Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

possible to wholesale to a large firm like the Papeck Company’s.」
「Not at all, I would be overjoyed if there were many, however, even a small amount can still be traded.
Above all, Takumi-sama, you have been the driving force in the great advances of the Papeck Company through your numerous inventions and potions.
I don’t think it would be normal wine.」

Actually, what Papeck-san was saying is about half right.
I wasn’t aware because I didn’t know the taste of the alcohol, but the wine I made in a rushed method that could even be said to be cutting corners was actually in the level of first class goods in this world.
I think that’s to be expected of the natural yeast and grapes grown in the Sanctuary though.
Wines produced and aged by the specialists might become the pride of the heavens.

And I think Papeck-san is vaguely convinced that I am connected to the Sanctuary.

A merchant’s intuition is fearsome.

「…………haa, even if I hand some over, it would only be a small amount.」
「Yes, I would not mind even if it is but single cask.
Wine making likely takes time, so even if only a small quantity, please sell some to us once the final product is complete.」

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「…… please wait without expectations.」

I had no choice but to say so.
Ya see, Papeck-san looked really desperate.
When I thought about later, alcohol brewing in Japan and even in Europe during the olden days was a hidden craft.
It’s hidden even in this world, so wine is inevitably a luxury item.
Nevertheless, since ale, with its uncomplicated method, is made in various places, the masses are able to get a hold of it cheaply.

On our way back from the Papeck Company, I thought to go to church.

「Oh right, let’s try asking Norn-sama if there’s anything we can do about maturation magic.」
「Eh! Norn-sama?!」

Sophia looked at me incredulously.
Of course she would.
It would be blasphemous if the God of Creation is asked something like that.
But if it’s Norn-sama, then I think it would be fine.

We immediately dropped by the church in Volton.

Entering the church, we mixed in with other people praying.

「(Norn-sama, please tell me.
Is there a way to mature wine with magic? Even a hint is fine so I could make the wine that the Spirits have asked me to make, so please teach me.)」
【Really, Takumi-kun, just when I thought it’s been a while, it’s not something you ask the Creation God.
Good grief.】

Immediately after I started praying, I hear Norn-sama’s voice inside my head.

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【Wine maturing, you say.
Sheesh, what do you think of gods? Well, fine, I’ll tell you if you offer me delicious wine.】
「(I will! By all means, please let me offer it to you.)」
【In the first place, Takumi-kun, you have the Time-Space Attribute, don’t you? You also have the Subspace for the familiars.
Make a Subspace for maturing wine, then accelerate the flow of time.
It uses more magic power, so it’s a method that I don’t think anyone but you can do though, Takumi-kun.】
「(Thank you very much, Norn-sama!)」
【Then I look forward to the wine you’ll offer.】

 

Norn-sama’s voice faded away.
I rose from my praying stance.

「Fuu.」
「Were you able to receive the oracle of Norn-sama?」
「No, Norn-sama will get mad if we call stuff like this an oracle, you know.
Well, she did tell me the solution.
I want to try it out right away so shall we return to the Sanctuary?」
「Yes.」
Unfamiliar with the taste of delicious wine, I could only pray I make something decent.
I’d likely be scolded by Norn-sama if the wine I offer is unpleasant.