'Cocktail Potion' by Transworld Transfer Bartenders

"Why is the reception home to Guinura?"

"I have no choice. The lord is busy."

Later.

Me and Sui were headed to the potion store Aurantiaca to apply to participate in the potion review.

My purpose is clear.

Achieving outstanding results at a quality review meeting and wishing your lord the best.

And make sure the rumors of Smiley's Potion are true.

Shortly after I heard the story from Viola, I immediately asked.

I was wondering if it was possible to meet the lord in person or just talk about the potion.

Viola showed difficulty in the question.

Lords are busy and it will be difficult to mount such stories for personal convenience, he said.

But I had a chance to cause that busyness.

Potion Quality Review.

It's a tournament that takes place every few years in some city in the kingdom.

That happens to open in this city this year.

Then it is natural for the lords of this city to be involved in the operation.

In other words, if you stand out at that meeting, you may have a chance to speak directly with your lord.

The truth about "Smiley's Potion" may come to pass.

That could be a hint over the wall you're currently hitting.

'Liqueur' making was, clearly, frustrating.

I can tell you there's been a big difference between 'Spirits' and 'Potions' here.

"Potion" doesn't have the same flavor of "fruit" or "herb" as I thought.

The essence of it is potion, even if you try soaking in the fruit like making fruit liquor. It is not alcohol. The twitch doesn't melt the flavor.

Even after about three weeks of soaking, is it a little flavorful? I stayed about.

So how about we magically extract that ingredient and melt it?

That didn't work either.

When I had previously extracted 'citric acid', it was OK because it had been dissolved once in 'water'.

However, the ingredients magically removed seem to have a hard to dissolve property in the potion.

Even if I try my best, it just tastes like it's not enough compared to the spirits with the flavor on it.

I dissolved it in water and from there, and I thought, if it wasn't enough 'water' than 'potion', it wouldn't dissolve well. Not with this.

Then why don't you just magically force yourself to mix it up?

It sucked.

"Potions," he said, each has something like "magic traits".

And, magically extracted ingredients of 'fruit' and 'vanilla' are also granted 'magic properties'.

When you use magic to force them to mix, they react with the potion's 'magical properties', which degenerate the flavor.

I added sweetness but it was sour or spicy even though I mixed acidity.

I mean, everything just doesn't work out the way I thought.

I never had a problem making a cocktail, so I didn't notice.

But that's because the cocktail happened to be a problem-free combination of 'base species' and 'by-materials'.

I also understood just a little that Sui was having a rough time. I can't defend the taste though.

So lately, I was also looking at giving up and using distilled liquor from this world.

Most importantly, it is also something I would like to avoid as much as possible.

Because now my goal is to spread potion as a hobby.

Using alcohol other than potion, you get a brace on that goal.

I may not be able to fulfill Sui's dream.

So I wanted to try and get up to where I could.

That's when I heard about 'Smiley's Potion' from Viola.

If "Smiley's Potion" really exists, I thought I'd have to explore the secret.

For that reason, I was even on my way to the store of a guy I didn't like on purpose with my application to join.

"No, I haven't tried one yet."

"What?

"So-called, real potion."

It's a bit of a "potion-like potion" thing to say.

I've only tried Sui's potion in this world.

At that point, I was satisfied, so to speak, until then.

"Better not think too much"

He seemed to realize that my suggestion meant 'let's buy about a bottle for reference', and Sui told him to be addicted.

"Why not?

"Because it's something else."

Separate, is that the scope of the assumption, but is that it?

"Well, why not? I've only been able to afford a little bit of money lately, so if it's about a bottle,"

"No, how much does it cost?

"Because it's cheap, like ten silver coins"

"High!

I leaked my surprise at the market that leaked out of Sui's mouth.

Ten pieces of silver coin then becomes "50,000 yen" when it is my feeling.

"Well, that's not the poor guy's business."

"Yes, and then we can offer you five copper coins."

"That's a cost. Take a look at your feet."

Phew, a slightly shuddered voice came out to Sui, who had said it out of his nose.

Speaking of Sui potions, I've been selling bottles, little by little, lately.

Of course, it's not the one Sui seasoned in vain, it's the stock solution.

Soles that have just melted poor quality demon stones are not highly effective when they are alone. But I've been making cocktails in front of my customers for the past month or so.

Simply mix the orange juice into a 'usable level potion'. All the customers who bought the bottle understood that.

Is it because you are supposed to be taking "medication" in case something happens, but you feel like you are taking it often?

Otherwise, would I bother to ask where the ice store is?

The operation may be progressing into the tunnel.

"Well no. Let's take a look at the potion at Ginulla's before we decide."

"Yeah. Let's get this over with."

During the raucous cheerful day, Sui and I took it easy to walk to the store.

"Then" Sui's Potion Shop "will enter the Quality Committee."

"Yes."

Becoming attached to Guinura's shop, Sui had asked the person in the counter to work on the reception.

Guinura's shop was in some higher class compartments than the hierarchy we live in.

People walking down the road are clearly in good shape. I also felt that the color of my hair, in one way or another, was noticeable in bright colors.

Speaking of which, maybe that's all I can take care of.

Even among them, however, Sui's bright blue hair caught his eye.

Regardless of the outfit, only in that respect would have been more attractive than anyone else on the spot.

Now, the first impression is that the atmosphere of the store is narrower than I thought.

Is that as big as' Easy's '? However, this one is all used as a' potion shop '.

The format of the basic shop does not seem to be the same as that of the first Sui store I saw.

But it's subtle when it comes to similar vibes. Probably close to a liquor store, not a tavern.

A counter without a chair is installed in the back of the store, with a 'potion' displayed behind it.

Also, apart from that, the display shelves are lined up in the store, and things like showcases are also lined up on the side of the store.

There were three clerks in the counter. Everyone is in a tedious motion and can see that they are doing some work.

Apparently, the bottle shelf behind you is who makes it retail. It was more like selling bottles when decorating shelves and showcases.

I guess the bottle on the shelf is a little cheaper 'potion' than the showcase.

I tried to focus on one bottle, no matter what.

"Eighteen Silver Coins"

The price was stated as a matter of course.

"Total. Reception finished"

Sui, who submitted the necessary documents and finished writing the entries, rushes over to Totete and me.

I told Suey about the shock.

"This sucks. This one's gonna cost me about a month's living."

"That's... yeah"

I can't seem to see any words to speak, either, and I leaned down.

Finally, now that I live and work at 'Easys', I have not yet received a solid salary.

Working without discussing the area may not be a bit of a good idea.

"What are we going to do? Buy?"

"No, um, don't get lost"

Seeing the real thing creates hesitation even though I was going to buy it.

Spending that much money on something you don't drink that much anyway......

I thought you heard a couscous laugh from the counter about me being lost.

I got a little embarrassed.

But the couscous voice is immediately overwritten by another voice.

"... oh. Poor potion store. What can I do for our store?

I turn to my voice reflexively.

"Hey, be in a good mood. Mr. Sui. Mr. Yuugini."

At the entrance to the store stood a blonde man with a slight grin as usual.