Drop!! ～A Tale of the Fragrance Princess～ (WN)

So a few more days later, Cordelia decided to visit the orphanage again with two books that she thought were to Toto and to Lana and the others. Of course I am with the witch and Ronnie this time. Unfortunately, Vernault and Jill said they weren't on the right date, so this is a drop-off.

Cordelia's choice for Toto this time was a story about a princess about a hundred years ago. If Toto is interested in 'The Princess', he'll enjoy it. The content tells the story of the princess, then the king's youngest daughter, who, as a princess, rarely completed medicine and built many sanatoriums.

And the other book that I chose for Lana and the others was the diary of a female official. It becomes a little old, but the woman who came from outside the country during the Queen's entrance describes with surprise the clumps, the formation, and the history of this country. Few words are difficult, and even children without preliminary knowledge, like Lana and the others, would be easy to read.

"Dili's already friends with Toto, isn't she? I've been to the village once before today, and I've heard so many times that Dili's not here today."

Cordelia lowered her brow as she was sorry for those words she received from the witch in the carriage.

"How often do teachers visit the village?

"It depends on the season. They grow herbs in village fields. Of course, I grow and buy things in the garden behind the store that are difficult to grow and few in number. But there are a lot of kids who catch colds in winter, so they visit quite often."

The witch laughs, wondering if it doesn't get much involved all year round after all.

"Wang Du is a convenient place, and I think it's a good place to meet a lot of people. But I like the country air, too. The sounds of the trees shaking in the wind and the singing of the birds would be different from the king's capital, wouldn't they?

"Yep. I like it too"

"Dili, do you ever leave King's Capital from time to time too?

"I don't go far, but I often go to the woods. Especially in the Sea Velph Forest, where we've been for a long time."

"In the woods? I see Dili is your grandmother."

"Don't do too dangerous things," worried the slightly surprised witch, and while Ronnie was chasing him, "Yes," the carriage reached the village.

It would be the effect of a light rain in the early morning, the village was surrounded by moist air overall. And the droplets that remained in the trees and flowers were glittering with light.

In such glare, the Cordelias followed the same path as last time, to the orphanage.

"It's Dilly!

It was Toto who came running over with a scream that seemed delightful at the same time as Cordelia's arrival.

"Hello, Toto"

"Hello!"

The cheerful greeting was then also directed at the witch and Ronnie. It's very different from the way we were when we first met. And when he finished greeting him, Toto stared at Cordelia's cloth bag.

"Do you have a book of promises?

"Yeah. Let's read it together"

"Yeah! You know, Toto, I'm gonna talk to Dili today, so I tried my best to help."

"Thank you," Cordelia told Toto, so proud. I was a little worried about what words would be appropriate, but I'm still glad if you were so excited.

Toto drew his hand and Cordelia moved to a slightly smaller low table on the edge of the room. Then three girls approached under Cordelia. One of them was Lana.

"Dilly, thank you for the smell bag during this time. I was surprised how good it smelled like flowers were blooming."

"Hello, Lana"

"Is this a picture book from Wang Du?

"Yeah, I promised Toto. Lana, you want to come with me?

"I'm a graduate of Picture Books. But... it's a beautiful picture book."

Lana is apparently interested. It's just that in front of Toto, who seems to be the youngest as far as I can tell, he also apparently wants to meet his sister.

"I don't know if I'd like to join you. I'm not used to reading and listening. What about Lana?

"I'm good at it!

That said, Lana just went around next to Toto saying she was waiting. And the other kids surround it, saying, "If Lana gets tired, I'll take turns for you". Cordelia watched as she relieved herself of the condition. Eventually, Lana's phonetic reading, which was a little playful, began.

Picture book choices were apparently correct. Toto screamed when the picture book reached the end.

"Toto, I want to be a doctor!

"You idiot, the doctor has to be smart."

"Then toto be smart!

While hearing such exchanges between children, Cordelia was supposedly returned a picture book from Lana... but the picture book she was offered pulled in just before she took it.

"Um, can I have this one more time?

"Yeah, of course it is. Yeah, but I have another book."

"Huh?"

"Actually, I brought the book to Lana, too. I think he was interested in the Wang capital and the royal palace..."

