New chapter of The Plant Magic Lord is out! (7/10 chapters)

 

 

Swing

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After that, I began to focus on the production of Heal Mangoes. Since it was necessary to prepare paralysis recovery potions. By calculation, if the Dryads and I worked at full capacity, the number would be ready in about half a month.

When I asked Naru about that…

“It’s too fast even in a month nya… That pace is truly astonishing nya.” (Naru)

“…But I feel like after a few months, we might be able to stockpile paralysis recovery potions.” (Elt)

“Paralysis recovery potions also have an expiration date nya… About one month, nya. Even if you gather them over time, old potions become unusable nya.” (Naru)

“Hmm… that’s right. It would be meaningless to collect them over several months.” (Elt)

Potions and recovery materials have expiration dates. So, gathering them over a long period is useless. If you want to prepare paralysis recovery potions, you have to do it all at once, like this time. That explains why that Thunder Spirit’s dwelling has not been conquered for hundreds of years. In that case, this partnership is truly the long-awaited chance for the Adventurer Guild.

“Alright, I’ll do my best for Stella and Wood too.” (Elt)

Paralysis probably doesn’t affect Wood, but other members of the capture team would not be so lucky. Following the Adventurer Guild’s request, I will quickly make the potions.

 

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While making the potions, I had asked Stella to train Wood. He also needed to learn the battle maneuvers.

That day, the sunlight was strong. There was a breeze, but it was somewhat hot. When I went to the square to look, Stella and Wood were paired up doing something. Stella was holding a long, thin stick, swinging it fully using her hips. It looked just like a baseball batter’s swing. When Stella swung the stick, it made a powerful sound.

“Bwoooon…!” (Stella)

It was a beautiful, flowing swing. It reminded me of a professional baseball player.  There should be no baseball in this world. Her form and swing were very fast and steady. Something felt strange, but at the moment, I decided to get closer to them.

“You’re doing it enthusiastically.” (Elt)

“Elt-sama!” (Stella)

“Ah, don’t mind me, keep going.” (Elt)

I’m the one curious here. Why the baseball form…?

“Well then… Wood, moving thunder is round and about the size of a fist…” (Stella)

“Ugo ugo, not big!” (Wood)

Hmm, so the size is like a baseball.

“Yes… and it charges straight at your body. It aims precisely from about the chest to just above the knees.” (Stella)

That is the baseball strike zone.

“Moving thunder is simple. Big or small, it always flies straight into that range. So, you aim at the moment it charges and dodge while counterattacking…!” (Stella)

Yes, baseball.

“Ugo ugo! Got it!” (Wood)

“The important thing is to watch its movement carefully. Keep your body axis steady and stay calm…” (Stella)

Coach Stella’s instructions continued.

Hmm, so moving thunder is that kind of monster… In that case, my knowledge might be a little helpful. There are no ball-like things in this world. There are no ball sports, so it’s unavoidable. But practicing hitting an actually thrown ball should be useful. Though it is just baseball swing practice.

Well, if there is no ball, I’ll just make one. I’ll fill leather with the right kind of cotton and make a ball. It will be easier to understand than swinging in empty air. Right… I’ll also make mitts and prepare a catcher. That would be more efficient. Luckily, there are many humans with high physical ability and some with free time. They are adventurers soaking in the soil bath. Hmm… this originally came from the Adventurer Guild, after all.

Alright, Naru probably has leather. It’s almost time to meet Anaria, but I’ll make the equipment later and give it to Stella.

 

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In front of the Large Tree Tower, Anaria and I were measuring the growth of the Heal Mangoes. Heal Mango trees had many leaves and were originally tropical trees. When lined up, they quickly created a southern-style orchard. They grew rapidly, more than tens of centimeters a day. By then, they were tall enough to look up at. Some trees had already started bearing fruit.

“Soon we can harvest.” (Elt)

“Yes, just a little more to reach the size of Heal Mangoes I know… Plant magic really has infinite potential.” (Anaria)

“I didn’t expect such contribution…” (Elt)

I thought I would just make and hand over ordinary potions. To think potions essential for capturing a certain area were lacking… In games, there is never a shortage of potions, so this is truly an isekai peculiarity. Thanks to that, I might get a large sum of money, and the Adventurer Guild can successfully capture their long-cherished area. This is a true win-win relationship.

“Well, it’s not just about growing Heal Mangoes. After that, they must be processed into paralysis recovery potions.” (Elt)

“That is a rewarding potion to make…! Leave that to me!” (Anaria)

Anaria clenched her fist firmly.

More apothecaries are increasing, and potion production capacity is rising. According to calculations, there is enough surplus. It should be fine.

Then, we inspected the Heal Mango trees. Dryads were buried between the trees, napping.

To maximize growth, they are spaced properly… so it seems.  Tetetoka said this spacing is very important. If Dryads are too close, there will be waste because growth power has limits. Heal Mango trees cannot grow any faster than that.

“Hmph hmph~” (Tetetoka)

In high spirits, Tetetoka held a watering can, watering the buried Dryads.

“Oh, good day.” (Tetetoka)

“Good day. Heal Mango growth seems steady.” (Elt)

“Yes. But harvesting is up to you.” (Tetetoka)

Dryads cannot reach the mango fruits because of their height. Well, it’s unavoidable… all Dryads are child-sized.

“Don’t worry. I arranged with adventurers to harvest.” (Tetetoka)

“The people buried over there, huh.” (Anaria)

“That’s how you see it…” (Tetetoka)

“Some come to be buried every day. Like us, they like being buried!” (Tetetoka)

“W-well… I guess so…?” (Anaria)

Anaria’s eyes shifted nervously.

Smart as she is, she probably noticed the common point among soil bath lovers… mainly the head. But she did not deny or delve into Tetetoka’s words. That kindness is also one of her charms.

After the patrol finished, Naru contacted me. I had replied to the Adventurer Guild’s letter, but apparently, they sent another one.

The contents were as follows.

The Adventurer Guild deeply appreciates this cooperation. The Guildmaster himself wishes to visit and express thanks.

Of course, there is no reason to refuse. I had wanted to meet him once. Such exchanges are important.

So, I quickly wrote back that it was okay.

I will do my best to welcome him. Hmm…? Now that I think about it, do people of Zanzas like soil baths quite a lot? …I hope they’re not coming just to bathe in the soil bath.

 

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