New chapter of The Plant Magic Lord is out! (5/10 chapters)

 

Soil Bath is a Good Place, Come at Least Once

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The day after deciding the village name. Last night, the moon and stars were clearly visible.

I wonder why. Maybe because a chapter has closed, I feel refreshed. Healberry Village… huh. Yes, it’s simple, but not bad. Let’s make this name better known. That said, there is no shortcut. We can only move forward steadily, step by step. Wood is also growing every day, and the breakfast is even upgraded further.

“Ugougo, today is salad and corn soup!” (Wood)

“Ah, thank you.” (Elt)

Wood has learned not only to make salad but also soup. He crushes the fruit and just pours hot water, though. Still, he is gradually able to do more complex things. Anyway, growing bigger and improving is a happy thing.

Now then, breakfast is finished. Today is quite an important day. We are going to make the village signboard and guide map. In other words, we are making the village’s face, something that determines the first impression.

After getting ready, I moved to the workshop square with Wood.

When we arrived at the square, people had already gathered even before the meeting time.

“Good morning, everyone. You all look motivated.” (Elt)

“Good morning, nya! Of course, we’re motivated. Today, we’re making various signboards to display in Zanzas as well, nya.” (Nyaff tribe)

“Ah, I appreciate your help in promoting the village. If the foot traffic increases, the place will become livelier.” (Elt)

Some of the signboards will be road signs connecting Zanzas and Healberry Village. Several others will be permanently placed in Zanzas as advertisement signs.

While talking with Naru, Anaria and the Nyaff tribe came walking over in work clothes.

“Good morning, Elt-sama.” (Anaria)
“Ah, good morning. Sorry to trouble you with doing the logo and decorations on the signboards.” (Elt)

Among the village residents, Anaria has the most artistic sense. I didn’t know, but apparently, drawing skills are essential for an apothecary. They need to sketch medicinal herbs and magical monster materials that have healing effects. Certainly, if there are no photographs, drawing is the only way to convey information.

“No, no! I like doing things like this, so I’m happy to help!” (Anaria)

“Reliable, thanks a lot.” (Elt)

Alright… now that Anaria has arrived, let’s get started on making the signboards. For this signboard making, including the paint, I will create them with my magic.

 

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*Tontenkan, tontenkan*

The wood I produced is processed by adventurers led by Stella. They shave and join the pieces together. I wanted to make the signboards directly with plant magic, but it’s a bit difficult.

It seems that things I haven’t handled in my previous life are harder to produce. I can make furniture and fishing rods, but I never made signboards before. I need more practice in this area.

Stella lifted the wood effortlessly and kept hammering nails quickly. Her skill was impressive. She herself narrowed her eyes and looked enchanted while working.

“Fwee… rubbing. This wood has a very nice texture…” (Stella)

“…Is it that good?” (Elt)

“Even the elves from the homeland recognize this excellence…” (Stella)

Stella’s hands didn’t stop and moved very smoothly. She was like a skilled carpenter.

Could elves love Sunday work…? If they live in the forest, they probably have to do most things themselves.

*Tontenkan*

Signboards were steadily being completed.

At this rate, we’ll soon have all we need.

While thinking that, Naru brought a pot.

“I’m sorry, nya. We need a bit more red color, nya.” (Naru)

“Got it, I’ll make some now.” (Elt)

With plant magic, I can create plants used for dyeing. The safflower flower is a source of red pigment.

I channeled mana and produced safflower.

“Thank you, nya! This should be enough now, nya.” (Naru)

“Has the painting progressed a lot already?” (Elt)

“Yes, nya. The colors of the plants you produce are easy to paint with, Elt-sama.” (Naru)

Hmm… I think I can leave the actual signboard making to them now. Alright, I’ll go see where Anaria is painting the pictures.

 

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On the opposite side of the square, Anaria and the others were drawing letters and pictures on the signboards. For example, it was like this.

“Welcome to Healberry Village!”

“This road leads straight to the lake.”

“Zanzas and Healberry Village, three days by horse from here.”

Not only signs inside the village but also road guide signs must be made. Of course, some will be set up in Zanzas. Looking at the finished signs, the colors are nicely separated. They look great.

By the way, Anaria was drawing a picture intently on one signboard. It was a picture of people buried in the ground.

Of course, it’s not a torture scene.

“The soil bath picture turned out well too.” (Elt)

“Oh… thank you very much, Elt-sama!” (Anaria)

The scene of Dryads buried in the earth was apparently shocking.

That’s why we decided to put up signs so that future visitors won’t be surprised.

Below Anaria’s picture was a written explanation.

“Currently in a healthy soil bath. No danger to life.” (sign)

…Hmm. Well… I think people will understand the meaning. They should understand. Yes, as long as there is an explanation, that’s enough. It can only be called a health method. I won’t say where, but I heard it might also work on humans. However, the picture of people lined up and buried is quite surreal. It’s well drawn, so it leaves a strange impression.

“Hmm, something seems missing…?” (Anaria)

Anaria tilted her head, and I followed suit.

Yes, what is missing? What is missing? Hmm… ah, that’s right. We should also draw Dryads, not only humans. After all, it was originally a Dryad custom.

“Anaria, how about adding Dryads too? Wouldn’t that make it easier to understand?” (Elt)

“Oh! That’s right, that was missing. Thank you!” (Anaria)

It seems that my knowledge from my previous life helps in explaining these things. Well, when thinking about showing it to others, the difference in awareness inevitably appears. Honestly, advertising itself is still very weak in this world. On the other hand, that means effective advertising could have a big impact. After all, most people don’t do anything like advertising.

Thus, the signboards were completed. The finished boards were installed right away. It was nothing before, but now it looks decent. It also makes the place more welcoming to travelers.

By the way, some time after that…

Tetetoka said to me.

“Humans, many come for soil baths now~” (Tetetoka)

“Oh, really…” (Elt)

“Everyone wants to become healthy~” (Tetetoka)

Ugh… memories of stiff shoulders and back pain from my previous life… It’s not only the head. As long as one lives, various troubles come along. Looking ahead, marketing the village as a health resort or spa might be a good idea. Not because I want to use it myself. Everyone’s health is the most important thing.

“…Let’s expand the soil baths…” (Elt)

And so, the word of mouth about Healberry Village quietly grew. Naturally, the number of travelers also increased a bit. It was said that when one got buried in the soil at Healberry Village, they became healthier.

 

Territory Information

Place name: Healberry Village

Special Facility: Large Tree Tower (with soil bath)

Total population: 143

Tourism Level: D (specialty, soil bath)

 

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