Chapter 9

Finally, it was complete. It was finally complete. With nothing to do during the winter, I was able to conduct continuous research. I managed to almost perfectly recreate the soy sauce and miso from the Earth era.

"Hmm... It took so long. Finally, it's done... I was able to make something that looked similar quite quickly, but compared to this, it was far inferior."

Actually, before the snow fell, I had my father help me build a small research hut, and this is the result of various trials and errors there. I made a decent amount, so I could sell it if I wanted to, but if I did, it would probably be a bad idea... It's a hassle to make, so I'll keep it for my family. Hahahaha.

I thought about making mayonnaise, but mixing it would be a hassle, and I'm not a mayonnaise lover, so I decided not to make it. Well, there's no need to rush.

Right away, I decided to make a meal using the soy sauce and miso. Miso soup is a must, and for soy sauce, teriyaki is the way to go. I should try making mochi and dango someday... Mmm!! Japanese seasonings are irresistible!!

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Huh!? This gaze, like it's targeting prey! It's my beloved mother! The direction of her gaze is north-northeast!

"Aur, what are you trying to eat all by yourself? Let's eat together?"

"O-of course, Mother!"

"That's good. I'm looking forward to Aur's cooking. It's all delicious."

So, as planned, I decided to make miso soup and a time-consuming simmered wild boar dish. The result was incredibly delicious.

The moment I drank the miso soup, I was truly moved from the bottom of my heart. It would be even better with some dashi.

The simmered dish was worth the effort. The flavor had seeped in, and the meat was so tender it fell apart in my mouth. I must say, it was perfect.

My parents were eating with great enthusiasm. I made a lot, so I should share some with Mirei's family later. N-not because I want a kiss on the cheek! Don't misunderstand!

Anyway, the seasonings are now mostly complete. I still haven't found spices like pepper, so I need to continue searching in the forest. Lebrant might know.

But, if it has the same value as gold, what should I do? I've heard stories from the Earth era, and if that's the case, I'll have to give up on pepper and look for a substitute in the forest.

Also, I want to start making more sweets. The chickens I'm keeping at home are laying a good number of eggs, and if I had milk, I could make custard.

For that, I need to raise a cow, but what should I do? Cows can be used for farming, but I can't use them as dairy cows. I'll ask Lebrant about this eventually.

Hmm, ah!! I forgot!

"I was supposed to make glass and potions!"

Apparently, glass already exists in this world, but not the clear, beautiful glass from the Earth era. I don't need it for windows or anything, but I want to use it for various concoctions with the herbs I've collected. My goal is to create a healing potion. I bought a sample of a healing potion from Lebrant, and I've already collected a lot of the necessary materials in the forest.

Also, I want to make shampoo, not just soap, to clean hair. Well, I can research this bit by bit.

Well, I found olive-like fruits in the forest and extracted the oil, and I received the highest quality honey from Quinn. The herbs I collected were immediately stored in my item box, so they are in excellent condition.

I can create the best water infused with magic power, and I've already discovered that purifying it with holy magic makes it even better. I didn't just sit around in my hut for nothing!

"But how do you make potions...? I don't have any alchemy skills."

I crushed the herbs and boiled them in water, then added the olive-like oil and honey, and boiled it further.

......Hmm, I have no idea. What should I do? I don't understand! In situations like this, I'll just rely on magic!

"Alchemy!"

......Why not? Make it work!

I realized that I have no talent for alchemy. I give up, I give up.

......Glance

Well, since I was here, I thought I'd try infusing the boiled mixture with magic power to see what happens.

......Well, to put it simply, I couldn't make a potion or shampoo. I couldn't, but I ended up making something like a toner.

I tried it on my skin, and it seemed more effective than the ones from the Earth era. ......I shouldn't tell my mother about this. If I show her this, she'll definitely take it.

Bam, bam.

Phew. I looked around, but my mother didn't see me.

For now, it seems I have to give up on potions and shampoo. But I'll keep trying bit by bit.

"Well, let's at least make the glass."

Earth magic "Make Glass" is a spell that automatically extracts the necessary materials from the soil to create glass. Thanks to my past hobby of glassblowing, I could easily imagine the process. All I had to do was shape it with magic to complete it.

"Making glass is so easy..."

I made 100 bottles for potions and a few for soy sauce, and that was the end of my glass-making.

Suddenly, I had nothing to do, so with the snow around, I decided to go fishing to pass the time while using temperature adjustment magic to keep my surroundings comfortable.

Sure enough, this is another world, and fish can be caught even in winter. Moreover, since no one seems to fish around here, the fish are not very cautious. Thanks to this, I don't have to worry about running out of fish, but for me, who wants to enjoy a slow life, catching fish so easily isn't very interesting.

I know it's a luxurious problem, but I want a more relaxed pace.

In about two hours, I caught 30 fish. I'll dry the ones I don't need to eat. My mother will do this for me, but I was scolded for catching too many. Still, this kind of daily life isn't bad.

When the snow melted and the new buds of spring sprouted, Lebrant came to visit again.

"Hey, Aur, it's been a while. You seem to have grown a bit."

"It's been a while, Lebrant. I'm still six, so I have a lot of growing to do."

"Speaking of which, did you manage to create something amazing?"

"Well... I did, but if I sell it, I have a feeling it will cause some trouble, so I'm a bit hesitant... But here it is."

"Wow, beautiful bottles. Just the bottles themselves are quite impressive, but the important part is what's inside, right? What is it?"

"Well, it's a toner, a cosmetic that moisturizes, conditions, and smooths the skin. In short, using this will give your skin elasticity and a plump appearance."

"That's... impressive. The women of the world, especially noble ladies, won't be silent... You've really created something extraordinary, Aur. ...Do you want to sell it?"

"What do you think...?"

A moment of silence filled the air.

"To be honest, I really want to sell it. As a merchant, I don't want to miss an opportunity. It's up to you, Aur. I'll try to minimize any trouble for you, but there will definitely be some reaction once it's released, so I hope you're prepared."

"Hmm, I see... I didn't really want to sell it, but I'll sell 100 bottles as a limited edition. I don't plan to sell more for the time being. I don't like getting involved in complicated matters."

"Hahaha, that's tough. But for now, that's fine. ...I'm sure I'll cause you some trouble, though."

In the end, I sold it. I was quite surprised when he offered to buy each bottle for 10 gold coins, but apparently, even this might be cheap. A total profit of 1000 gold coins, and since I collected all the materials myself, it was pure profit.

Lebrant left for the capital with a satisfied look, but I couldn't shake off the unease about whether I should have sold it.

...But, I got tired of worrying, so I made an additional 100 bottles just in case. With this many, I can handle any additional requests.

After this, Aur would regret his hasty decision. This incident would become the catalyst for the rapid growth of the Lebrant Trading Company.

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