Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 358: Sunscreen Cream
By the time we had successfully installed the device and returned to the mansion, it was already dusk. It was time to send Fabienne home soon.
“Cold cookies and sunscreen cream will have to wait until tomorrow. I’d like to make the sunscreen cream by the morning.”
“Of course, I’ll help as well.”
“Thanks, Fabienne.”
I desperately held back the urge to pat Fabienne’s head as she smiled shyly and got on Mira, who had grown quite large. I patted her head gently.
“Mira, I’m counting on you.”
“Kyuu!”
Mira, who unexpectedly got to eat dried fruit, responded cheerfully. I wonder if sweets can be a good way to get her attention. I should prepare various kinds of sweets for her.
Maybe I should make some ice cream and sherbet for the summer. Sherbet is easy since it’s just freezing fruit.
“Julius-sama, did you come up with something again?”
“Kyuu?”
“Huh? Well, yeah. But I guess it’ll be a surprise once it’s done…”
Am I really the type to wear my emotions on my face that easily? I try to maintain a poker face, but maybe I let my guard down in front of Fabienne and Mira. And also, Rosalia, Nero, and Lelie, come to think of it. That’s quite a lot, isn’t it? Maybe I’m not good at maintaining a poker face after all?
As Mira gently ascended, Fabienne, sitting sideways in front of me, clung to me. The ascent was much slower than when I was riding alone, but Fabienne still seemed surprised.
She’ll probably get used to it quickly. So maybe this warm, soft sensation is something I can only enjoy right now. …Maybe I’ll ask Mira to fly faster once in a while, just kidding.
We sped across the sky above the capital, dyed in the colors of dusk. The white clouds sparkled in seven colors, creating a truly fantastical scene. Fabienne seemed mesmerized by the view.
The next day, I left the task of making the closing device to Rosalia and headed to the alchemy room with Fabienne. Of course, we were there to make sunscreen cream.
Today’s lunch was going to be a picnic. We should make the magic potion and test its effectiveness before then. There were clouds scattered across the sky, but the weather seemed fine. It was perfect picnic weather, although the sunlight was a bit strong.
“I’m looking forward to lunchtime.”
“Mother seemed really excited. I think she ordered sandwiches from the cook, so I’m curious to see what kinds they’ll be.”
While chatting with Fabienne, I began preparing the ingredients. First, I ground the milky white stone into a fine powder with a mortar and pestle. The milky white stone wasn’t too hard, so even a child could easily crush it into powder.
Once the milky white stone was powdered, I added distilled water to a saucepan, followed by the herbs and the yellow slime’s mucus, and began to heat it. When the vibrant green color of the herbs faded, I took them out.
“The color of the herbs has disappeared.”
“That’s right. But this means that the herbal ingredients have transferred into the liquid in the pot.”
Fabienne stared at the yellowed herbs, looking somewhat sad. I’m sure the herbs are happy to be useful to her, though.
Next, I added the powdered milky white stone and stirred carefully to avoid burning it, mixing until it became sticky. And with that, the sunscreen cream, resembling an ointment, was complete. I transferred it into a shallow container.
“This is done. And by the way, it also has a beautifying effect.”
“Can I try it right away?”
Fabienne, her eyes sparkling, approached me eagerly. It seems she was drawn in by the beautifying effect. I was more than happy to accept her offer.
When I applied it to my arm, the skin appeared to shine due to the effects of the milky white stone. Is this the beautifying effect? Fabienne seemed to like it, laughing softly. This should please Mother as well.
By the time of the picnic, I had already given some of the freshly made sunscreen cream to Mother, who was delighted with it. Father also joined us for the picnic. Having been cooped up in his office for so long, it seems he wanted a change of pace.
After leaving the mansion, we moved through the wide garden. Since the picnic was in the sprawling grounds of the Frontier Count’s estate, there were no safety concerns. We could enjoy the picnic without any worries.
“Shall we settle here?”
“Yes, this is a good spot.”
“This is perfect, Mother!”
It was under a large tree on a small hill. The big tree provided plenty of shade, which was a welcome relief. After laying down the picnic blanket, we all enjoyed sandwiches together.
Mira seemed to really like the ones with lots of strawberry jam and kept asking for more.
No, Mira. You need to eat the ones with vegetables too. Even if there’s no special meaning to the meal, it would be troublesome if Rosalia started copying that.
The fun time passed in the blink of an eye.
“I want to go on another picnic.”
Since the lunch was short, we ended up returning right away, but it seemed Rosalia really enjoyed it. Father’s expression was brighter too. He looked well-rested. I hope we can all come again.
“Julius, are you planning to sell the sunscreen cream?”
“First, I’ll consult with Alex-niisan. The merchant association seems busy right now, so I’m thinking it might be better to sell it exclusively to the nobility. If we add a floral scent, it might be able to fetch a high price as a luxury item.”
“Oh, that’s a good idea. I think it would be better with a scent too.”
Mother gave me a positive response as well. I’ll consult with Alex-niisan on that front. Even if it doesn’t go on sale at the merchant association, selling it through our exclusive clients would raise its rarity. I have a feeling it could sell for a high price. I’ll need to ask the Adventurer’s Guild to collect yellow slime mucus.
And so, the picnic, which also served as a way to get some exercise, was a success. It should improve the health of the women involved. For the next picnic, I’d like to bring Alex-niisan along.