"What, lend it to me! Because I'll read it by the time Dilly gets home!

The children caught in the voice shifted their gaze from Toto to Lana.

"Lana sloppy, I'll read it too!

"Me too!

The girls who quickly surrounded the book so quickly turned their heads together and continued to read the book with alternating phonetic readings. In the meantime, Cordelia was also given her first reading by Toto. I was worried about whether I could do it well or not and if I didn't follow it, but Toto was to go on "one more time" and then twice with a very satisfactory look.

Even after those two ends Toto had said it again, but the moment it was over, Lana pulled Cordelia's arm.

"Hey, Dili. Dili, are you good at studying?

"Huh?"

"This book is so funny. Dili, if you've been reading these books for a long time, I want you to tell me too. The woman in the book is from a foreign country, right? I don't know what surprises this guy."

"Do you want to study?

"Yeah. 'Cause I've never had a chance to know this. I'd prefer something more recent, but I'm also interested in old stories."

"Oh, I want to hear it too! Like the teachers' classes, Dillie would look fun if they did too!

Following Lana, the surrounding children also convey that hope to Cordelia. And the three of us started getting excited about what kind of story we should talk about. But as a cordelia, good or bad, I don't know if I can take the class at my own expense.

It was the Dean who pinched a gentle voice where he was worried about how to tell it, "Don't say too much impossibility," he said.

"Dili is in the king's capital. It's a long way from here, and I'm a little older than you, and I'm not an adult."

The fall of Lana and the others was evident in the words of that dean. That's why Cordelia was in a hurry.

"If the Dean says you don't mind, I don't mind. Of course, I can't interrupt you often, but if you'll excuse me, I'd like to ask for your convenience."

Yeah, I didn't mean to say no. So when Cordelia said a little early, the Dean looked surprised.

"Are you sure?

"Yes, I will review myself, and I will not do anything to the detriment of Lana and the others."

Knowledge helps. You can also broaden the range of thoughts on things with what you know. All the more so if they want it. So I wish I could help them to the best of my ability. "Yes," the dean glanced lightly at Cordelia, thinking so, then gazed at Cordelia.

"There's a blackboard in the back room. It's a room with letters and math classes. Use it if you like."

"Thank you. I just have one thing to worry about."

"What's going on?

"I've never given a class yet. So I don't think he's very good."

"If you're good from the beginning, we'll have to teach you."

The director laughed and said, "I have to tell you about this appointment," he told Cordelia of his plans for the orphanage.

That's where I found out about a rough day at the orphanage.

They generally finish cleaning, laundry, and field work in the morning. Many young children take naps to see how things are going. If you look healthy, study letters and calculations at that time, and play time.

And kids of some age do vocational training classes every two days or so according to their wishes... they also do part-time work. Many of them sembled as helping villagers with their fields, caring for livestock, or sewing. Some clerks go to Wangdu City on duty to sell vegetables on days when there is no help.

"Besides going to sell vegetables, you go to Wangdu for the use of Mr. Green. Someone from the village is going, so it's more like they're going to stretch their wings."

"So that's what I met Mick."

"Yeah. But yeah. But the three of you who had a crush on Dili have never actually been to King's Landing yet."

"Really?

"I had a chance, but those kids, if they weren't together, I'd be scared to go."

It's hard to ask for a deduction rate when it's three, and the dean is laughing.

Cordelia wondered if there was some anxiety that I wanted to go but I didn't know it well. Somehow, but I don't even know what it feels like.

"We will contact you at a later time for this convenience"

"Thanks"

Cordelia herself, of course, knows about her convenience.

But you'd better get my father's approval. When it comes to classes, I don't even think it is necessary to gain acceptance once or twice. I can't think of a reason why they say no. Still, the promise of giving classes would have been fulfilled once and for all.

(Unless Lana and the others are still happy...)

If it were to take the form of it, there might also be a need for it to continue for a bit longer.

Cordelia decided to ask the Dean to wait for a response because she needed to figure out how to proceed with the class, including around it.

That's how Cordelia explained her history to Elvis when she got home, but Elvis creased between her eyebrows when she heard Cordelia's words.

"I did hear you were going to the orphanage. But weren't you originally meant to learn herbs?

Elvis' words are good. There is no denial or affirmation against studying.

