Fushi no Kami: Rebuilding Civilization Starts With a Village

Spring deepens day by day beyond the winter when I helped with home affairs.

The heat of the sun makes me think about the same thing as usual when it's going to be summer in no time.

I learned a lot during the winter.

With regard to regional production, after examining the trends over a 10-year period by extracting four locations that had large fluctuations between this year and last year, it was found that two of them had only fallen in production due to river flooding and pest damage.

With regard to the two affected areas, we found that productivity was excellent in other years, and we assembled a reconstruction budget - but in essence, we provided tax relief - to support it.

The remaining two sites were gradually reduced in yields over the past two decades.

Since the failure broke a certain line to maintain rural life, illness and discrepancy occurred, and it was thought that the harvest volume decreased at once.

We are currently working to find out the cause of this malpractice.

For my part, I deduced the theory that the land might have been damaged. Even if we devise farming methods, it is not impossible to maintain ecosystems that are convenient for humans.

There was information that the production of legumes was low, so I compiled the report that the legumes, which are necessary to restore local power, were not planted well.

Brick tiles have also been tested.

Current clay formulations have shown that fire-resistance is difficult to use in blacksmiths and ceramic kilns.

However, there are also (relatively low thermal power) clays and furnaces that use the same clay in the first place, and their fire-resistance capacity remains unchanged. Rather, they are regarded as easy to handle alternatives.

As an experiment, Hermes also installed test furnaces and kilns in Belgo's off-wall dwellings. The furnace is not yet in the practical stage, but the kiln is used to make brick and burn the next brick.

Also, there is a prototype kiln, and this is the one that is most useful.

I can bake pizza, and I can bake meat. Such high-performance cooking kilns exist only at the top of public facilities such as the Lords Hall.

And the biggest thing moving right now was Mr. Quid.

Excuse me, Mr. Quid.

"Hi, Ash-kun, welcome. Thank you for taking my legs from here, if that's true."

Learn from Mr. Quid, who lowers his head deeply, as well as the line-up of clerks.

Speaking of small stores, I feel like the minister can welcome the owners and employees.

"No, you don't have to greet me like that while I'm out on business."

"No, no matter how much Ash-kun thanked me, it wasn't enough to keep my head down."

"No, I thought you were getting the right price. I'm very helpful."

No, you and I keep our heads down for a while. It's a little fun.

"So, the tendon power plane for the product has been completed."

"Yes, I've put a huge burden on the craftsmen, but if I can do this, I can pay you more than that."

Mr. Quid took it out and showed it to you on a plane that looks more sophisticated than what Hermes and Am built.

Unlike prototypes for technology development, they are commercially oriented, so they are conscious of beauty such as wood finishing and wood patterns.

And a conspicuous symbol of the immortal bird.

"Have you officially adopted this after all?"

"Yes, it's perfect for Ash."

Mr Quid nods happily.

I have expressed my opposition to the use of this mark several times during the commercialization process, but it seems that it was unacceptable until the end.

I wonder why my request is not fulfilled, even though you are showing me gratitude.

No, it's good to use the mark separately.

When imitations come out, it's important to be clear and distinguishable by appearance. I think it is a good symbol because the use of the Ferrous Bird symbol has the intention of rebuilding the technology.

However, if you use it under the recognition of the immortal bird, that is, me, please wait a moment.

"I've already put this mark on Ash-kun's ointment. From now on, you'll soon know it's Ash-kun's invention."

"Yeah, it's not something I made alone, so when I say it's my invention...."

And it's not a new invention, it's a regeneration of lost knowledge.

I feel uncomfortable when it is tied to me personally.

"Well, Hermes, everyone was convinced. Itsuki-sama said she would definitely use it."

Though it's a polite thing to say, I feel like I've been stabbed to give up. The pressure from the surroundings is huge.

"I didn't even want to make the Ferrous Bird my symbol at all...."

