Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

The place I showed Dante-san after the bowling alley was to the Cathedral in the central district.

I didn’t think Dante-san would become a clergyman but this is also an option, after all.

「…… how…… magnificent……」

Entering the cathedral, Dante-san was utterly speechless, awestruck at the sight of the stained glass.

His reaction to the stained glass I was proud of, which was more than I had expected, had brought a smile to my face.

「……h-how should I say this…… what an astounding density of Spirits.」

「So it seems. I am unable to see the Spirits, but I am somehow able to feel their presence.」

「I knew that the Sanctuary itself had plenty of Spirits, but there is an especially high number of them here.」

「Yes. In the Sanctuary, the Spirits gather in various locations centered at the Spirit Tree, and this is one of those places.」

「Ahh, I can’t forget the spectacle I witnessed at the wedding. The Spirits sang and danced when Goddess Norn descended……」

Dante-san closed his eyes and reminisced about my wedding with my wives.

「Indeed so. Perhaps because of Norn-sama’s influence, this place felt sacred even within the Sanctuary ever since that time.」

「Well, it’s simple, Iruma-dono.」

Even if he says it’s simple, because I had actually met with Norn-sama, it felt like I had some sort of friendship with her even though she’s the Goddess Norn.

「Still, it’s impossible for me to be a priest. It’s too late for me to be in discipline at this age.」

「Is that so? I thought it might be possible considering the Elves’ lifespan.」

「No, it would also inconvenience the girls.」

Right now, the apprentice priests training in the Cathedral everyday were five young women. Additionally, the one in charge was a female priest in her prime who was dispatched by the Genesis Faith that the Great spirits had approved of.

In this world, religion was integral. This was reasonable considering how there was clearly a Goddess and Spirits.

「I see. Then I shall guide you over to the next place.」

Dante-san’s response wasn’t very good, so I guided him to the next place.

Being in a workplace alongside young women of various races and in the same position, that might be difficult even for me.

Now then, I think this might be the last place, though I really wasn’t expecting it to suit Dante-san……

And the last place I showed Dante-san to was Doganbo-san, Golan-san, and the Dwarves’ domain, the brewery.

The moment we entered that place, I could tell that Dante-san’s face cramped.

There were several large buildings in this massive site, and there were as many buildings as the types of alcohol being made here. And the place adjacent to the brewery was a row of several large warehouses. Naturally, the row of warehouses were equipped with magic devices capable of regulating humidity and temperature.

The reason why Dante-san froze upon entry was the sight of a multitude of Dwarves working in the brewery.

「T-this is?」

「Ah yes. This is the brewery where the Sanctuary’s alcohol is being produced.」

「I-is that so……」

In the corner of my eye, I watched Dante-san’s eyes dart back and forth, and thought that would be the case. Dante-san, who had barely ever gone out to other countries, might not have had the chance to see that many Dwarves.

It was then that Doganbo-san spotted me and came to greet me.

「Ou! Takumi! You came at the perfect time.」

「What’s happening?」

「Ou, we were just about to taste test that stuff from the experimental warehouse we fermented a while back. Hm? Is that Elf a new recruit?」

Doganbo-san found a dumbfounded Dante-san behind me.

The experimental warehouse that Doganbo-san spoke of was the warehouse fitted with magic devices that made it possible to do long fermentation of alcohol in a short period of time.

「No, he is Sophia’s father. My father-in-law.」

「Ohh, gotcha! The name’s Doganbo!」

Dante-san seemed perplexed as Doganbo-san patted Dante-san on the back as he introduced himself. Elves probably didn’t have this type of person.

「I’m Sophia’s father, Dante.」

「Ou, nice to meet ya!」

「Y-yeah……」

「Still, Takumi. That warehouse looks useable. From what Golan-aniki and our comrades had tried, it tastes like it’s been aged two years after a month.」

「Then it’s a success. Shall we try it with some wine and whiskey?」

「Ou, you got it. I’ll turn in the necessary documents relating to the request for the construction of new warehouses.

「Understood. Please make a report of the types and quantities of the alcohol you make as well as the varieties of grapes.」

「Umu, there’s also a request form for new breed to be planted, so could you take a look at those too?」

「I understand.」

Upon saying so, Doganbo-san seemed busy as his short legs quickly marched away.

I saw Doganbo-san off, and when I looked back at Dante-san, his eyes met mine and he shook his head really quickly.

Being the only Elf among Dwarves seemed too much for him.

Now then, I wonder if Dante-san now has a job that he wants to do. As for me, I wish Dante, who has experience managing a territory, would help me though.

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