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Fruit Party

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Well, Naru also returned safely, and a new resident joined us. The trip to Zanzas was a great success. I’m happy. Yeah… I had forgotten this feeling. Gradually, as people and things increase, I feel a strong sense of purpose and accomplishment.

“Alright, let’s celebrate our success…” (Elt)

I’m the type who grows by praise. I thought to hold a small appreciation party and get everyone in a good mood. In reality, it’s just a modest party, but the sense of achievement and enjoyment is important.

With that in mind, I gathered everyone in the square in the evening and said so, but…

“Elt-sama himself coming is an honor beyond my worth, nya.” (Nyaff tribe)

“…Amazing. I’m just a commoner, yet invited by a noble-sama…” (Nyaff tribe)

“No, it’s nothing that special.” (Elt)

Though it’s a square, it’s just a place where stones were removed. There’s nothing special. All the current residents have gathered there.

In these few days, my usable magic has increased again. It’s the [Tree Warrior] magic. It’s a spell to create strong Tree Men and have them work. It’s easy to understand if you think of it as a golem made of wood. This magic consumes the most mana I’ve used so far, but its effect should be great. Let’s try it anyway.

I steadied my breath, poured in mana, and chanted.

“[Tree Warrior].” (Elt)

As the mana was absorbed into the ground, an immediate reaction happened. Trees sprouted from the ground with a “nyoki” sound.

Alright, it worked well.

“Good, now change into human form and stand up.” (Elt)

When I commanded, the tree immediately started changing shape as ordered. The sound of cracking rang out, and it became a bipedal Tree Man.

Its height is about two meters. With my current mana, that’s about right.

“Is… this also magic, nya…?” (Nyaff tribe)

“Yes, there are many magics similar to various attributes… but this one creates golems. It’s not highly valued in the current world though. Alright, your name is Wood.” (Elt)

“Ugo Ugo!!” (Wood)

“…You still can’t speak properly, huh.” (Elt)

As my mana grows, this Wood should also become stronger and smarter. This area can only improve with time.

“Now for the first job. Carry fruits from my house.” (Elt)

“Ugo Ugo!” (Wood)

For days like this, I had prepared a large amount of fruit with my plant magic. It’s easy using the [Fruit Generation] magic. I’ve created melons, strawberries, grapes, and so on… The Nyaff tribe loves sweets, so I thought fruit would be perfect.

I’m sure everyone will be happy.

 

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“Ugo Ugo…!” (Wood)

“Good, good, carry them to the center of the square. Hmm…? What’s wrong?” (Elt)

“…I have never seen this many fruits before, nya.” (Nyaff tribe)

“Yes, that is the melon rumored to be very sweet. I haven’t seen it in years…” (Anaria)

The Nyaff tribe and Anaria were more enchanted than I had expected.

Is fruit really that rare?

“I’m glad they are happy, but aren’t they exaggerating?” (Elt)

“Not at all! Fruit is generally quite expensive, so commoners rarely get to eat it.” (Anaria)

“That’s right, nya… Most fruit is imported from other countries, nya. It’s a luxury item, though not as much as Heal Berry.” (Nyaff tribe)

Hmm…? Their sense of value seems very different. In my previous life, giving fruit as a present was not such an expensive thing.

“To receive such fine items from a noble-sama… so fresh and delicious-looking…” (Resident)

“Meow… it smells very sweet, nya. Wonderful, nya!” (Nyaff tribe)

Good, they seem pleased. Though it feels like they want to reach out and eat it right now. Well, it’s best if they actually eat it. That’s good. I thought vegetables and fruits wouldn’t sell well, but that might not be true. At this rate, some crops might be surprisingly valuable.

…I’ll ask Naru about this later.

 

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Then, we held a fruit party in the square. The Nyaff tribe played flutes and drums. It sounded like Celtic music, a lovely folk tune.

After eating sweets, the Nyaff tribe seemed energized and danced to the music. Just watching was entertaining.

Anaria… seems a bit drunk. I think she only drank one cup of wine though.

She staggered over to me holding her cup.

“Elt-sama, thank you for everything for us… hic.” (Anaria)

“Ah, ah… Was it tasty?” (Elt)

“Very! I’ve never eaten such delicious melon or grapes!” (Anaria)

“That’s good. I’m glad too.” (Elt)

As I answered, Anaria smiled and held out her cup. Inside was wine.

“I haven’t drunk any yet. How about a little?” (Anaria)

“I appreciate it, but I…” (Elt)

I stopped myself mid-sentence.

I don’t know why, but I couldn’t find the words. I only have to drink the offered wine. Here, no one worries about age or such things. There’s no need to hesitate. I can do as I please.

…Yes, I should be more honest with myself.

“Well, I’ll have some… thank you.” (Elt)

I took the cup from Anaria and drank it all at once.

*Gulp gulp*

The bitterness passed my throat, and my body warmed suddenly.

But it feels good. It’s been a long time since I drank alcohol.

“You drink wonderfully. I heard people with mana can handle alcohol well.” (Anaria)

“Is that so… but I don’t really feel drunk. Can you make potions here?” (Elt)

“Yes, thanks to you, I can start working tomorrow. Ha… I can finally make potions.” (Anaria)

Anaria took out a small vial from her waist pouch. Inside was a light blue liquid that swayed gently.

“That color is… a potion made from water and Healberry. It’s beautiful.” (Elt)

There were various methods to make potions. Light blue and watery liquids meant it was made using water. However, that was a mistake.

I casually said what I saw as it was, but…

“You can tell! Amazing, you saw the manufacturing method just by a glance! And this method should only be taught at the advanced academy!” (Anaria)

Anaria’s machine-gun talk started.

It seemed that when she drank, her guard completely dropped.

“Lately, the Apothecary Guild focuses too much on theory, and it seems they don’t think making potions is necessary. But I believe making them is important.” (Anaria)

“…Yeah, that’s right.” (Elt)

“Ha… I knew Elt-sama would understand! You have so much knowledge. it’s like a professor at the advanced academy!” (Anaria)

She kept talking like this.

Since it was a field I knew from my previous life, I answered properly. That made Anaria very happy. In the end, our talk continued until it became completely dark.

It has been a while since I talked so much with someone. Sometimes, this kind of thing is nice.

 

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