New chapter of Plant Magic Lord is out (5/10 chapters)

 

 

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After that, despite everything, it looked like there would be a lot of participants in the play. Continuing practice at my house had its limits. There were action scenes too, after all.

So, once Leia and Hattori were added, we decided to practice in the underground plaza instead. Another participant was also confirmed as an additional cast member.

“It’s Lalatoma! I look forward to working with you!” (Lalatoma)

“Looking forward to it, piyoyo~!” (Dia)

Unbelievably, while I was walking, Lalatoma called out to me. Of course, there was no reason to refuse, so I let her participate.

“It just looked like fun!” (Lalatoma)

“Exactly piyo, it looked fun piyo!” (Dia)

It doen’t seem like there was any deep reason. Maybe it’s actually better that way.

And the casting turned out like this…

Stella’s role: Dia

Young noble: Wood

His retainers: Hattori and Lalatoma

Marcosias’ role: Marcosias

Director: Leia

“I will make this into a magnificent play!” (Leia)

“Is that… really okay?” (Elt)

“It will be fine!” (Leia)

Leia puffed out her chest confidently.

To be honest, I have no experience with theatre. Neither did Stella. It is a whatever-happens-happens situation.

The underground plaza had boards laid across the pathways. For the time being, practice would take place there. Additional light magic tools had already been set up. They were like miniature light bulbs.

The brightness was sufficient, so no problem there.

“…Tou-sama, I have a request, piyo.” (Dia)

“Hm? What is it?” (Elt)

“I want a bat, piyo. Two of them.” (Dia)

“…O-oh… W-why?” (Elt)

“To use as weapons, piyo! For Onii-chan and Maru-chan!” (Dia)

“I see…” (Elt)

According to the play’s setting, the young noble and Marcosias used swords as weapons. The retainers had a variety of weapons, but it was considered better not to overlap with swords.

Still… bats, huh. Swinging those around might be dangerous.

“Hmm… well, then, how about this…” (Elt)

I focused my mana and materialized bats in my hands. But the material was different. They were made of super-lightweight paper. Two cardboard bats. Safe and child-friendly.

“They’re dangerous otherwise, so use these…” (Elt)

“Piyo! They’re so light, piyo!?” (Dia)

“It’s okay even if they hit someone…” (Elt)

“Thank you, piyo!” (Dia)

Holding the cardboard bats in both hands, Dia ran off skipping. For Dia, the material didn’t seem to matter at all.

 Good…

“With those, there won’t be any injury risk.” (Leia)

“Make sure the other weapons are safe too.” (Elt)

“We had some paper swords too…” (Leia)

“…But it seems Stella prefers bats. It might help spread them…” (Elt)

I said with a faint smile, and Leia nodded.

“As expected of Stella-sama. Even managing to promote fieldball at the same time.” (Leia)

No, I think she’s just being stubborn. At the very least, she wants fieldball to become famous…

Looking over, Dia was swinging her paper bats with a shush shush sound. She was light on her feet.

“They’re so light and swingable, piyo!” (Dia)

“I can swing it too!” (Marcosias)

“I’d like to try swinging it as well!” (Lalatoma)

“Go ahead, piyoyo!” (Dia)

“Ugo-ugo… grip it tightly…” (Wood)

Marcosias didn’t have much stamina, so the fake one would be better than a heavy real one. She might get worn out during practice otherwise.

“Alright then, I’ll leave the rest to you. Let me know if you need anything, and I’ll prepare it.” (Elt)

“Yes, leave it to me!” (Leia)

At this point, I couldn’t even imagine what kind of chaos this would turn into. But since it is just a school play, that was fine too… All I could do now is to leave the final result to the heavens.

 

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I climbed the slope out of the underground plaza and headed to the plaza on the surface. This would be the main venue for the festival. There’d be the play’s stage, the Grass Dumpling festival, the live piyo handshake event, and food stalls. Right now, Stella and Naru were arranging several tables and having a planning meeting.