But I suppose it raises doubts that the goal will be missed or that it will throw out its original purpose.

"Is it the teacher you want to be?

"No."

"Hands on a whim and other good results will not be possible."

Hearing Elvis say it, Cordelia felt more surprised than anything else.

I don't think the words themselves are the best. But before Elvis asked me for an outline, I have never remembered him expressing a negative view. I was hoping that Elvis would need to answer some of the questions he raised.

But just because it was unexpected, it didn't mean Cordelia would say, "Yes, I understand," either. Even if you don't ask me, I have to convince you.

"Of course I know I won't be able to do my teaching all the time. But I was wondering if I should throw myself into what I was being asked to do in order to find some kind of support. I want to deal with them. Fortunately, I have time now. Of course, I won't fail to learn for myself because of these things."

You can't back off well behaved.

Words were said at once in order to obtain permission. Momentum must also be on your side to turn negative words upside down.

…… Until two seasons change. "

"Thank you"

It's a longer reprieve than I thought. I have six months.

If we can achieve some kind of achievement… If we can create a situation where Toto or Lana would be happy, I'm sure that would also prove that we could have moved forward.

Besides, I'm not alone. I don't mind you involving Jill or Vernor in this case. Cordelia thought they might both give good ideas and tips from a different perspective than Cordelia.

That's how Cordelia, who quit before Elvis, went back to her room once.

And I started thinking about "what kind of teacher would I be". Hate Cordelia doesn't have the experience of taking a teaching whip, although it might have been different if she had been there even in Kyouykjishu in her previous life. However, I know there are many different types of classes because I have taken many lectures so far.

"While eliminating as much extra as possible... but I'd rather have a little miscellaneous to breathe in"

I have to choose from a textbook substitute book first. Of course that can revolve around the history books Cordelia has learned. But that's a little too fine. They can't take classes as often as Cordelia. I really need to make a rounding choice. Trying to pack everything in the first place can be a hell of a lot of material.

With that in mind, Cordelia made the materials, while at the same time consulting Aisha on how to proceed with the class. She wasn't teaching history, but in Kaina Village, and working as Lara's teacher, Cordelia is the easiest teacher to talk to.

Aisha responded with pleasure to Cordelia's consultation. And she said, "Why don't you give Lara a mock class to the other guy once it's solidified somewhat?" I received a suggestion.

As a cordelia, I was very embarrassed to ask Lara, but if I could do a prep exercise, I wouldn't miss that opportunity either. I can't afford that.

But in fact, when I got into the form of classes, I could concentrate enough to forget that Lara and Cordelia both knew each other. And thanks to that, Cordelia was also able to ease her anxiety just a little.

As she prepared herself to do so little by little, Cordelia also told Vernault, who had come to pinch the confectionery.

"... Really, you like Dili"

"I'll take a compliment."

A little disobedient, Cordelia smiled back at Vernault twirling a fork stabbed with pound cake.

"Hmm, Dili didn't end up at the witch's in preparation for that class?

"No, I'm sorry to bother you. I also borrowed a new book yesterday. Then we'll talk about your classes."

"Yeah."

Yesterday I stopped by the witch's house on my way home from visiting Aisha, and rented a new book. Herbal books and seagrass books, one at a time. I gave Ronnie the seagrass book. Ronnie spends a lot of time researching Oblate when there's no going out. It doesn't really melt well, it hooks me up with this, doesn't it get any thinner or does the machine need more improvement to dry in the first place...... etc seem to be bothering me very much. Cordelia tried to speak up, too, but Lara said to Cordelia, "I'm having fun, so don't give me a toy, lady," she said. Indeed, Ronnie now seemed to waste even time for lunch, and continued to tease Sandwich with the book in one hand today. If it was something that touched Ronnie's harp line, I would certainly be happy with this one, but I'm also a little worried about not breaking my body. No, it does seem like fun.

"Sometimes the dates for Oulu will be right. Then we'll enjoy Dili's struggle and see."

"It's not a spectacle.... but what happened when you were with me was still shocking. I can't believe they told me Lord Vernault was a prince..."

Cordelia pointed a superb smile at Vernault, although I won't say until I just remembered it was going to make me laugh by accident... Vernor looked at the smile smelly, but returned the full grin to Cordelia.

