Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 467: Those Who Return, Those Who Go Home
From then on, our days were centered around improving Arisa’s technical skills.
No matter what, we had to make sure she became capable of reliably creating Full Recovery Potions before she left. Since Lyla and Clark were planning to stay with the Heine Frontier Count’s household for the time being, they could take their time building up their skills.
As the social season drew to a close, the four of them had grown skilled enough to produce Full Recovery Potions. I believe Arisa was already at the top level among the royal palace’s magic Potion Masters. As her (temporary) mentor, I couldn’t be prouder.
“Father and the others will be back in about a week.”
Alex-niisan said this during dinner.
Tonight’s dinner wasn’t just with the members of the Heine Frontier Count’s family—Arisa, Lionel, and the others were present too. I had suspected something was up, and it seemed this was the topic. Sitting next to me, Rosalia was bouncing with joy.
“Then… does that mean Sister-in-law Daniela will return to the capital as well?”
At this point, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the Heine Frontier Count’s household was running thanks to Alex-niisan and Sister-in-law Daniela. Managing the Heine Trading Company, organizing horse racing, and overseeing affairs within the domain—none of it could be done by Alex-niisan alone.
Even if our parents were returning, I still wanted Sister-in-law Daniela to stay. And to be honest, I would be sad to see her go, even if only for a short while. I already thought of her as a real sister. It’s not because of her breasts. I’m not like Alex-niisan.
“Don’t make that face. I have no plans to return. This is where I belong.”
Sister-in-law Daniela smiled softly. I felt bad for saying something a bit selfish. Even though she must want to see her family in the capital, she chose to stay here. As I sank further into guilt, Rosalia reached over and patted me. What was this strange, slightly embarrassing feeling?
“Once Father returns, let’s all go to the capital for about a week. I’m sure they’ll want to see Daniela’s face too.”
“Thank you. I’ll take you up on that.”
Alex-niisan immediately followed up. Gosh, he’s handsome. I really need to level up my own handsomeness. Not that I plan on becoming a playboy. As the couple started getting lovey-dovey, I averted my gaze.
“It means we’ll be saying goodbye to Arisa-san, won’t we? I’ll miss her.”
“Huh?”
Arisa, who had been eating happily, dropped her fork. She froze. What happened? She had already learned to make Full Recovery Potions. It was only natural that she return to the capital to share the technique with the royal palace’s magic Potion Masters. If her departure was delayed and the roads became snowy, getting back to the capital would be difficult.
“No way… Oh! That’s right! Lyla and Clark can go back instead!”
“That won’t work. Weren’t you the one designated by Giovanni-sama? We’re just apprentice magic Potion Masters now, and Potion Masters of the Heine Frontier Count’s household at that.”
“Ahhh, that’s so unfair. This has to be a lie. Why did it turn out like this, why…”
Arisa held her head and mumbled. Let’s leave her alone for now. It seemed she was planning to stay and live here like normal. Lyla and Clark, on the other hand, looked very much like they intended to remain here permanently. I wonder if that’s okay. Won’t Giovanni-sama get angry?
Perhaps not wanting to step on a landmine, Lyla and Clark offered no follow-up whatsoever. It felt a little cold, but maybe it just showed how much they wanted to stay here. I decided to be grateful.
Until our parents returned, Arisa continued her days of lamentation. Even I was at a loss for how to deal with it.
“Father, Mother, welcome back. I’m glad to see Cain-niisan and Sister-in-law Mika looking well too.”
“We’re back. It’s good to see everyone doing well… except for one person making a rather ridiculous face—are they alright?”
“Ah, don’t worry about her. She just doesn’t want to go back to the capital.”
Father tilted his head. He already knew that a royal palace magic potion master was staying with the Heine Frontier Count’s household, so I figured we could explain everything to him later and he’d understand. For now, they needed to rest from their journey.
We all went to the salon and shared updates about recent events. After hearing Arisa’s story, Father and the others smiled wryly.
“I’ve heard about the Full Recovery Potion. It was said it would take more than a year to master the technique, but apparently that wasn’t the case. His Majesty the King will surely be pleased.”
“It’s all thanks to Arisa’s talent as an excellent magic potion master.”
Arisa suddenly had a startled expression. What was that reaction? Could you not make that “Wait, I can use that!” kind of face? You already know how to make the potion, so we can’t keep His Majesty or Giovanni-sama waiting any longer.
Father seemed fully aware of that as well, and three days later, Arisa departed for the capital with Alex-niisan and Sister-in-law Daniela. As she boarded the carriage bound for the capital, she looked just like a calf being sold off.