Stella’s DIY skills and strength really came in handy during setup like this…

“Oh, Elt-sama. How did it go…?” (Stella)

“The morale’s high. It should be alright.” (Elt)

“Yes, with motivation at least…” (Stella)

“I made the bats out of paper. Just so you know.” (Elt)

“Ugh… I’m sorry. You’re right, swinging them around in a play would be…” (Stella)

“That’s what it means. But don’t worry about it.” (Elt)

Being the subject of a play could be considered an honor… but Stella has nothing to do with the script. If someone suddenly make a fictional play about me with imaginary characters and meetings, I’d be stunned too.

I gave a quiet smile.

“Even if the play turns into chaos… in the end, Hattori will somehow pull it off.” (Elt)

“That’s terrible of you, nya…” (Naru)

“You were doing a handstand in a costume. If we use that well, it’ll be a guaranteed hit.” (Elt)

“Ugh, the fate of a play based on me rests on a costume…” (Stella)

“Same goes here, nya!?” (Naru)

“You’re both pro adventurers. I’m sure you’ll manage…” (Elt)

It is a hot-blooded shove of responsibility. But I kind of wanting to see it. A serious ninja action scene… in costume.

“Nnya… As for the play, it’s fine, but we still have to make the venue. We’ll be relying on you for the overall structure, Elt-sama.” (Naru)

On the paper spread across the table was a setup plan.

Bringing in a stage and everything now would be tough. We had already factored that in.

“Calculate the necessary numbers. I’ll make them with magic.” (Elt)

“Thank you, nya…! Plant magic is really useful for sudden events like this, nya.” (Naru)

As long as the actual item was in front of me, I could duplicate chairs and tables. For something big like a stage, I lacked the image, but I could make the boards. They could cut and assemble them.

“We’ll also hire more people nya.” (Naru)

“The population of Dryads has increased too… Production of vegetables is up, but there’s no one to sell them.” (Stella)

“We’ve built inns too… It’s the right time to expand.” (Elt)

I’d like the underground plaza inn to become a permanent business if possible. Some people would probably like that glowing moss space. To do that, we’d need to increase the population. But Naru getting ahead like this was impressive. That’s a merchant guild leader for you.

“By the way, what kind of people are you planning to bring in?” (Elt)

“We’re recruiting relatives and people from the north, nya. Fellow Nyaff tribe, nya.” (Naru)

I see. Makes sense. In this world, human connections were incredibly important.

“Naru, you’ve done great with the guild too. I trust you.” (Elt)

“Thank you, nya! I think people who can move will gather little by little. Please take care of us, nya.” (Naru)

“Likewise. Let’s work together to make the village and festival a success.” (Elt)

The Winter Solstice Festival was in three weeks, but in reality, it would last about three days before and after. That was due to transportation in this world. Carriages and horses were the norm, and when it rained, the roads got muddy and slow. That was why festivals in tourist areas started vaguely. And when all the prepared festival goods ran out, it kind of just ended. That seemed to be how it worked in Zanzas. It would likely be the same in this village.

Hold had written in a letter that he would come too, but unlike the modern day, there was no meeting on a specific day and time. Just something like “I’ll come around the Winter Solstice Festival”. So, we had to be ready for whenever he arrived.

And so, two chaotic weeks passed by. It felt less like autumn now and more like winter. Apparently, it rarely snowed, but the weather was getting colder. The Cockatrice Festival was finally right around the corner.

 

Territory Information

Place Name: Healberry Village

Special Facilities: Adventurer Guild (provisional), Large Tree Tower (with soil bath), Underground Plaza Inn

New Residents: +15 (All Nyaff tribe)

Total Population: 208

Tourism Level: C (Soil bath, Fantastical Underground Space, Elf Cuisine)

Fishing Level: C (Rainbow Fish farming, broth made from their scales)

Ranch Level: C (Cockatrice sisters, glowing-eyed cockatrice)

Demon Lord Level: E (Demon Maru-wanchan)

 

Cockatrice Festival Preparation

75%

Grass Dumpling Festival completed

Lodging set up in the underground plaza

Elven Cuisine Welcome (Spicy Stir-Fried Tomatoes, Steamed Dumplings, Almond Tofu)

Dia’s Play (Cockatrice Costume Edition & Paper Bat)

Adventurer Guild Design finalized

Setup Plans & New Manpower in Motion

 

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