New chapter of Plant Magic Lord is out! (8/10 chapters)

 

 

Let’s Begin Preparations

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After that, we hurriedly started preparing for the Flower Archer subjugation. Leia pointed at the operation plan.

“This team of ten will scout the Flower Archers’ movement patterns. We’ll quickly confirm their patrol routes and individual numbers. Then, we will decide on the battle points.” (Leia)

Assuming there were 1000 Flower Archers, around three hundred of them guarded the boss. The remaining seven hundred patrolled their territory in smaller groups. What we encountered before was one of those groups. They were basically recon squads. This behavior matched what happened in the game as well.

“When a recon squad is defeated, the Flower Archers change their patrol routes, right? They start gathering little by little…” (Elt)

Stella joined in and helped confirm the plan. Her hair was a little messy though not enough to notice at a glance.

“Yes, if a recon squad doesn’t return, the Flower Archers conclude there’s an intruder in their territory. Then they gradually gather to eliminate the threat.” (Stella)

“That’s right. We’ll observe the recon squads’ movement routes and carefully decide when to take them down. If we do it well, we can lure the entire enemy force and fight in a favorable spot.” (Leia)

In the game, we had chat functions and players were far stronger individually. But in that world, we needed detailed plans and a lot of effort. Even for a single message, we had to use signal smoke. It was understandable that something like that could take several months under normal circumstances.

“We’ll use ignition potions to efficiently eliminate the recon squads. The shields will be mainly used at the designated battle point.” (Leia)

“Let’s start making the ignition potions today. Once they’re done, we’ll hand them out. Is that alright?” (Elt)

“That would be a huge help…!” (Leia)

“And then me, Wood, and a few adventurers will participate as combat members, right…” (Stella)

“I’m counting on you, even if it’s a burden.” (Elt)

At first, I was in charge of the production. We needed to make the ignition potions and shields. Also, extra healing potions. It was better to be prepared. Once all that was done, I would join the frontlines, though that would probably be in a few days. Until then, we were acting separately.

Hmm…? Separately?

Stella nodded at my words.

“Please take care of Dia and Maru-chan! It might be hard, but I’m counting on you!” (Stella)

“…Yeah.” (Elt)

 

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After the meeting ended, Stella and Wood went to see the adventurers. Leia, Dia, Marcosias, and I headed to Anaria’s workshop. Dia was being held in both arms by Marcis. While walking, I explained Marcosias to Leia.

“…I see, she’s also from a noble household…” (Leia)

“Yeah, I’m looking after her for a while.” (Elt)

“I was troubled with amnesia. I can’t thank my Lord and his father enough!” (Marcis)

“I-I see…” (Leia)

I could almost see a question mark floating above Leia’s cockatrice hat. She didn’t seem convinced at all.

I know… this backstory is a stretch. But for my daughter’s sake, and her pet dog’s sake, I’ll do the explaining…

“Marcis-sama, is it…? That silver hair and name…” (Leia)

“Y-yeah, that’s right.” (Elt)

Leia clapped her hands as if realizing something.

“I see now, Marcosias!” (Leia)

“Ha!?” (Elt)

Wait, she figured it out? That is way too sudden. Why did that name come up?

I was completely confused as Leia gave a big grin. I had no idea what that smile meant. Or rather, how did she get to Marcis? I didn’t understand at all.

“Oh, my apologies. It’s from mythology. The marquis of hell, Marcis, is said to sometimes appear as a silver-haired beauty.” (Leia)

“H-Huh…” (Elt)

I’d never heard that. I thought I’d read a decent amount of books, but that story’s not exactly mainstream. Still, it’s not that strange. Even Zeus transformed into all sorts of things, after all.

When I glanced sideways, Marcosias and Dia were playing. Marcosias was chirping.

