บท 568: The Perfect Combination!

"What's that?"

"It looks like some sort of alcoholic beverage. I can smell the fragrance of barley; could it be barley wine? But how could barley wine be so clear and translucent?"

Everyone parted to open up a path for Yabemiya as they looked at her platter with curious expressions. Within the large transparent crystal glasses, golden liquid made up about two-thirds of its contents, while a pristine white layer of bubbles made up the rest. There were also a few ice cubes floating in the liquid in each glass.

The faint aroma of barley wine wafted through the air, and the eyes of those standing closest to Yabemiya immediately lit up. Compared to the bitter aroma of normal barley wine, the aroma of this beverage gave one a more refreshing sensation, just as if they were basking in a cool sea breeze on a hot summer's day.