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This is Yukkuri demasu!
Another belated release.
Not much happens in this chapter.
DISCLAIMER: There is no guarantee that my translation is 100%
correct. Please correct me if I was wrong.
Author:
すずの木くろ (Susunokikuro)
Translator:
Yukkuri Oniisan
Editor, Proofreader:
TheDefend
Chapter 60: Purpose and Plans and Delicious Food
The noon of the next day.
Inside Kazura’s Room at Valin’s residence, Kazura was
opening the dozens of cardboard boxes that he brought from Japan as he
explained the boxes’ contents to Valetta.
Inside the cardboard boxes were groceries such as
canned foods and Lipo-Ds, medical supplies such as bandages and antiseptics.
These goods were in such large amount that even if Kazura didn’t return to
Grisea Village for several months, it would be alright
Furthermore, besides the cardboard was a stack of bags
that contains 500 kilograms of polished rice.
If he had this much rice then even if Kazura wouldn’t be
able to return for a long time to the village, he could maintain his stay for
quite some period.
Recently, the village was able to harvest plentiful crops
so the food shortage in the village had already been resolved.
However, if Kazura stopped his food aid to the
village, he was worried that perhaps the
villagers’ enhanced physical ability would return to normal.
This was just his guessing, but considering the
mechanism how the villagers acquired their enhanced physical ability, then if
they stopped eating the food that Kazura brought, then their physical ability
might gradually return to normal.
Because bandits attack that happened several days ago
might occur again, it is preferable to maintain the villagers’ current state.
Even if by any chance they exhausted the food that
Kazura bought, the village’s food self-sufficiency rate had well passed the
100% level, so there was no need to worry of famine.
Furthermore, if the people who had been physically
enhanced continuously ate the normal food of this world, they are able to
absorb the nutrient properly, so they wouldn’t starve. This became clear from
Valin and Valetta’s situation when they were traveling with Isaac’s men several
days ago.
What he should only be paying attention to was the
attack from the foreign enemy.
「What a large amount of goods…… Kazura-san, do you intend to stay here for
awhile without returning?」(Valetta)
「Ah no, I planned to return 10 days from now. I have to receive the hydro
generator I ordered from the engineering firm.」(Kazura)
While looking wide-eyed at the large stacks of goods,
Valetta asked Kazura with a bit uneasy expression. After Kazura replied,
Valetta once again opened her eyes wide in surprise.
「Eh!? You want to bring an electricity generator to Isteria!?」(Valetta)
「Yup. I planned to use refrigerators and other electric appliances there. If
I can use refrigerator then it will be convenient since I can bring fresh food
from Japan and keep it to some extent. In addition, if I have a generator then
I also can use electric tools or computers.」(Kazura)
「I-Is that so? I think this is such a drastic action…… But, will it be
alright……?」(Valetta)
When she heard electric appliances, Valetta spoke out
with a tint of uneasiness in her voice.
Perhaps she was worried that other people might see
the over-technology item like electric appliances that he brought over.
「Well, I will ask Nelson’s side cooperation and make sure that outsiders won’t
see it, so it will be alright. Since Nelson’s side would also don’t want other
people to see the things that I brought, they sure would help willingly.」(Kazura)
Even if the goods were seen by people outside Nelson’s
group, if they only see a glimpse of it, they surely won’t understand what it is
and how to use the goods.
It will be a different story if he did an
extraordinary act like rushing through Isteria in a car, but if it was desktop,
generator, or refrigerators, if someone is able to steal a glance at it, their
impressions would be limited to 「some kind of mysterious box.」.
However, if they opened the refrigerator and looked at
its inside or if they saw the laptop or electric tools while being in use, then
they might make an uproar, so it was necessary for him to sufficiently be
careful of where to use it.
「I… see. If there is Nelson-sama’s cooperation, then……Ano, the large box
that Kazura-san brought at the final trip, perhaps it is……」(Valetta)
「Yes, that is a refrigerator. I also brought large amount of frozen
vegetables, so even if I go to Isteria, my diet would more or less be better.」(Kazura)
Kazura answered confidently about the meal he will have
in the future, but Valetta made a dubious expression.
