Chapter 45: Sorry, Say Again?

Day 89 of living in another world

The next morning, we organized a survey team and set out to set up barriers in the settlement.

In addition to Rad and myself, we were accompanied by Sakura and Touya as guards, Akiho as a healer, and two scouts.

About 40 days have passed since we started pioneering the road to the settlement, and more than 70% of the road has already been completed. It seemed likely that the road would be open to the village before the next trade.

“The road is so well maintained, it’s easy to walk on it. Once the road is open, it won’t take more than half a day to get to the village, will it?”

“Even if you walk a little earlier, it already takes less than half a day. If the road is opened, it will be even faster.”

On the way to the settlement, three goblins were detected once, but Touya and Sakura took care of them in an instant. They had become considerably stronger from their experience in the eastern forest and were no longer a match for monsters of this level.

As we approached the settlement, I sent a scout ahead to check on the situation, but there was no sign of anyone in the area, so we continued on our way.

This is the village where we used to live. It has been abandoned for a while, and the grass is all dried up.

When we arrived at the settlement and looked around, we saw that it was about the size of the village just after the transfer. There were several pit houses, and weeds were growing thickly in what used to be fields.

It was the first time for me to come this far from the barrier area. I’m impressed by the otherworldly atmosphere.

“If you go to the city, you’ll feel it more. Now, let’s start right away, right? I don’t mind anytime.”

Rad nudged me, so I imagined the expansion as if I were enclosing the entire settlement with a mud wall around it. As usual, the barriers are expanding and flashing. The only difference is that the color is light green.

“Then I’ll try to fix it. This is the first time I’ve made a site for the entire building. I don’t know what will happen, so just stay away.”

After confirming that everyone was back down, I willed to fix the whole settlement.

“Oh.”

The flashing lights suddenly stopped, and the barrier was put up, leaving the building intact.

“It seems we succeeded. It proves that it is possible to make the entire structure the site of a village.”

“Now we just need to know if it’s possible to do it on someone else’s land or on a building where someone else lives.”

“Yes, that’s right. We’ll have to follow up on that.”

It’s still difficult for now, but I hope the day …… comes when we can go to the city.

“Then, next, I would like to decide on the location of the 『Transfer of Goods』. Rad, can I use one of your residences?”

“I don’t mind. Use whatever you like.”

“Then I’ll make it the biggest house. It’s for the purpose of storing supplies.”

The village has already set up a “universal warehouse” as a transfer location. We decided to immediately try to see if we could transfer to this location. At first, it was unclear how to transfer the goods, but after trying several times, I was able to get some sense of it.

When I imagined the source of the transfer, images of the location appeared in my mind. Then I imagined the target and the amount to be transferred from there. Finally, I specified the destination and thought about it, and it seemed that the goods were transferred at that moment.

Rumbling… Rumbling……

This time, I transferred a basketful of potatoes, and the amount rolled onto the dirt floor of the residence almost exactly as I had imagined. There was no magic circle-like effect, and they seemed to appear suddenly on the floor.

“Oh, this is very convenient.”

“It’s a little plain, but it’s perfect as a function.”

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After the confirmation of the settlement’s barrier and transfer was completed successfully, everyone was on their way back to the village.

“Village chief, in fact, I have one report to make…….”

Unlike usual, Rado looked a little indecisive.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m actually thinking of marrying one of the spinsters in …… village.”

“Huh? What?”

“It’s important for us to preserve our seed! Well, ……, I admit I have a few selfish desires.”

“Hmm. Well, I guess that’s that.”

“Yes!”

It’s another species’ rule, so I won’t speak to it, but …… I envy him very much. He was usually serious, but at heart he was a lascivious old man, and he felt a need for intimacy.

“Hey everyone, I’m back!”

“I’m back!”

After returning to the village, i reported to everyone about the day’s events.

In the midst of all this, Rad was talking with Roa with a tense look on his face.  Next to him was a rabbit woman who was probably his partner. I thought, “Please do that kind of thing out of sight, ……,” but stopped thinking about it when I realized that with the rabbit’s hearing, it would be the same no matter where they where.

That night, Rad came to report that they were now officially husband and wife, with Roa’s permission. They are going to live together from tonight, and it seems that Roa will switch places with her and move to her house. I hope they will work hard and contribute to the increase of the village population.

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Day 96 of living in another world

One week has passed since the settlement was transformed into a village. The development of trade routes is progressing smoothly, and in terms of hunting demons, Rad and the other warriors were given priority in raising their level.

Today, two days before the trade with the trading company, the long-awaited water mill was completed. Rudrug, full of confidence, leads me around the various places.

“It’s finally finished. It’s really impressive to see it in person.”

“It’s quite a sight, isn’t it?”

There was a magnificent building that did not look like a hut, and two waterwheels were spinning around on the river. When I checked inside the hut, I found that it was geared to transmit the power from the waterwheels to the pestles and millstones.

“We’ve already done a trial run. I’ve got Tsubaki-san’s approval, so it’s ready to go.”

“I see, this will speed up the rice hulling and milling process. You’ve done a great job, and thank you all.”

Rudrug said he would invite Tsubaki and the others to give a lecture on how to use the machine after this. I was interested too, but I didn’t want to intrude, so I decided to return to my house.

“I need to talk to you about something, okay?”

Natsuki calls out to me on the way. She doesn’t sound like she’s in dire need of advice. What kind of consultation is it?

“What’s wrong, did something happen with Touya?”

It doesn’t seem like anything happened between the two of them, and they seem to be doing well… but there seems to be some kind of report.

“Actually, Aki-chan will be living with us soon.”

“Huh? I’m sorry, can you say that one more time?”

“Me, Aki-chan, and Touya will live together.”

“…”

you’ve got to kidding……. Touya bastard, you didn’t show me that kind of behavior at all, so why are you making a harem on your own? I was so surprised that I was at a loss for words for a moment, but I pretended to be cool and calm.

“If the three of you have talked it over, you can do whatever you want, just don’t cause any discord in the village.”

“Yeah, I’ve already decided everything around Aki-chan, so it’s okay!”

(If such an important matter is like that…)

“Oh, what is it?”

“I was wondering if you could help me with furniture and beds and stuff to make life better in the village.”

“Oh, that’s a good idea.”

“I’d like to leave the woodworking to a craftsman and let me have some freedom to make things on my own for a while.”

There is hardly any furniture or beds in the village. I thought it was a very good proposal considering Natsuki’s skills.

“Talk it over with Rudrug. And what about the workshop?”

“I’m going to borrow Beritoa’s blacksmith shop. I have already obtained permission. I’m going to ask him for some metal fittings and stuff like that.”

“When we get into full swing, we’ll set up a new workshop, so you can coordinate with Rudrug on that, too.”

“Yes, thank you, Chief!”

It helps me to act voluntarily. Natsuki’s contribution is very high, and I was looking forward to seeing her do a good job again this time.

“By the way, how long ago did you start working on Akiho?”

“She was very helpful and I was looking forward to seeing her contribution to this project. I’ve been guiding her to do this since then.”

“I see. ……”

“We get along well with each other, and this way of settling things is the best for the village and for me.”

“It’s fine as long as you get along well.”

I told Natsuki that she could freely examine the furniture in my house. I don’t know how much it will be helpful, but I want her to make something even a little better.

I want to question Touya as much as I can, but it’s obvious that if I do, I’ll be miserable.

I gave up on the idea that Touya is the hero of the village and returned to my work at a leisurely pace for the rest of the day.

I’m going to go back to my work and spend the rest of the day doing it.

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