'Cocktail Potion' by Transworld Transfer Bartenders

"What's going on!?

"But in our jurisdiction, such..."

"You're losing the facts, so take responsibility!

Rye was yelling at the young knight, the clerk, with an awesome sword screen.

But the young knight blushes his shoulders and tells him like he's in trouble.

"That being said, I'm at your disposal to manage the keys. If it was unlocked, wouldn't it be a hassle?

"That's why I'm telling you the keys closed properly!

"... but there's no proof, is there?

"... ugh"

Asked by a young knight, Rye clogged his words.

We met when me and Suey looked around the room and we couldn't find 'Coantro' in the end.

After listening to the lecture, Rye and Bergamo arrived in the understatement, almost at the same time the young knight in charge also came to confirm.

At that stage the situation is explained again and the result is an argument between Rye and the young knight.

"Indeed, it is our dismay that has allowed thieves to break in. But it should likely be your carelessness that the thief put you in this room in the first place. And yet it's hard for us to be held responsible all the time."

A young knight told him that in a calm manner.

I'd like to put it back in the mountains, but 'we forgot to lock' is most likely in the circumstances.

Yeah, everybody thinks we can't say anything back here.

"What will you do? You can abstain because you don't have enough ingredients."

The young knight suggested with politeness as if he had taken it.

On the spot, there is an indescribable silence.

That was the time.

"Sui!"

A woman's voice suddenly sounded in the quiet room.

It was a woman knight with familiar black hair who came in with the door slammed open.

"Is it true the thief went in!?

The opening is the best. Viola asked aloud. Apparently, he happened to be nearby and heard us talking.

Even as he is overwhelmed by its force, Sui answers.

"Uh, that's true"

"... is it true"

After sinking with a often painful look,

"Sorry! It's all our Knights' fault!

Viola shouted and apologized.

And fold your hips about ninety degrees.

"Ha!? Mr. Viola!?

"Apologize too!

With his left hand, he grabbed the head of a young knight who raised a bewildered voice and let it fold in the same way.

"Um, Viola?

"Assuming what about unlocking and closing the lock, we have all the responsibility for failing to prevent the thief. Sorry. I'll do anything to make amends."

…………

Until just now, I was a little dissatisfied with the reaction of a young knight who was too otherwise behaving.

But when I'm apologized for being so clean, that makes me feel sorry.

"Well, maybe it was our fault, too."

"Even if that's the case, there's no difference in the deficiencies in our security system. There are also dignitaries in the venue. Not necessarily in case something happens. You can't admit it, what's a knight?"

When they said that, I sure as hell thought so. Her sense of responsibility is natural.

Nevertheless, the current situation is not an issue that we can manage where we are apologized for.

I ask, after exhaling softly.

"So, just one thing, okay?

"What is it?

"Can you admit that we created a different 'potion' than the one we submitted?

I asked as I came up with an alternative in my head.

It's too painful a handful not to have 'Coantro'.

Regardless of the flavor, it would be difficult to be the best in terms of the drug effect.

Usually I can get a spare out of the porch. But he says it's forbidden to bring weapons, so he's left them today.

Still, the best path isn't gone.

"If you've turned lime into lemon [substitute gimlet], you can make it. Besides, there are lots of potions in this venue that I don't know yet. You might find the perfect ingredient. If our" cocktail "technique is recognized, there must still be a way."

I'm not giving up on the review yet.

If there is no "Coantro," you can do what you can in this place now without it.

It's a substitute, and you have to make an effort to do what's best for you.

Besides, there's still no chance of finding 'Coantro'.

"Okay. Now, let's attach the authorization to the headquarters to deliver a different item than originally planned."

Viola answered my suggestion without a word or two.

"And can you give me permission to look for ingredients until time is critical?

"Naturally. I would have asked you to go and refrain by the stage as soon as possible, but it's an emergency so I can't help it...... here! If you know what I mean, get your permission!

"Wow, I get it!

Viola orders the young knight to run him.

Afterwards, he sighed deeply.

"I'm so sorry. If only we'd stayed a little tighter."

"... Well, Viola had a tough time with the guard, too, didn't she?

"... oh, yeah"

Around my sympathy, Viola finally seemed to realize she was wearing a dress she was unfamiliar with.

He looked down at his clothes now, just a little embarrassed.

