Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 190

As we proceeded, I used the Stun Needles on the monsters that appeared like Olive boars, and the cool sound of water could be heard.

When I stopped abruptly and listened carefully, I could tell it was different from the sound of an ordinary clear stream.

“I hear the sound of water bubbling.”

“It’s true! Surely, the Bubbly Spring must be near!”

It was forbidden to rush just because the materials were near.

Suppressing our excited hearts, we proceeded quickly while carefully keeping watch on our surroundings.

Then the previously dense view opened up, and we arrived at a spring with beautiful, gushing water.

Surrounded by rocks, it made a bubbling sound.

“No doubt about it! This is the Bubbly Spring!”

“It seems so.”

【Bubbly Water】

Carbonated water containing natural gas. It makes a fizzing sound in the mouth.

Famous water nurtured over many years in the rich natural environment of the protected area.

The closer to the center, the higher the hardness, and the farther away, the softer the water becomes.

Appraisal reveals the information on the Bubbly Water.

As I had suspected, it is carbonated water after all. The sight of such a large amount of carbonated water bubbling up was truly impressive.

When I got closer and looked, water was constantly bubbling up in the center.

That must be the source, and it likely has the highest hardness.

Since the carbonation was vigorously bubbling, crouching down to look resulted in getting quite the splash.

After confirming the safety of the surroundings, Franryule and I scooped some Bubbly Water with glasses.

Since they were glasses, the carbon dioxide was very visible. The bubbles were as fine as those in champagne.

The transparency was also very high, simply beautiful.

“Well then, Shuu-san. Cheers.”

“Cheers.”

With a smile, Franryule offered her glass, and I lightly clinked mine against it.

Listening to the clear sound of the glasses, we drank the Bubbly Water.

Feeling the sharp carbonation and the gentle, smooth mouthfeel of mild carbonation.

“Its really fizzing in my mouth!”

I could clearly hear the bubbling sound myself.

It was like the sound of the sea surf echoing in my mouth.

“Because it fizzes, it’s called Bubbly Water. It’s simple, but there’s nothing more characteristic than that.”

When I first heard the name, I thought it was too straightforward, but actually drinking it, I was struck by the fizzy sensation.

I initially thought the person who discovered and named it must have been lazy, but after some deliberation, maybe they came full circle and went with simplicity.

If you’re using it as a soft drink, mild carbonation might be fine, but for mixing with alcohol or seeking more stimulation, mild carbonation is not enough.

“Shuu-san, what’s the matter?”

“Its said the carbonation is stronger in the center, so I thought I’d try it.”

“Oh! Is that so!”

“That said, going in and scooping it up as it is, well…”

I hesitated to just wade into the spring and scoop it up.

“Leave it to me, Shuu-san.”

While I was pondering what to do, Franryule moved her staff.

Then, the water at the center of the Bubbly Spring floated up on its own and formed a water sphere.

The water sphere floated over to us and poured itself into my and Franryules glasses.

“Thank you. I didn’t know you could do that.”

“It’s a simple water flow manipulation. If you can use ice magic, Shuu-san, you should be able to use it easily once you get the hang of it.”

When I tried it as she suggested, it turned into a water sphere about two meters in diameter.

“…It got really big.”

“Due to the excess magic power, delicate control is probably difficult. I’m quite envious.”

Seeing my large water sphere, Franryule gave a wry smile but offered some encouragement.

While I can create a water sphere from nothing using magic, manipulating and fine-tuning something that already exists is surprisingly difficult.

I poured the large water sphere I lifted into a barrel taken out of my magic bag for storage.

Water tends to take up a lot of space, but with a magic bag, storage is easy.

There’s no worry about the carbon dioxide escaping, either.

After dealing with the water sphere, Franryule and I tried drinking the Bubbly Water again.

“—!?”

A large amount of bubbles burst in my mouth.

All I could hear was the fizzy sound resonating in my mouth.

The amount of bubbles and the fizzing sensation were vastly different from before.

The carbonation was quite strong, but the refreshing feeling when swallowing was amazing.

The high-quality minerals of the natural water remained, producing a clear taste.

“The central part is quite intense!”

After giving my impressions in a straightforward manner, I noticed Franleure writhing nearby.

It was as if she had eaten a large amount of wasabi all at once.

“Franryule-san?”

“S-sorry. It seems the intensity is a bit too much for me… it feels like my tongue is being pricked by needles.”

Once she calmed down, Franryule spoke with teary eyes.

Ah, it’s understandable to feel that way if you’re not used to strong carbonation.

“Shuu-san, are you alright?”

“Yes, I’m fine.”

I loved soft drinks in my past life, and at one point, I was really into carbonated water and drank various types. Because of that experience, I have a strong tolerance for carbonation.

Even I was surprised by the strength of the carbonation in Bubbly Water, but once you get used to it, it’s not a big deal.

“For me, it seems just right to enjoy it from the outer edge or a bit further in.”

“The most important thing is to enjoy what tastes good to you.”

Some people, like me, can handle strong carbonation, while others, like Franryule, cannot.

Just because the carbonation is strong doesn’t necessarily mean it’s delicious or the best.

For regular consumption, the mild carbonation we first drank would be better.

It’s best to use carbonation levels that suit each situation.

With that in mind, we decided to collect Bubbly Water of various strengths.

By assessing the carbonation strength and measuring it accurately, we recorded the values on the barrels.

Without numerical values, we could only classify them roughly as strong, medium, or mild carbonation.

Having numerical values makes it easier to understand the approximate strength of the carbonation.

While diligently measuring and collecting, small animals came to the spring.

Some of them seemed to be monsters, but they showed no interest in us and enjoyed the Bubbly Water.

They drank noisily, clearly enjoying it.

Just as I was thinking that, one of them let out a big burp.

Well, that’s what happens when you drink carbonated water quickly.

“Franryule-san, the next water sphere, please!”

“…………”

With a wry smile, I asked Franryule to collect the Bubbly Water, but she didn’t respond.

She was staring at the water’s surface, holding her mouth with a serious expression.

Seeing her struggle with something rising within, I realized what was happening.

She must be fighting to maintain her dignity as a lady. I shouldn’t interfere.

I decided to leave her be and continued quietly collecting the Bubbly Water.