Published at 15th of November 2020 07:54:06 PM
Chapter 110.2
Author: Ash Original Source: Syosetu Word Count: 3384 characters Translator: Mii English Source: Re:Library Word Count: 1555 words
Hmm . Judging from their facial expression, they seem to reflect on it properly? But I didn’t think I would get absorbed in scolding them that even strangers noticed us… Looking around, the caravan people had already finished their meal and prepared for departure . It would be bad if we didn’t start preparing soon .
“Thank you very much for calling us out . If you didn’t, we’re going to be too late to prepare . ”
“Nah, don’t worry about it . We have to help each other in this situation . ”
Oh? This uncle was a good uncle, huh? Let’s return the favor to these kinds of people .
“It’s not much, but please have this . ”
I took out the small parcel from the bag and handed it to him .
“What’s this?”
“Candies . They are sweet . You can eat it on your journey, so please have some . ”
“Ohh, are you sure? I really can have this?”
“Yes . I know this is too much, but please take care of these kids if you see them in trouble…”
“Hahaha, got it . Leave it to me . It’s nothing much!”
I didn’t know if this was effective, but there’s no loss in making connections . It would depend on Triela for how they used it .
Just like that, we cut our conversation and prepared to move in a hurry . That being said, it didn’t take long . We finished preparing and started moving .
By the way, everyone would ride the carriage starting today . Moving at yesterday’s speed was too slow . We were too relaxed yesterday .
The carriage and the horse had become larger after I remodeled it during my royal capital stay . If we squeezed in, the carriage could accommodate five people inside and four people in the coachman’s seat . It was narrow, though .
The width of the seat inside the carriage allowed three people to sit sideways, so we could still manage . As for the coachman’s seat, one person had to sit in the backspace while hugging their knees, but it should be bearable? I guess they might be worried because they had to share a seat with Bell . If she got angry she would bite them, but they had to put up with it .
The girls sat inside, and the boys sat outside . There was no change . I didn’t let them complain .
Everybody got on the carriage, and we increased the speed, starting to move at around the same speed as the surrounding carriages . Well, we could go a few times faster if we wanted to, but I wouldn’t do it .
It’s much safer to go along with multiple caravans than move alone . Above all, thieves wouldn’t attack a big group of caravans . Only goblins and hungry wolves would appear once in a while .
Even though our safety was guaranteed, we took a quick break often, just like yesterday . It’s not just us, but also the surrounding caravans . The road was covered with snow and mud, giving a heavy burden on the horses .
Now that we went on the same route as them, we inadvertently secured our safety without paying for escort fees . But to be honest, being a parasite like this was awkward . That’s why I gave out tea every time we took a short break .
Since I could generate a sizable amount of hot water with water magic, I could provide it quickly since I didn’t have to trouble myself by boiling water or starting a fire . Snacks? Giving out food was a little too much… They were supposed to pay for it themselves, okay?
Thanks to my steady bribery, the largest caravan merchant leader told me he would somewhat overlook our imprudence . That’s good .
Seeing my advances, Triela seemed to understand the importance of softening the heart of other people . They helped me with the tea . But they had to choose between the situation and the company, right?
On the way, around a dozen hungry flock of goblins attacked us, but the caravan’s escorts scattered the crowd .
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From there on, Maricle with a shield and Ryuu with swords guarded our carriage . Cain and Boman were the coachmen, so they waited without getting off . No, they were just pretending . After all, I’m the one controlling the horse golems .
The girls didn’t get off . They didn’t have any decent weapons other than Triela’s short sword . However, I got down to guard as well . Or rather, I asked Norn to intercept the goblins and Bell to protect the carriage .
More than half of the goblins were kicked around by Norn alone . It shocked the escorts of the merchants and caravans to see her feat . As expected from my Goddess .
After that, the itinerary proceeded smoothly, and we arrived at the next campsite .
Since each caravan had prepared night camps and meals, we started preparing as well . It was basically the same as yesterday, even the arrangement of the tent . And I prepared the meal .
Hmm… What should I make today… I decided to make soup, but it’s troublesome to make side dishes . How about soup with various ingredients and… bread or rice balls? Hmm… Soup with pork and vegetables should be okay, right? I’ll add a lot of vegetables .
Ah, maybe I could make flour dumplings boiled in soup . Since it’s simple and had meat, they wouldn’t complain, would they?
That’s why I prepared two saucepans . Our surroundings were staring at us, but I ignored it . I kneaded the flour to make the dough, let it cool down, and chopped many ingredients, then I put it into the saucepan swiftly . Since it was troublesome, I sloppily removed the scums .
When the ingredients had boiled to a certain extent, I cut the dough into a suitable size and steamed it .
Well, maybe I made too much? But these kids eat a lot . They would eat everything, even if they had to overeat a little . Maybe .
“That looks delicious, but we’re just eating this much?” Ryuu asked, but he didn’t sound unhappy . More like he just asked out of curiosity?
“This soup is using a lot of ingredients, so it’ll make you full . The white thing in the soup is the staple food . I made a lot so you guys can ask for second servings . ”
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“Seriously? We can eat everything!?”
“Rather, I’ll be troubled if you don’t . ”
“Wahh, yay!”
I made them in two full saucepans… Could these people eat them all? The size of the bowl was not too big . I feel like we would still have leftovers even if they asked for second servings…
When I was thinking, the bearded uncle who approached us this morning called me out .
“Hey, Miss… Can you share that with me a little? It smells good and looks delicious… I’m curious about the taste . Ah, but I’m not asking it for free . ”
“Well, if it’s only a bowl, then sure…”
“Thank you! Um, how about I pay you one copper coin?”
“That’s a bit too much . I’ll take five small copper coins . ”
“No way . That’s too cheap . I’ll pay you eight small copper coins . ”
Why did he raise the price instead… But arguing about something like this was too troublesome . I responded while handing him a bowl . “Okay, then here you go . ”
“Yay! Then I’ll eat it now… mmgh!?”
After having a bite, he started eating with astonishing speed . To be honest, his eyes were a little scary .
“What’s this!? This is the first time I ate such a delicious dish!”
“Haa, thanks…”
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Hmm, did he like it? Well, I got some money, so I didn’t mind . But he couldn’t ask for second servings, okay?
“Excuse me, can I also have a bowl? I will pay you . ”
“Haa, I don’t mind…”
My, the caravan leader merchant too? Well, I’m okay with it… in this situation, my image would improve and I had no loss .
“Oh, it’s been a long time since I’m acquainted with this guy, but it’s rare for him to eat that deliciously… hmm!? This is delicious…”
“Is that so? Thank you very much . But this is camp food, so I was cutting corners in the preparations…”
“This is you cutting corners…? Hmm, yet you could make such a delicious dish…”
He was looking at the saucepan with a thoughtful face, but I wouldn’t sell it to all the caravans, okay? These kids ate a lot, so I could only hand over the leftovers .
After I told him so, he said he wanted to buy the leftovers . Did he like it that much? But if he’s fine with that, then sure .
Eventually, around ¾ of one saucepan remained . I gave the soup to them . The price was… he increased the price considerably .
Triela and the kids who ate until they’re full were happy . The caravan over there who ate the flour dumplings in pork soup also highly praised my dish .
Some other caravans that went on the same route with us were looking at us with envy .
… Hey, stop looking at me with those eyes . It’s not like I like you because I bribe you with tea . So I ignored them .
I wasn’t sure about this, but the largest caravan merchant leader seemed to have the most influence . As long as he treated us favorably, there shouldn’t be any problem . Norn was enough to be our escort, anyway .
And so, the second day passed like that .