✔DROP!! A TALE OF THE FRAGRANCE PRINCESS

Volume 1, Act 02: The Noble Girl's Plan to Go Out

Translator: Blushy

Editor: SenjiQ

The memory Cordelia had, as she held the letter in her hand, was of her former world when she was in 『kindergarten』and 『exchanging letters』was still popular.

She had never been good at writing them, and no one could only be contacted with a letter. That was why she didnt have any good or bad memories in regards to letters.

But now, Cordelia was very impressed by the letter shed received.

(There are a lot of different herbs ―――!)

Cordelia paused for a moment to control her excitement and once again looked at the letter, ――― or rather the report, which shed received from the head chef.

It was a『Catalogue of Strong Fragrant Wild Grasses』――― in other words, the herbs habitats were written down. The catalogue listed that herbs that she was familiar with, such as peppermint, sage, chamomile and lavender; and they grew in a mountain, relatively close to the Royal Capital.

Cordelia raised the corners of her lips.

(This is wonderful)

The letter, which contained information about many herbs that she specialised in, was like a treasure box filled with jewels. It felt even more radiant than real jewels and filled her with joy. If she could get her hands on those herbs, then it would be a superb start for her research.

(If I can get my hands on them, then itll be crucial for me to decide how to start my research.)

But then, she noticed a big problem.

Although she knew the place, the herbs habitat was in a mountain.

A young noble girl going to the mountain to pick wild grass Can I go?

Even though it was relatively close to the Royal Capital, the mountain was abundant with magic; thanks to that the plants grew well, but for the same reason it was a danger zone where monsters also appeared. So even if Elvis spoiled his daughter ―――; no, instead she got the impression that he wouldnt give her permission to go because he loved her so much.

Of course, she could probably obtain stock if she ordered the servants to get it. However, Cordelia wanted to go there herself and confirm the state of wild growth. She might be able to discover herbs that werent written in the catalogue if she went there herself. She was also just curious about going out of the mansion.

Ever since she was born, shed rarely stepped outside of the mansion.

It wasnt like she was directly prohibited from going outside, but, in the first place, it was probably that 『noble children dont usually go for strolls』. She had also never been invited to go out. She didnt think that it was prohibited entirely, because she had read novels in the library where the children would go out [accompanied by a guardian] to meet their fiancés/fiancées; but it was probably difficult to go out without reason.

(I want to meet my fated plants Just kidding, that would be unreasonable.)

Now then, what should I do?

Cordelia thought it was troublesome, but she had no intention of giving up.

In her previous life, she would go anywhere and everywhere for the sake of research. That was why her instincts told her 『It isnt good to stay cooped up in the mansion』. Besides that, she was trying to do things outside of the worlds conventional wisdom. That was why she didnt think that she would hit success if she relied on others. It was necessary for her to go to the actual place.