MCB Chapter 14

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It was smooth 282b746207 and tangy, with 1eca7750a4 a rich flavor, 7ee53a8516 like drinking cream.fb2a431c971f060a

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The unique color of that f26b443894 one drink and the lingering 3617b28001 aroma at the tip of 992fe92444 his nose kept coming back 822d090bda to him.0fcf3bf4a426cadf

“Are you going straight home?”3c4d87c7e93f8ae5

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“What’s there to do at home? I’d rather have a cold beer.”2d61c92e784c9c86

“Good idea. Want to grab one together?”20b705152c03240d

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“No, thanks. Fighting back-to-back with you is enough for me.”97bd9da32843e507

“Cold as ever. I guess I’ll stop by my regular bar.”5ffb908762784cfa

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Johannes overheard his subordinates’ chatter.8af914ef3f679340

“A drink sounds nice.”016196112f109f4e

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Johannes muttered to himself.606d4c0085727f7c

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“If I get the chance, I’ll visit again.”1d4e6762b8f9cd5c

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It was a polite, offhand remark. He hadn’t expected to ever return.43ff338cca2df2ca

Yet with every monster 9e2766753c he slew, every sleepless e0694a10cb night, that unique drink c2c3ea2e35 kept surfacing in his 92c0c7ed34 thoughts.4f8ad1af64f0aa35

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After a brief hesitation, Johannes 286b526d77 made his decision and reined d670fe0dd1 in his horse.8338dabcdff71b98

“Your Grace?”5b14c91a66199670

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“Vice-Commander. I leave the return in your hands. There’s somewhere I need to stop by.”154173a13c7089e8

“Out here in the middle of this barren nowhere?”9d84e0c2738e759e

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His subordinates gaped at him e7789143be in bewilderment.9f86113dc2c2d736

But Johannes had never c4accc7929 been an approachable superior 763ea002b2 who readily divulged his c2bf8b5cb7 inner thoughts.a5687c23ac778080

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“Then enjoy your vacation.”ea0ff9fbc58ec243

“Uh…yes…”b198ba361022a693

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Johannes spurred his horse forward. Watching him ride 408bcf336a away, his subordinates 4d2da29d19 exchanged puzzled glances.e2ec13e53db38ea9

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There’s good news and bad news.c1697da7b1ef899a

The good news is that 65e26b6d18 four different groups of customers 836c9596e1 came today.9f464e1970ffb630

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The bad news is….e305e39c6a330b81

“Oh, you’re a pretty little thing. Drinking with you would make the booze taste even better. I’ll buy you a drink. Let’s drink until we drop.”411c8c395be2b4c1

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The number of pests increased.c51c8394944045be

This pest looked like he’d already had quite a bit to drink before he even walked in, his face flushed red.d3869ec5579cdd49

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The pungent stench of alcohol 6b3f7e27f2 made me instinctively wrinkle my c31a19abc1 nose.21dbce59050dec32

‘I lured them in with a half-price discount hoping to do some decent business for once, and trash like this also tagged along.’dd8769b331f3ab23

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I wonder what ce5ea43832 dimension this scumbag 11b1443d74 crawled out from.201becb1669bdc2f

I considered outright asking b1a55ab9b0 but decided against it, aa36a260f5 not wanting to develop af18ee3e5c preconceptions about that dimension.87a4ef164576cd03

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“Can I sit here? Hey, why the sour look? I said I’d buy you a drink!”43422bc6d1dbfd45

“There are seats over there.”88d6a146bd50ef77

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I flatly dissuaded the pest a8f056d7c4 from trying to sit at f9d0a07ccc the bar counter.33ad47076cef5bcb

“Huh? You kidding me? Those seats are empty!”07a68ed3740bc359

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The man shouted and 89a0c72967 snapped at me. He swayed unsteadily eb17bf6b4c from his drunkenness.2e3eae089a62d12f

“In any case, those seats are reserved.”79abbb7a51aff9b8

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“Then what about this one…?”b019c1deb3b8d397

“Funny enough, that one’s reserved too.”56f70091fda9afe4

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“Don’t be so uppity! You can’t treat customers like this if you want to stay in business. You need to be more accommodating.”ca44502fab35befa

Too much alcohol turns 69a991a49b people into animals. This man seemed like 4ecd40354f an animal even before 34c4605d43 getting drunk, though.62b30dc8e39e8874

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I easily ignored his 6d59e8f877 ranting and smiled.641304915aa74d87

“Unfortunately it’s a full house right now. Since you’re already quite intoxicated, why don’t you just go home, take off your shoes and get some sleep?”addf497f9ba45db2

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“What kind of attitude is that toward a customer…!”3a27bb70b7489ae1

The man yelled b5311541ff and grabbed an e168da1b42 empty glass from 20862092e7 the table, wielding f97fde3a8c it like a dab86aed98 weapon.82ff338d31c48e1b

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Sure, that would make a a43263b296 formidable weapon if broken.a30fef1e34370c46

But did he 7f4588e68a think he was 2a7d10bbce the only one 44f664fe2f with a weapon?d9652db03f40d4c4

