Chapter 1753: Original Blend ②

<Author’s Notes>

Happy New Year. I’m in your care this year too.

Taste-testing the tea brewed by Illness-san, we adjusted the taste and tried other blends to come up with my own original blend.

Thanks to Illness-san and Nebula, the teas are all deliciously made, so having to choose between them was a bit of a struggle, but I finally settled on one blend based on my own taste.

The tea has a deep flavor, with a slightly sweet and soothing taste.

[We’ve finished it nicely huuuuuh.]

[Yes. It’s thanks to Illness-san and Nebula. Thank you very much.]

[We only helped out a bit, but even so, we’re grateful for Milord’s word of thanks. Now then, this in itself is already completed…… but since it’s Milord’s original blend, let’s add a touch of magic to it.]

[Magic?]

In response to the words Nebula spoke with a bright smile, I inquired further, to which Nebula took out dried leaves out of nowhere.

[Yes. Though I say that, it’s not really magic, we’re just adding a final touch to it. These are dried leaves of the World Tree.]

[The leaves of the World Treeeee are filled with healing magic power in theeeeem, so they’re used in various mediciiiiiiines. Howeveeeeer, their healing effect is reaaaaaally weak when compared to the fruits, so since they don’t have a strong effeeeeeect, they’re a commonly distributed produuuuuuuct.]

Illness-san provides a brief explanation, which reminds me that I’ve heard that leaves from the World Tree are sold in Yggfresis, the city managed by Lillywood-san. I remember Aoi-chan and Hina-chan mentioning how when they were brewed and added to certain potions, it enhances the healing effects, which is why Adventurers often make use of it.

[These leaves are from my World Tree, so they might be slightly different, but fundamentally, it was still leaves from the World Tree. While the leaves themselves don’t have a significant effect, adding them provides a subtle healing magic that offers a relaxing effect. Since using a whole leaf would be too much though, finely chop about one-eighth of it and mix it in…… Yes, that finishes it!]

[I like the relaxing effect it has. Thanks, Nebula.]

[I’m glad I’m able to be of use, Milord!]

The blend became better thanks to the twist Nebula added, and my original blend is now complete. For the time being, since using my name as is would just cause a ruckus, I’ll ask Anima to handle it while obscuring its connection with me, perhaps by using my initials to it instead, so that it can be sold alongside the tea brand’s other products.

[……Milord, may I make a suggestion?]

[Unnn? What is it?]

[Since Milord had created your own original blend, I think Milord’s friends would naturally want it. However, since many of Milord’s friends are people in high positions, them approaching one of our consigned shops or a trading company directly might cause a stir. Thus, although it may be a bit time-consuming, why not make and send them to Milord’s friends now? If they were to send out messengers, I think it would be better if Milord adds a note that they should be addressed to Milord or to Anima-san, not to the trading companies.]

[I see, now that you mentioned it, it would certainly be rough if a commotion occurs…… Unnn. Then, I’ll make some for those I know.]

Now that she mentioned it, it was indeed as she said. Even if I blur out the name, people in the know will notice it, and things might turn rough if they were to go to the wholesale buyers. In some cases, inquiries might even go to Lilia-san rather than us. To prevent that, let’s include a note when sending the original blend.

[How abouuuuuut packaging a portion for each cup individuallyyyy?]

[Ah, that sounds like a good idea. That makes them easier to use as a gift and it’s nice that the blend wouldn’t lose its balance. However, portioning it that way makes it so they won’t last as long as a tin, right?]

[It’ll be fiiiiiine. I thiiiiiink using magic paper with State Preservation Magic would be a good ideaaaaaa. It makes it soooooo that they can be easily torn open after being seeeeeeealed.]

[I see, that does sound good.]

Using magic paper typically used for Random Boxes as wrapping is indeed a clever idea. Considering Kuro’s company has been making instant foods, using it for tea packaging should pose no issues.

Of course, it’s a task beyond my capabilities, so I’ll have to rely on Illness-san’s assistance…… but seeing the smile Illness-san has as she glances over me while diligently preparing the magic paper, I could see her conveying a gentle reassurance, as if to say there’s no need for me to worry.

Let’s just honestly rely on her kindness here and find a way to express my gratitude to her later on.

<Afterword>

Absolute : [Stay, sit down.]

Stomachache Flag : [Ah, yes……]