Published at 15th of November 2020 07:53:58 PM
It’s morning .
Hmmm… So sleepy… And I’m the first one to wake up again . Hey, it would be impossible for these guys to go on an outing and camp, right? Won’t they die?
I guess they could make do with their utmost effort… Huh? When I calmed down and thought about it, they only had that one wracked tent . If I didn’t accompany them, would they die? Wah, I did well for accompanying them! For real!
It would be dangerous for those children not thinking far ahead like this, so I had to scold them later .
Leaving that aside, I left the carriage and got ready . Well, all I did was a simple [Washing] .
By the way, I guarded myself with a hood outside the carriage all the time . I also had a muffler to protect my mouth . With my long bangs and glasses, my guard was as impregnable as an iron wall .
Ah, right . I couldn’t just use my cloak in this cold weather, so I improvised it into an overcoat last night . It had two layers, and I could put my arms out . It’s something like an inverse cape . If I wore a standard cloak on this snowy day, my clothes would get wet when I raised my hand…
I hadn’t noticed it at all . I was too stupid… You see, I usually secluded myself in the rainy days after all… But I didn’t have any reason to go out on a rainy day, so it couldn’t be helped .
I scanned my surroundings lightly, slightly depressed because of my stupidity . The snowfall had decreased a lot in the middle of the night, but the snow had piled considerably . Now that I think of it, it was hard to open the carriage door .
For the time being, I stored the snow around the carriage and the tents surrounding the bonfire into my [Storage], so we could move out here easily later .
Hmm, the tents were almost piled up with snow . They didn’t die from the cold, right…? But they wore clothes resistant to cold… Anyway, if they were alive, they would come out once they woke up .
For the time being, I set a fire on the bonfire and boiled water in the kettle . I boiled not only one, but three kettles . Since we had nine people, the water would immediately disappear if they asked for the second servings of tea .
The horses were also buried… Let’s do something about the surrounding snow while waiting until the water boiled . However, there were some carriages with large tents in the distance . I could also see many caravans other than us, so there were actually many people here .
It wouldn’t be strange if they already woke up . Instead of using [Storage], I used fire magic and wind magic to generate hot water and melt the snow .
In the meantime, I gave Norn and Bell their breakfast . Today’s meal was a chunk of cooked orc meat . Telling them to hunt in the snow was harsh, you know? They wanted to go, but they put up with me since I wanted them to guard us .
Ryuu woke up when I had completely melted the snow around the carriage . This guy sure woke up early in the morning, huh . Well, it’s good . Maybe he’s suited to guard the night .
“Oh, good morning, Ren . ”
“Good morning . You’re early as usual . ”
“Yeah . I practiced swinging the wooden sword I received from you before breakfast, so I completely got used to getting up early . But what should I do today…”
“I think you shouldn’t practice today . Your sweat will cool your body, making you catch a cold . ”
“Hmm, you got a point… It can’t be helped . I’ll give that up during the trip . ”
I started to slowly prepare the breakfast while having small talk and making the fire in the bonfire bigger . Ryuu also got dressed as he chatted with me… I glanced at Ryuu, noticing the short sword on his waist .
“You’re equipping your sword? Where’s the other one?”
“We’re outdoors now, so we should be vigilant, right? Maybe this is meaningless since there are Ren’s familiars . Bringing the longer one everywhere will hinder my movement, so I’m putting it with my luggage . But I bring it to the tent when it’s time to camp . ”
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Oh, he had been thinking a lot… Good boy .
“Ah, are you preparing breakfast? Do you have enough wood? Should I bring some for you?”
“The firewoods collected yesterday are still enough, so it’s okay . More than that, please help me cook this . ”
“Eh? Me? Are you fine with me?”
“Everyone is preparing the meals right? Please think of helping me as a way to gain experience . ”
“Uhh… I understand . I’ll do my best . ”
“Do you have anything you want to eat?”
“Eh? Anything I want to eat?”
“Yes . You can also tell me if there’s anything you want to try . ”
“Can I? Really!?”
“Yes . ”
“Eh, then what should I choose… I’m fine with whatever you cooked before, um… Ah, but I’d love to try the ones you talked about too . ”
Hm, there were too many choices I became troubled . It would take time, so let’s make something adequately . For the time being, they had to eat a lot so they could keep their physical strength in this cold weather… I know, let’s make the meatball soup I made some time ago .
“Ryuu, please make minced meat with this . ”
“Oh? Okay… Are you making that soup?”
“Yes . ”
“That was delicious…”
Ryuu minced the meat, chopped the vegetables, and heated the pot with a grin . Hmm, I could cook rice, but…
“Ryuu, do you guys bring any bread?”
“Hmm? We bring some hard-baked bread . ”
Then let’s go with that . I’m also eating bread . What’s left was the side dish…
“Have you decided on what you want to eat?”
“Ummmmmmm… There are too many things I want to eat, and there are many foods I don’t know how to describe…”
“… Then, how about the meat sandwich that I made when I watched your study before?”
“Ah! Sure! That was fantastic! Then let’s go with that!”
Yup . I took out my frying pan and prepared this and that . Ryuu, who had nothing to do, brought the bread for everyone’s share and sliced them… I could see that he put a lot of effort into focusing since there wasn’t a hint of clumsiness from him .
I rolled the thinly sliced meat and soaked it in the ginger sauce, then I fried the meatballs and added them to the soup . What’s left was simmering them .
When I was going to grill another batch of meat, Triela and Maricle woke up at the same time .
“Good morning, both of you . ”
“Huh? It’s not just Ren, but Ryuu?”
“… Ryuu, are you helping her?”
“Oh, morning . I’ll do it when I have to, you know!”
“… Did you do it properly? I’m worried…”
“Aren’t you too heartless, Maricle!?”
“I’m the one who did the seasoning, so it’s fine . I asked Ryuu to help me do the preparations… The way he handled the blade is better than I expected . ”
“Uu… I never thought you would praise Ryuu… No way, I have to work harder . ”
“Triela is also heartless…”
Ohh, Ryuu’s eyes become teary . But he did a lot of stupid things in the past, so he should have expected this reaction, okay?
As we continued making breakfast, all the girls woke up . We then finished preparing the meal . Maricle kicked Cain and Boman who were still sleeping, and it’s now breakfast time . Everyone looked satisfied since they could eat a lot in the morning .
By the way, while I was preparing the meal, the people from the caravans around us woke up and started organizing a lot of things . A few of them glanced at us with eyes full of envy . It’s probably because of the smell . I understand .
After finishing the meal, I distributed the tea and started scolding them .
I preached on how they looked down on the situation and poorly prepared for the journey for over thirty minutes . Everyone was looking down at the ground with teary eyes, but that wasn’t enough . I mean, they were all almost dead, okay? Did they really understand?
“When we’re back home, please bow your head to Gim and ask him to teach you how to camp . You should practice how to keep watch during the night, too . In the first place, we are going on a long trip in winter . You…”
“Hey, hey . Miss, that’s enough! I think they all already understand . ”
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… Who? An uncle with a beard? He looks like an escort of a caravan .
“… I don’t think it’s enough . ”
“No way, you have been scolding them for around an hour, you know? They all have teary eyes now, so you don’t have to do it that much, right?”
“… You’re right . Then I’ll stop here . Did you all understand?”
“We’ll reflect on it…”
“I’m sorry…”
“Sorry…”
Hmm, did they really understand?
“Hahaha! Her scolding was harsh, but all I heard from her was the truth, understand? It’s rare to find someone who will worry about you that much, so you kids have to thank her, okay?”
“Yes, we understand…”