"Too bad you're not a prince?

"Isn't that Master Vernault? If Lord Vernault was a prince, he wouldn't leave the castle for tea and sweets, would he?

"Ha, I'm sure the prince is sorry too"

While interacting with each other like bar-reading, the thought of not giving up the lead seemed to scatter bees and sparks.

"... well, in any case, if you're willing to do something, invite me appropriately"

"Oh, is that okay?

"Oh, it looks like Jill's been thinking about it a lot."

"So what about Master Vernault?

"I do what I can to help, but I don't think I can be the subject. If you're in the realm, you'll hear some impotence, but we're a little short of time to figure out what they want."

Regardless, Jill should be the same, and Vernault is spilling some bitter laughter.

"Then tell Jill not to push you."

"Oh. If I tell him, he's not going to be able to do it again, but I'll tell him."

Is that kindness at all?

With some doubts, he broke up with Vernault that day, and a few days later headed back to the village of Oul. What I take with me is a handmade textbook, a narrative sheet and nervousness.

The student waiting in Oulu that day was a threesome who read the diary of a woman official.

To be precise, Toto also said, "Ask with me!" I was in the classroom, "but it was an early trip into the world of dreams. He was still a little early to take the class.

Still, he seemed satisfied when it was over, so he felt a little like a sister.

The class itself seemed more or less a continuation of being surprised by "oops," and for one thing they succeeded in saying that interest would draw.

The second class had one more student on the evidence.

The foursome student was a boy who looked at the notebook of the threesome and was interested. He was quieter than a threesome, but Mick and I seemed to be close. Mick broke in on the way and took the boy away. but in the end the boy came back. Cordelia was badly impressed by Mick on her way home.

The next time I visited, Vernor and Jill were with me.

I thought it would be embarrassing for the two of us to see the class, but that day I was supposed to help, not in class. I was relieved that Jill was a little sorry, but as a cordelier, I feel like San Cambi.

The help was to repair the tools used in the city and create products. Fix the cloth that decorates the store, or make a new box to put the product in. And the product was the creation of a lease. Leashes made from branches collected in the adjacent woods are made by Dean, where they are decorated with ribbons, dried flowers, dried fruit, or wood beads or buttons. Ribbons, beads, and buttons were grass stained with cotton cloth. They arrange this next to the vegetables.

"It's a beautiful color"

"I dye this with the rest of the snack peanuts. The only thing a little bright is the shell, and the darkest thing is the skin, and the brightest thing is the mixture of the shell and the skin. There's something else I dyed with clover."

Cordelia had cut the cloth with the dean at a short distance from the children with pinking sauce and was making ribbons. The witch had her hands on the schematics of the lease that the children had thought of, making it look better and yet shaping it into a product while leaving the image that the child would have painted first.

"Why do you think Dili's so fun to dye?

Cordelia got a little lost in such a dean's inquiry. I have the cloth on hand. It belongs to a calm tea system. Looks good on Reese as well. If you think about other colors in it, what color would it be?

"... When you dye it with mint, it smells good and interesting when you're dyeing it. Chamomile for something a little brighter. But it's a little expensive if it's for leasing, but I was wondering if it would also be gorgeous to dye it pink with red roses. If it's uncontaminated, the grape skins are calm, purple and beautiful."

When the mint dyes the stem and leaves with meow van, the cloth stains yellow and green near slightly yellow. Chamomile would stain a little brighter yellow. You should just have to adjust the amount, whether it's fresh or dry. I've never tried it in this world, but when I was a nihongine, I did it in summer vacation free research.

"Mm-hmm," the dean roared when he heard Cordelia's response.

"I knew you could have a little more glamour, right?

"No, that's not what I meant...... I think this is nice too"

"It was something I started with leftovers, so it turns into this color... well, let's think about it for a second. I think grape skins can be collected depending on the season. But Dili can answer when she suddenly shakes about dyeing."

"I don't even know what's commercial, so I can't do the costing, but for a little while"

"Well... I can't raise the price of the lease, but Shawl might be able to make it without making it feel expensive..."

Yeah, nodding, the dean moved the scissors.

"Dili, if you talk to me, I'm going to forget that you're just a kid."

