I take a deep breath slowly.
I lightly close my eyes to increase my concentration.
Failure is not an option.
For Wirbel, for myself, and for the sake of people all around the world!
After calming my heart and staring at the map in my hands, I quietly point at a certain place.
「It is here」
「Okusama, is there something at that place? Is it a mine again?」
Berta asks reservedly.
This is the study at the Sunlight Mansion.
Since there are many things such as my property that I have to manage accordingly, I do the office work here.
Because Berta also acts like my secretary, I ask her to accompany me during the business hours in the study.
「No, it is different. There is “vanilla” in that place」
「Vanilla, is it?」
Countless lights are shining on the map before me, but the place where I pointed at is shining brilliantly.
Most likely, the highest grade vanilla grows here in considerable numbers.
「Yes, that is right」
「?? Is it a valuable gem, food or something?」
Curiosity for the unknown dwells in Berta’s voice.
I often forget because she’s so dependable, but that doesn’t change the fact that Berta is still in her twenties just like Amalie. She’s still young, with a suitable amount of curiosity for her age.
Young? Young!! She’s from the same generation as me so it’s only natural that she’s young! Isn’t that right!?
「No, you can not really call it food, this is a “spice”」
「Spice…」
Knowing me who was previously indulging only in social life, Berta shows a confused expression, most likely finding it strange that I show interest in spices.
「Right, it is a spice used for sweets」
「You put spice in sweets?」
「Yes, this vanilla has a “sweet fragrance.” It can make the usual sweets feel many times more delicious」
Vanilla is a plant and it also blooms flowers. The unique fragrance is born by processing the seeds of vanilla.
The seeds are hidden in a pod, with small black grains inside.
Vanilla itself is tasteless.
But, as often said, meals are not only sensed by the tongue, but also by visuals and scent.
Vanilla is necessary for the “sweet fragrance” in sweets.
Due to this “sweet fragrance,” sweets will feel more delicious.
And, it also prevents a certain fishy smell from foodstuffs.
I have heard vanilla being called a “the fragrance of happiness.”
Vanilla is also used for aromatherapy candles, so it has relaxing effects, it’s also used for perfume and other various things.
The processing method is a problem, but since I won’t know unless I try, finding the vanilla plants comes first.
「Then, Berta…」
Are? Berta, where did you go?
Berta who stood next to me suddenly disappeared. She disappeared from the study without a trace.
N~~~?
「Okusama」
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I literally jump at the sudden voice.
Berta is staying at the doorway, looking at me silently.
H, how!? You weren’t here, right!? There were no signs of you!?
Mou, I feel terrified by Berta-san’s elusiveness! Scary!
「Regarding the “vanilla” from a little while ago, please rest assured, I have already arranged for reliable person」
… Ha?
When!? That’s way too fast!!
You were gone only a few minutes, right!?
That’s impossible, right? Impossible!? So scary!!
Berta might have a tremendous power that is way above my skill and magical power… let’s not go against her… un.
「Please, rest assured. I have told them to handle it with caution!」
Berta’s eyes sparkle and glitter.
Ah, the person who went to pick it up, so pitiful…
What eyes will appear if he fails… buruburu2
「Be, Berta, I, I have written the characteristics of vanilla, please hand it over to the search party, it will be useful」