New novel Plant Magic Lord is out! (9/10 chapters)

 

 

S-Rank Adventurer, Stella

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It had been three days since Naru left. Now, I was living with Wood, just the two of us. Being able to talk was definitely a level up. Due to my growth, Wood could do many more things now. Recently, I had been leaving the preparation of breakfast to Wood.

“Ugo ugo! Breakfast is ready!” (Wood)

That said, the menu he could make was only a vegetable-filled salad. Of course, my breakfast was salad only too. By the way, Wood’s food was water. He was a tree, after all. It couldn’t be helped.

“Thank you, Wood.” (Elt)

“You’re welcome, ugo ugo!” (Wood)

This morning’s salad was tomatoes, cabbage, and pumpkin.

Crunch crunch… gulp. Yeah, it’s tasty. It only has the flavor of the ingredients, but let’s say it’s healthy.

Well, since I was alone until now, I had to do everything myself. Just being able to leave things to someone is a blessing. That way, I can spend my time on various other things.

“Thank you for the meal. Wood, I’ll go on patrol.” (Elt)

“Ugo ugo, have a good trip!” (Wood)

After that, Wood took a nap in a sunny spot.

Working isn’t everything. Resting is also important. If he moves moderately and bathes in sunlight, Wood will grow faster. When Wood grows to his limit, he will become an ultra-powerful warrior, not even a dragon can compare to. Growth–… because of plant magic, what I create becomes stronger. I am looking forward to it.

Now then, after breakfast, it’s patrol time. I’ll also check in with the Nyaff tribe and Anaria while I’m at it. When Naru returns next, there should be more people and things. I need to take all possible measures while I can.

 

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Today was clear and sunny. Quite a few houses had appeared around my home.

That’s right, there are over 20 houses in total. It’s the size of a small village. Thinking back, it has become lively. It feels quite nostalgic.

“Ah, Elt-sama! We have been looking for you, nya!” (Brown)

Running over was a brown Nyaff, acting as Naru’s deputy.

Yes, his name was Brown. It’s a straightforward name, but the Nyaff tribe does not care much about names. They identify each other by fur patterns, so it’s not a problem. Still, it is unusual. He went out of his way to find me…

“What’s wrong, in such a hurry? Did something happen?” (Elt)

“Nyan, a wooden statue was found at one of the houses, nya.” (Brown)

“A wooden statue…? Where was it found?” (Elt)

“At the house you had made, nya. Probably it was wrapped up in the large tree that sprouted suddenly, nya.” (Brown)

Ah, I see. My [Large Tree House] grows wood from beneath the ground. Anything small enough would come out with the wood as it grows above the ground. But a wooden statue…? I don’t recall anything like that in this territory. I wonder what kind of statue it is. Hmm, I won’t know until I see it.

“Understood. Will you guide me there?” (Elt)

“Yes, nya!” (Brown)

Then, Brown led me to the house with the statue.

Hmm…

When I arrived, indeed, the statue was part of the house. The statue’s upper body protruded outside, while the lower body was embedded in the tree wall. Since the house was made by chaining magic continuously, I had not noticed it.

The embedded figure looked like a girl’s statue. It was life-sized, with the face and clothing faithfully reproduced. Her ears were slightly pointed. Therefore, she was not a human. Also, I sensed faint mana coming from the statue. It was made of magic-infused wood. Overall, it seemed well-made.

“This is it, nya. It is quite an old statue, nya.” (Brown)

“Ah, I see… By the way, do you know who this wooden statue represents?” (Elt)

“Of course, nya! It is Stella, the S-rank adventurer elf and hero of Zanzas, nya!” (Brown)

Elf… a race that lives in the forest and lives with the forest. Hmm… the more I look at it, the better the statue is made. A dignified and beautiful face with long hair. To buy something like this, you would need quite a lot of money.

The house is plain, so this would be nice as an interior decoration. Ah, but what kind of meaning does this statue have? It would be strange if it was an odd statue to display, right? I better check just in case.

“So, what is the usual purpose of making a hero statue like Stella’s?” (Elt)

“Hmm? Stella fought the Demon King and suffered serious wounds. She is said to have returned to the forest, nya. The statue is made to honor that great achievement and serves as a talisman against evil, nya.” (Brown)

“I see… Would it be strange to put it in a house?” (Elt)

“Not at all, nya! It is a popular interior decoration in Zanzas, nya.” (Brown)

Good, I heard something useful.

Then, Brown made a troubled face and crossed his arms.

“Nyan… but this statue has magical power, right?” (Brown)

“Yes, a little, but it contains magic.” (Elt)

“I knew it, nya. Somehow, it makes me feel uneasy, nya…” (Brown)

Commoners without mana sometimes fear those who have it. This is an instinctual feeling. Even knowing it is not something frightening, they still cannot help it. I am used to mana, so I don’t have that issue.

“Hmm… in that case, shall I take it?” (Elt)

“Nyan!? Really, Elt-sama? Actually, the reason I came looking for you was because I was unsure what to do with this statue, nya.” (Brown)

“If it is a hero’s statue, it would be careless to throw it away or break it…” (Elt)

“That’s right, nya. But if Elt-sama takes it, that would be better, nya. The statue will be happy too, nya.” (Brown)

It was decided then.

I will take the statue. It is quite well made, so I will clean it and display it properly in my house. Before that, I have to remove it from the wall. But if I pull it with brute force, the statue might get damaged. I will use plant magic to move the tree wall a little… Yes, that seems better.

I concentrated magic on my arm.
My target was right beside the statue.
I will move the wall slightly to take the statue out.

“Move, [Large Tree–…” (Elt)

I chanted with magic, but the tree did not move.

Huh, that is strange. Why won’t the magic activate…? I shouldn’t have failed.

As I tilted my head, I heard Brown’s shout.

Hmm? What is it?

“The statue is moving, nya!” (Brown)

“Fuaa… I am finally free…” (??)

It was a living elf with the lower body embedded in the wall over there.

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