「Eh but, you will brought the generator from Japan 10 days from now right? Then
since you can’t use the refrigerator until then, won’t the vegetables ended up to
be thawed by then?」(Valetta)
「Ah, it will be alright, since I also brought gasoline-powered generator among the goods
that I bring this time. I also brought 2 drums of gasoline, the food should
last until then.」(Kazura)
「I-is that so…」(Valetta)
Valetta was a bit worried by such drastic action that
was taken by Kazura.
However, since Isteria’s feudal lord Nelson is an
ally, the current Kazura’s unreasonable action to some extent still under the acceptable
limits.
Since Nelson surely wishes for Kazura’s support by all
means then he surely wouldn’t dare to oppose anything that Kazura said.
Or rather, he would be concerned about his standing
with Kazura, so he would surely offer his cooperation willingly.
Furthermore, if talking about Kazura’s quite drastic
methods causing a disturbance, then it was practically what he had done in the
village until now.
Perhaps there is a way with a bit more prudence, but
even if he want to do this now, it was already too late.
「Also, if you need something or there are troubles happening, please let me
know at all times since I will immediately return.」(Kazura)
「Yes, thank you very much.」(Valetta)
Even though Valetta stated her thanks with a smile, her
chest was constricted by the loneliness that she felt.
In just several ten or so minutes, Kazura would travel
once more to Isteria.
The next time she will meet with Kazura was 10 days
again, perhaps even afterward he would stay at Isteria for a long period of
time.
If she relaxed her concentration even for a bit then
tears might come out in her eyes, so she made a smile and tightly endured it so
it wouldn’t be found out.
It had happened several times before, but she didn’t want
to show such disgraceful state again in front of Kazura.
「Even so Kazura-san, since the village will be alright, please concentrate
on the assistance to Isteria. In times where Kazura-san’s power is needed, I
will quickly contact you.」(Valetta)
Valetta said so to Kazura, who made a bit surprised expression.
「Okay.」(Kazura)
However, he quickly nodded and smiled.
✧✦✧✦
Then, 30 minutes had passed.
With all of his luggage already been loaded into the
carriage, Kazura, who had wore the clothes that had been prepared for him, said
goodbyes to the villagers in the entrance.
Among the villagers, there were several people who
made uneasy expression at Kazura’s departure to Isteria, but most of them were
smiling for him.
Perhaps everyone felt relieved to some extent, since although
Kazura once again travels to Isteria, he would surely safely return.
In addition, Zirconia had made a speech in front of
every villager.
The content of her speech was about the matter of
Kazura’s assistance to Isteria and the current situation of the famine that had
broken out in Istelle territory, in addition, the main content of the
explanation: that Istelle House guarantee Kazura’s safety.
Normally, for a noble to gather dozens of commoners and
personally made the explanation to villagers of a poor village, was an unheard
before spectacle.
Although the villagers who heard her speech was
nervous to some extent, they were more or less understood her explanation.
Furthermore, when she made a statement that Kazura
would return in 10 days, it was clear that this was the main factor for the villagers’
relief.
For the people of Grisea Village, Kazura already
something that became their pillar of their heart as their savior god. An
existence that couldn’t be replaceable.
「Well then everyone, I will leave for now. I will return 10 days from now, but
if something happens during then, please contact me quickly.」(Kazura)
Kazura conveyed this to the gathered villagers before
Isaac, who was stood in waiting beside him, ushered him towards his carriage.
At the side of the carriage, there was Marie stood in
waiting. It seems that she would also board the carriage together with him on
this travel.
「Kazura-san!」(Valetta)
However, when Kazura was about to board the carriage,
Valetta ran towards Kazura’s direction.
「Hm? Is something wrong?」(Kazura)
When Valetta arrived in front of Kazura, she looked up
directly at Kazura’s eyes.
「I will do my best. That’s why……」(Valetta)
Valetta spoke up until that line, but when she was
about to said something, she closed her mouth and temporarily shifted her sight
towards Kazura’s chest.
Then, she looked up at Kazura again.
「Hmm?」(Kazura)
Kazura smiled at her as if asking her to continue her
words, so Valetta made a strained smile with a hint of loneliness.
