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Chapter 98 – I Overdid It

I lectured Lionel about the athlete’s foot measures, and he immediately agreed to adopt them. After explaining the athlete’s foot measures once more to the knights who had been summoned, I left the office in a hurry.

“With this, we can now eradicate athlete's foot from the Order. Thank you, Julius-sama. There were not a few who had problems with athlete’s foot.”

“I see. I should have made an athlete’s foot medicine for them sooner.”

It seems that there are many people in the world who suffer from athlete’s foot. If I spread this magic potion, many people will be happy, and I feel like I can make a lot of money, but… it wouldn’t be good if they found out I made it. And I can’t sell the recipe for the potion to the Potions Guild.

I don’t know what happened in the past, but they are very restrictive about potions. So I have to get a number of permits to publish a recipe for a magic potion. And to do that, at the very least, I have to become a high-ranking potion maker. I have a long way to go.

“Julius-sama, I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life.”

That much!　Maybe I should make a dark route and secretly sell it?　Yeah, that might be a good idea.

"Oh, that's right, Lionel. I've finished the plant nutrients, so if it's okay, have someone come pick it up tomorrow. Then we'll go back to Mount Claire again, and get it ready, okay?”"

“Are you done already!? Oh, I understand. I’ll start preparations immediately.”

Lionel’s eyes widened and his cheeks tightened. Ah, this may have gone too far.. Should I have made the creation of the magic potion tomorrow?　But it was an urgent matter. I couldn’t leave it alone.

“I’ll be counting on you.”

I left the office, holding my face as if it was about to pull into a tight knot. On my way back, I heard a cheer and a voice saying, “Banzai, Julius-sama!"

I left the place as if running away.

When I returned to the mansion, I was told that dinner was ready. I went to the dining room and found Rosalia and Mira already there.

“am I  late?”

“We have just arrived as well. Where have you been, brother?”

“I just went to the knight’s quarters to deliver some magic potion.”

“I see that you did. I was wondering what was going on since Mira was constantly looking out the window, but I’m sure she was looking for you.”

"Kyu"

Mira’s voice sounded as if she was saying yes. Perhaps I had worried Mira?　I patted her head to reassure her.

“I’m sorry for worrying you, Mira. Next time, I’ll call out to you when I go out.”

“Kyu!”

It seemed that I had been forgiven. Mira rubbed her head against my hand. While Mira and I were playing with each other, the food was brought in. We prayed as usual before starting to eat. Let’s start with a topic that’s on my mind.

“Rosalia, how is the work on the magical tools coming along?”

“The magic circle that produces water is complete. But I still haven't decided on the shape of the magic tool. I'm having trouble getting the water to travel far, so I'm experimenting with different shapes.”

It seems that things are going reasonably well. It was impressive to see Rosalia laughing and talking happily. Even if she fails, she enjoys it.. That’s the key to making things.

“How did things go with you, brother?”

“No problem. I’ve finished making the magic potion, and it looks like I'll be heading out again soon."

“As expected of you brother!”

Rosalia was happy to let go. Well, it’s thanks to the knowledge of my previous life, or rather, the in-game knowledge. It’s kind of itchy. Oops, that’s right, that’s right.

“I think Rosalia needs a workshop for making magical tools.”

“A workshop?”

“Yes. There are limits to how much you can make in your own room or salon. If you use water, as in this case, you will not be able to do a test run, right?　That’s why I thought it would be better to have a room dedicated to making magic tools.”

I didn’t think it was necessary because I wasn’t planning to specialize in making magic tools, but if Rosalia was going to start making magic tools, it would be necessary. It would be a disaster if she messes up the room. It might already be too late, though. I’m afraid to ask the servants.

“I would be happy to have such a room, but could  father prepare it for me?”

“I think it would be all right.　There will be extra rooms, and when we receive guests from now on, we will be able to use the annex as well.”

"Yes, you’re right. I'll ask father."

Rosalia said with a smile. Well, I’m sure father, who is so sweet to his daughter, will probably be fine with it. If I persuade him to let me use it with her, it should be fine.

Rosalia will not have so much time to do as she likes, freely, as she does now. In the future, she will marry into a noble family somewhere. Until then, I would like to let her do whatever she wants, at least until then.

In my case, just like my grandmother, I will become a potion master in the employ of the Margrave Heine family and continue to make magic potions. I have enough backing and can handle high quality materials in a frontier area rich in nature.

It is a pity that if Rosalia had been a commoner’s child, she might have been able to make her way as a first-class female potion maker. But if she becomes the wife of some aristocrat, she could secure her position and money. It can’t be all bad.

“Kyu?”

“Hmm?　What’s the matter, Mira?　Do you want me to feed you?”

There seemed to be a look of sorrow on her face. Mira lowered the corners of her eyes and looked into my face. I smiled at her to reassure her and then put a tangerine in her mouth. Mira ate it happily.

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