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I watched him calmly 4b524f1c57 and then dipped my 1f72b593a1 finger in high-proof alcohol, 95baff2205 flicking it onto the ea457ff153 bar counter.2c8348e6aad6abe3

“What are you doing now…”d0814bd04920e0da

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When I set 44114b0168 it alight, flames 086d3dcbdf flickered up.c46f29c15a5adca9

“This, this woman is insane!”e2ac2aafcd164c52

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“Oh my gosh! Fire!”e87ec93195d68c79

Not only was cf682442dd the man startled, d39a3fd992 but it also 29d563382a drew the attention 56807d5fd9 of all the 1cbf7e6ee5 other customers.a4d7a532e32fae4d

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I then brought my fingers ca21d095ff right up to the fire.a75f7d25bec43bcf

“You’ll get burned!”95585a663f3166ba

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“Oh my! That’s dangerous!”45a2a76248bc1de8

Despite everyone’s concerned shouts, I paid no mind. Blue flames danced from my index and middle fingers.bdddd9a6fe7e17c7

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‘Breathe in the alcohol.’f7613ed20869ac12

I exhaled a firm “Hoo” towards the flames licking my fingers, causing them to flare up intensely. Towards where? Straight at the ranting man.3cae5824c133a1bd

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“Ooh!”a461451c680e0463

“You’re a mage?”4fed53cec81cd6d7

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Caught off-guard by 1beab4b331 the impromptu fire 52bcf7b44b show, the customers 4579a36ffe rose from their 6d14acd55d seats, applauding.d4d1945127b7f8c6

“Ugh…”8029f787fdd770b0

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The man who had fallen ddacc1aba1 backwards in shock was now 1ff1c4aa46 drenched in cold sweat at e6bd4b3d35 the flames that had burst 5b42283319 out.702f36e9ac1dfc47

‘Asserting dominance is key in situations like this.’0e6d1ca5b07feb3d

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With another “Hoo” I skillfully extinguished the remaining flames—the bartender’s premium ‘Fire Show’ skill.89b9b04d56c771ef

I may not look it, 9e6bd03841 but I was once the 8ea5b8f568 head bartender at a prestigious b935b76905 cocktail bar.9ad82ccc265ed6b5

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“Now, the exit is that way over there. Have a good night!”e05279954d7c4ba5

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When I smiled 547479dc9b and gestured towards 4c71ccd467 the door, the f2378fb309 man finally gave 44b75d45b2 up and stormed c32dffbe05 out, unable to ee41596aa5 retaliate.34fa05bbd0934fff

I stared blankly at the 87e67c0821 notification window before serving a c0d1c355a7 customer their cocktail.563d5c88c34a5148

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“Sorry for the long wait. You mentioned it was a special occasion, so I prepared a special fire show.”6300e19487283f5f

“W-Wow, that was amazing!”5d5cefbd22c049bf

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The customers laughed jovially, entertained 4b276245ad by the surprise event.ed3d4a435528a1cb

“It’s been a while since I came across such an amusing spectacle.”d393ef68fbb2f7be

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That strangely familiar voice. Turning my head, I saw the duke who had enjoyed the ‘Black Velvet’ cocktail standing at the door. My eyes instantly lit up.f39d24fac1d3630f

Ah right, his name was Johannes, wasn’t it?c22fc52e052616a6

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“Welcome! My apologies, I didn’t notice your arrival with all the commotion.”1aefc12e81d6bca0

“No need. In fact, I debated whether to intervene and assist.”f6c700ceed960713

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Assist?530676e830f3579d

“But you deftly handled it yourself. You don’t seem to need anyone’s help.”290580a2eef44f43

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“Not at all. I’m in desperate need of your help, Your Grace.”8e20fb0a6cadecbf

“You are?”d6b5f8d9ba65e0e2

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The duke tilted his 2d93e47db5 head quizzically.48fa4e9e79fc27b3

“Yes. Please visit often.”8c4856d3d77e1a10

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So I can make the 80ffa6b0d4 9,800 coins I need next b600f63dc5 month.e77cad7be842e78e

I’ve grasped the basic structure so far.0f86b31b2b901d58

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First, reputation gain appears to scale with a person’s influence in their own dimension.6b88427e2e1e5266

But the coin rewards work a bit differently. It depends on that person’s financial situation—how affluent they are.908bbea0dc6be415

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This duke only visited once 928d3e8a0f but has provided far more c0667db0a5 resources than any other guest 3a243db291 so far.587f88e8a30d2fcb

‘I need to win him over.’bbb2e67c20f4a846

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Even with the inclusion of 40c7b22d55 compensation, the amount was substantial. I desperately needed a c772d9ab4e regular like the duke, 3a23554755 someone with a reliable fe1f34f63f conversion rate.87241f6884ae066c

“Very well.”16263e7a81ffc8e9

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The duke hung 3ef78902ce his coat on 625abce7e2 the wall and 2120eed724 took a seat 609d9b174f at the bar 2e2c8977de counter.7aab2edadc80bcbb

