Chapter 302: In the Midst of Recognition Inhibition
Namina, the Virgin Goddess of Light and Purity.
She’s the deity worshiped in the fortress city temple as stated by Dinosso.
According to Halalfa, Lightball was a spirit born in war, and she’s the type to tout her sense of justice. She apparently governs over swordsmanship and offensive magic. Even though she’s of the light attribute, she’s bad at recovery magic —
「…Did they have a statue of Namina in the temple? 」
「Of course. You were too focused on the Spirit Bough, but it’s impossible that you missed that. 」
Retze commented.
Riche was still in the form of a puppy even after losing his power. Bayliss turned smaller, but she stayed in her humanoid form. If Lightball has a statue, then the theory that she formerly appeared as a ball would be wrong. Ah, but maybe her original form is really a round ball unlike her statue? But then, Ash wouldn’t ask why I see her as a light ball if that’s the case, huh.
「Well, spirits do change their appearances on a whim. Besides, I see almost all spirits as floating balls of faint light in the first place. So I’m telling you, don’t walk around with Zabuton stuck on your butt, okay? 」
Ack! It’s one thing for me to sit on him, but it must be quite a sight if Zabuton is following me around while staying beside my bum; maybe as funny as that Chin Spirit, even…? Firefly….
I’m struck with a thought, but that’s not the issue right now. It’s fine, Ash is the one sitting on the light right now. The only ones Zabuton accompanies while sticking near the bum are me, whom it spends a lot of time with, and Retze, who won’t notice even if he’s being followed around.
「Why are you looking at me? 」
「Ah, pardon, it’s nothing. 」
I immediately turned away to stare at the floor.
「Hey, you’re reverting to polite speech! Up to no good, are we!? 」
「Not being able to See can be considered fortunate somehow. 」
He grabbed my face with both hands and forced me to look at him, but I can’t help but avert my eyes in resistance.
「Retze-sama is often away, so… 」
Butler softly muttered.
「Is it my butt? My butt is glowing? You, first the peach syrup preserves and now this… 」
Retze is as sharp as ever. He can’t See, but he already caught on just from Butler’s few words.
My cheeks’ dignity was trampled on again with all the pinching. That’s fine and all, but please stop saying it as if I’m obsessed with butts, will you.
We’ll get our compensation from the guild tomorrow. If the weather’s good tomorrow, then we would’ve already left the fortress city and be on our way back to Canum by lunch time. Early morning departure is usually the norm, but we don’t want to get dragged into any mess so we’ll be leaving earlier.
After drinking a few rounds, everyone dispersed and went back to his or her respective rooms to retire for the night. It felt as if there’s something I’m about to recall, but I gave in to the cozy drowsiness.
I woke up right on time for walking Riche. Ah, it’s still a bit early, winter is near so the sun rises later these days.
Dinosso’s rhythmic snoring sounded below me. It’d be hard to fall asleep if Zabuton was here since it’s a light spirit, so I secretly sent him inside Retze’s blanket. It’s perfect since it also has a healing effect.
I stayed for a while listening to their snores before 【Teleport】back to my house.
「I’m home, Riche. 」
Riche trotted towards me before sticking himself between my feet. Ahh, my puppy is so cute.
We went out for our stroll. This region may be warmer than Canum, but it’s already winter on top of the mountain here. I’ve been keeping watch every day so that I’ll be able to harvest the crops of the fields and the bounty of the mountains in their most delicious state, ensuring I have excellent ingredients.
Because we’ve been wandering around here and there, I’ve been trying my best with the harvest, but I don’t have enough time to process them afterward. Alright, let’s grind flour and do some preps after returning from the fortress city.
「Good morning. 」
I greeted Pal in the fields.
「Moring. Seems like it’s time to harvest the red cabbages. 」
「Thanks. 」
There are others who keep an eye on the fields everyday. They’re more reliable than me, and it’s thanks to them that the fields are in their present condition.
Red cabbages are vegetables with reddish purple leaves that are crispy and refreshingly sweet, and white cores that are crunchy and slightly bittersweet. It’s great for making salads as they add a dash of color and a variety in texture.
I quickly harvested them by swiftly inserting the knife at the base. Our early morning harvest goes straight to【Storage】. I also gathered several other varieties while Pal inspected the soil condition and examined the state of the veggies between their leaves, seemingly chill but busy at the same time.
「By the way, Namina — oopsie, earthworm. 」
Earthworms are useful creatures that turn the soil nicely. I carefully placed this one back to the earth.
「What about her? 」
「… What was it again? Ah, right. What happened to me in my previous world after being teleported here? I asked Khadar before, but he only told me that it’s like I didn’t exist. 」
I didn’t have anyone I’m attached to in my previous world, so some time had already passed since coming here before I asked him.
「Didn’t exist 」was the answer, meaning it’s as if I was never there in the first place. Oh well, it’s not like there’s anyone who’d get sad over me, but I was quite taken aback since it’s quite a major change.
「Oh, right, that’s what you’ve been told. Perhaps he told you that so that you would give up on the notion of returning to your previous world since there is no way you could go back. However, we don’t have any idea of what truly happened. 」
Oh, that’s a possibility too, huh.
So even the deities might not know much about summoning folks from the other world?
「Here here, the black kales seem ready too. 」
「Yes yes. 」
The black kales, or cavolo nero, look like miniature spinach, but they’re actually deep green cabbages. If you grab the longer end of the core and gently pull downwards with your other hand, the leaves separate easily, leaving just the leafy part to eat. It’s quite delicious.
Crossbreeding with the japanese cabbages from 『Pantry』is currently in full swing. I also want to spread Japanese cabbage in this world, so I’m working hard.
Once I have the seeds and seedlings, the merchants of Nalluahdid should be able to propagate them properly, I’m sure of it….! I did say Nalluahdid merchants, but they’re actually from different countries gathered in that place.
Ah, but I shouldn’t make a mistake on where to build my market. It’s fine if they bring the crops back to their own countries, but we have to ensure that they wouldn’t bring something that wouldn’t agree with the climate there. Oh well, Soleil’s in charge of checking that out.
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