ALL NOVEL 38: After the Incident
Since it was a small settlement, the orc subjugation ended in no time!
There were a few injuries, but no fatalities, and everyone returned safely!
I cried loudly again.
I’m really glad everyone was safe!
The subjugated orcs were dismantled, and the meat was distributed to all participants.
The remaining meat and materials were sold to the Harud Trading Company at a high price.
The horned rabbit was already in everyone’s stomachs.
Even after the subjugation ended, I continued clinging to Father and Martha for a while.
Seeing this, Grandfather seemed a bit jealous of Father.
I can read the atmosphere, so I asked Grandfather to hold me.
This made Grandfather extremely happy!
“I’ll live here and protect Haku!” he said, but he was dragged back by his scheming (biased opinion) retainer.
The knights and guards from the Marquis’ household were treated to lots of autumn fruits.
Grandfather and Will were formally paid a reward from the Radcliffe family.
Even close friends should observe proper manners!
Will just ate and drank and fussed over me!
He took a heap of high-end fruits from me, saying, “They’re for Mother!”
They really are similar brothers!
Well, it’s okay this time.
Grumbling.
Of course, the adventurers were paid extra for their help.
It’s dangerous near the forest, so skimping could cause trouble next time.
Thank you, everyone.
I also gave a large number of prepared demon-repellent plant seedlings to the Marquis’ household clerk who accompanied us.
This time, they were free.
“A small token of gratitude, please take them with you.”
“Thank you very much, how courteous.”
Burton and I bowed to each other with the clerk.
Oh, and please deliver a letter and bouquet to Lady Cecilia.
Shall we include Radberries too?
How about melons, even though it’s out of season?
It’s autumn, so please take some apples and tangerines!
Red-purple sweet potatoes are super sweet and creamy, so take those too!
Vegetables are good for beauty!
Here, a bunch!
I kept pulling out items from my Magic Bag.
“……”
The clerk desperately made an inventory list, then left silently and looking exhausted.
I used a whole large Magic Bag just for fruits and vegetables.
Sorry about that?
Later, Burton told me to “show some restraint…”
Oops.
Despite this major event, the season slowly shifted to late autumn, and winter quickly approached.
This autumn was tough, wasn’t it?
Since then, I’ve become a complete homebody.
What? You say it’s always like this?
You could say that!
As snow piled up outside, my skill reached level thirty.
“Level thirty achieved.
A rose garden has been added.
An essential oil workshop has been opened.
A medicinal herb garden has been added.
With the addition of the medicinal herb garden, the botanical garden has been reorganized.
A medicinal herb mixing room has been opened.”
Before, it was called “unlocked,” but now it’s “added” and “opened”?
Is it because I’ve been creating various things beyond the Plant Cultivation Skill’s expectations?
But why a rose garden at this timing?
Is it to celebrate the first anniversary of growing roses?
Hmm, it’s a mystery.
Also, does the essential oil workshop mean I can make essential oils?
Floral waters too!
The factories and workshops within the skill often operate on their own without my knowledge.
With the mixing room, can I make organic cosmetics too?
Ah!
The skill tends to execute what I accidentally think of!?
Regardless of my will, the skill reads my past life memories and executes them!
“…I will execute requests as needed.”
Ugh!
I’ve been outsmarted.
Please continue to operate freely from now on!
Bowing deeply.
Well, that’s me.
Ha ha ha.
Um, what was next?
Oh, the reorganization.
When I looked at the botanical garden on the skill screen, the previously cluttered areas were neatly organized, and a cute map had been created.
The areas were divided into: field area, orchard area, rice field area, rose garden area, and herb garden area. (※ All areas are adapted to various climates.)
There were also compost factories, wood ash factories, fertilizer factories, edible oil factories, fiber pot manufacturing factories, brick factories, drying factories, and threshing and milling factories.
In addition, there were hemp sack workshops, jam workshops, glass workshops, essential oil workshops, and mixing rooms.
The factory area and workshop area were separated, making it look like a charming little town.
Oh, there are new jam and glass workshops?
The little people were happily working and playing.
Gather, spirits of the forest…
Ahem ahem.
Skill-san, while you’re at it, why not make a scenic forest, lake, and river for the spirits?
They love places rich in nature, right?
Don’t forget a park where the spirits can relax.
It would be nice to have cute houses where everyone can rest!
“Understood.”
In no time, a cute, peaceful village surrounded by mountains and forests was created.
A cool stream flowed between the houses, creating a small brook.
The little people looked at me, waving their hands.
Without hesitation, I waved back.
Guri and Poko, who were peeking in from the side, also jumped into the skill screen with great excitement!
They turned into two-headed characters and started dancing, holding hands with everyone.
They went in!
I watched the scene with delight, though surprised.
How nice.
Among all this, what caught my attention the most was the jam workshop.
What kind of jam do the spirits make?
When I checked the warehouse, I found an illustration of jam in the processed goods category.
By the way, the categories are classified like this:
Plants: “Vegetables, fruits, grains, spices, medicinal herbs, flowers, trees, dried materials, others.”
Materials: “Compost, wood ash, fertilizer, hemp sacks, pots, trays, glass products, others.”
Processed foods: “Plant oils, jams.”
The plant category is the largest, and the material category has the fewest items.
There are still very few items in the processed food category.
Alright then!
Jam, please!
From the magic circle in the warehouse, a small glass jar popped out.
So, the glass workshop was for this!