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Cockatrice Festival

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Chapter Seven “Winter Solstice Festival, Renamed Cockatrice Festival” begins!

Until near evening, Berzel-niisan and the others stayed, then departed. The black knights also seemed to have enjoyed the cockatrices. They looked content.

Under the setting sun, Berzel-niisan in armor greeted from horseback.

“Well then, Lord of the territory. Take care.” (Berzel)

The sun shone on the red armor, making it look very beautiful.

“I pray for your safety.” (Elt)

This is, in a way, a set phrase.

The black knights nodded at my words.

“Thank you very much, take care!” (Knight)

“Alright, let’s go!” (Knight)

The knights left, raising a cloud of dust.

If there is time next, I want to talk with them a little more.

Meanwhile, the banquet still continued in the second square.

“Knead… Knead.” (Tetetoka)

” Knead!” (Lalatoma)

Tetetoka and Lalatoma were kneading grass dumplings. They eat about half of it themselves.

“Piyoppi” (Full stomach) (Cockatrice)

“Piyo, piyoyo~” (All-you-can-eat rice, paradise~) (Cockatrice)

“Pipiyopiyo~” (Everything’s warm and cozy~) (Cockatrice)

The Cockatrices also seemed very satisfied. Lying down while eating grass dumplings was apparently the best.

Of course, I also liked it a lot. Cockatrices that had come from underground had also adapted and were eating well. First, it seemed there was no cause for concern.

“I want to thank Nana too…” (Elt)

Where is she, I wonder?

I looked around to find her, but I could not find her.

“Over there, piyo.” (Dia)

Dia pointed with her wing. I saw only the feet of Nana’s costume sticking out from the fluffy feathers of a Cockatrice.

“Is she actually pushing herself inside?” (Elt)

“It looks staggered.” (Stella)

“The cockatrice seems to be sleeping, so it’s fine…” (Elt)

The Cockatrice into which Nana was pushing her body was mumbling and sleeping. Anaria and Iskamina were together in the commentary seat, lazily eating and drinking. There were quite a few apothecarists gathered there too.

Iskamina was on Anaria’s lap. They really got along well.

“It’s a shame Leia isn’t here.” (Anaria)

“Yes… she will probably be envious later.” (Iskamina)

Leia was currently going back and forth between Zanzas and this village. She was just now back in Zanzas, so she was absent.

Well, she is also said to come to fluff cockatrices…

Stella offered tea and kindly thanked me again.

“Good work, Elt-sama.” (Stella)

“Ah, thank you.” (Elt)

“…At one point, I wondered what would happen.” (Stella)

“Sorry, many things are going on…” (Elt)

Honestly, I am still confused. Berzel-niisan was not a bad person. Originally, it is an inevitably complicated family. They are one of the kingdom’s top noble houses, with interests and history intertwined. On top of that, the four brothers each have a different mother. If this were a daytime drama, this alone would seem full of turmoil.

Moreover, they have not decided the heir yet…

“But, again, thank you. I am glad you were here.” (Elt)

Stella does not step into that topic at all. At least, she does not speak until I start talking. That is truly appreciated.

“No, I also… am having a lot of fun now.” (Stella)

“Good thing, piyo!” (Dia)

Dia said while eating almonds vigorously. Marcosias was leaning on Wood and mumbling. She had eaten too much and was now taking a nap.

But if Stella feels that way, that is truly the most important thing.

 

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A few days later.

Leia came to the house. She was wearing her usual Cockatrice hat. Moreover, on top of the Cockatrice hat, she was wearing a red nightcap.

Is it the winter solstice festival style…? In this world, there is a custom to wear something red for the winter solstice festival. It can be a pendant, shoes, or anything.

Dia and Marcosias gaze at the red nightcap with sparkling eyes.

Without any explanation, Leia’s story began.

“The winter solstice festival is grand! But… actually, a little problem has come up.” (Leia)

“A problem?” (Elt)

“Too many people gather, and the security might soon exceed its limit. The knights who are in charge of support security sent a notice to take measures for dispersal.” (Leia)

“That means…” (Elt)

“Every year, the knight group that does security changes… this year it seems to be the Black Dragon Knights.” (Leia)

So that is why Berzel-niisan passed through this village. Since he mentioned a royal command, I wondered what was happening…

Stella raises her hand gently.

“Is it really that popular? When I was there, we only distributed beanless bean soup…” (Stella)

“That is sad…” (Elt)

“More than soup, it might be called just broth.” (Stella)

When Stella was active, Zanzas was very poor. Though safety has now been established, living near an S-rank dungeon wasa like suicide.

Leia answers, wiping a tear.

“Our predecessors suffered… thanks to that, we have what we have now… but recently the winter solstice festival is extremely popular.” (Leia)

“I see, I see.” (Elt)

“In a few days around the event, sales reach several tens of thousands of gold coins.” (Leia)

“That is amazing…” (Elt)

The scale was different. That was about the annual budget of a small town.

“There are already many reservations for inns. Also for goods. Honestly, it exceeded expectations.” (Leia)

“That is a good thing.” (Elt)

“But the town’s capacity is nearly full. And since it is a notice from the knights…” (Leia)

One of the knights’ jobs was also to secure events like that. Walking around with dignity and handling traffic control made a big difference.

“…Hmm? Could it be that those tourists will be pulled into this village?” (Elt)

“Ah…!” (Leia)

“Yes…! As expected, Elt-sama! A collaboration between Healberry Village and Zanzas!” (Leia)

Leia clenched her fist tightly.

I see, in any case, there is the Adventurer Guild establishment event… and such events are welcome on our side as well. After all, I have no experience with large-scale events. If I can learn even a little, I can make use of it for tourism.

“But is that okay for Zanzas? We will profit though…” (Elt)

“There is only one request…” (Leia)

At that, Leia looks intently at Dia.

“Piyo?” (Dia)

“Please, some kind of handshake event with the cockatrices… even if just for children!” (Leia)

“Isn’t there a tour in Zanzas’s dungeon?” (Elt)

“That is true, but the dungeon only allows people with appropriate health and strength. Children cannot enter.” (Leia)

“I see… here, there is no danger for contact.” (Elt)

“Of course, it is fine after confirming with the cockatrices… Please consider the live piyo handshake event positively…” (Leia)

“Well, that is fine, isn’t it? I will confirm it…” (Elt)

Details of the conditions need to be finalized. But it does not feel bad. The cockatrices also have been fluffed at the banquet, and seem to enjoy it without complaints. They are creatures who like people.

“Then, let’s start finalizing various conditions…!” (Leia)

“Yes, let’s finalize it.” (Elt)

“Also about this red hat, please everyone take one…” (Leia)

From her bag, she took out red nightcaps and placed them on the table. The sizes fit perfectly.

“Piyo~!” (Dia)

Immediately, Dia grabbed the smallest hat.

“Since it is a special occasion, why not try wearing it?” (Leia)

“Yes, I will piyo!” (Dia)

Dia wobbled and put on the red nightcap.

…Cute. Very cute.

“How is it piyo?” (Leia)

“It suits you!” (Stella)

“It’s the best! I also, I also…” (Marcosias)

“Ugo ugo, cute!” (Wood)

“It really suits you.” (Elt)

Why is that… Ah, I see. Now that I think about it, this might be the first time Dia wears something. Until now, it was only the fur. Thinking she cares about fashion is moving.

So, with that, preparations for the winter solstice festival… or rather, the cockatrice festival start with lively energy.

 

Cockatrice Festival Preparations

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