Chapter 196

Tasting Event “Why? Are you worried it might be poisoned?”

“I’m being serious.”

At my playful whisper, Norton frowned.

“If someone intends to harm Your Highness, anyone could tamper with a bottle.”

He emphasized that today, there were no mages or priests present who could use healing magic.

“And something made in a place like this… could upset your stomach if you’re not careful.”

The woman who poured the cherry wine looked at me with bright, hopeful eyes.

‘But how can I refuse that look…?’

And cherry wine!

I was honestly curious about how it tasted.

Maybe noticing my hesitation, Evan quickly stepped forward.

“Your Highness, may I taste it first?”

“You?”

“It might be a bit strong for you, so I’ll try it first.”

“That would be best. Your Highness isn’t very good with alcohol.”

Perel added helpfully.

That made sense—Evan was practically an alcohol expert.

Luckily, the villagers…