Miss Vanessa Benanis seemed quite confident in herself, so Shade could only pull out the stopper, wipe the mouth of the bottle, and hand it to Miss Benanis.
"Let me repeat myself: its side effects are really strong."
The Witch nodded noncommittally. After taking it, she flared her nostrils and sniffed it lightly. Though her face reddened slightly, she did not seem to feel that there was much of a problem. Desire perfume was not an ordinary aphrodisiac that abruptly heightened desire. It merely brought forth thoughts from the depths of one's heart. It was a very natural and elegant process.
"How much can be drunk at once?"
"Two or three small sips. Please drink it slowly, and do not drink too quickly. This relic's side effects are still too strong."
That was Shade's answer, based on his own experience.
He wanted to offer another warning, but Miss Benanis said nothing more. She raised the bottle and took a small sip. After savoring it for a second and finding no major issue, she took two more small sips.
When she raised her hand, the angle obscured her face. The moment the Witch lowered her arm, Shade immediately noticed the flush on her cheeks and the strange look in her eyes.
"It tastes quite good."
She shoved the bottle into Shade's hand, not even noticing that her voice was trembling. Shade watched the blush on her face rapidly spread across her entire body. It was not the red rash of an allergic reaction, but an enticing flush blooming naturally across fair skin.
"I tasted green apples, soil after rain, Cumin Roasted Lamb Leg, and clam soup."
She narrowed her eyes and covered her forehead.
"This feels like drinking strong liquor."
As Shade tucked the bottle back into his pocket, her longsword