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

 

 

Spring Approaches Soon

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Cockatrice plushies… These are the ones Leia often makes. There are several cockatrice plushies with round eyes placed in this office too. Plushies can, of course, become works of art. Even in modern Earth, teddy bear plushies have steady popularity.

I’ve already checked that when it comes to plushies for noble children, quite luxurious products are circulating. Well, that shouldn’t be a problem.

“That is fine, but…” (Elt)

“Really…!” (Leia)

Still, we don’t know how many exhibits there will be. With Tetetoka’s fresh flowers confirmed, pushing the plushies now should be okay. This village has real cockatrices. So, exhibiting plushies also works as advertising for cockatrice goods.

“…The northern country’s plushies are of a high level.” (Nana)

Nana muttered quietly to Leia. It wasn’t a reproach, more like “I think you already understand…” in tone.

“They are an advanced country for costumes after all. But because of that, it’s rewarding…!” (Leia)

“Oh, motivated, huh.” (Nana)

“Yes, I even made this belly myself…!” (Leia)

Saying that, Leia gently rubbed the belly of Nana’s costume.

Hmm? What does that mean?

But Stella seemed to understand. She nodded “hm hm.”

“When you flow mana, it creates a good tactile feeling. If you can do that well in a plushie…” (Stella)

“A good tactile feeling…” (Nana)

“It’s quite a nice feeling. Elt-sama, why don’t you try touching it too…” (Stella)

Stella crouched beside Nana and already started stroking the costume belly.

“As expected… quite fluffy and soft…!” (Stella)

“Uh, yeah…” (Elt)

I also went beside Nana and gently touched the costume belly. Honestly, it was my first time thoroughly touching Nana’s costume. I didn’t really know where or how to touch it. For now, I touched the belly just beside Stella’s hand.

Fluffy… soft…

“Oh…!” (Elt)

“How is it, Elt-sama? Nana’s belly level is impressive.” (Nana)

“…The wording.” (Elt)

Nana said a little shyly.

Well… Stella’s way of saying it is that way, but I get what she means. Certainly, it felt softer and chewier than a cockatrice, but it wasn’t bad. Quite a high level.

“Got it. You want to use this mechanism in a plushie too. If you can do it, I think you’ll get a high evaluation.” (Elt)

“Yes, there are challenges but definitely!” (Leia)

While rubbing the belly, Stella gave a thumbs up. A good smile.

…Stella also loves cockatrices.

“I’ll support you too!” (Stella)

So then, Tetetoka’s fresh flowers and Leia’s plushies. These two seem to be the current exhibits. Good good. Plants and cockatrices. It’s a great opportunity to spread the village’s specialties…!

 

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Meanwhile, at Elt’s house.

In the living room, Dia and Marcosias were reading picture books on Wood’s lap. Marcosias sang aloud.

“And then the golden cockatrice went splash, splash —” (Marcosias)

“Splash, splash, piyo.” (Dia)

“The prince and retainer were caught by the golden cockatrices and carried to the shore.” (Marcosias)

“Thank you, piyo!” (Dia)

“Ugo ugo, that’s good.” (Wood)

“That’s good, piyo!” (Dia)

While Elt and Stella were out working at the Adventurer Guild, the children studied in their own way. Of course, as soon as work ended, Elt and Stella returned quickly.

“Shall my master read the next page?” (Marcosias)

“I’ll read, piyo!” (Dia)

Dia squinted her eyes, looking at the picture book.

“Piyo. The saved prince returned safely to the country. And in commemoration of the rescue, they built a cockatrice statue… piyo.” (Dia)

“Wonderful, you read well.” (Marcosias)

*Pat pat pat*

Marcosias patted Dia and praised her. Dia looked happy.

“Thank you, piyo!” (Dia)

“Ugo, even when Kaa-san isn’t here, Dia has been reading properly. And little by little, she’s becoming able to read.” (Wood)

“It’s amazing…” (Marcosias)

Though only a few months old, she was growing rapidly. At that rate, it might not have taken long until she could read real books.

Then, while the three of them were picking and reading various picture books…

“Hello!” (Lalatoma)

“Lalatoma, piyo.” (Dia)

“Cotton again, huh.” (Marcosias)

Lalatoma appeared knocking. She was carrying a handmade bag woven from vines. Wood got Marcosias and Dia off his lap and answered the door. Recently, every few days, Lalatoma came like this to receive cotton.

“Ugo ugo, do you need cotton?” (Wood)

“Yes. This is really good!” (Lalatoma)

“Ugo, here you go.” (Wood)

Wood pulled out fluffy cotton from his arm. Seeing this, Lalatoma waved happily.

“Thank you!” (Lalatoma)

“Ugo ugo, don’t mention it.” (Wood)

When Wood said that, Lalatoma took a smaller bag out of her bag.

“Ugo…?” (Wood)

“This is a thank you! It contains grass dumpling, so please everyone eat it!” (Lalatoma)

“…Ugo, thank you!” (Wood)

“Hehe.” (Lalatoma)

Lalatoma smiled brightly, chatted a little, then bowed and left. Watching that, Marcosias murmured.

“Spring is near.” (Marcosias)

“Piyo?” (Dia)

“…It’s okay not to understand yet.” (Marcosias)

“Got it, piyo. I understand what I don’t understand…! Piyo!? I understood something amazing!” (Dia)

“Good job.” (Marcosias)

Marcosias patted Dia. The wheels of everyday life turn. The trees eventually gathered and became a forest for the first time.

 

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