'Cocktail Potion' by Transworld Transfer Bartenders

I couldn't be more thoughtless than I could understand the meaning of Neune's inquiry.

But still, I asked him back.

"... how could you, yourself?

Why should I choose that?

No, I didn't.

Do you deserve to choose such a big thing from me in the first place?

It's such a puzzle to swirl through my chest.

"Right. That's because this story is about cocktails."

…………

I swallowed Noine's words quietly.

At the same time, I was remembering when I first told that story to Sui.

That was the day the first bar was created in this world.

That is, it is also the day the magic of cocktails was first born.

When my cocktail turned into a 'fiery dragon', it was sui who first took me outside to explain the situation.

That my cocktail has the potential to change this world. The story of its potential and dangers was made clear.

If you report to the state, a huge amount of money will move, but at the same time, 'cocktails' will be incorporated into this world as magic, not as beverages, he said.

I must have answered that question.

I'm not interested in money, and I always want to be in this place where you need me.

Not the cocktail I make, but the power of Sui, who told me he needed me.

Afterwards, I figured out that the magic could only be used by me, and the story of the possibility should have disappeared in vain.

But I realized the possibility that Neune should have disappeared. Notice, and miraculously in this place, the possibility manifested itself with form.

Everyone will be able to handle the 'magic' that only a limited number of humans should be able to handle. Such a future did exist in front of me.

That was once, I cut it off.

I wasn't originally interested, and more than that, it didn't matter to me that I was desperate to spread a cocktail of drinks.

"I also know you're troubled. You can talk to someone until you feel better, and I don't think you need to rush to a conclusion."

Neune's words are quiet, but not very gentle.

He allowed me to worry a lot and talk to someone. But you won't allow me to escape my choice.

I was breathtaking in her words, holding my fist small.

A small silence pinches. Okay. I knew I should have said a word that I thought, but that word was stuck in my throat.

It's a pitiful story, but I couldn't make up my mind.

"... but it's not fair to push the blame all the time on you this way, after all. So let me give you one opinion."

Neune, who felt the tension of my expression, said with a troubled face, like a parent who could not be ruthless.

"I think you should throw it away as long as it bothers you so much. Because your cocktail is already spreading as a drink. As long as you want to spread the cocktail as a drink, this' prototype gun 'won't be necessary, will it?

Her opinion is very sympathetic. At least that's what I felt.

You don't have to. To 'cocktails' as beverages, aspects as magic, etc.

I know that better than anyone else in this room. There was no such thing in my former world.

Cocktails were a kind of stylish liquor, never like fire or water.

It was not used as an instrument of strife, and the precision became a loophole or a cover-up of the law - to put it that way, it didn't sound very peaceful, but it was nevertheless a peaceful substitute.

I know that very well, and I think it should be.

But knowing that, I can't immediately say, 'Then we should destroy it'.

I told him to pick up on my emotions like that was awesome.

"But as much as a cocktail for a beverage-- yeah, if you suck, it's the cocktail as' magic 'that's saved the whole lot more than that, right?

Again, I had to snort in Sui's words.

The big difference between my world and this one would be that the feud is closer.

Of course, Japan's security is good, so the planet seems safer.

But there was no demon in my world, and I didn't think I needed that much power to fight ordinary people or anything like that.

What about since that came to this world? I've run into so many life-threatening situations that I'm paralyzed. And more than once, I've been saved by the magic of 'cocktails'.

If I'm the one who knows cocktails best as drinks, I'm the one who knows cocktails best as magic as well.

The world will change if this' prototype gun 'is mass-produced and in the hands of a lot of people.

I honestly can't tell if that will be a better world or a worse one.

But I'm pretty sure people like me who didn't have the strength to fight can be empowered. The man saved by it will surely appear.

For example, the noine in front of you is, and otherwise there must be talk about it.

It would mean a lot more in this world than I think right now for a powerless man to gain the power to fight demons.

In the words of Noine and Sui, my stray grew.

I'm not smart enough to weigh the pros and cons and choose which is right.

All I have on my head is cocktails all the time.

But those two conditions.

I know cocktails as drinks and cocktails as magic best.

When I realized it, the words that were jammed went through my throat naturally.

"... ok. I'll think about it."

I haven't come to any conclusions or anything, but still I snorted.

What Neune showed in my words was a sad smile.

"I'm sorry. It's what I asked for, but I pushed you to take responsibility."

"No. Rather, thank you. It's about the cocktail, so this is what I have to think about. If that's the problem with what I want to do with a cocktail, it's my area."

It's not strength, it's sincerity.

To put it into words, I just didn't think about it, and I had a feeling it was somehow.

I guess I should choose where to go for this' cocktail '.

I think the choice is painful. But you can't just run away there.

"Because I'm a bartender."

You can't run away from a cocktail I specialize in.

That's the first 'bartender' in this world, because it's one of my jobs.

To my resolve, Neune exhales with relief.

Then I added one last thing to make a slightly genuine mixed joke.

"It doesn't matter, do you remember the name of this country?

"... 'Elb Absinthe Kingdom', right?"

What time was the name I came to this country in this world?

That's when I reacted to the word 'Absinthe' in the name of the country.

I remember telling Neune the anecdote on Earth of that 'Absinthe' as well. And in contrast, Neune also said it again.

He said that 'Absinthe' is a sacred demonic grass in this country and at the same time a dangerous demonic grass.

"This' prototype gun 'is what could be a new' Absinthe '. Once it spreads, it will be explosively widespread and easily rooted in people's worlds. But mishandling hurts people easily as poison"

Born in France, 'Absinthe' said it produced addicts from its ingredients after the pandemic. And you think there was a similar story in this world?

'Absinthe', which is particularly effective among demonic grasses, gave rise to numerous magic addicts due to its powerful magic powers and unique magic properties. Magic poisoning is the opposite of magic deficiency. It is said that the frequent state of excessive magic gradually makes the body worn out.

Therefore, the handling of 'Absinthe' is strict in this country. They currently make 'potions' that are adjusted to avoid causing addiction, but distribution is still managed.

It also reminds me of the Earth's 'Absinthe' somehow.

"Please, be very careful how you treat me as a bartender. 'Cause I'd be sad if you were to suffer."

Once again, I snorted quietly at Noine's words, which sounded like a guide to me.