Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 434: Leon’s Strength
After tea time ended, I guided Leon to the herb garden located in a corner of the Marquis Mulan House’s grounds. Hearing that the Marquis Mulan House already had an herb garden, Leon’s eyes widened, and then he jumped up excitedly. Upon seeing this, the Marquis Mulan and his wife put their hands to their heads. “Hey, it’s not my fault, okay?”
“Wow! It’s smaller than the one at the academy, but the herbs and antidote plants are growing so vibrantly like this… Hmm? This is… could it be a magical herb? Can it be cultivated here?”
Leon, who had charged into the herb garden, looked full of energy. This time, I had brought Hilda along to act as a stopper. She’s the one in the Marquis Mulan family who can be the most forceful with Leon.
However, even Hilda was shocked by the sight of the herb garden.
“When did this even get made? There was no such thing when I came back about a month ago.”
“Sister, this herb garden was created right after Julius came here. It seems there were no herbs growing along the road to the Marquis territory that could be used for magical potions, so he decided to grow them here in the garden.”
Upon hearing this, Hilda gave a somewhat stiff smile and nodded. It looked like she wanted to say, “Could it really have been made in such a short time?” She then seemed to notice something. Her gaze was drawn to a magical tool protruding near the herb garden. Leon also followed her gaze and tilted his head.
“Master, what’s this magical tool?”
“Oh, that’s an irrigation magical tool. It waters the plants automatically when the time comes.”
Of course, the water it dispenses is magical water. This allows the herbs to grow vigorously and healthily. There’s also the effect of plant nutrients, but still, it’s impressive. Hilda looked at me with a somewhat surprised expression. Sharp as ever.
“I’ve never seen a magical tool like this. It wasn’t in the academy’s herb garden. Everyone was filling watering cans from the well to water the plants there.”
“Hey, Julius, you were the one who made this magical tool, right?”
“Well, to be precise, it was Rosalia who designed this magical tool. I just made the same one.”
“Since when… and Rosalia has even gotten to the point where she can make magical tools now?”
Even Hilda seemed somewhat astounded. I’m glad I entrusted the creation of the irrigation tool to Rosalia. If I had made it myself, rumors would have spread throughout the Marquis Mulan territory, and there would be all sorts of stories circulating.
“Oneesan, that’s not all Julius has made. He also improved the shower magical tool and a version of the star magical tool. All in half a day.”
“Half a day?”
“Half a day.”
Both Hilda and Leon muttered in unison, then looked at me with eyes full of awe. I could feel my own cheeks twitching. I’ll have to punish Carol later. The “plump cheek” punishment, for sure.
“Leon, feel free to use any of the materials here. I’ve also prepared some plant nutrients, so use them together. They make the plants grow even stronger.”
“You just brushed it off, didn’t you?”
“As expected of my master. You’re thorough in everything!”
Hilda stared at me intently. Leon gave a victorious fist pump. He’s definitely become a die-hard Julius believer now.
I had harvested some herbs and antidote plants from the garden. Of course, I planned to have Leon show his skills now.
I’ll also take Carol and Hilda to the mixing room. If they see Leon’s abilities there, it might help improve the bad impression from earlier. First, I need to work on improving Leon’s image. If I don’t, the Muran Marquis might end up telling me to stop trying to become a magical apothecary.
“I think it’s time for Leon-sama to show his abilities. Would you like to join, Hilda and Carol?”
The faces of the two tense up at my suggestion. For them, magic potions probably still have the strong impression of tasting terrible. I thought Carol, having eaten cold cookies before, wouldn’t have such a bad impression, but since those were, in a way, like a type of candy, maybe she thought this would be different.
“Oneesan, Carol, I want you both to see my current abilities. Is that okay?”
It seems like Leon is feeling a sense of crisis, realizing his evaluation has significantly dropped. If he still has that level of rationality, it seems like it’ll be okay. He understands the importance of trust.
It seems like Leon lost to the two of them, staring at them like a little puppy. Reluctantly, they nodded. It’s fine, because Fabienne and I are here. If anything dangerous starts brewing, I’ll stop it by force immediately.
“So this is the potion room, huh? I’ve heard about it, but this is my first time entering.”
“Same here. It smells sweet, doesn’t it?”
“Ah, that’s because I made some extra cold cookies.”
“Cold cookies? What’s that, Master?”
Leon reacted immediately. He looked like a hungry little puppy. I couldn’t help but let him try the cold cookies. Of course, I also explained the effects to Hilda and had her try them. Though she was cautious, Hilda did eat them.
“This is… a cookie, right?”
“Oneesan, this isn’t just a cookie! It’s a delicious cookie!”
“That’s right.”
Hilda seemed to have a tough time processing it. When I told her it was a type of magic potion, she was extremely surprised. Leon, on the other hand, was sparkling with admiration. He immediately asked to learn how to make them, but I managed to hold him off, saying, “I’d rather see Leon-sama’s abilities first.” Otherwise, the conversation wouldn’t progress.
“Now then, Leon-sama, please make the basic beginner’s healing potion.”
“Leave it to me.”
I felt like Leon-kun’s expression changed. The puppy-like demeanor from earlier was gone. Now, he had a serious look on his face, his mouth set in a firm line. If he always acted like this, I think the Marquis family would feel at ease.
Leon then skillfully made the basic healing potion. It was the same flavorless and odorless beginner’s healing potion that I had made at first. I wonder if he learned how to make this at the academy? Or was it from Giovanni-sama?
Curious, I asked him, and it seems that Giovanni-sama had taught this method at the academy.
“Well done.”
“That’s impressive. It didn’t have any bad smell. Leon, you’re not half bad.”
“So this is the basic healing potion. It’s my first time seeing it.”
It seems like Miss Hilda recognized Leon’s abilities. The sharpness in her gaze toward him had softened. Carol was watching the completed potion with keen interest.