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Durandal and Fragarach

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The power of the rainbow fish scales differed by color. The rainbow fish swimming in this lake had orange scales. They were for fertilizer. The reason for the color difference was not well understood. Whether it was a subspecies, regional characteristics, or some other condition… it had not yet been identified.

While eating the spicy tomato stir-fry, Nana said…

“My homeland also has rainbow fish. The scales obtained are orange and brown… I roughly understand the conditions under which the color changes.” (Nana)

“It seems quite specific. …Is it really okay to receive that information?” (Elt)

The story was more advanced than I thought. It was no longer just a hypothesis level, but a level that could be put into practice. If so, it was valuable information, but… I had told Nana that I was raising rainbow fish, but I had not talked about the detailed conditions.

“I also only have a rough understanding of the conditions, and I cannot perform experiments. After all, testing is only possible under controlled breeding.” (Nana)

“I see. So, no experiments have been done there either.” (Elt)

“That is correct.” (Nana)

Since breeding is not possible, there is no way to use it even with the information. I see. That made sense why she wanted to try it here.

“It seems that a plant similar to mangrove called Crystal Grove and low water temperature are important. When these two are present, the nearby scales become brown. When apart, they become closer to orange.” (Nana)

“Crystal Grove…” (Elt)

If I remember correctly from the game, it was a tree often seen in the snowy country. It grew in various places, both in water and on land, I think. It did not have special power and I had overlooked it as just one of the plants that can be produced…

I put mana into my hand. I pulled out the image of Crystal Grove from memory.

“It was a mangrove with glittering and beautiful glass-like trees.” (Elt)

When I released mana, a Crystal Grove was created on the table. Of course, it was quite small.

“Piyo! So pretty, piyo!” (Dia)

“It only grows in my homeland, which is quite limited in the north…! You made it only by the name.” (Nana)

Nana was quite surprised.

I can create most plants in this world. Well, most plants are not suitable for agriculture. Humans use only a very small part of the many plants that exist in nature.

“Elt-sama is very knowledgeable. Regarding using plant magic, no one can surpass you…” (Stella)

Stella showed a slightly proud face.

“I thought it would take effort and money to bring Crystal Grove…” (Nana)

“Uhm. Then, all I have to do is prepare low water temperature… It might be tested surprisingly soon.” (Elt)

Nana nodded at my words.

“Then, let us try it soon as well. If I can verify it here, I will not have to test it in my homeland.” (Nana)

“I understand. Let us cooperate on those points.” (Elt)

If Nana’s information was true, the story might reach even the grass dumpling issue. However, at present, due to the number of Dryads, further breeding of rainbow fish is difficult. If Stella’s Chinese cooking takes off, I think there will be fewer restrictions.

I must try various things. There is no other method but to try.

 

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After that, I tried bottling the tomato. I put the boiled down tomato sauce into a bottle with low transparency. The size of the bottle was about the same as for jam or rather, I was cleaning and reusing jam bottles.
There were no canned goods yet in this world. It was quite difficult to increase sealing, so currently only cork stoppers could be used. The other method was sealing with wax. On the table, there was one trial bottled product. It was tightly sealed with cork and wax. Of course, to reduce air, the tomato sauce was filled almost to capacity.

“For now, is this okay?” (Elt)

“Yes, it is properly sealed.” (Nana)

“Yeah. This tomato is really delicious. Let us watch the situation to some extent with this.” (Nana)

The bottling itself was not difficult. It was already circulating as jam and such.

“The problem is still cost. Jam made this way inevitably becomes expensive. It is only used for luxury goods.” (Elt)
“Yes… There are people like us who want to eat it even if it is expensive.” (Nana)

Well, bottling does not show results immediately. They will try transport and so on, and it depends on how that goes.

After handing over the bottled tomato sauce, we disbanded for the time being. Nana touched a button and went into costume form. Seeing that, Dia tilted his head in wonder.

“Piyo… it is repetition, piyo.” (Dia)

“Yes.” (Nana)

Nana gave a somewhat weak excuse. Or rather, it seemed that she had run out of excuses…

“…But it is pitiful, piyo. It must be cold after shedding, piyo…” (Dia)

“W-well… that is nature. Shedding cannot be stopped.” (Elt)

“I see, piyo… It cannot stop, piyo…” (Dia)

I felt a gaze from Nana as if she was expecting me to say something random, but Nana was the first to bring up shedding.

That is not my responsibility.

“Will I also shed skin, piyo…?” (Dia)

“No, I do not think so.” (Stella)

Stella picked up Dia.

“But I am worried, piyo. ‘Summer’ seems to be hot, piyo. It would be a relief if you could shed skin, piyo…” (Dia)

Speaking of which, it was Dia’s first time experiencing heat. It was natural to be worried. I also found summer very tough in my previous life. However, I thought there was a good solution for that.

“If you cut the fur, I think it will be less hot somewhat…” (Elt)

“Piyo!? That is right, piyo!” (Dia)

“Yes, it is okay even without shedding skin.” (Elt)

“It is okay not to shed skin, piyo!” (Dia)

“Yes, I will cut it properly…” (Stella)

Stella smiled with enthusiasm.

Well, I should ask Dia various things before cutting…

 

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Nana left, and I finally started making a new bat.

When I told Stella about it, she sat in front of me looking very excited. Usually she was not very expressive, but she really enjoyed things related to Dia and baseball.

“Well, there are various kinds of bats… do you have any preferences?” (Elt)

“Preferences?” (Stella)

“To be honest, it is rare to swing with one hand. I thought it would be better to meet Stella’s requests for what kind of bat is good.” (Elt)

Due to dual-wielding swords, some demands exist. However, the non-dominant hand has less grip strength, so that sword is made smaller. Handling swords of the same size with both hands is very difficult.

“…Can it be thinner than the previous bat?” (Stella)

“Yes, I can do that. That is better, isn’t it?” (Elt)

“Yes, I want to lighten the left hand too…” (Stella)

If so, it would be better if the left can bend and be controlled. Various woods exist for bats, but speaking of bending, it is ash wood. This can be created easily with plant magic.

I focused my mana and consciousness, carefully imagining.

Long and slender ash wood with flexibility…

Mana crackled, and the image of a bat appeared in the air.

Alright, it is made properly. Compared to the first bat, it is thinner and longer, and it should bend when swung.

“Ohhh…! Amazing!” (Stella)

“You are really happy.” (Elt)

“I wanted a shape exactly like this, just as I imagined.” (Stella)

I took the bat that appeared in my hand and handed it to Stella. She received it respectfully with both hands.

“Haha!” (Stella)

“Well, even if you take it like a knight receiving a sword…” (Elt)

“No, it has great value for me!” (Stella)

Hmm. I am glad she values it, but…

“I will cherish this Fragarach together with Durandal!” (Stella)

“…Could it be the bat’s name just now?” (Elt)

“Yes…” (Stella)

“Sounds like an impressive name?” (Elt)

“Yes, I gave it!” (Stella)

Stella smiled brightly.

Ugh… seeing that shining smile, it is hard to ask her to change the name. It sounds like a legendary weapon name, but this is a bat. Also, it is my handmade one.

“…Is it no good?” (Stella)

“N-no… it is not that it is no good.” (Elt)

“Right, it is good…! Then, I will try swinging it a little!” (Stella)

“O-okay…” (Elt)

Stella dashed out at once. She really wanted to try the new bat.

Hmm, in baseball players’ museums, commemorative bats are displayed sometimes… Could my bat also be displayed there? It seems possible…

 

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