Seirei Gensouki ~Konna Sekai de Deaeta Kimi ni~

Two weeks have passed since Rio came to this village and he has not yet had a conversation with all those in the village, but the presence of Rio was known to all the villagers.

Yuba, the village chief, is the guardian.

Luli, Yuba's granddaughter, is having a casual conversation.

He holds the important position of supplying meat to the village.

Dora also praised her hunting skills, and Rio's arrival increased the supply of meat.

In addition, the young ladies have a good reputation.

That's why many of the rest of the villagers, somewhere closed, have also come to admit about Rio as a temporary villager for now.

Well, I'm supposed to help you hunt, Rio, but nothing hunts every day.

If we hunt like we do every day, we will see fewer animals live in the woods and we will be alert.

That's why the hunt was supposed to put in a moderate day off.

This is the season before autumn and it's time to get busy for the harvest.

The total population of this village exceeds 300 inhabitants.

However, some of the men who become less than the second son of each house work in fortifications as soldiers or go outside to earn money.

Therefore, the number of young men who are actually living in this village and become workers is never high.

If so, it was natural that those who had a little extra time would be driven out to support other tasks.

That's why, on the day the hunt was off, Rio also began to help with farming.

But when you actually help the village farm and ask how to do it, there will be various improvements, even as far as Rio can think of.

So Rio decided to talk to Yuba a little bit.

"You think there's a secret to making it richer than it is now?

To Rio's consultation, Yuba said with some surprise look.

If there was such a good way, someone would be trying it very quickly, and it's not strange that the rumors are spreading.

As a grandmother, I want to believe Rio's words, but as a keeper of the people of the village, I can't easily hear their opinions.

There was no point in Yuba wondering.

"Yeah, it's impossible to enrich a crop that's already sprouted on boulders, but there's a surer way to enrich it now than there are about the crops we're going to grow first"

"Uhm......"

And, as I think of something, Yuba roars.

Because Yuba's concerns could easily be imagined by Rio too...

"Well, why don't you just listen to me for now?

And Rio told Yuba in an easygoing manner.

"Um, right... So, can you tell me what improvements you have?

Apparently, he only listens to me.

"First of all, it's dirt. By using a soil medicine called fertilizer, we create a soil where crops can grow easily."

and Rio was the first to propose soil improvements.

"Fertilizer or soil medicine? Hmm, well, it's similar to the richness of the crop."

Yes, every year in this village, on the occasion of the Festival of Toyotomi, we do not hesitate to offer gratitude to the earth.

That's just sprinkling things on the soil that don't make much sense agronomically, but the act of doing something to the soil seems understandable.

This would also be easy to persuade.

"So, what exactly do you do to the dirt?

And, because he is also a pharmacist, Yuba has asked with a little interest.

"Yeah, you're gonna need a little special soil to do that,"

Rio grins thinly at Yuba's reaction, which is quite pleasant.

"A little special soil? What's that?

"It looks black, with deciduous and broad-leaved leaves broken down into soil. You can get it easily if you go to the mountain forest. With leaves, you can make your own."

Yes, it is rotten soil.

Rotten soil is very commonly used in modern agriculture.

Natural fouling soil is sometimes biased in ingredients, so it would be desirable to make your own and use an ingredient adjustment.

"Do you have such dirt? I've never seen it before."

Apparently Yuba didn't even know it existed.

"Yes, just mixing that dirt would improve the situation a lot."

"I see. I think I can give it a try soon enough."

"Yeah, if you're anxious, I thought I'd try it out in the backyard home garden first."

And, to make it psychologically acceptable, Rio tried to suggest that we start from close quarters.

"No, if I'm going to do it anyway, I'm going to use a painting of the village farmland that I'm going to use next spring. It's easier to compare with other lands."

It is a more ridiculous answer than expected.

Rio smiled slightly.

"Thank you. Then I will do the selection and transportation of the soil."

"You can do other guys for backup, right?

"No, because that's what I said. And if you use spirituality to strengthen your flesh, you can carry a lot of soil at once."

"Speaking of which, you did. Then I'll leave it to you."

Sending a trusted gaze, Yuba said.

"Yes, so here's the next story: water is as important as dirt"

"Oh, you're right."

And Yuba returned her convincing voice.

Is it natural that you understand the importance of water without bothering to talk about it?

"As it stands, we're building the pond outside the village, but that's all, depending on the weather conditions, the water in the pond is no longer sunny, right?

