Filed to story: A Bullied Boy Died: A Mafia King Woke Up In His Body
“I… I’ve never seen anything like this! Where did you get it from?” Eric was like an excited fanboy, jumping up and down as he examined the intricate details of the setup.
Kyle had implemented a factory-style distillation process, something he reverse-engineered from his memories.
Alcohol in the Galactic Era was produced much more efficiently, but at least the basic principles remained the same.
Eric suddenly let out a loud gasp. “This condenser is extremely unique! What is the jagged surface on the exterior of the condensation arm? This enchantment on the barrel-what does it do? Is it powered by arcia to give special effects?” He ran around a series of kegs, noticing they had unique enchantments on them as well that seemed to speed up the fermentation.
Kyle motioned for one of the guards to provide three samples in small cups. Eric was hesitant, knowing there was a chance it could be poison or some sort.
“Professor Dicar, if I wanted you dead, I would have had you killed there and then, making it look like an accident.”
Eric finally relented and tried the first sample. It was a high-proof moonshine whiskey, free of any impurities, and smooth on the throat. “My God! It’s even better than anything I have tasted!”
Moonshine Whiskey
A high-proof whiskey distilled with precision and factory-level quality. None of that rugged taste.
Temporary Stat Effect:
-5 INT, +3 STR
Duration:
Depends on the imbiber’s race.
He quickly drank the next sample, savoring the bubbling sensation with a sweet aromatic taste. “This is wine, but not one made from the usual ingredients… Grain wine? The sparkling sensation is not unique, but the combination is.”
Cherry Sparkling Sake
A sparkling rice wine made from polished grains. Smooth taste with a posh feeling.
Temporary Stat Effect:
-5 INT, +3 STR
Duration:
Depends on the imbiber’s race.
Eric then tried the last one. “Another grain wine, but this time with a burning sensation, highly distilled. The addition of the lemon taste gives it a secondary kick. Amazing! Where are all these recipes coming from?! I’ve spent my life studying alcohol, but I have never come across any of these!”
Lemon-Flavored Soju
A mixture of grains fermented. Mixed with a dash of lemon. Great with beer or yogurt.
Temporary Stat Effect:
-2 INT, +1 STR
Duration:
Depends on the imbiber’s race.
You’d probably lose your mind in the Galactic Era, then… “Do you want to know?” Kyle asked with a knowing expression.
Eric’s excitement suddenly plummeted, the circumstances of his current plight coming back to him. “Cut to the chase. What do you want?”
“Work for me, and you’ll have this entire room, where those recipes came from, and a brand new pub business to run.”
“And my crew?”
“They’ll be part of the gang. I’m counting on you to convince them.”