New chapter of Plant Magic Lord is out (3/3 chapters)

S-Rank Adventurer, Flies Through the Sky

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“With the drum as it is…?” (Stella)

“That would be best. It’s already complete in this form.” (Elt)

“I see, you’re right…” (Stella)

Stella nodded in agreement.

By the standards of this world, it might be considered strange art, but I feel its impact clearly. If that’s the case, it’s better to leave it as is. Trying to arrange it in some odd way would only be disrespectful to the Dryad.

*Nom nom*

Meanwhile, Tetetoka keeps nodding while eating grass dumplings.

“Is it okay to have you make more of these flower decorations?” (Elt)

“It’s okay~.” (Tetetoka)

“Thanks. It’s not a final decision yet, but… if things start to move, I’ll get in touch.” (Elt)

“Yeees~.” (Tetetoka)

Oops, come to think of it… I got distracted by the drum and flower arrangement, but I need to ask about the catalogue too. The Dryads have played a big part in this festival. I have to repay them properly. Dryads don’t really understand monetary culture and don’t ask for things without reason. That’s exactly why we have to take the initiative to build a relationship with them.

“Right, right, did you find anything good in the catalogue?” (Elt)

“Hawaa… Lalatoma is asking around. I think she’ll be back soon~.” (Tetetoka)

“I see… Is it okay if I wait here?” (Elt)

“Go ahead, go ahead~.” (Tetetoka)

And so, Stella and I take a seat on the chairs.

“Ranran~” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka brings over some orange juice in a wooden cup and grass dumplings.

“Thanks, I’ll have some.” (Elt)

“Thank you very much…!” (Stella)

“There’s grass dumplings too~.” (Tetetoka)

We leisurely drink the orange juice and eat the grass dumplings.

“…That flower decoration, I hadn’t seen anything like it before, but it’s a traditional thing, right?” (Elt)

“Yeees~. We’ve done it before~.” (Tetetoka)

“Until the flowers wither?” (Elt)

“That’s right~.” (Tetetoka)

Earlier she said she forgot why they do it… Even if I ask, I probably won’t get a clear answer. Still, I can sort of imagine it. For the Dryads, the festival must be something special.

Like Tetetoka, the Dryads don’t dress themselves up. They seem to maintain the flowers on their heads, but they don’t bother with any other fashion items. And yet, they decorated a single drum so elaborately. They must really be attached to it.

Then, a sound comes from the entrance of the Large Tree Tower.

*Clatter*

It was the Cockatrice, carrying Lalatoma.

“Ah, welcome~!” (Tetetoka)

“Sorry to barge in.” (Elt)

“Welcome back…!” (Stella)

*Pote pote*

Lalatoma was gently carried over by the Cockatrice.

That’s a good method of transport… I tried it out during the festival, and it was surprisingly fun.

“Pippiyo~” (Cockatrice)

The fluffy Cockatrice plops down onto a chair, with Lalatoma seated between its wings.

A fluffy backrest…! I’m kind of jealous.

“Elt-sama, what brings you here today~?” (Lalatoma)

“I came to check if you found anything good in the catalogue I gave you before.” (Elt)

“I see, I did~!” (Lalatoma)

Lalatoma says this and pulls out the catalogue from her bag. It’s quite crumpled. Looks like she looked through it properly.

To be honest, I only skimmed through it. But I left it to Naru, so it should be fine.

“This, this one’s good!” (Lalatoma)

Lalatoma opens the catalogue and points at… water.

Hmm… an unexpected item. Since it’s in the catalogue, I guess it’s available. But when I think about it more, it’s not all that surprising. The Dryads asked for high-grade soil before, so it makes sense they might care about water too.

“Heh, water huh… Is it better than the water here, I wonder?” (Elt)

“It might be a high hurdle~.” (Tetetoka)

Stella and Tetetoka nodded in agreement.

“Hmm? The water here is good?” (Elt)

“It has a nicely mellow feel to it…!” (Stella)

Stella nods.

I don’t get it. Really…? Never even thought about that…

“It’s different from rainwater, it’s more like, manyaa~.” (Tetetoka)

“And sometimes, henyaa~.” (Lalatoma)

“I understand. It has a henyaa~ feeling.” (Stella)

I don’t get it. What’s this ‘henyaa~’ feeling…?

