Chapter 115: The Fake Elixir

“It’s amazing! So many cute plushies!”

Risha, having entered the plushie specialty shop ‘Little Pocket’, approached the plushies with sparkling eyes. Elliott, invited along with her, followed behind.

“This and that, all are cute. I want them all.” “Outrageous as usual. As expected of Sakuraile, cannot be underestimated!” “Fuwaa, lots of animal-sans!”

Luca, Tifa, and Eltiria-chan, who were together at the Autumn Cooling Party, also seem hyped up by the mountain of plushies.

“A ‘Gift’ to summon otherworldly shops… To think she possesses such power in addition to [Holy Sword]…” “Hah, unbelievable indeed. Not just a ramen shop, huh. No wonder Tifa makes a fuss.” “Wonderful…! As expected, Lady Sakuraile is the one chosen by God…!”

Highness Leticia, Highness Nero, and Roulette-san, the classmate trio, also look around the plushie shop while sighing in exasperation. No, one person seems slightly different…? I invited everyone intending for them to take souvenirs, but it ended up being a larger group than expected. Besides them, Mutilia-san, Grandmother, and the Empress also came. Basically all women. The only men are Elliott, Father, and His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty apparently came thinking he could eat delicious food again, but is dejected as his expectation missed. Father and His Majesty went together to the gazebo outside the summoning ground. Surely not drinking from noon, right?

“Didn’t think Grandmother would be interested in plushies too.” “Oh my, cute things are comforting no matter the age, you know? Just having one in the room makes one feel happy.”

I see. Understand the feeling a bit. Remembering a friend during vocational school in previous life who would endlessly vent complaints to plushies at home when bad things happened. Maybe it’s a kind of tranquilizer.

“Which one did you like, Risha?” “Umm, well, all are cute so I’m troubled but… maybe this rabbit plushie after all.”

Risha picks up a rabbit plushie about thirty centimeters tall.

“Huh? This resembles the rabbit I gave when we first met, right?”

Certainly the pose resembles that animal figure rabbit. Holding a carrot with both hands. Material is plastic and cloth, completely different though.

“Yes. That rabbit brought me good luck. I still keep it close to me. The rabbit is my charm.” “Being told that makes me a little shy… Then, I will present that rabbit to you. Please take it to the Empire.”

At Elliott‘s words, Risha smiles saying ‘Thank you very much!’. Fumu, First Mission Complete, I guess. A heartwarming scene between young fiancés. However, there was a person whose rivalry was strangely stirred seeing that.

“Lady Sakuraile, that large plushie over there can also be bought, right?” “Eh? Yes, can buy but…”

Highness Leticia grabbing the extra-large rabbit plushie firmly and taking it straight to Risha. Dragging it. You’re dragging it.

“Risha, this is a present from me. Hug this and let’s sleep together today.” “Waa…! Happy! Thank you very much, Sister!”

Seeing her sister’s blooming smile, the corners of the Iron Mask’s mouth lifted slightly. Love your sister too much… In contrast, Elliott only smiles wryly. Taking that to the Empire…? Tie it to the carriage maybe. No, worst if it rains, so put inside carriage? Either way, a souvenir taking up space.

“First time seeing Leticia like that…” “She must be very happy.”

Classmates Highness Nero and Roulette-san have their mouths open as if seeing something rare. Highness Leticia also changed from before, started talking straight with Risha. Not roundabout words, conveying feelings straight, and Risha also stopped being frightened, waiting for her sister’s words. Ultimately means both sisters were communication disabled, but glad the ill feelings melted after talking properly. Everyone bought their desired plushies and left ‘Little Pocket’. Decided to summon ‘La Vie en Rose’ anew and have tea together. Just in case, ‘Autumn Cooling Party Good Work Party’. Have to talk about that topic to Highness Leticia too.

“So, the talk with me?”

The seat at the very end of the shop. Only me, Kohaku-san, and Highness Leticia at this seat. Curious about Risha and Elliott at another seat, glancing—chira chira—since earlier, but bear with me a little. Not a bad talk.

“First, this.”

I took out a small potion bottle from the four-dimensional pochette and placed it on the table. Pale pink liquid sways—chapun.

“This is? A potion?” “Do not make noise, okay? This is Elixir.” “Eli…!?”

