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Awakening Adventurers

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Two days have passed since Stella and the others headed to Zanzas. It takes three days one way to get to Zanzas. There is still a long way to go. The sky remains as clear as ever. There might be a slight breeze. Thanks to the Large Tree Tower blocking the wind, it is not cold.

Today is a holiday within the territory. Work is off, and everyone spends the day as they please. I do not have to do anything either, but somehow, I feel bored. Since I have lived such a dense and busy daily life until now, this makes me feel even more restless. What should I do to pass the time today?

At that moment, I thought a little about Wood, who lived with me.

Since he is a Treeman, he probably does not feel fatigue, but Wood needs a break as well. He works every day. Alright, then, today I will let Wood do what he wants.

“So, Wood, do you have anything you want to do?” (Elt)

“Ugo ugo! I want to sunbathe with the Dryads!” (Wood)

“Hmm… sunbathing, huh? Wood is close with the Dryads.” (Elt)

Wood is also in a growth phase. He might want to grow more by borrowing the Dryads’ power. Or maybe it is just that plants get along well with each other.

“Well then, today we will do what Wood wishes. Let’s go to the Large Tree Tower.” (Elt)

 

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Meanwhile, at that time, Naru and the others were traveling to Zanzas. They were bored in the horse-drawn carriage that shook a little with a rattling sound.

“We will arrive at Zanzas soon, nya… Finally, this boring time will end, nya.” (Naru)

“That is true. I have traveled this road several times, but the scenery does not change.” (Anaria)

Anaria opened the small window of the carriage to look outside. There were no problems, but it was tiring to watch for long. After two days of riding the carriage, they would finally reach Zanzas tomorrow.

“Fuueeh… I wonder what Zanzas is like now… It was a small village when I was there.” (Stella)

“Is that so…? Now tens of thousands of people live there, and it is very lively.” (Anaria)

“That is amazing. I cannot believe it…” (Naru)

While talking, Stella casually looked outside the window. Suddenly, she froze after seeing something unbelievable outside the window.

“…Just now, there was a statue by the roadside, right?” (Stella)

“Mm? Oh, the statue is already by the roadside, nya. That statue means Zanzas is getting close.” (Naru)

“Yes, we will arrive soon.” (Anaria)

“Fuueeh! That statue, could it be…?” (Naru)

The object at which Stella was looking excitedly was a bronze statue. It was a long-haired elf standing with bare hands ready in a fighting pose. Along the road leading to Zanzas, several such statues stood as landmarks. And that statue was clearly of Stella.

“Whether you like it or not, it is a statue of Stella, nya.” (Naru)

“Yes, there are many around Zanzas.” (Anaria)

“Comparing it, it looks very similar, nya. The reproduction is perfect.” (Naru)

Hearing this, Stella covered her face with her hands. Now she seemed to understand how she was regarded. She knew there were plays made about her. However, the fact that they actually made and enshrined statues of her was something she just realized.

“Fuu… I have to switch my mindset, then.” (Stella)

“Mm?” (Naru)

Naru and Anaria suddenly noticed that Stella’s atmosphere had completely changed. Her previously timid mood had vanished completely.

“Yes, from now on, I, Stella, will get fired up as an adventurer!” (Stella)

 

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The Large Tree Tower where the Dryads live. In front of it, about ten Dryads were already buried in the ground. Only their heads were sticking out in a row. By the way, Wood was already lying down next to the Dryads, sunbathing under the shining sun.

“And… what are these people doing?” (Elt)

Next to the Dryads, who were sleeping with their heads buried, several adventurers were also buried in the ground. Of course, only their heads were sticking out. When Wood and I arrived, this was already the situation. The one who answered my deep question was a cheerful young adventurer.

“Oh, Elt-sama… well, the ground after the Dryads bury themselves grows plants very well, right?” (Adventurer)

“That is true, everything grows well.” (Elt)

“If it works for plants, maybe it affects humans too.” (Adventurer)

“…Eh…?” (Elt)

So, that was why they were buried next to the Dryads. Well, I am not sure. I understand why they buried themselves, but whether it works is another matter. Still, adventurers come in all sorts. They seem to live differently from Stella.

“Yay, everyone is sunbathing!” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka appeared from the tower. She held a fairly large watering can in her right hand. That watering can was the one I gave to Tetetoka as a present. It seemed the Dryads did not have a culture of using watering cans until now, so I gave it to her.

Tetetoka lifted the watering can and hummed a tune while watering the Dryads. It looked like she was watering flowers in a flowerbed. Though it only looked like she was pouring water from above on the heads of the people buried in the ground.

“Splash splash with the watering can, moist and fresh.” (Tetetoka)

“Is this a new form of torture?” (Elt)

“Huh—?” (Tetetoka)

“Nothing, please continue.” (Elt)

My words startled the adventurers.

“Wait, wait… what about the water…?!” (Adventurer)

“Do humans need water too? There is not much water left.” (Tetetoka)

“No, it seems they do not need it.” (Elt)

Watering would be too harsh after all. If a passing merchant saw this scene, it would be traumatic.

“Elt-sama… th-thank you…” (Adventurer)

“The Dryads do not understand these things. You should be careful.” (Elt)

“Y-yes… I will keep it in mind…” (Adventurer)

By the way, about humans being buried in the Dryads’ ground. It seems there is an effect on humans as well. It is not permanent, but they feel better for several days. Well, if you have time, it might be worth trying.

Since then, I had occasionally seen adventurers buried next to the Dryads. Some enthusiastic adventurers had even asked the Dryads to pour water on their heads.

Well, it is good that adventurers and Dryads get along. It is like entering a sauna together… something like that. You really learn by trying new things.

 

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