Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 437: Recognized for One’s Abilities
The Marchioness of Mulan picked up the empty vial of magic potion and stared at it intently. Seated next to her, Miss Hilda also peeked at what the Marchioness was holding.
“I can’t believe a magic potion could be delicious.”
“Oh, I already know that magic potions can be delicious. Earlier, I was given a magic potion called a Cold Cookie to eat. Thanks to that, I’m still feeling cool like this. I never imagined that such a magic potion could exist.”
“Cold Cookie…”
It seemed that the Marchioness was gradually becoming interested in magic potions; her gaze appeared to change. Still, perhaps due to her memories of the disgustingly bad potions of the past, there was a trace of doubt in her demeanor.
“Leon, you helped make the magic potion too, didn’t you? Show it to me.”
Seizing the opportunity, Leon eagerly presented his homemade magic potion to Miss Hilda. He probably thought that if Miss Hilda used it here, it would be a chance to show his mother his skills.
“This is it. I made it under my master’s guidance, so I guarantee both its effectiveness and taste.”
“Ah, well, I’m not going to use it, you know?”
Miss Hilda hesitated. Even though she knew it was delicious, having the courage to use it was a different matter. She didn’t open the lid of the beginner’s healing potion; instead, she just checked its color. Even from its appearance, it should be obvious that it was a completely different product from what had been made before.
“Leon, would you mind if I tried it?”
“Mother? Of course, I don’t mind, but…”
Everyone’s attention turned toward the Marchioness. Now there were two people willing to try to become involved with magic potions. Perhaps she thought it necessary to understand the current state of magic potions. Her expression was filled with determination. Miss Hilda nervously handed the beginner’s healing potion to the Marchioness.
“Hilda, you’ll drink it with me too, won’t you?”
“Fweh! O-Of course!”
Whoa, Miss Hilda just made a really strange sound. She probably hadn’t expected to be dragged into it. She was panicking hard. However, the Marchioness didn’t care about Miss Hilda’s confusion and poured the beginner’s healing potion into a cup brought by a servant.
“Oh, it smells even better than before.”
“It really does. As expected of someone studying at the Academy.”
Apparently, Miss Hilda acknowledged Leon’s skill. Seeing her nodding, it seemed the Marchioness also accepted it. The two of them each picked up their cups, met each other’s eyes, and then tilted their cups decisively. Both closed their eyes, drinking with great resolve.
“It’s sweet! Truly sweet! And this refreshing sensation is wonderful!”
“Yes, as expected from being taught by Julius. It feels like my preconceived notions about magic potions are about to be overturned.”
The Marchioness exclaimed in surprise, and Miss Hilda nodded repeatedly. It seemed that even in Miss Hilda’s mind, I was being treated as someone special.
Looks like the first impression was a success, huh? Leon made a fist-pump gesture. Even Carol looked happy.
“Julius-sama, this is wonderful, isn’t it?”
“Yeah. It seems like we’ve gained some new comrades among magic potion makers.”
While quietly laughing together with Fabienne, Mira barged in as if to say, “Don’t forget about me.” That’s right. Good job behaving yourself, Mira. As the two of us petted Mira, the Mulan family members were getting more and more excited talking about magic potions. At this rate, it seemed unlikely that magic potion makers would be shunned in the Mulan household anymore.
At that evening’s dinner, the conversation turned to magic potions again. This time, Marquis Mulan also joined in. It seemed he had heard the details from his wife and the servants, and he already knew about Leon’s abilities and that Carol had taken an interest in magic potions.
“Carol, it would be good for you to try various things. Not just magic potions.”
“That’s right. Being a magic potion master is just one option. You might also enjoy trying embroidery like Hilda.”
It appeared that Marquis Mulan and his wife wanted Carol to have a variety of experiences. Among them, they intended to support whatever Carol truly wanted to pursue.
I thought they were quite broad-minded parents. Most nobles would have probably insisted that she behave appropriately as a lady.
Thinking about it that way, my own parents are broad-minded too. After all, they allowed Rosalia to become a magical tool craftsman. And come to think of it, so is the Amberle Baron family. In an ordinary noble household, they would have said, “Focus on embroidery.”
“That’s right, Caro, why don’t you try embroidery too? You might find it interesting.”
“I think so too. Maybe I’ll give it a try.”
Carol accepted Miss Hilda’s invitation. Hearing her parents’ suggestion, she probably thought it was a good idea as well. I also think it’s a good idea. Since we’re alive now, we should do the things we like and enjoy ourselves.
“Maybe Fabienne should join too?”
“I would love to join.”
Fabienne nodded. After all, making only magic potions might get tedious after a while. Besides, with Leon returning, she probably felt a bit reluctant to use the mixing room freely. I have the pretext of teaching Leon how to make magic potions, but Fabienne doesn’t have that excuse.
It looks like I’ll be working separately from Fabienne for a while. I’ll entrust Mira to Fabienne. That way, she won’t feel lonely. As for me, I have my trusty partner, Nero. Ah, maybe I should join the embroidery too. My well-honed “Sewing” skill will set the place on fire! I’ll have to be careful not to overdo it.
Afterward, Axel and Isidore told me that I should come to the training grounds once in a while. It seemed both of them were looking forward to learning swordsmanship and magic from me.
I can’t betray their expectations. From now on, I’ll leave potion-making to Leon and focus on other things.