"So, what are we going to do now?

Viola asked, daring to get off topic.

The announcement of "Aurantiaca" coincides when it's time to start.

The time left is not that long.

"Anyway, we're gonna find a substitute somehow. There's still more to it than looking for the disappeared 'Coantro'."

As I say, I seek the consent of another human being with my eyes.

Sui and Rai nodded quickly.

But Bergamo alone, for some reason, didn't respond.

He stood around where "Coantro" originally kept him and looked like he was moving his nose diligently.

"Bergamo? What are you doing?

"... hmm? Oh, bad. I've been looking for the smell of" Coantro "left here."

"Smell?"

When I look at him in surprise, Bergamo says somewhat shy.

"Look, I'm a dog beast, so my nose is sharp. So I was wondering if I could trace the scent that leaked from the bottle and find Koanthro."

It was abrupt, the voice of salvation.

Bergamo is a dog beast man, so it's not strange to have that ability.

I grabbed Bergamo's shoulders and asked impatiently.

"You know what I mean!?

"... bad. I can't."

But Bergamo, sorry, shriveled his ears.

"The smell that's left here... if it's been stolen, there's got to be a road ahead of us, right? And yet here we are interrupted. Like he disappeared in an instant."

"Disappeared? The killer didn't steal 'Coantro', you mean he turned it off?

"I don't know the details. But it's really disappearing all of a sudden..."

I don't know the world of smells, but there's no reason for Bergamo to lie.

I guess that means you're telling the truth.

It's about this world. It's not strange to have one or two of those magics.

"Don't you still smell like the killer?

"This room had all sorts of people in it ready, didn't it? I don't know which one is the killer."

"... right"

Is it also my idea that my nose is too sharp? There's not enough time to look around with a smudge.

"... bad, I can't help you"

No, it's not Bergamo's fault.

"If you smell as palpable as the lady knight there, it's something else."

Bergamo said quietly.

Suddenly, Viola blushes slightly and leaves Bergamo a little.

"─ Become!? Is my body odor that tight?!?

"No, you didn't! It's easy to understand because I smell smears from you!

"... well"

To Bergamo's answer, Viola looked horrified.

Right, Smiley?

Indeed, there is a sweet smell of smear from Viola's hair.

As much as I can feel it, I guess Bergamo would be even more so.

As I recall, I uttered the word.

"Right. If it's" Smiley Potion "on this occasion, it's a good alternative to" Coantro. "

It was the moment I said it.

A battle ran on Viola's face and a clear upset appeared in her eyes.

I am bewildered by the change in the atmosphere, but Viola asked looking seriously at me.

"Total. Now you did say, if it was also 'Smiley's Potion'?

"Oh, oh."

"... right"

Immediately after, Viola worries only a little.

And I looked up all the time, and I said.

"Total. You said you'd look for a substitute for the missing 'potion' until time was critical, didn't you? Can you help me with that, too?

Viola was letting that clear determination roll in her eyes.

"I hope so."

"And one more thing. Let me borrow you, Bergamo."

"What? Me?

Suddenly named and bewildered Bergamo.

But I don't have the answer to his confused gaze.

I'm glad to hear that Viola can help. But what does it mean to rent Bergamo there?

"Is that necessary?

"Oh, and if you don't find a substitute by time, I promise I'll find it."

…………

I can't answer instantly.

I don't trust you about Viola, but I have no basis to believe you.

I didn't spend enough time with you to believe her.

Sui gently pushed my back like that.

"Total. Please. Trust Viola."

"... sui"

She stares straight at me and snorts.

"When Viola says she'll do it, she'll do it. She would do something about this situation."

"... well"

Will you do something about it?

I, uh, remembered last night, and I was relaxed.

"Okay. Viola, take Bergamo with you. Instead, I believe you."

"Oh. I'll take care of it"

To my words, Viola put her hand on her chest like a knight.

I didn't spend enough time with her to let Viola go and trust me.

But to the point of believing Sui's words, I was going to stay with her.

That's what Sui says, so I can try to believe Viola.

"Then we'll manage to find a 'substitute' till time!

First, find out if the potion store serving the booth has any 'coantro'.

If that doesn't work, drink their prototype and see if there's anything you can use.

If you still can't find it, believe what Viola said and wait.

In a situation of only anxiety, the time for the announcement was approaching a moment.