"Sure, I'm a kid, but I'm thirteen years old. I'm a little older than Toto and his sisters."

"I sure am... but I'm no different than the kids who are still here. Verno-kun and Jill, too, are solid. Something the kids here recognize as your brother."

Dean sees the two of them painting while embellishing a good but twitchy child.

"Speaking of which, Dili's class, Lana and the others are really enjoying it. Thanks."

"No, I'd be honored if I could be of service"

"I really wish we could teach you more. If we don't collect the money, we can't make it here."

The Dean took a small breath as he said so.

"… do you still think it would be less advisable to receive assistance?

"You know, how it is here"

"Yes."

Cordelia answered with a straight eye to the Dean. To Cordelia like that, the Dean stared Cordelia in the eye and spun the words back.

"Honestly, because I was also mean then. I was still one of the helpers, not the dean, at that time. But even if I ask for more help now, right? I can do something about it. Everyone in the village is working together, and I think it's a very warm place."

"Yep. That tells me, too, the look on the kids' faces"

"It's just a little guilty when you look at a kid's face who's oh and happy, too. I don't have much opportunity to talk to people outside my own village. That's why I've always been concerned that maybe I haven't seen it... The children here are dear ones I have taken care of from your parents, so I have to hold on."

The Dean's words seemed to say more to himself than he had already said to Cordelia. Cordelia opened her mouth as she stared at her, as opposed to Dean's gaze, which fell with words.

"It is difficult for me to understand the grid of the Dean. I don't have that experience yet. So I can only imagine, isn't it normal that over time the environment changes and thoughts shake? We learn that changes in values and shifts in the world are common in history. I wonder if the same can be said of individuals."

……

"Sometimes it's important to stay the same, of course. But if you're worried, why don't the Dean talk to someone you can trust? I think it's probably only now, not now, that we ask for assistance."

Exactly couldn't say 'talk to me' Cordelia. Besides, the most appropriate person to consult with the Dean is probably a witch. Probably didn't want to talk to Cordelia even now. I guess I just wanted a human word that knew how much the situation was.

"... right. I've never spoken to Mr. Green."

Yes, after the Dean said it like he was talking to himself, and then I heard him say, "The fishmongers are coming around." The dean raised his face to the voice.

"Oh, here comes the wagon."

"Do you have a fish business?

"Yeah. River fish is still available here, but seafood is. It's hard to sell in Wangdu, it's a small size dry product, so you can get it a little cheaper."

'That said, you said the owner of the carriage was also making money in the trade,' recalls Cordelia, who heard it. Then he went outside and looked out the window at the director speaking to the merchant, and Cordelia came up with a fu.

"... well, you just have to move it"

Yes, Cordelia snapped small as she listened to the interaction between the merchant and the worthy dean.

On the way home, after getting off the carriage, Cordelia asked Jill and Vernault.

"Do you have a moment now?

"What the fuck?"

"I need to talk to you about something."

"Shorter."

Jill also nods at Vernor's response. Cordelia, even though she's a little quiet.

"Route carrying books and lending...... Would you like to build a mobile library? Although there may not be a lot of books, I would also like to have a teacher who can answer questions from children about the matters in the book if possible"

"... what?

"I think there are other things I can do to support you more. But if you can help me at all."

What I came up with as a continual support that I could do while I was allowing myself to have learning time.

Cordelia wanted the two of us to hear that. If we were to do it, it would be a little difficult on one's own.

"Will you let me hear some more?

Yes, Cordelia nodded, prompted by Jill's words.

"The Ouls all remember the minimum reading and writing, but there aren't many readings in the orphanage in the first place. But some kids are greedy for knowledge. Then you can have a chance to touch your knowledge. I want to create an environment where you can lend for free and at least at a low price, even if you can't collect the most up-to-date stuff as a bookkeeper."

"I mean, moving isn't exclusive to that orphanage, is it?

"Yeah, as far as possible, I could go around a few villages on a regular basis and rent them out. Though I have to think about it a little bit because the range varies depending on how the book is sourced and how far it is operable. I was looking at a pedestrian today and I thought," Oh, my God. "

"You should certainly learn to read and write at a minimum, even in mountain villages, if it is around Wangdu. But there are few opportunities to practice it, so it's a pleasure."

