On the eighth day of the Fire Moon, I woke up very early today, perhaps because I didn't sleep well, and when I woke up, it was still dark outside the window, and when I looked at my pocket watch it was 4:00 pm.
　When I looked at my pocket watch, it was 4:00 a.m. Well, it's early, but I don't feel like I don't have enough sleep, because I'm going to bed earlier than when I was on Earth, when it was normal to stay up late with the computer and TV.
　It's a good thing to have a healthy lifestyle, but it's time to have some entertainment. Next time you go into town, it might be a good idea to buy a book or something.

　Thinking about this, I walked down the hallway towards the cafeteria to get something to drink.
　The wide corridor gives me a sense of tranquility as the number of servants I see in the mansion is small, partly due to the fact that the time of day is early, as expected.
　There are two types of servants working in Lilia-san's mansion, those who commute from home and those who work as live-in workers, and the only ones I see at this time of day are the live-in workers.

　Even though it's been more than a week since I came to this world, there are still many servants other than Lunamaria-san whose names and faces don't match, and the ones I see at this time of day in particular are only the so-called squires who make rounds at night and early morning..............................and there are hardly any people I know.
　Incidentally, although it was surprising, Lilia-san's personal assistant, Luna Maria, seems to be commuting from her home rather than living in the house, and since she lives with her mother at her home not far from the mansion, you won't see her late at night or early in the morning.

　But they are not all people with whom you don't interact at all, and although they are few in number, there are a few that you recognize, and when you arrive at the dining room to get a drink, there is someone you have just a few contacts with.

'Good morning. Mr. Sieglinde.
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　A red-haired woman tipped a cup of tea alone in a corner of the cafeteria. I spot Sieglinde-san, who had escorted me and guided me out of town the day before yesterday, and I greet her.
　Receiving my words, Sieglinde-san, who can't speak, puts down the cup in her hand and returns the greeting by bailing me out.

'Were you in charge of night security, by any chance?
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Yeah, good job.
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　Sieglinde is a live-in worker, and given that the sword was propped up on the seat next to where he was sitting, I asked him if he thought he was in charge of late night to dawn security, and Sieglinde nodded and affirmed it.
　The fact that he's drinking tea now probably means that his time in charge is over and he's taking a break before bedtime.
　And after bowing his head in appreciation, Sieglinde looked at me and made a gesture of tilting his head.

''Oh, I woke up kind of early and thought I'd like something to drink.
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'What?　Thank you. Well then, I'll take advantage of your kindness and join you.
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　 He took the pot that was there and pulled out a nearby chair and suggested we sit down.
　Realizing Sieglinde's intentions, I thanked him and sat down in the chair. Then Sieglinde-san places the cup in front of me and brews me a cup of tea with her expert hands.

''Thank you ... it's very good,''
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　After thanking Sieglinde for her help, I drink the tea that she brewed for me, and the taste of the tea, which is not too hot and is brewed at a temperature that is easy to drink, warms my body as I wake up from sleep.
　It tastes different from the tea that Luna Maria usually brews for me, with a slightly sweet taste...maybe not sugar or anything, but fruit?　It has a gentle sweetness that doesn't spoil the flavor of the tea.

It has a slight, gentle sweetness to it.
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Is that ... dried fruit?
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　When I tell him how it tastes, Sieglinde smiles and shows me a small bottle with some kind of dried fruit in it.
　Perhaps this tea has that fruit in it and that's what the subtle sweetness is all about.
　Sieglinde smiles again as I stare at the vial with interest, then takes out a small piece of paper from his clothing pocket and writes a few words.

''It contains dried ripple fruit.''
Oh, so that's why you're sweet.

　As I remember, the ripple fruit is similar in taste to the apple on earth. So this tea is like an apple tea.
　But the exquisite taste of this tea and the temperature that is adjusted to make it easy to drink are due to Sieglinde's excellent skills.

It's a learning experience. Sieglinde-san is very good at brewing tea.
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　When I told her my honest impressions, Sieglinde-san's cheeks were slightly embarrassed and she shook her head as if she was embarrassed, but even I, a novice, can understand that this flavor is not something that can be produced in a short period of time.
　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time with the help of a good friend or family member, because I imagined you to be a martial artist from the fact that you're a former member of the armed forces.

The actuality of this is that I'm not sure what kind of leaf this is, although I received some tea leaves not long ago, and they were terrific.
"...and...?