「……No, it’s nothing. Please be careful with your health, don’t push yourself
too much.」(Valetta)
「Yeah, Valetta-san too, please don’t push yourself too much. Although
studying is fun, you can’t keep staying up late, you know?」(Kazura)
Kazura said this in a jest and Valetta unintentionally
made a chuckle.
「I can’t promise this.」(Valetta)
「Now, now, it wouldn’t be strange if you don’t grow taller because of this,
you know?」(Kazura)
「It will be fine. I won’t be particularly troubled even if I stay small like
this.」(Valetta)
「Why this stubborn girl.」(Kazura)
Kazura rufflingly patted Valetta’s head, so she closed
her eyes as if being ticklish.
Then, after Kazura saw that the lonely shadow over
Valetta’s expression had gone, he let go his hand from her head.
「Then, see you again in 10 days. Until then, stay well.」(Kazura)
「Yes. Kazura-san too, safe travel.」(Valetta)
Kazura smiled to Valetta and then after the carriage
door had been opened by Isaac, he boarded the carriage.
Following Kazura, Marie also boarded the carriage
while being helped by Kazura.
After Kazura and Marie had boarded the carriage, under
Zirconia’s command, the large host of 300 escorting Noble Guards and close to 1000
other soldiers, slowly began to depart towards Isteria.
Valetta saw that army leaving away and whispered in a
low voice.
「That’s why…… Please don’t go anywhere.」(Valetta)
✧✦✧✦
It has been ten or so minutes after the army began
travelling towards Isteria.
Zirconia rode her rata in front of the column while
conversed with Havel that had been called by her.
The topic of their conversation was about the dishes
that was served to Kazura in his previous stay in Leveson’s residence.
「The dishes served to Kazura-sama?」(Havel)
「Yes. I want you to tell me what kind of dishes you served to Kazura-san
during his stay at your residence before.」(Zirconia)
「At that time, I didn’t know Kazura-sama preference, so I ordered to make
all kind of dishes with the ingredients that I could get hold of. The amount
was quite much, but it seems that Kazura-sama is satisfied by the result.」(Havel)
「Making all kinds of dishes? …… For such a sudden order, the cook in your
house is a capable one, I see. Do you always have that many ingredients in reserve?」(Zirconia)
When she heard Havel’s answer, Zirconia was a bit
surprised so she asked him back.
Zirconia had heard before from Isaac about the suddenness
circumstances of Kazura’s stay at Leveson’s Mansion, so he shouldn’t have any
preparation beforehand for the food.
During the time Kazura was staying at Leveson’s
Mansion, Nelson’s side also was taking the dishes into their consideration and
had planned to serve dishes that were different from what they usually eat for
Kazura.
However, guessing from the large amount of food that
Kazura had brought with him this time, it seems that the various dishes that
Nelson’s side had thought up might not satisfy his taste.
Nevertheless, just how much skilled the cook of the
Leveson House that was able to conjure the dishes which could satisfy Kazura?
「It’s not like we had stored that much quantity of food, but it’s my Father’s
idea to always maintain a fixed amount of meat and vegetables. Also, at that
time I sent out servants to nearby merchant to buy fresh meat and caterpillars.」(Havel)
「I see……」(Zirconia)
Zirconia was thinking for a few moment, before opened
her mouth and began to cut right into the main issue with Havel.
「Havel, can you lent me one of the cooks that had made the dishes for
Kazura-san that time. Of course, you will be compensated with a proper amount
of money.」(Zirconia)
「You mean, a cook?」(Havel)
「Yes. In spite of our effort, the dishes that we prepared in our mansion seems
to not suit Kazura-san. Even though we had tried various idea and change the
dishes, it seems that it didn’t succeed.」(Zirconia)
As Havel asked back in puzzlement, Zirconia explained
the reason behind her request.
With the way she explained it, it was as if she
admitted that the cooks in Nelson’s Mansion are inferior to the cooks in
Leveson’s Mansion, even so, Zirconia seems to not care much about this.
For a noble with a high pride, this would be something
that they absolutely won’t say, but unfortunately, Zirconia didn’t have a pride
like that.