“I’ll bring you some water and a warm towel. Ah, and we now offer complimentary snacks.”d6ca5516242ef660

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I neatly set 021cb52357 it before him, 7c138a2c2a and he wiped d9b21b9c22 his hands before 823575dbb9 popping a frozen 1366777fe2 grape into his 06ca17e66a mouth. His eyes widened.130f9dfdf4e1542e

“Delicious. The fruit is incredibly fresh.”51e9ad951c6b1496

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“Yes, I took special care in managing them.”737f6d2d1a7fde48

Not me, but the servants from the “Regressor Lady Eve” dimension.7701ccab6abcb259

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The basic side 7d6b3d6141 dishes had exploded 39da72d2c8 in popularity regardless. Since they were provided as 5008d6bbeb free unlimited refills, everyone ordered 8b47f5848f a few extra cocktails or 71160efbb4 sides, even if just out f337ff99f9 of courtesy.c9546221b5c1ff9a

All going according to plan.4febeb77d89428ce

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“Today I’d like to try a different cocktail than last time.”d28ec054654e481a

“Of course! Do you have anything specific in mind…?”bab02c9fc4e2f45c

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“Again, I’d like to follow your recommendation.”bbd8ae24d75452c4

The duke flashed his 4d8cf928ae signature restrained smile. Seeing that dazzling smile, an 5a30f75505 idea sparked.dea0e45e0e35c0ee

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“Since you’ve placed your trust in me, I’ll make you a special cocktail.”68ea19f8f4f3214f

I shook the shaker after 65614cbcde adding gin, egg white, cream, f57c6203fe and grenadine syrup.9b072114083cd81c

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‘The egg white gives it a nice strong texture!’c5817193ac49bc99

If not properly 963297b09e mixed, it leaves 044b1aa031 an unappetizing fishy a16f57383c aftertaste—an amateur mistake 5058935262 that disqualifies one a8d08c497b as a bartender.fc1cdcf9c331e3e7

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“Eggs this time?”883a71f4e5b0529c

The duke blinked, watching intently.2e23650a19898557

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“Ufufu, just watch.”ff0c55dc5bc9c96d

I shrugged and continued my bbce8ea1cf motions.d78e4b55f3f359ff

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Clink!38c3b22b8cdc5d08

The ice collided against 1664a36574 the shaker in a 5c1f5ecbdb refreshing sound.25c56103a9242307

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At this moment, the b12ab75edb shaker felt like a bd54910e0a musical instrument. I shook it rhythmically.e892379276e17dc3

‘That should do it. Perfect.’e105ff6cd632e01b

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I opened the shaker 7b387ad684 and poured chilled champagne cd4d75b2dd into a glass.c1002bea91aae27e

A vibrant pink ebcc2de33f liquid flowed out, 4af517a97a topped by a 2b6186abc2 pillowy white foam.4252d1353181b4db

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“For you, Your Grace, I’d recommend the ‘Pink Lady’.”07639e41b9167c27

I handed the pinkish cocktail f85fd509d6 to the duke.27306e7fe6ba297d

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This was a small act 64ef738bbb of revenge.71524002c12b8b4f

Last time, he ebc7360d45 had played a 282918e37c cheeky trick on 80e2848879 me.fe377cd9c95aebda

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Saying things like how pretty I looked when I smiled…27b6cafb12e8a5f2

‘Made me feel so embarrassed.’53920565086de266

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I hadn’t responded properly then, and it left a tiny grudge in my heart.617b1c44d9354bf3

As the cute, dainty glass 872d43f204 was placed in front of e890de85d6 him, the duke seemed slightly 2a1492fa61 taken aback.e1939f947b31692d

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“…I did not expect such a delicate, cutesy cocktail.”4301b08f79c1be87

“Why, doesn’t it suit Your Grace perfectly?”769a00bf1a05e035

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“Pffahaha!”312df6c83b7f012c

The other customers ba273f5b82 playfully teased him.906c9af75091d2f5

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The duke’s eyes widened further, as if this was an entirely new experience for him.fd85200d05d1bc6f

But he then adopted a 4f6e49a704 faint smile, as if this 9029ceebe6 was perfectly normal.c249dedf0d5a8e94

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“Since you called it a special cocktail, I shall trust your word and give it a try.”6421f21b8a4c6495

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⋆｡‧˚ʚ Translator Note ɞ˚‧｡⋆6a0b7ee863bc7ed5

The Pink Ladyis a classic, elegant drink d09a1e0e69 known for its beautiful pink b05d921d2e hue and smooth, slightly tart 53e95f3ad4 flavor. It is beloved for c9c4ff3b69 its delightful color and 722921b008 sophisticated taste, making it a71a0b685c a perfect choice for 701d0e711f special occasions or an 8103585077 elegant evening drink. It gained popularity a9d4d2f9c2 during the early 626772eddb 20th century and b864da0187 has remained a 5e0b5847f4 favorite among cocktail d5bdf21669 enthusiasts.b06afcbf71e5c4aa

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