Chapter 179: Food Court (Super Large)

Life in the Other World: Day 480 – 786,000pt

It’s been a while since then, but we still haven’t found the village chief of the kingdom.

In any case, the search area is just too wide. Without a single clue, there’s no sign of finding him anywhere. Honestly, I’m starting to give up because there’s been no progress at all.

Even if he were to come to Nanashi Village, there would be rumors in the beastman country or the empire along the way. A sudden appearance is unlikely. While caution is certainly necessary, it would be much more constructive to focus our efforts elsewhere.

And with those circumstances in mind, we temporarily suspended the search and have been focusing on developing the city recently.

“Hey, Rudrug, it looks like we can start operating from today. Really, you’ve made something amazing. I’ve never seen anything of this scale even in Japan.”

“It’s a joint effort between me and Juri! She was with me every day!”

“The layout and flow are perfect, so I think we can accommodate a thousand people.”

“According to Juri’s calculations, the dining hall on the first floor can accommodate up to fifteen hundred people. And the tavern on the second floor can accommodate a thousand.”

Architect Rudrug and designer Juri. Perhaps due to their professions, they get along incredibly well. Even if Juri, who loves explanations, talks enthusiastically, Rudrug never loses heart. As they’ve spent every day together, they’ve become close enough to exchange honest opinions.

This time, the dining hall completed in Nanasia is styled like a typical food court. Various types of shops surround the spacious dining area in the center.

In addition to various meat and fish dishes, there are bakeries, pizza shops, rice bowl and udon stalls, and so on. Of course, the most popular steamed sweet potatoes are always available freshly made.

Thanks to being able to adjust the size of the barrier, we can now place universal storage cabinets in narrow spaces. Since items stored in the cabinets don’t deteriorate, there’s no need to dispose of excess items at all.

“By the way, isn’t it about time for the snake people’s special sake? Rudrug, aren’t you looking forward to that?”

“Yeah! I put everything into that. If I can drink it every day from today… heh, this place is a paradise for us!”

“Well, alcohol won’t run away, so take it easy. Anyway, good job, and I’m looking forward to it too.”

While looking forward to tonight’s dinner, I exchange greetings with Rudrug and head to the next section.

In this section, there are educational institutions mainly focused on schools and training institutes. Currently, about four hundred children are attending. They are taught reading, writing, arithmetic, as well as combat training and experience with magic. Not everyone follows the same curriculum; they learn what they want to do.

For those who wish, they are allowed to work or explore dungeons, and joining the security forces or Nanashi Army is also permitted. Applying the world’s common sense, it’s not strange at all. Since there are monsters outside as soon as you step out, this is actually normal.

Principal Melissa is in charge of the school, while combat training is supervised by Urgan and Uruk, and magic instruction is led by Maria, a fish person. With several Japanese people among them, including those with arithmetic skills, they have also taken on teaching roles.

“Thank you for your hard work Uruk. I’m intruding.”

“You’re the village chief. Please feel free to watch as much as you like.”

As I approach the training ground, there are many children… It seems like one instructor is watching about ten children. They are practicing swings and mock battles with a pretty serious expression.

“It’s always busy at the training ground whenever I come. Are most of the children participating?”

“Yes, that’s right. About half of them, I’d say.”

“And where are the others?”

“They are with Maria-san. After all, everyone admires magic.”

“I heard the other day that some of them have received the profession of magician.”

“Yes, her guidance is excellent, and the concentration of her students is incredible. Originally, there was no opportunity to learn magic, and there was no such concept.”

By now, the fish children have learned water magic, the rabbit children have learned earth magic, and the fox children have learned fire magic. Perhaps racial aptitude also plays a role in this. In any case, I’m glad to see them increasing steadily like this.

“Everyone has a great spirit, and the children here are no exception, right?”

“Of course! After all, if they pass the graduation certification, they will be given that magic iron armor! Such treatment is unimaginable under normal circumstances.”

“Indeed… Quality equipment is directly related to life, so I think it’s a good system too.”

However, it seems that studying is unpopular in any world. According to the principal’s policy, they spend one hour on academic learning every day… It should be fine, though.

“Where will the village chief go after this?”

“I’m going to that place we talked about earlier. It should be free at this time.”

“Ah, I see. I also occasionally use it. I can’t read the characters, but just looking at the illustrations in those war chronicles is the best.”

“If only we could translate them. I’ll see if there’s anything we can do.”

“Yes, I’m looking forward to it.”

After bidding farewell to Uruk and the children, I head to the entertainment facility that was just mentioned. As he said, manga and games are popular even among the beastmen. It’s a place where many people gather on holidays. Of course, there are also some Japanese people who spend a lot of time there.

In this section, in addition to the large gaming facility with manga and games, there is also a large public bath. It has the atmosphere of a Japanese super public baths, and there is also a rest area for relaxing after the bath.

Japanese table games are also available, but the excitement wasn’t as high as expected. Well, it’s probably because the rules and how to play are not widely known yet. Currently, for adults, it’s a drink after the bath (of course, alcoholic beverages), and for children, outdoor ball games are the most popular.

“Ah, thank you for your hard work, village chief.”

　When I went to the back of the public bath, I saw about 10 villagers working. I was managing four large tanks lined up in a very hot atmosphere.

“Good job everyone, how’s the boiler doing? If there’s a problem, feel free to tell the blacksmith, okay?”

“There’s no particular problem. Well, if I had to be greedy, it would be great if I could draw water from the spring automatically.”

“It would be nice if we could pump it out using steam… It looks like it will take some time to develop it.”

“It’s fine as it is now. Maria and Sakura will provide water in the morning and evening, and there are more children who can use magic.”

This boiler-like contraption operates on a very simple principle. It stores water in a super-sized pot and adjusts the temperature with the “eternal flame.” Then, it just pours the hot water into the tub. When the water mage isn’t available, they draw directly from the “boiling spring.”

If there were magic tools like pumps, it would be sufficient, but for now, such convenient items haven’t been found. While hoping that the developers of “charged magic tools” will create them, we’re also working on developing a pseudo-steam engine in Nanasia.

“Anyway, don’t overdo it. And please be careful with the fire.”

“No, no, there’s no easier job than this. Just half a day on duty, then free time… I feel almost guilty.”

“It’s an important job for maintaining hygiene in the city. We’re always grateful.”

Thanks to Tsubaki’s suggestion, considering fatigue from the heat and the use of firearms, they’ve adopted a two-shift system for morning and afternoon. It would be dangerous if a fire broke out accidentally.

“It’s an honor. We’ll continue to do our best! By the way, Natsuki-chan came earlier, too. Is there anything special today?”

“Natsuki? No, I don’t know anything… I wonder what it is.”

Since everyone said they went to the relaxation area, I decided to go check on them while I was at it.

As I approached the relaxation area, which was between the bathing facility and the gaming facility, I heard a familiar and nostalgic sound.

A rhythmic sound of clinking and clanking echoed, occasionally accompanied by laughter from Natsuki and the others.

Previous chapter | TOC | Next chapter