmured this somewhat sadly. Heh heh heh, that’s not going to be the case! Don’t underestimate me.

“If that’s the case, how about we make cold cookies together in preparation for the summer when spring comes?”

“Cold cookies?”

“Yes. They’re magical cookies that cool your body when you eat them.”

Fabienne’s eyes widened. Then, without saying a word, she headbutted my chest. Is it in vogue to headbutt me?

It seems the hot cookies are still going to sell well. I’ll need to make some more of them.

“Fabienne, let’s go back and make some magical potions.”

“Is it alright to leave this as it is?”

“Yeah, it should be fine. We’ll deal with it when the magical tools sell out.”

I told Alex-niisan and sister-in-law Daniela that we were heading back to the mansion and got into the carriage. It seems they will continue with their work at the trading company as is. It also appears that the duties requested by my father will be carried out here.

It might only be a matter of time before I start living at the trading company. I wonder what sister-in-law Daniela will do then? Will they increase security at the trading company? I’m not sure.

“Is something wrong?”

“No, it’s nothing. More importantly, is there anything troubling you?”

“Well…”

She put her hand on her chin and started to think. There’s no need to rush her, so I silently observed Fabienne’s face. Her eyelashes are long. She’s cute now, but there’s no doubt she’ll grow into a beautiful woman in the future.

“Um, I’d like a little more magical power. That way, I could make a larger quantity of magical potions. Just like Julius-sama.”

“I see.”

Her face turned a bit red as she fidgeted while saying this.

This is a bit of a problem. The reason I can make magical potions without running out of magical power is simply because I have an enormous amount of it. It would be difficult to bring Fabienne’s magical power up to my level in a short time. In that case…

“Then, I’ll make a beginner-level magical power recovery potion for you. With that potion, you should be able to recover your magical power faster than usual.”

“Could it be…?!”

“I think you’ll be able to make more magical potions than usual. However, don’t push yourself too hard, okay?”

I covered Fabienne’s mouth with my index finger, as if to say “shh.” A soft, indescribable freshness coursed through my finger and throughout my body.

What is this? It feels like I’ve done something indecent. No, no, I just touched Fabienne’s lips, right?

“Fabienne!”

Her body, flushed all the way to her ears, wobbled. I hurriedly supported her. This time, a soft sensation was in my palm.

…I didn’t do it on purpose, okay? It was unintentional! So Nero, bring that averted gaze back where it belongs.

“Julius-sama, we’re about to arrive at the mansion.”

“I’m sorry, but could you take another lap around the area?”

“Pardon?”

The driver replied with a confused tone. Oh no. If we head back to the mansion like this, my father and mother will confront me about what’s going on. Mira, Rosalia, and Lelie will likely look at me as if I’m a piece of trash.

As a gentleman, I must avoid that at all costs.

“Julius-sama, both the lady and Rosalia are here to welcome you…”

“Oh my God!”

Why is there a welcome when it’s like this? They never welcomed me before!

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