If it was necessary right now, then it will be alright
if she could achieve it in the best and shortest way possible.
After he heard Zirconia’s explanation, Havel was
thinking in silence for a few moment, before began to speak.
「In that case, there is someone suitable for it. Her age is still young, but
her cooking ability is excellent and she is someone that Kazura-sama acquaintance
with.」(Havel)
「Well, then that is good. How old is that cook?」(Zirconia)
「She is 13 years old. Her name is Marie. Currently, she is boarding the same
carriage with Kazura-sama. Her occupation is actually not a cook, but a maid in
our mansion. I brought her in this expedition to serve as my servant.」(Havel)
「Then she is really young…… But, for her to board the same carriage as
Kazura-san, then did that girl interested him?」(Zirconia)
While Zirconia was muttered by herself, Havel didn’t
make any reaction and just stay in silence.
Perhaps because Zirconia interpreted Havel’s silence
as an affirmative, she then nodded.
「Then, perhaps can you hand her over to me? Just inform me how much money
should I pay.」(Zirconia)
「Yes. However, Marie is the slave under my Father, Nor, possession. Because
of that, it will save you much trouble if you can consult my Father about the ownership
rights.」(Havel)
「Ara, is that so? Then, when we have returned to Isteria,
I will immediately go to see and talk to him personally.」(Zirconia)
Zirconia didn’t make any reaction when she heard about
“slave”, she was rather feeling relieved as her worries about dishes for Kazura
had been resolved.
Havel sent out a sidelong gaze at Zirconia’s
expression and then he made a small sigh of relief.
☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽
In Zirconia’s mind: “The village girl, Lieze,
Isaac, the young maid… Kazura strike zone is too wide… Perhaps, I too am inside
his strike zone?”
Next Chapter: Isteria once again?
No footnotes... How rare...
No footnotes... How rare...
yahooo.....got first. thanks for the chapter doc ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteDoes Kazura may prefer Marie disk than Valetta disk or may be Lieze ? Loli banzai
ReplyDeleteOk, I am normally a fervent believer of the motto ''loli is justice'' but right now, lolis falls behind Valetta. Valetta, right now, is justice, love, plot, OTP, whatever the hell you want, but Kazura WILL go on Valetta's route, dammnit all...
DeleteYoung, old, busty, flat, kasura loves everyone the same, she still thinking with her nether regions, and making misunderstandings
ReplyDeleteDon't forget man and woman!
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. ∧⊥∧∩ Thanks!
. (* ・ω・)ノ Nepu!!
. ミ∪ミミ
. ミミミ
. ミミ
. ミ
He become the wind now?
DeleteAfter his head chopped by the fan blades?
Its an hanging tornado nepu
Deleteso marie is a slave..maybe now they will explain the rest when Zirconia pays them a visit
ReplyDeleteThanks for the new chapter!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chapter ^^
ReplyDeleteWait! are you alright? no headache? no fever? does it hurt anywhere? do you want to see a doctor?
ReplyDeleteTHERE IS NO FOOTNOTE!
it was not rare. it never happened.
are you a fake oniisan?
Thanks for the chapter!
ReplyDeleteGod, Valetta's reaction was so right in the kokoro, when is the OTP going to happen...
So, if I got it right, Marie is the daughter of a slave, slave status is hereditary until restoration of freedom (bought back or freed) and the father is either Nor or perhaps Havel himself (mistake of youth).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chapter.
Havel is one damn good schemer. But his motive is pure (as pure as being a siscon can be), so it's cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chapter. This is getting pretty frustrating already. Kazura doesn't notice and Valetta doesn't speak. Jesus.
ReplyDeleteIs this a future premonitions or electrical revolution I don't know...
ReplyDeleteValetta is serious concerned about Kazura. Nice heroine. Enticing. Keep supporting Kazura in her ways.
Thank you for the translations danna~
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ReplyDeleteWhy doesn't Kazura just buy MRE (meal ready to eat) in a bulk? They are portable, high in calories, delicious, and can be eaten directly out of package or after being heated.
ReplyDeletethe story feel like something from asterix and obelix comic, where a sage can make a certain potion to make a whole village become superman, when everyone attempt to mimic his potion fail misery
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