"I see," Vernor opened his mouth to Cordelia's answer.

"Load the carriage with books and go around the countryside, huh? If we were to support the village rather than the orphanage, it would be easier to use the oul, which we refuse to receive. What are we going to do with the books?"

"When it comes to managing the carriage and adding new books from time to time, I don't know how long it will last with just my hand, and I may not be biased. So in order to do business continuously, I'd like to get sponsorship and opinions from the endorsers every year, if possible."

That's why you told us.

"Yeah. Of course we still don't know how much budget we need. But I just wish I could create a jointly operated organization. Can you help us?

Yes, Cordelia said, Vernor put his hand on his chin and showed him how to think a little.

"It's quick to suggest it to adults if you're funding it, but it's hard to explain why you do it around Wang Capital anyway if you're in the realm. But all we can get out is a dime. Then... it might be easier to involve more aristocratic children and gain recognition as shields for 'co-planning'. I won't let my child join me even though other children are trying to do welfare...... oh my god, noble pride won't be tolerated. Once the idea has been consolidated to some extent, I can help you to speak up."

"Thank you"

"And then... some tradesmen in Wangdu would like to donate substantially to raise the name of the Chamber of Commerce. Of course there will be no desire to get a chance to hang out with the nobles... but if we use it well, we can manage the money to hire the staff of the foundation"

"You're familiar with it."

"There's more people out there than Dili."

"Is it a by-product of the pageant"

"... really, I can't wait..."

Sometimes I felt like Vernault's cheeks were a little tight, but sometimes it wasn't so loud because this is the outside.

"Jill's gonna cooperate, right? You're just agreeing with me. It's very effective."

Jill returns a bitter laugh to Vernault, who laughs at him.

"That's all I can do, it's a little distressing."

"Speaking of which, Mr. Jill has some thoughts, Mr. Vernault has told us."

With that said, Jill looked at Vernault with momentum.

And Vernault turned his face in the same direction as Jill at the same speed. The look on his face made him think he was going to blow out even with a whistle. Cordelia could also understand that this was a story Jill wanted to keep secret. But Jill also looked back at Cordelia again without complaining after just staring.

"... if they need it, I hope it will be easier for them to pass on jobs in Wang Du. Conversely, I was hoping to build an information network that would make it easier to get that information to Wang Du, even if there were jobs from the village. I've checked it out, but so far there's no information network in the village or Wangdu, but also in Wangdu."

"You did, didn't you"

"But if the plan for the Circuit Library can be implemented, we can have a base for the foundation in Wang Du, right? If you base there, you might make it. And the staff problem... I'm thinking about it."

The last one vaguely, but firmly, Jill and Cordelia laughed face-to-face.

But that also stopped with a word from Vernault.

"... well, as a keepsake of it too. Either way, if you want to clean up this story, you should tell the prince a word, but it's not a problem."

"Huh."

"Oh, what the hell. It would be weird for me to keep my mouth shut when I'm on the prince's side doing something on the king's side."

"That's true, too... I wonder if I would exaggerate a little to Your Highness"

"I'm not forcing you to cooperate anything else, and enough to talk about the proposals Dili made. You just have to do what you want."

Indeed, a prince would make things easier to move forward with one voice instead of lending a hand. Or the momentum that seems to be complete with just one word from the prince. I guess I'm more right to ride if I think of it as a usable connection.

But... I didn't mean it at all. The best you can do is keep your cramped cheeks down.

(... yeah, well, I'm not gonna stop because I don't like princes or anything like that)

Yeah, let's split this place up.

It's not like I'm asking you directly. It's just that Vernault swings the story. Perhaps Vernault is just trying to make the fact that 'The Prince Inked Project'.

"Will Dili be present for anything?

"I'll leave that to Master Vernault. Even though I haven't been out in public much, I can't believe His Royal Highness is watching me... and the greats and ladies here and there are going to do unnecessary digging."

"Copy that. I'm sorry, but I can handle it."

Cordelia said nothing more to Vernault, with her hands gently raised and shoulders shrugged.

Mostly he can imagine, too. The bitter laughter that is floating is proof of this.

But with that face on my face, I decided not to dare ask you to float around saying, "Well, it's good to talk to you," etc.