Cristoia gestured to the wooden cup in Andrea's hand, a gentle smile gracing her face. "Beer is made from barley. What you're drinking now has been improved after several trials, and the taste is already quite good, though it still has a bit too much sediment. But Juleios says, 'It doesn't matter; these things are good for the body.'"
Andrea swirled the golden liquid in her cup, the frothy foam glinting in the sunlight. After another sip, her face lit up. "This beer has a peculiar taste, but after drinking it, I feel like having more! Please, madam, may I have another cup?" She eagerly extended her cup toward Asuna.
Asuna, with a knowing grin, poured another serving. Andrea took a deep gulp, savoring the drink before saying, "Madam, I bring good news: most of the loans we provided to the citizens of Amendolara in April have already been repaid!"
"So soon?" Cristoia's surprise was evident.
