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

Special appreciation to my Patreon supporters:

Jason, Cathe, Joao

Andrer, Isaac, Micaiah, Shawn

PS1: I’m currently offering Commission-based Translation Service. If you’re interested, kindly visit the Translation Service for Hire page. Thank you very much.

PS2: If you like my work, I really appreciate if you can support it through Patreon, Ko-fi, or Paypal. Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

PS3: Click links here to read today’s chapter releases, Plant Magic Lord 111.

PS4: I really appreciate if you can spend some time to read it and if you extra time, you may click here to rate and comments about the novel in NovelUpdates. Thank you very much!

PS5: Please join my Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/TV7GwTDP, X/Twitter: https://x.com/bayabusco, and my Facebook: www.facebook.com/bayabusco.translation and Patreon: https://patreon.com/bayabuscotranslation. I would love to engage with you, share updates, and be part of a community that appreciates language and translation.

The Results of Cockatrice Training

(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)

Somehow, the knights seemed to be frightened…

“I read it somewhere. Cockatrices are surprisingly scary to knights…” (Elt)

“They look so cute. Are they really scary?” (Stella)

“I don’t know… I am not very familiar with knights either.” (Elt)

Knights were bundles of military secrets. There were many stories, but it was difficult to know what kind of training or organization they actually had.

Then, those knights shouted again.

“No way, here of all places!” (Knight)

“We have no choice. For now, here…” (Knight)

“It is time to show the results of cockatrice training!” (Knight)

*Thud, thud!*

The black knights all fell down at once. Some fell on their backs, some on their stomachs…

“Eh!?” (Elt)

““Piyo piyo!?”” (Cockatrices)

Both I and the cockatrices raised surprised voices.

No, really, why? Did they faint out of fear? No, that cannot be.

Among them, only Berzel remained standing. He quietly approached me and whispered. Berzel did not seem afraid of cockatrices.

“…Sorry about that. I brought some hot-headed members of the Black Dragon Knight Order. They mean no harm.” (Berzel)

“Sigh… One of the knights suddenly fell down, is that okay?” (Elt)

“Well, it is fine. Watch.” (Berzel)

I do not understand it at all.

The cockatrices seemed curious about the fallen knights and cautiously approached them.

“Piyo ppi” (Someone fell down?)  (Cockatrice)

“Piyo piyo” (Are they okay?) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo piyo!” (We have to help!) (Cockatrice)

They surrounded the fallen knights and peeped worriedly.

“Elt-sama, cockatrices have a habit of helping fallen people…” (Stella)

“That was in a book too. They hug and treat people as comrades.” (Elt)

“Yes, I thought they just come near.” (Nana)

Yes, if someone falls right in front of them, cockatrices draw attention. Dia would definitely react the same way.

‘Fallen piyo~!?’. Yes… I can picture that.

While watching this strange scene, Berzel whispered.

“Look, it is about to start.” (Berzel)

“Start?” (Elt)

“Guuu…” (Knights)

“Snore snore…” (Knights)

The knights began to audibly breathe as if asleep.

Eh… it is too unnatural. It looks like playing dead. Rather, raccoons might play dead better.

“No, they are awake, right?” (Elt)

“They are definitely awake.” (Stella)

“Well, well… this is the cockatrice training.” (Berzel)

“Huh…?” (Elt)

I tilted my head and the cockatrices also tilted theirs. For some reason, their piyo sounds became quieter.

“Piyo ppi…” (Sleeping…) (Cockatrice)

“Piyoyo?” (Napping?) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo piyo” (Looks like they are sleeping) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo piyo” (It would be bad to wake them) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo…” (That’s right…) (Cockatrice)

After finishing their piyo, the cockatrices quietly moved away from the black knights. They were careful so they did not to wake them.

“Now, let us continue our walk.” (Tetetoka)

“Let’s go.” (Lalatoma)

““Piyo~”” (Cockatrices)

Tetetoka and Lalatoma took the cockatrices and left. Anaria appeared quietly behind them.

It was a perfect timing for their walk… Could it be that Anaria moved the cockatrices?

“Guuu guu…” (Knights)

“Snore snore…” (Knights)

However, I do not understand.

“Why are they pretending to sleep?” (Elt)

“…I see! If they played dead, the cockatrices would nurse them. So, they pretend to sleep!” (Stella)

“Eh…” (Elt)

No way.

Stella seemed convinced and Berzel nodded seriously.

“If the cockatrices bother them, the operation would be delayed. Pretending to sleep makes them leave you alone.” (Berzel)

“Eh…?” (Elt)

“Do not make that face. This is cockatrice training done by all knight orders. You suppress fear and lie down in front of monsters.” (Berzel)

“O-okay…” (Elt)

Nana came here and nodded.

“I was made to do it too. Knights have expensive equipment. To avoid being poked by mistake, pretending to sleep is better.” (Nana)

“Is that so…” (Elt)

There was no other way to put it. However, I somehow accepted it.

“Well… Even if you try to drive them away with a sword, it looks like you are playing with them. They are not afraid of fire. Playing dead means being cared for… In that case, pretending to sleep is the only option.” (Elt)

“That is right. It is not very cool, but it is by elimination.” (Berzel)

“By the way, brother, you do not seem to pretend to sleep…” (Stella)

“I knew there were cockatrices in this village.” (Berzel)

Berzel said quietly. He brought members who knew nothing. At the edge of my vision, I saw the backs of the cockatrices. They walked in a line while piyo piyoing… then disappeared from sight.

