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He had originally feared that being too high-profile would bring other troubles.

But he had not expected them to look down on him because of this.

Roya merely glanced at them indifferently.

He did not say anything.

After all, they were just people from a small village.

It was normal for them to lack experience and knowledge.

Before long, Makino handed Roya a cup of shochu.

The warm shochu gave off a rich aroma.

Roya immediately took a large gulp.

The thoroughly satisfying sensation made Roya feel incredibly refreshed.

Before he knew it, he had become fond of all kinds of alcohol in this world.

This was the first time Roya had tasted such delicious wine.

Roya immediately said to Makino, "Where did you get such good wine? Or did you brew it yourself?"

Hearing Roya's question, Makino immediately replied, "I brewed it all myself."

Roya nodded, then gave Makino a thumbs-up.

He said to Makino, "Not bad, not bad. It's truly delicious. This is the first time I've had such good wine."

Upon hearing Roya's praise, Makino shyly lowered her head.

It was the first time she had heard someone praise her wine so highly.

However, Roya's words drifted into the ears of the others nearby.

They only felt that Roya had seen even less of the world than before.

"Don't tell me all you drank before was garbage. Is this your first time trying shochu? It's just shochu. Look at how poor and pathetic you seem—it's absolutely hilarious!"

"Hahahahahaha!"

"That's right. He looks like nothing but a poor man. How many kinds of wine could he possibly have tried? Yet he's bragging here."

Hearing their words, Makino immediately said to them, "Please don't do this. It's very easy to hurt someone that way."

Makino's soft, weak voice fell