I tried to resist even with a sigh, but it was no longer suitable, and it was returned without pain.

"Yes, Ash-kun, there's something I'd like to hear."

He was invited to the warehouse and looked at the newly purchased materials and products, and Mr. Quid cut them out with a changed voice.

I also switch my consciousness and turn my face to a subtle difference in sound.

"In fact, there have been rumors of strange pedestrians lately."

"Strange?

"Looking for people more enthusiastically than for business."

Of course, there are merchants like that, Quid says.

"It's one of the few races to travel around. Somewhere you can be asked to look for someone instead. Occasionally, some people have become peddlers to travel in search of people."

"It's strange to think about it."

"Yes. Some of the merchant's merchandise is from the King's Landing, but it's barely sold around here. If I wanted to sell it, I should have called the lord class, but they refused to introduce me."

Judging by Mr. Quid's way of speaking, he seems to have met him himself with rumours.

"The way we look for people is strange, and we don't have any specific features. In the conversation, I'm going to explore it intermittently, but in summary, I'd like to know if there have been any prominent people in this city in the past year or two."

"Are you trying to hide somehow that you're looking for someone?

"I thought so. My acquaintance with the merchant is saying he's a strange guy."

Mr. Quid is choosing a word, which means he wonders if he's some kind of detective.

Since there is no evidence, it seems that he told me in an informal interview and chat rather than an official interview.

"It's a rumor that bothers you. I will also talk to Sir Georges next time."

Maybe he asked me for it and invited me to the warehouse. I can share information with nature and the guards as a daily chat. Mr Quid is also a middle-class architect.

But that didn't seem to be the point, and Mr. Quid frowned in trouble.

Yeah, I'd like to ask you that too.

"What is it?"

"Actually... it seems that Ash-kun's name is mentioned under the condition that he is prominent in the past year or two."

Ah, I see.

It was very prominent in the Silver Gong case, so it's no wonder they know the name in that way.

Mr. Quid's main topic was to be careful as suspicious peddlers might come into contact.

"I see. Including that, I will discuss it with you."

"Yes, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help."

Mr. Quid has a serious face... and that's how he speaks like a protective bird.

If you're so seriously worried, you'll be so embarrassed and dependable that you'll be happy. Next time, I would like to look at the literature a little bit to see if I can make more of what Mr. Quid can sell.

Favor for favor, as usual.

Besides, I don't expect any danger for this suspicious peddler.

However, I have a hunch of more trouble than being targeted.

The most prominent person who has come to the city in the last few years - usually the youngest son of a contemporary lord born in King's Landing - is the prominent person who comes to the city.

It would be better to circulate the information so that it can be heard by Mr. Itsuki than Sir Georges.

It would be better to speak directly with Mr. Itsuki, as Arthur's situation is probably only partially known accurately in the consulate.

It is too difficult for poor farmers who do not have a formal government position to meet directly with the busy lord's deputy.

Normally, I can't.

But I have Easy Route. Making sweets with Miss Micah is amazing. The name "insertion into Mr. Itsuki" can be used as a pom.

"Um... Mr. Quid, can you show me flour and sugar?

"Of course I don't mind...."

Quid looks curious as to why he wants groceries from the flow of the story.

"Even Mr. Quid, you have tea and souvenirs for entertainment, right? It's the same thing. I thought I'd prepare some tea."

"Ah, I see. No, I'm sorry about this. I try to treat Ash-kun properly as an adult, but somewhere I thought he was still younger."

"I'm actually younger, so don't worry."

I think about making sweets while having some food shown, but after a year in the city, I've made a simple repertoire.

What should I do?

"Ah, you didn't have to stick to sweets."

Rather, I didn't think I could handle it by removing the sweet cake.

If you make a clothing liquid mixed with flour, eggs, and dashi, and mix and bake the leaves and vegetables around the bacon, you'll be able to make something delicious.

It's more of a snack than a treat.