When Berzel confirmed that, he clapped his hands.

“All right. Stop pretending to sleep! Well done.” (Berzel)

“Hah… hah… Good, no one got poked.” (Knight)

“Yeah, I never expected there to be so many cockatrices…” (Knight)

Hmm, they are standing up for now.

“All right…! Once again, for Sir Tristan’s humiliation!” (Knight)

“Prepare for battle!” (Knight)

“Are you okay? You seem tired.” (Stella)

“No need for concern! It is time to clear the founder’s regret…!” (Knight)

Somehow, it sounds like a samurai from a period drama. Stella clearly is not enthusiastic. Come to think of it, I have never seen her do this kind of trial of strength. She probably is not interested in that.

“Gahaha, this is getting out of hand. How about it, they are elite knights after all. Would you give them a chance to regain honor?” (Berzel)

Berzel said with amusement.

Hmm… He seems to want to know how I will respond. However, I had expected this situation to some extent. Stella’s military reputation is well known even outside the Black Dragon Knight Order. It is within expectations that challengers will appear someday. Of course, there is also a plan to avoid causing offense.

“Having a duel disturbance here is troublesome… but if the knights request it, we cannot refuse. The main point is to understand Stella’s power, right?” (Elt)

“That is correct.” (Berzel)

The black knights all said so in agreement.

“Exactly!” (Knight)

“A chance for revenge!” (Knight)

Stella’s expression does not change, but her face looks serious. This kind of face is very rare. She probably does not like fighting people.

“I will come to pick you up tomorrow morning. I will think of a fair way to fight. Do you have any objections?” (Elt)

“My lord, thank you!” (Knights)

“No objections!” (Knights)

“…Elt-sama.” (Stella)

Stella looked a bit worried.

Well, once the black knights know Stella’s strength, they probably will not challenge her.

With knowledge from my previous life, I have many options. There is no need to fight with swords to compete in physical ability. If there are proper rules, a contest can be with a ball and bat.

I glanced at Berzel. I could not see his expression under the helmet, but I could tell from his tone. He was amused.

“Gahaha, I do not mind that. I will obey the lord.” (Berzel)

“Hmm, there is a temporary house for group guests. Today, let us go there…” (Berzel)

While we talked about this, a voice came from behind.

“Tuo-sama, Kaa-sama, what are you doing piyo? Are these guests piyo?” (Dia)

“You are late coming back, so I came to pick you up!” (Marcochias)

I turned and saw Dia being carried by Marcochias.

Ah. Dang. We planned to return from the underground plaza, but we ended up talking here for a long time… Because of that delay, Dia and Marcochias came to pick us up.

““Ahhh! They are talking! Talking cockatrices!!”” (Knights)

“Piyo!? What piyo!?” (Dia)

““Ahhh!!”” (Knights)

*Thud thud.*

The black knights fell down again.

“…Guu guu…” (Knights)

“Suya… suya…” (Knights)

This was a wonderful result of cockatrice training. They switched immediately and began pretending to sleep.

“…They fell asleep piyo.” (Dia)

“They do not look asleep. Aren’t they awake?” (Marcosias)

“Maru-chan!” (Elt)

Please understand that…!

“Guu guu…!!” (Knights)

“Suya…!! Suya…!!” (Knights)

“They are sleeping piyo. They are snoring loudly piyo.” (Dia)

“Really?” (Black Marcosias)

“Do not disturb their nap. Tou-sama, Kaa-sama, let’s go home piyo.” (Dia)

“…Tou-sama, Kaa-sama?” (Berzel)

Berzel tilted his head. I only said one thing about that.

“That will take a long time to explain. I will explain later…” (Elt)

“Gahaha, I see. Well, we can talk later. We must take these guys and the luggage with us.” (Berzel)

“Then I will guide you from here. Elt-sama, you should return home. With Dia-chan here, well…” (Nana)

“…Understood, thanks. We will go back first.” (Elt)

We said so and decided to return home for now.

Hmm, Stella’s expression is still dark. She probably is still worried about the match.

“Stella, even in a match there are many ways.” (Elt)

“Yes, I think so too…” (Stella)

“If you want to test strength, even just swinging a bat will show how much difference there is.” (Elt)

“Swinging…? Ah…!” (Stella)

Stella seemed to understand my meaning. She smiled broadly.

Good, she seems okay with this.

“I think it will be good exercise for them too…!” (Stella)

“Yes, five bats should be enough.” (Elt)

Territory Information

Place name: Healberry Village

Special facilities: Adventurer Guild (temporary), Large Tree Tower (with soil bath), Underground Plaza

Visitors +6 (Five knights diligent in cockatrice training, Elt’s older brother Berzel)

Total population: 193

Tourism level: C (soil bath, fantastic underground space)

Fishing level: D (Rainbow Fish breeding)

Ranch level: C (Cockatrice sisters, cockatrices with glowing eyes)

Demon Lord level: E (Devil Maru-wanchan)

—

(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)