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Village Evening

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Through the gaps of the great tree, the evening sun shone gently. The time was evening. The adventurer in his thirties, having emerged from a long soil bath, discovered near the tower a collection of carriages, cockatrices, and, in addition, Brown and Lalatoma. The cockatrices were carrying large wooden crates filled with abundant vegetables. Each crate appeared exceedingly heavy to the eyes of the adventurer in his thirties, yet the cockatrices were immensely strong. They lifted the crates with ease.

Nearby the tower, a pile of additional wooden crates still remained. It seemed that they were about to be loaded onto the carriages.

“Piyo.” (Cockatraice)

“Piyo.” (Cockatraice)

“Piyo.” (Cockatraice)

Lalatoma issued instructions to the lined-up cockatrices.

“The crates of eggplants go here…! The crates of green peppers, to the back! Corn is to go in the very farthest position!” (Lalatoma)

“Piyo, piyo, piyo.” (Roger!) (Cockatraice)

The cockatrices deposited the crates into the carriages with remarkable smoothness.

The adventurer in his thirties approached Brown.

“Are you overseeing the loading?” (Adventurer)

“Yes, nyan. We are shipping them all together, nyan.” (Brown)

“Being here, one tends to become desensitized, yet these are all summer vegetables. Normally, at this season, ordinary folk could not hope to consume such things.” (Adventurer)

“Precisely, nyan. Half are consumed in the restaurants of Zanzas, and the remainder are exported even further. Nobles and merchants who delight in gourmet cuisine, as well as those hosting festivals, create a demand that is exceedingly high, nyan.” (Brown)

Brown answered with a contented expression.

“Our livelihoods are also enriched through protection duties, so it is advantageous all around.” (Adventurer)

“In that regard, Elt-sama does not hesitate to spend the necessary funds, nyan.” (Brown)

The road between Healberry Village and Zanzas had also been steadily improved. Stones were removed, depressions were leveled. While it may seem a simple task, it demanded both labor and money. Moreover, Elt made proper use of adventurers to prepare for monsters and thieves. Though it required further expenditure, Elt did not begrudge the cost.

Thanks to these measures, travel between Healberry Village and Zanzas became much easier, ultimately resulting in greater profits. Fast and safe transportation was an essential element in any commercial venture, a truth well understood by Elt, the reincarnated individual.

“Orders continue to arrive without pause, nyan. We even receive inquiries requesting corn for next winter, nyan.” (Brown)

“Indeed, I should expect as much…” (Adventurer)

Furthermore, the vegetables and fruits produced in Healberry Village were genuinely delicious. Once tasted, such food is difficult to relinquish. Humans naturally resist lowering the quality of what they consume.

As a result, one’s waistline may tighten slightly…

“Piyo.” (We’re done.) (Cockatraice)

“Piyo.” (This one, too.) (Cockatraice)

“Pipiyo.” (Finished.) (Cockatraice)

It seemed that the cockatrices had completed their loading. In the capable hands of the cockatrices, the task was accomplished in a blink.

Lalatoma approached to confirm the work.

“All right?” (Lalatoma)

“Yes, nyan! All crates have been loaded onto their respective carriages, nyan!” (Brown)

Even while speaking, Brown had been meticulously checking the work. Upon hearing this, Lalatoma fed the cockatrices grass dumplings.

“Thank you very much for your efforts…!” (Lalatoma)

With a light flick, the cockatrices began eating eagerly.

“Piyo…” (Delicious…) (Cockatraice)

“Piyopi…” (Bliss…) (Cockatraice)

The actual work time was approximately ten minutes. Of course, the cockatrices were not fatigued. The slight exertion merely served to maintain the proper suppleness of their abdomens.

“Piyoyo—. Shall we go for a walk next?” (Lalatoma)

“Piyo—!” (Agreed!) (Cockatraice)

The cockatrices, chirping “piyo piyo,” walked directly toward the village square.

“It seems that Cocka-chan is going for a walk…!” (Lalatoma)

“Nyan. They live remarkably freely, nyan…” (Brown)

“We, the adventurers of Zanzas, are accustomed to the cockatrices… but indeed, they are free-spirited creatures.” (Adventurer)

Vivid memories of the Zanzas cockatrices returned to the mind of the adventurer in his thirties. Cockatrices sleeping in stacked tiers. Cockatrices being massaged by their companions, completely enraptured. Cockatrices napping in the shade of trees…

Cockatrices were strong. Therefore, they were free. Yet, they possessed a high degree of cooperativeness, were gentle, and never quarreled. Being strong, there was no need to fight, as was written in the Monthly Piyo.

“Nyan. Nevertheless, thanks to the assistance of the cockatrices, we are greatly relieved. Were it left to us, moving such heavy crates would be exceedingly difficult, nyan.” (Lalatoma)

The Nyaff tribe, even as adults, were small in stature compared to tall humans such as Elt. Essentially, they were child-sized. Dryads were similar. Thus, moving heavy objects was not their forte. In reality, having the cockatrices assist with loading the carriages was of enormous help.

“If only I were a little younger…” (Adventurer)

“The back, nya?” (Lalatoma)

“Indeed. Bending over to gather herbs, even without the soil bath, would be quite the toil.” (Adventurer)

For adventurers accustomed to physical labor, the healing effect of the soil bath is not to be underestimated. The fatigue of overnight gathering could vanish after a few hours in the soil bath. Recently, merchants visiting the village had also begun to partake in the soil bath.

In the underground square, it was not unusual to see ten or more merchants lined up together in the soil bath. Carriages departed the village in a line. In their stead appeared a staggeringly weary Leia.

The adventurer in his thirties and Brown both knew that Leia had begun creating something again, which explained her hurried appearance. A slight shadow of exhaustion was visible beneath her eyes.

“Oh, is it the soil bath?” (Adventurer)

“I have hit a wall… just a little further, just a little further.” (Leia)

“You must not overexert yourself, nyan.” (Brown)

“Ugh, Nana-sama says the same… Hence, I shall refresh myself in the soil bath…” (Leia)

Leia wore a subtle expression.

In truth, there were few adventurers capable of voicing opinions to Leia, who was a prominent figure in Zanzas. Leia had accomplished dragon slayings and bore the title of Dragon Slayer. She had also been summoned to other nations several times to achieve military glory, ranking among the top five active adventurers domestically.

“One soil bath… water course, please.” (Leia)

“Yes, very well!” (Lalatoma)

Leia entered the soil bath area. The “water course” was an advanced course in which dryads doused the participant with water. Though it was somewhat cold in winter, it completely awakened the senses.

“Well then… I shall have a drink and then sleep.” (Adventurer)

“Very well, nyan. I have finished my work as well, nya.” (Brown)

“Oh, then shall we go together?” (Adventurer)

“I shall wait until the tidying is finished, nyan.” (Brown)

“Very well.” (Adventurer)

The adventurer in his thirties waved gently. Brown hurried off to attend to the cleanup.

Glancing upward, the adventurer in his thirties noted that the sky was gradually darkening. In the distance, the moon and stars began to shine… and Healberry Village was slowly enveloped in night.

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