“Heh heh heh heh…!”
Under the bright sun, I energetically walked through the “Frontier City Tristein.”
This city has become so clean, blah blah blah. Ten years ago, it was common to have filth, blah blah blah. Comparable to a real medieval scene, blah blah blah.
“For someone with a Japanese soul like me, it was unbearable, blah blah blah. So, where am I heading now, Chick-kun?”
“Piyo!”
Correct! (No questions asked.)
“The answer is, the communal workshop facility!”
Yep, it’s the place I just visited the other day. It’s a wonderful blah blah blah where anyone can do everything from woodworking to blacksmithing as long as they pay.
This time, I’m entering quickly. Pay the receptionist, turn right for the workshop, but today, I’m heading left.
Let’s go, step by step.
“Even though Chick-kun, with your tiny brain, might not know, there’s also a kitchen here.”
“Piyo?”
It’s not a bright, modern kitchen. It’s more like a closed-off food factory.
“This is where people come to butcher meat or marinate it.”
So, I thoroughly wash my hands at the nearby sink and use the skill ≪Sterilize Detox≫. Here we go.
“Excuse me.”
“Oh, someone’s butchering a chicken.”
“Piyo-gyah!?”
Chick-kun screeched and hid in my hair.
“Okay, stay put and be quiet.”
Even though hygiene rules aren’t as strict as in my previous life in Japan, it’s still not okay to let a live animal roam around a kitchen, even if it’s been disinfected.
“Alright, time to use the skill ≪Stealth Hiding≫ to erase my presence.”
Now, as long as I don’t make a loud noise, I won’t be noticed. Let’s start the work at my assigned station.
“Today, I’m making ‘alcohol’. And it’s going to be super strong.”
Ever since I reincarnated as an evil dragon, I’ve had a problem: my body is too strong to get drunk.
“Store-bought alcohol is almost like water to me. After a few drinks, I might feel a little buzzed, but it wears off quickly.”
Being too strong can be troublesome. Sometimes, I just want to get thoroughly drunk and feel good.
“That’s why I started making my own ‘original liquor’ a while ago. Here we go, bringing out the barrel.”
Using the skill ≪≪Spatial Storage≫ ≫, I summon a barrel.
Glasses-kun called it a ‘useless skill that can only store a limited number of items,’ but thanks to my evil dragon strength, I can use it almost without limits.
“Alright, Chick-kun, watch carefully. This is Jade’s brewing technique.”
“Piyo piyo piyo…”
“Still scared, huh?”
Well, never mind. Let’s start brewing.
Just to be sure, I’ll follow the textbook.
“According to the book ‘Brewing for Trolls’ by Belle Froiline…”
Step 1: Fill the barrel with water.
Alright, got it. Using ≪≪Spatial Storage≫ ≫ again, I pour in the prepared water.
This water is from a waterfall deep within the ‘Forest of Demons.’
“The taste of alcohol depends on the water. I won’t settle for well water.”
Alright, next step.
Step 2: Add the flavoring ingredients to the water.
Again, using ≪≪Spatial Storage≫ ≫, I add the prepared fruits.
“I like fruity alcohol, so I’m adding a lot of peaches this time.”
Next.
Step 3: Crush the ingredients and mix them well with the water.
“That’s too much work. So, evil dragon flick!”
I lightly flick the water’s surface.
The barrel shudders like an explosion, and the peaches are pulverized, blending into the water.
“Now we have fruit water. If you want to save time, become an evil dragon.”
Next step.
Step 4: Let it ferment for several weeks until it becomes alcoholic.
“Like I have that much patience.”
Over my several attempts at brewing, I discovered the ‘answer.’
It’s difficult, but I can do it.
“Here goes, ‘Dark Destruction Dragon Genocide Dragon’ fire!”
I spewed black flames over the water.
This is my ultimate move as an evil dragon, ‘Dark Destruction Dragon Genocide Dragon’ fire. Its effect is ‘extinction of existence.’
The flames burn away the life force of their target, leaving no trace.
But…
“Heh heh heh. Once, the ‘Dark Destruction Dragon Genocide Dragon’ fire could only destroy, but now it’s different!”
Black flames dance on the water’s surface.
Normally, this would incinerate the fruit water and the barrel, but,
“After extensive practice, I can now control the firepower.”
The black flames eventually disappear.
The building, the barrel, and the fruit water remain intact.
The fruit water, touched by the flames, undergoes a change.
“Mmm, it smells like alcohol! Fermentation success!”
Yes. By adjusting the ‘Dark Destruction Dragon Genocide Dragon’ fire, I can limit its effect to ‘degradation of existence.’
In other words, it simulates ‘aging.’
The fruit water, after being treated, develops alcohol as if it had aged for several months.
“I’ll name it ‘Dark Flame Dragon Sake’. Just to be sure, let’s check its status.”
There might be a risk due to the ‘Dark Flame Dragon’ fire. Activating the skill ≪Analyze≫.
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・‘Dark Flame Dragon Sake’ Rarity: 1 Type: Fruit Wine Maker: Jade
Sugar Content: 25 Alcohol Content: 50 Volume: 10 liters Special Abilities: None
A peach wine. Because it was fermented through ‘degradation of existence’ rather than standard methods, it retains a fruity flavor.
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“It’s safe to drink. Let’s taste it…”
I took out a cup, scooped some, and took a sip.
“Mm!?”
It’s pretty potent!
“Ahh… With an alcohol content of 50, it’s still weak for my evil dragon body, but much better than store-bought.”
This is good. My previous attempts either burned the water or had almost no effect. This time, it worked.
“Got the hang of it. Now I can mass-produce alcohol.”
I could even sell it for some extra money.
Even if other ≪Analyze≫ users check it, they’ll only see its properties. Information like the production method and the maker are only visible to those who know about it.
“Alright, I’ll start by selling it to my adventurer buddies. They all love alcohol.”
The business regulations in this world are still lax and loose. No one will complain as long as I don’t disrupt the market.
I’ve found a new way to make money. One step closer to my dream home. Haha.
“But, you know…”
My original goal was to make alcohol strong enough to get my evil dragon body drunk.
“Making alcohol from ordinary fruits or grains has its limits. The alcohol they produce can be detoxified by my dragon liver instantly.”
So, what should I do…?
“Hmm? Detoxify? Speaking of detoxifying… the skill ≪Sterilize Detox≫.”
I used this skill on my way here. It cleanses toxins from my body, inside and out. Ah!
“That’s it, ‘poison’! If I use ingredients that are almost impossible for my dragon liver to detoxify, I can make a stronger drink!”
A great idea came to mind.
I remembered the scene of chicken butchering that scared Chick-kun.
“Alright, it’s decided.”
I stored the barrel and left the kitchen.
Next destination, the ‘Forest of Demons’ filled with monsters.
“Let’s go, Chick-kun.”
“Piyo piyo piyo…?”
“I’m going to make ‘Monster Blood Wine’!”
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