Chapter 209 - Chapter 185 Is There a Problem?
"Oh yeah, I’m going to Mion’s house again on Sunday, and then we’re going clothes shopping."
"Oh! Do your best!"
"Eh?"
After dinner, Miki, who had retrieved a baked pudding from the fridge for dessert, immediately dug into it as if she’d been waiting for it…
"I have been asked to tutor Nao."
"Eh? Seriously?"
Nao is Natto’s younger sister, Nao-chan, who is Miki’s classmate, childhood friend, and a sort of guardian figure. She’s a thoughtful girl who even comes to pick Miki up in the mornings on weekdays…
"I shall be invited for lunch at the Kashiwahara family, so there is no need to worry."
"Eh? So I’ll be alone?"
"Do your best!"
Seriously…
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"So, it’s just me, but is that okay?"
Yes. It’s a shame not to see Seth-chan, but is there a problem?
"No, not really…"
Well, yeah, it’s fine. It’s just that… when I go alone, I feel intimidated by that wealthy atmosphere…
"Waf!"
"Sorry, sorry. Alright, let’s go."
"~~~♪"
Sweee seemed to be explaining something to the fairies, probably that I wouldn’t be back for another two or three days. From now on, I’ll head over there, try out the [Magic Brewer] for a while, and then call it a day.
Saturday afternoon will probably be busy with live stream preparations, and the evening even busier with the live stream itself.
Sunday will be busy in real life. Cooking and eating at Mion’s, then shopping? I probably won’t be able to log in until night.
Well, Sunday night, I’ll take my time packing up and just relax…
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"Thanks, as always."
"Wafun~"
"~~~♪"
Sweee offered a small yellow flower. After praying at Lupi’s mother’s grave, we left the Observation Deck.
"Come to think of it, I still haven’t introduced the Drab Wolves."
Yes. Will you introduce them on tomorrow’s live stream?
"Yeah. Would starting the live stream from this Observation Deck be a bit too far?"
That’s right. How about from the cliff where you can see the port?
"Oh, good idea. The view of the port from there was nice too."
Due to territory, I can only introduce the family on the northeast side, but I’ll introduce the family on the south side next Wednesday or so. As we proceeded from the Observation Deck towards the water source, I subtly sensed the Drab Wolves guarding us from all sides, a little distance away.
"Lupi."
"Wa-oooo!"
At her call, the Drab Wolves immediately gathered. Their posture, sitting in a line in front of Lupi, was adorable.
"Thanks. I’m in a bit of a hurry today, so we’re just passing through."
"Bow."
The father Drab Wolf gave a reply that seemed to say, "Understood," which was earnest and cute. If I finish preparing for tomorrow afternoon early, I’ll come hunting with them while gathering plants.
These ones, won’t they move their territory?
"Hmm, I wonder. I feel like the two cubs might leave eventually, though."
I hope they follow you when you go outside the church.
I see…
But beyond that area, it’s a different territory, and the monsters there feel like they’d be strong. "Well, maybe a bit later? There’s also behind the lighthouse, and I kind of want to take it easy during the current World Quest."
Ah, that’s right.
"Wafun!"
Lupi, I think she’ll get even stronger, but before that, I really want to let her meet her father, who disappeared…
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"Phew. That was quite heavy."
Good work.
In my hands were fishing rods. My inventory was full of Grapeful fruit. My backpack contained the small barrel filled with Glycine (made during club activity) and various small fishing tools.
"For now, I’ll just pile the fishing tools on the table…"
In this stone building, which must have originally been a tavern, round tables and chairs remained. They seemed a bit questionable for actual use, but should be fine for holding small items.
"~~~?"
"Hm? A walk? Sure, but be careful not to get blown away by the wind."
"Wafun!"
If Lupi is with them, I suppose it’s safe.
I’m about to wrestle with the [Magic Brewer], so it’s better than being bored.
Lupi-chan, Sweee-chan, be careful.
"Wafun~"
"~~~♪"
The two sprang out cheerfully through the open entrance. Alright, then, I’ll try out the brewing right away.
Will you start with wine?
"Yeah. Well, it seems like the least likely to fail."
Judging by the inscription or note, I don’t think making alcohol will fail. The appraisal result for Grapeful also mentioned it as a raw material for alcohol and vinegar, so it should be fine. Come to think of it, they say a liquor called Aquavit can be made from potatoes. I should try that with Odapra sometime?
"Alright, first, I’ll wash this barrel."
Okay.
The large barrel that was originally on the [Magic Brewer]. It was lidded and clean inside, but just for my peace of mind, I took it outside to recheck it.
"Clean water, please."
I asked the Water Spirit to fill it with the clear water that sprang from the water source. It’s really amazing that a barrel this size doesn’t leak. Even the small barrel I made during club activity was quite a struggle… Thinking that, it was filled in an instant. I tilted it slightly, and splash went the water, then I quickly dried it with [Drying Magic]. Too convenient.
"I wish I could use [Drying Magic] for drying laundry…"
Shou-kun, you do laundry, don’t you?
"Yeah."
Do you… do Seth-chan’s too?
"Ah—, yeah…"
…
The silence was painful. Well, it couldn’t be helped if they were disgusted, but Miki and Mashiro-nee don’t do their own laundry…
Hugging the thoroughly dried barrel, I set it on top of the [Magic Brewer]. It would be too heavy if I put the Grapeful fruit in first.
"I guess I’ll have to crush them before putting them in, huh?"
I heard you step on them with your feet.
"I certainly wouldn’t do that."
Even if it’s for my own consumption, stepping on them with my bare feet… I don’t think so.
Using the same method as when I collected Papu Fruit juice, I crushed them between wooden plates and packed them in. Removing the skins would be too much trouble, so I’ll just put them in as is for red wine.
"Alright. With that, all that’s left is… to just touch it, I guess?"
What will happen?
Neither the Magic Furnace nor the transfer box displayed any UI, but…
[Magic Brewer: Operating]
"Checking raw materials…"
"Oh, wow. It has its own UI."
A window appeared before my eyes. It seemed to be checking the contents of the barrel on top. I could cancel, apparently, but I just waited patiently for a while…
[Magic Brewer: Operating]
"Raw Materials:
・Grapeful
Brewing Menu:
・Grapeful Wine… Time required: 1 hour
・Grapeful Vinegar… Time required: 1 hour 30 minutes"
"I can make wine vinegar directly!"
That’s amazing!
So, I just need to select one of these and press the start brewing button, right? Well then, straight to wine vinegar… No, no, wouldn’t it be better to make wine first, and then turn a portion of that into wine vinegar?