“Piyopiyo~” (Cockatrice)

Even the Cockatrice nods.

Wait… Am I the only one who doesn’t understand? I’ll secretly ask Stella about it later. It’s probably some subtle difference like soft water versus hard water… If Elves have sharp senses, then their taste must be too. Dryads probably have high standards when it comes to things related to themselves.

“Snowmelt natural water, huh…” (Elt)

That’s supposed to be sourced from Nana’s homeland. Her homeland is a snowy region in the north. Some parts are covered in perpetual snow, so it’s a very cold place. In truth, snowmelt water is quite expensive. The reason is simple, it can’t be transported in large quantities. If you need water, it’s better to dig a well or run a pipe. Importing it from another country requires a substantial amount of money.

“I’m looking forward to it~.” (Tetetoka)

Tetetoka smiles innocently.

No doubt about it, she genuinely looks excited.

“I want to do a taste test!” (Lalatoma)

Lalatoma is fired up as well.

Hmm, if they’re this excited about it, then it’s worth preparing. In any case, the Dryads enjoyed the festival and received their reward. It’s a good cycle. If only it could continue like this forever…

 

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A few days pass.

While progressing through various matters, the day finally comes. We had called in Nana for the super acceleration experiment. Thanks to training with Stella and Marcosias, the accuracy had improved dramatically.

On the rooftop were me, Stella, and Marcosias. Marcosias was already in puppy form and mounted on Stella’s body.

“…I wonder how Nana will react.” (Elt)

“I’m sure she’ll love it…!” (Stella)

“Wafuu~!” (Marcosias)

Nana definitely won’t expect that red light is a means of transportation. Nana’s cooperation is indispensable. Of course, it’s also a countermeasure against [Swallow], but she has storage ability too. With potions in global shortage, we can’t count on local procurement. Realistically, we have to bring a large amount from this village. In that sense, stuffing supplies into Nana’s costume pocket is the optimal solution.

“Ugo-ugo. She’s here!” (Wood)

“She’s here, piyo piyo!” (Dia)

Wood and Dia, riding on him, appear with Nana in her costume.

“Welcome, Nana.” (Elt)

“Hello there…!” (Nana)

“Waffuu~” (Marcosias)

“Sorry to keep you waiting… Hm? That puppy… could it be?” (Nana)

Sharp as always. Or rather, among this group, the only family member not here yet is Marcosias. Plus, her voice is the same and her fur still that silver color.

Marcosias raised both front paws and poses.

“I’m a wolf, you know!” (Marcosias)

“I-I see… So, it’s transformation magic…” (Nana)

Nana nods to herself, satisfied.

It seems like I don’t need to cover anything up. There are plenty of magic types that change one’s appearance. And since Marcosias is introduced as a noble daughter, people wouldn’t find it strange.

“Now, about the plan to go to the Eastern Country…” (Elt)

“Ah, I have a secret move for that.” (Stella)

“I already have a bad feeling about this.” (Nana)

Nana said that while approaching Stella.

“Well, it’s true that traveling by carriage is slow and boring. If there’s another way, I’d prefer that.” (Nana)

She sounds amused somehow.

“It’s an extremely safe and innovative method of transport. But, do you have a fear of heights or any heart conditions?” (Stella)

“I thought you said it was extremely safe?” (Nana)

“Hmm. It’s just a little shocking, that’s all.” (Elt)

“Alrighty then. Excuse me.” (Stella)

Stella hoisted Nana up onto her back in a swift motion. No chance to resist.

“So, no fear of heights or heart conditions?” (Stella)

“No… I don’t, but?” (Nana)

“Alright, Maru-chan…!” (Stella)

“Wafuu~” (Marcosias)

“Safe travels~ piyo!” (Dia)

Stella gathers strength in her legs and leaps into the air.

“Ugo-ugo, that’s high…” (Wood)

“Yeah, she’s really going for it…” (Elt)

They’re just about to reach the peak of the jump. And then, the red super acceleration will activate.

*Shiiing!*

In that moment, a burst of blue light flares. A whoosh traces through the sky.

They flew away.

“That was piyo?” (Dia)

“Ugo… was that blue?” (Wood)

“…It felt like Nana glowed for a moment there.” (Elt)

No way… I shiver. Did that costume have a super acceleration function too!?

 

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