Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 439: Lack of Exercise
Leon, making potions with a practiced hand. I feel like my guidance might not be necessary anymore. All that’s left is to teach him how to make the potions we’ve created so far, and my job would be done, but I wonder if it’s okay to do that.
The flavored beginner’s healing potion is just an extension of the existing beginner’s healing potion, so there’s no problem there, but when it comes to teaching a new potion, it becomes a different story.
As usual, I could just refer to the book passed down from my grandmother, but the problem is whether Leon will believe in it. After all, he calls me his master. His faith in me is too strong.
“What’s wrong, Master?”
“Ah, well, I was just thinking that it might be good for Leon-sama to get some exercise once in a while.”
Leon made a strained face. He doesn’t look pleased. Just because it’s an indoor activity doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise. I guess I should at least have him do some running.
“Once you’ve finished making that potion, let’s head to the training grounds. We’ll go for a run.”
“Do I really have to do it?”
“Yes, you do. Both Hilda-sama and Carol have been concerned that you haven’t been getting any exercise.”
“…Understood.”
Leon reluctantly nodded. How much does he dislike exercise? Well, it’s the hot season right now, so I guess I can’t blame him too much. I’ll have him eat some cold cookies before we head to the training grounds.
The training grounds at the current Mulan Marquis household have magical shower devices, so even if he sweats, he can feel refreshed.
Afterward, we headed to the training grounds and immediately started running. The knights who were there started whispering when they saw us. It was probably because Leon was exercising. The pace wasn’t fast, but he was already panting and struggling to keep up.
“Leon-sama, did you exercise at the academy?”
“Of… of course. Hah, hah, there was self-defense class at the academy, so… hah… hah…”
“Did you have any time for physical training during the lessons?”
“No… I don’t think so. The girls were there too…”
Well, that’s no good. You can’t make a young lady like that run in an academy. That means they must have practiced self-defense while standing still. While that would teach the technique, it wouldn’t build stamina. What should I do?
“Leon-sama, from now on, let’s exercise together every morning.”
“But that would cut into the time for making potions…”
“If you don’t do it, I won’t teach you how to make the potions.”
“I’ll do it! I’ll give it my all, Master!”
Well, high loyalty is a good thing. I want Leon to be a healthy potion maker. Now I just need to figure out the training routine. Should I make it like Isidore’s? The exercise Isidore does every morning is for mages, so it’s not too intense. I think even Leon should be able to keep up with it.
After taking several breaks, we finally finished the run we had planned. Leon’s stamina was surprisingly low. This is about the level of a young lady. At this rate, it might be difficult to find a spouse for him in the future. As his master, I’ll have to do something about it.
After taking a shower, we went to a nearby rest area, and Leon collapsed.
“I… I can’t anymore…”
“You did well, Leon-sama. If you keep this up, you’ll develop stamina like an average person. Now, about the new potion…”
“Yes!”
With a swift motion, Leon got up. Perhaps, if I bait him with a magic potion, he would run endlessly? I wonder if I should try it once. Nero, watching Leon’s behavior, was left stunned.
“Actually, the magic potions I make are ones my grandmother taught me.”
“I’ve heard that from Giovanni-sama as well. Margaret-sama, the high-ranking potion master, is your grandmother’s teacher, right?”
“That’s right. My grandmother secretly taught me how to make magic potions.”
Leon nodded. He seemed to be convinced. It feels a bit guilty to lie to Leon, but it seems like he’s understanding it quite well. With this, there’s no need for me to claim that I taught him. But just to be safe, I should be cautious.
“If I teach you how to make this magic potion, Leon-sama, it would indirectly mean that you’re also becoming a disciple of Margaret-sama.”
“Me, a disciple of Margaret-sama…!”
He seemed moved by that. Good, good. Nero, who knows the behind-the-scenes story, was looking at me with an exasperated expression, but I decided to ignore it. It’s fine this way. If I were to say that I taught him, it would cause problems. However, if I only teach him the potion-making method passed down by my grandmother, there would be no issue. The fact that I have the magic potion book is still a secret.
“I would like you to properly pass on the method of making it to Leon-sama as well.”
“Leave it to me, Master! So, in that case, Miss Fabienne would also become a disciple of Margaret-sama, right?”
“Well, I suppose that’s true?”
I don’t remember saying such a thing to Fabienne, but it should be fine. It’s Fabienne, after all. She’ll probably pick up on the situation and understand. I trust her.
With that, the preparations were complete. Now, I can teach Leon a new magic potion without hesitation, as a potion developed by Margaret-sama.
Gone was the exhaustion from earlier. I took the now-energized Leon and headed to the potion-making room. First, I decided to teach him how to make an elementary stamina recovery potion to help Leon, who lacks stamina. With this, he should be able to move decently.