　I remembered the tea that Sieglinde gave me a while back, and I felt that she seemed to know a lot about tea, so I took the opportunity to ask her about it.
　This tea is really good, and if it is commercially available, I would definitely buy it, so I asked him.

　I handed him the vial of tea leaves, and he began to look at it from various angles, then picked up the pen with a surprised expression on his face.

'I think it's Glorious Tea. This is the first time I've seen the real thing...''
...Is this a rare tea?
"The tea is a miracle tea from the divine realm, a miracle of the gods.
...could it be something very expensive?
'It won't be on the market at first, but if you do buy it, I'm sure it won't be worth tens of thousands of rupees for a cup.
Yeah, you're right.

　White!　What a ridiculous thing she's giving me!　What do you mean tens of thousands of Rs. per cup?　A cup of tea costing millions of yen is already at a level of confusion.
　Even Mr. Sieglinde looks like he's seen something unbelievable...

''It's actually the tea that the goddess gave me. I didn't expect it to be that expensive, but...
"...and...?

　When I explain that the tea leaves were given to me by the goddess, Sieglinde's expression is again one of surprise. It is very unusual to receive something from a goddess.
　I'm not sure if Sieglinde is interested in the Glorious Tea or not, but even after I finished explaining, she looked at the tea leaves with interest for a while before handing me back the bottle.

'....Well, Sieglinde-san. If you like, would you like to try this tea?
"....!

　I could sense an atmosphere of interest to see if you like tea, so I suggested it, but Sieglinde-san looked flustered and shook her head vigorously.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the world, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the world, and I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the world.

'Well, how about this then?　This tea is so delicious that I want to drink it, but to be honest, I have very little experience in brewing tea, and I'm not sure I can brew it well. So, how about you brew it for me, Sieglinde-san, and in return, Sieglinde-san will drink the tea too?
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　Hearing my suggestion, Sieglinde looks troubled for a while and stares at the vial I offered her.
　Finally, his curiosity got the better of him, he bowed his head once with an apologetic expression, took the vial from me and started to brew tea.
　As expected, he seems to be very good at brewing tea, and he seems to be very adept at preparing it, and after a little while, a pleasant aroma wafts through the air.

　After a while, tea arrived and Sieglinde seemed to have prepared some sweets for us, and delicious-looking cookies were set out in front of us along with the tea.
　We drink the tea after receiving a small bottle of tea that is about a third empty from Sieglinde.
　After all, this tea is extraordinarily delicious. It is understandable that it is called a miracle of God or some other exaggerated name.

Sieglinde, how do you like it?　How does it feel to take it?
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　I asked her what she thought of the tea, but even if she didn't say so, her smile was enough to convey the happiness from the bottom of her heart.
　I'm sure it was worth it for me to recommend the tea to her, just to see the happy smile that Sieglinde-san, whose face gives me the impression of being somewhat cool, rarely gives.
　While thinking about this, I brought a cookie to my mouth.......this cookie is also very delicious.
　It's not something that is full of high class, but rather a home-style taste, a simple taste that is gentle on the palate, and one that I personally like very much.

These cookies are also very tasty with a kind of warmth to them.
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　When I told her what I thought of the cookies, Sieglinde looked a little embarrassed again and wrote the words in pen on a small piece of paper.

''I made them as a hobby, but I'm glad they seemed to suit your palate.''
'What?　Did Mr. Sieglinde make these cookies?
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''........You're amazing. As well as brewing tea, you're also a great cook.
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　To my surprise, these cookies are said to be made by Sieglinde.
　The cookies are so beautifully baked that even if they were said to be store bought, I would believe it, and that alone conveys Sieglinde's cooking skills.
　As usual, the person in question is shaking his head in embarrassment to the point of almost buzzing with embarrassment, but.......

Mr. Sieglinde is....
'You can call me Zeke, if you like. My friends call me Zeke.
"...Then again, Zeke, do you enjoy baking?
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Huh, I actually tried a little bit in the past, but I couldn't make it right at all. If you can give me some tips and tricks, please.
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Is that what you were trying to do?　Apple pie....well, it was a fruit pie, but it was kind of flattened out...
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The baking method........hmmm......I see that you have to cool the dough once to make it puff up.
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　Dear Mom, Dad--I've gotten to know Zeke a little better. Despite her sharp looks, Mr. Zeke was a very family-oriented woman.