At Kohaku-san’s words, Highness Leticia almost raised her voice but covered her own mouth. Thinking his name was called, Elliott directs his gaze here, but I signal ‘nothing’ with a hand gesture to pass it over.

“I said do not make noise.” “S-Sorry…! H-However, speaking of Elixir, the legendary secret medicine…! Isn’t that something appearing in fairy tales…!” “Asked the Gods. Got some shared just this once. With this, your brother’s illness should be cured too. Listen, keep this secret. Do not tell anyone except the Crown Prince.” “Ah…! G-Gods, I thank you…!”

Highness Leticia takes the Elixir with trembling hands and presses it to her chest. ────Yup, well, it’s a lie though. That is not something like Elixir. It’s an Imbued Potion made by Leon. Yesterday, had Estelle imbue [Holy Miracle] into that. With that, curing any illness in an instant, Elixir is ready. If real Elixir, apparently cures even body loss, not just illness. Regarding the source, had Kohaku-san play along and say received from God. Troubling if asked for next time. Got approval from Goddesses via Kohaku-san too. Well, in the first place, Imbued Potion materials are too precious to make many anyway. But might be better to ask Leon and Estelle to keep a few. Possibility of Estelle herself getting sick exists, and scenes where I don’t want to show Estelle‘s secret like this time might occur. Anyway, if the Empire’s Crown Prince, the First Imperial Prince, becomes healthy with this, Highness Leticia and others taking political power becomes more realistic. Furthermore, can sell a big favor to the Crown Prince who becomes next Emperor. That helps us more. However… If this happens, doesn’t that Ore-sama Prince’s route completely disappear? If Second Imperial Prince doesn’t become Emperor, the Ore-sama Prince of same mother won’t be pampered that much either, right? Highness Leticia will likely be strict due to Risha‘s matter too, personality might change… …Yup, well even if changed, not really troubling. Definitely better to correct that personality. Sorry to the spin-off protagonist girl, but one of your lover candidates decreased. If he was your type, sorry. Highness Leticia took the Elixir and went to Risha, hugging her sister tightly.

“S-Sister?” “Risha, surely everything will go well. The Empire will be reborn. Under Brother Frost.”

Elliott sitting opposite the two directs eyes saying ‘Did something again?’, but naturally ignored.

“Good grief. Was worked hard this time.” “Sorry~. Look, you can choose three whole cakes specially. Which ones?”

I presented the cake menu in front of the sighing Kohaku-san. Immediately becoming good mood, Kohaku-san compares cake photos breathing heavily—fun fun.

“Can’t miss Shortcake… That as standard, then order ones I don’t usually eat…? No no, if ordering whole, favorite ones are better…”

Started worrying, so I order separately. Today is ‘Luxury Strawberry Tart’ mood. Ordering, a tart with mountain of strawberries saying ‘No way!?’ and tea appears. Eating a mouthful—pakuri, sourness of strawberry and sweetness of cream spread in mouth. Happines… Dessert after hard work is exceptional! No really, wondered what would happen… Looking only at result, maybe rolled in good direction. Didn’t think Elliott would get engaged though…

“Sakuraile! Want to take cakes here back to country, is it okay!?” “Me too. Want to let Brother eat.”

Enjoying strawberry tart, Tifa and Luca charged in.

“Don’t mind particularly, but won’t last until your countries, right?” “Fine. Brought storage box where time stops.” “Same. No oversight. Intended to bring back lots of Sakuraile’s delicious food.”

Go that far…? No, happy though. There are various shops besides food though. Nnn…? Currently summonable shops are Candy Store, Bathhouse, Hot Dog Kitchen Car, Pawn Shop, Liquor Shop, Clothes Shop, Model Shop, Western Confectionery Shop, Ramen Shop, Greengrocer, Onigiri Shop, Conveyor Belt Sushi, Convenience Store, and Plushie Shop, fourteen stores. …Mostly food places. Well, basically shops I went to are mostly food places so can’t be helped. Heard most numerous shops in Japan are Barber/Beauty Salons, but in my case, basically always cut at same place, so probably only went to about three shops in previous life… Eventually might be able to summon Barber Shop too. …But if summoned, who cuts…? If ordered ‘Mohawk!’ like in restaurant, does it get cut in an instant? That’s scary in its own way…