Loop Mob – A Mob’s Interdimensional Travel Caught in a Loop

Chapter 46: Charlois Liquor Brewing Project

Afterward, due to a direct order from the viscount, emergency crops were extensively planted. Everything from the experimental farm, as well as the harvested and stored produce, was distributed and rapidly planted in the available farmland.

“We’ll tide over this winter, Alexi-kun,” the viscount said, patting my shoulder with enthusiasm. Well, I did request the promotion of emergency crops in the royal capital, but… huh? When did it turn into advertising for alcohol?

On the other hand, Professor Kabaneru spared no effort in conducting alcohol-making experiments, sacrificing even her sleep.

“Hey, Alexi-kun… I’m sorry for getting busier after you came all this way…”

“Professor, please get some rest.”

“No, I have to contribute to elevating Charlois as Carol’s husband…”

Seems like she wants some achievements for making me wait. I understand, but she’s progressing with saccharification and fermentation experiments under various conditions. When appraising, it becomes apparent which patterns are likely to succeed and which are not.

“These and these look promising, but what do you think?”

“Yeah… as expected. In that direction, then.”

He collapsed onto the desk as is. I added notes to his research notes and carried him to a makeshift bed for a nap.

“Oh, Alexi-san! Good day!”

On the other side, responsible for crop cultivation and ordering the distillation machine is the baron’s household. However, they’ve already distributed seed potatoes and buckwheat seeds, and the distillation machine is still a prototype from the metalworking shop. While waiting, it seems Professor Kabaneru has been distilling the raw alcohol she made, using experimental equipment and repeatedly tasting it. But rather than tasting, it’s more like a drinking party… just straight ethanol or vodka after distillation.

“Hey, if you only drink distilled alcohol, you’ll get really drunk. Mix it with fruit juice or use a chaser.”

“What are you saying! The intense feeling is irresistible! Now, Alexi-san, have three cups!”

This is the worst. A laughing drinker and alcohol. Wait, is the tradition of having three cups also a thing here?!

“This, Carol. Sorry, Alexi-kun. My daughter tends to get a bit carried away when she drinks.”

“No, no, hahaha.”

I’m used to it. And even without alcohol, I’m already full with a battle junkie.

“When Clement brought you back and said you’d help, I honestly didn’t know what to do. Carol couldn’t give up on Clement and just kept working on the land. With your help, my daughter not only solidified her relationship with Clement but also brought a big wave of development to Charlois.”

“Oh, no, I just…”

“Anyway, Alexi-kun. I have a niece here, and she’s quite cute. What do you think?”

“Huh?”

He handed me a portrait. Apparently, she’s an elegant lady of eight. “Please consider it carefully,” he said, but it felt more like an actual order as I was chased away.

“…that’s the situation.”

I was at my master’s workshop, working on Ether creation with a drooping shoulder. If I’m not immersed in something, I feel down. I just wanted to help Professor Kabaneru’s research out of goodwill and accumulate some achievements. Encountering alchemy in Charlois was an unexpected stroke of luck, but now I’m unknowingly on the verge of being pushed into a political marriage. How did it come to this?

“Well, there’s no helping it. You’re like a money tree. The Kabaneru family won’t easily let you go.”

“Sigh… It’s just that if I stay as a low-ranking noble,I feel sorry for the daughter to stay with a commoner nine years older than her”

“Usually, connecting with nobility is a joy. If you don’t like it that much, how about saying you’re my fiancé?”

“Huh?”

Thud. What’s that? I got a little dizzy.

Actually, it seems she occasionally brings marriage proposals from the Kabaneru family. My master is a forest elf, not originally from here. But for the Kabanerus and the people of Charlois, she is someone they definitely want to keep. If she is connected with someone, there is a high possibility she will stay permanently.

“I understand their feelings, but it’s also hard for me.How about you? I’ll help you avboid the marriage proposal.”

“Ah yes…please.”

I knew you didn’t think anything of it. But I thought that a first temporary engagement to avoid a marriage proposal was a bit like a novel.