“Piyo, piyo.” (Marcosias)

“Hmm… That’s not quite it, piyo. That one is not ‘Good morning’, that’s ‘You are already dead,’ piyo.” (Dia)

“…It’s pretty tough.” (Marcosias)

“Practice is the only way, piyo!” (Dia)

“I shall try. Piyo, piyo…” (Marcosias)

They didn’t seem interested in our conversation.

That’s a relief. If they joined in, things might fall apart fast.

“…But aren’t there other silver-haired gods or demons out there?” (Elt)

“Well, sure… But there’s another story. Demons aren’t particular about names. When they come to the surface, they always use the same name… It’s said that Marcosias uses the name Marcis.” (Leia)

“…” (Elt)

The name Marcis had originally been something Marcosias herself suggested… So, it was a reused alias? That hadn’t crossed my mind.

“So, giving a girl the name Marcis to honor a powerful Demon is still a tradition in some noble families.” (Leia)

Huh? Is that so?

“Was it okay to name someone after a demon…?” (Elt)

“Demons can be allies or enemies through contracts… So as eternal powerful beings, many noble houses use their names in modified forms. Elto-sama as well…” (Leia)

“Ah… The Nagash Household name came from Naga itself.” (Elt)

I’d forgotten. The Nagash Household name was directly derived from Naga. So, that kind of naming isn’t as taboo as I thought. That’s good to know. So, Marcis being an actual demon hadn’t been discovered. Thank goodness….

Leia didn’t push further about Marcosias’ speech either.

“Marcis-sama certainly has a noble-sounding name…” (Leia)

“…Now that you mention it.” (Elt)

That a Demon’s self-proclaimed name ended up being used by humans… You can feel the weight of history there. Now that I think of it, the church in this world isn’t all that strict either. There’s surprisingly little religious friction.

Meanwhile, Marcis and Dia were still playing.

“Piyo, piyo…” (Marcosias)

“Just a bit more, piyoyo!” (Dia)

“…Piyo!” (Marcosias)

“That’s it, piyo, just like that!” (Dia)

I don’t get it. What are they saying? I guess I’ll need to study Piyo-speak. But well, they look like they’re having fun, so it’s fine.

 

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When we arrived at the workshop, Anaria was already awake and working. Once I explained the situation, Anaria grasped it instantly. She started writing out the upcoming schedule on paper.

“Ignition potions, huh… They were also made in Zanzas… No problem at all!” (Anaria)

“That’s reassuring. Do we have enough materials?” (Elt)

“Thanks to the exploration of the forest the other day, we’ve got the main explosive grass. If you can generate a few specific herbs, the process will be on schedule.” (Anaria)

She was fast with her calculations. She figured it out right away.

“Alright, write down the herbs we need. I’ll grow them.” (Elt)

Leia quietly watched us.

“…Plant magic really is convenient. Gathering ingredients for ignition potions is usually a pain.” (Leia)

“Well… That’s the advantage of plant magic.” (Elt)

We spent a while in Anaria’s workshop, growing herbs and going over plans. Then, the door was knocked with force.

“Could it be a customer…?” (Anaria)

*Don*

Another strong knock followed.

Hmm, something’s off. That’s too rough for a normal visitor. Who could it be?

“…I’ll answer it.” (Leia)

Leia, still wearing her cockatrice hat, stood up and walked toward the door. She seemed a little on guard too. She took a breath, then threw the door open. Standing there were…

““Piyo!”” (Cockatrice)

“Fellow piyo!” (Cockatrice)

It was the Cockatrice sisters.

We don’t really lock our doors, so I guess they made it all the way here. What do they want?

“Piyopiyo, piyo—!” (Cockatrice)

“I’ve got it! You want to eat food!” (Marcis)

Marcis answered eagerly.

…Did she really get it? Were all the piyo piyo lessons already paying off…!?

“They said they’re bored and want to work, piyo!” (Dia)

That’s totally different.

 

Flower Archer Kill Rate

Total Kill Rate: 4%

 

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