And so I told Mr. Ekenhart about what happened before I returned from Range village. To be precise, what I talked to Mr. Hannes about while waiting for Phillip to arrive with the wagons.
It was a village that relied on its wine. But while it was doing well, the children were often neglected.
We were worried that once bad rumors of the wine started to spread, that people would stop buying it.
Furthermore, now that the relationship between the count and the duke could not be worse, they might not be able to buy grapes. Besides, they could hardly trust any merchants from that side now…
“I see… Yes, there will be some effect from it.”
“Indeed… There will be no way to stop the rumors. And once they spread, they will keep spreading. Besides, I think it will also be impossible to retrieve all of the wine that has already been sold.”
“Well, those with good intuition will realize that it’s the wine anyway…”
Aside from the rumors, it would also be difficult to retrieve the wine that was already out there.
Even if they were able to track down each bottle, most of it would have already been drunk or perhaps given to someone else.
In fact…I doubted they could even be tracked in the first place.
“It will be sad to lose this flavor… Sebastian. Is there anything that can be done about Range village’s wine?”
“Indeed… I cannot say… But it sounds like the village chief has given up on producing wine. I think it will be necessary to discuss the matter seriously.”
“Mm. Yes.”
“I will not allow something this good to disappear! I promise you now, my house will continue to send a good supply of grapes to the village!”
“…Anneliese… You aren’t even in charge yet. You have no authority. Besides, it’s not for you to decide. It’s up to the grape merchants and Range village.”
“Hmph… Who would do such a…. Who would think of using something so wonderful to spread a disease…”
“You! It was you!”
Neither Mr. Ekenhart or Sebastian could think of anything to do for Range village now.
But they would talk to Mr. Hannes in the near future and decide… I would try to go with them. Though, I didn’t know if there was anything that I could do.
Still, what was wrong with Ms. Anne…? Or was she doing this on purpose…?
But Ms. Claire was forced to remind her repeatedly.
…They were starting to look like a comedy duo.
“I have brought more for you all. And here you go, Leo…”
“Wuff-wuff!”
“More!”
“Kyau!”
As I thought of such nonsensical things, Ms. Helena returned to the drawing room with more juice.
Leo, Tilura and Sherry were overjoyed as they rushed towards Ms. Helena.
And after waiting for their turn, they each acquired their drinks.
Ms. Lyra then came to the table and poured it into each of our cups.
“Leo. Calm down. You’ll make a mess if you drink it like that.”
“Wuff-guff-gubb-gubb… Wuff? Wou! Guff-guff-gubb.”
“Kyab-kyab…kyau…”
“It’s delicious!”
“Tilura, drink it slowly.”
“Okay.”
After telling her to be careful, Leo pulled her head out of the bucket and looked at me with a puzzled expression. But then she quickly started drinking again.