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Thanks to You, the Fields Were Saved

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The Rabbitkin were a clan known for their speed, but they were timid and poor at fighting. That said, their opponents were only a few goblins. If the villagers joined forces to fight, they should have a good chance of winning. However, except for one villager, no one was trying to repel the goblins. No matter how timid they were, at this rate, they would be preyed upon by monsters without resistance.

“What should we do?” (Meltera)

“Hmm, we can’t just leave them be, right?” (Leon)

Leon approached the goblins who were ruining the fields. Only then did the villagers notice Leon and the others.

“Ah!?” (Villager)

“Human children!? It’s dangerous!” (Villager)

“““Gugyagya!””” (Goblins)

The goblins detected Leon’s approach and attacked all at once. But no matter how many goblins there were, they were no match for Leon. He punched one in the stomach once, and it immediately died, collapsing onto the field.

“All done.” (Leon)

After wiping out all the goblins, Leon waved to the Rabbitkin watching from the defensive wall.

“It’s safe now.” (Leon)

“He defeated them all alone…” (Villager)

“What a child…” (Villager)

“Anyway, thanks to you, the fields were saved!” (Villager)

After that, Leon was welcomed into the village.

“You who travel among humans, I am Rabito, the village chief here. Thank you very much for exterminating the goblin horde.” (Rabito)

An elderly Rabbitkin who introduced himself as the village chief came forward to express his gratitude. However, despite the thanks, his face was strained. The distance was also considerable. They stood about ten meters apart. Furthermore, the villagers observing from afar hid behind houses, watching with expressions mixed with fear.

“They seem quite cautious.” (Leon)

“Yes…” (Rabito)

Perhaps it was because Leon and his group were humans or elves. But the villagers’ gazes seemed more focused on the twins sticking close behind Leon.

“May I ask you something?” (Rabito)

“Sure. What is it?” (Leon)

“Well… those children of the Catkin…” (Rabito)

“These twins? They are my familiars.” (Leon)

“Familiars…? Then, are they from outside this country?” (Rabito)

“Yes. They were slaves suffering under slave traders in the human country called the Stea Kingdom, but I rescued them.” (Leon)

“I see. That explains it.” (Rabito)

Hearing Leon’s explanation, Rabito relaxed somewhat. The other villagers also seemed to ease their caution and gradually came out from behind the buildings.

“…?” (Leon)

Leon tilted his head, wondering what was going on.

“As the benefactor of the village, we would like to welcome you warmly. However, unfortunately, we are short on food…” (Rabito)

After asking for details, it seemed the lord who ruled this area demanded very harsh taxes. The villagers barely had enough food to survive. When crop failures occurred on top of that, people sometimes starved to death. That was why all the villagers, adults and children alike, were skinny. In such a state, having their fields ravaged by goblins was a matter of life and death.

“It’s shameful to say, but besides being a species not suited for fighting, we are too malnourished to fight effectively. On top of that, the lord forbids us from owning weapons to battle monsters. So even if goblins destroy our precious fields, we can only watch.” (Rabito)

The village chief lowered his rabbit ears and spoke with a groan. His sorrowful appearance seemed to move the twins, who tugged lightly at Leon’s clothes.

““Food!”” (Arc/Iris)

Leon understood what the twins wanted to say and nodded.

“Village Chief, I have a favor to ask.” (Leon)

“? What is it?” (Rabito)

“Can we borrow the village square for a bit? Also, could you lend us cooking utensils? The bigger, the better. If you don’t have large ones, then many smaller ones will do.” (Leon)

 

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The entire small village was soon filled with the sharp aroma of spices.

“Wow, it smells really delicious… yum.” (Villager)

“Hey, are you sure it’s okay to eat all that for free…?” (Villager)

The villagers, drooling, stared at a mysterious food stall that suddenly appeared in the village square. The violent aroma coming from it had gathered everyone there.

“I’ll be done soon.” (Leon)

Leon was, of course, the one cooking at the stall. He was preparing a dish that had come close to winning the cooking contest in the trading city of Barbara, rice curry.

“I put lots of carrots in.” (Leon)

When he made it during the cooking contest, the meat and vegetables were balanced well. But now, the curry contained an overwhelming amount of carrots. This was because carrots were the Rabbitkin’s favorite food.

“All done. Now, let’s start handing it out.” (Leon)

“““Uoooooooh!””” (Villagers)

The villagers who tried to rush the stall were easily stopped by the twins.

“Alright, everyone, take your food and move along quickly! Eat after you move out of the way! Don’t block the line!” (Meltera)

Instead of Leon, Meltera guided the villagers. Thanks to her experience in the cooking contest, she was now quite skilled at managing crowds.

 

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