Rio said, thinking of the hesitant pond set up in every part of the village in his head.

"Yeah, but there's a river within walking distance, right? When the pond ran out of water, this village was set up to draw water from it."

And Yuba answers Rio's question.

However, even using river water is very inefficient in manpower work.

"Using river water is the right focus. But the problem is how to use it. There is an irrigation facility in the Strahl region called a water pumping truck."

Rio decided to give Yuba a brief description of the water pumping water wheel.

Water pumping trucks are a common technique in the Strahl region.

According to the ancient legend of the human race, it is one of the knowledge given by the Six Wise God.

If a water pumping water wheel has the role Rio says it does, it will be able to double insurance with a pond.

"I thought it would be useful if I told you to pump up the water in the river and run it down the waterway, but how exactly do you pump up the water? And how much more can flow?

For a brief explanation of Rio, Yuba also fully understood its flavour.

But the question is, can you really make something like that?

"You mean a water pumping water wheel -"

To dispel Yuba's doubts, Rio describes specifically how the water pumping water wheel works and performs.

"It's amazing. You think you can make that?

Regardless of how it works, if that's what Rio says it does, it should have been extraordinarily less worrying about water shortages in agriculture.

Turn your gaze to Rio where Yuba will admire you somewhere.

"Yes, it is possible for me to make it in spiritual art in a day or so for a waterway that connects to the pond."

The neck was the personnel cost of building a waterway, but even that would be solved if Rio was there.

It seemed well worth a try.

"It seems very appealing to me to just listen. But I'm gonna let you take care of everything from what?

Yuba sounds a little sorry.

"Yeah, I'm going to make a guideline for the water pumping truck by next spring. If you can afford all that time, you shouldn't have a problem on your own in conjunction with improving the soil. I'm going to get a little more free time."

Unknown technology not present in the Yagmo region.

It would be possible to attract unwanted attention to this village from the outside if we inspired technology that was ahead of its time.

But this is something someone can come up with in time.

It is now a technology already used in the Strahl region, and the Spirit people use water wheels and windmills.

In the years of inactivity, there come out those who suffer from hunger, whose bodies are weakened and hit by the cold, who become ill and die.

He said his brother, who was actually two years younger than Luli, died when he was four years old from starvation and the cold.

If we had built a water pumping water truck, we would have been able to help solve that at all.

Then you won't mind if this village becomes its pioneer.

That's what I thought.

Even though we have never met before, this is a village where Yuba and Luli, the only relatives in this world, live.

It was obviously not possible for Rio to look at the inefficient way and pretend not to look at it as it was.

Plus, whatever knowledge you can't use without non-substitutable technologies and abilities, all Rio teaches is knowledge that can be tested immediately by anyone.

Even if this village received attention, there would be less risk of serious problems if knowledge were circulated around it.

"There are other ways to make farm tools more efficient, change the way they are sown, and make good use of fallow land"

So Rio is going to do what he can for this village.

There are still many things that can be improved on the methods of farming in this village.

Rio told Yuba every one of them.

"Hmm, it's going to be worth trying along with the earlier soil improvements on how to sow it. And a few improvements to the farm tools will likely be ready."

When I heard Rio's explanation with a serious look, after much thought, Yuba shrugged.

However, there seems to be resistance to the use of fallow land, as harvests may decrease in the short term.

Well, it's natural that all of a sudden we can't come along with all the reforms.

If there are any other achievements, you should do so.

"Okay. I'll talk to the village blacksmith about farm tools."

"Oh. Let's just say I give Rio the right to oversee a single painting of agricultural land to be used next spring in conjunction with the soil improvement thing about the sowing method"

"Are you sure?

And he spake unto a stranger like himself, saying,

Yuba admitted to Rio as a villager, albeit temporarily.

It would be wild to say such things.

"Oh, I don't mind. Instead, you can deliver anything you want?

With a airy grin, Yuba said.

"Yes."

Looking at Yuba like that, Rio nods forcefully.

After obtaining permission, Rio acted quickly.

Heading to the woods, which are also hunting grounds, he dug back the soil appropriately to discover the rotten soil and transported it to the farmland entrusted with its management.

Since the soil around here is acidic and close to Japanese soil when Rio stands out, you can sow some grass wood ash.

Mixing other human and animal manure is also beneficial, but there should be a lot of psychological resistance.

Fortunately, rice can be obtained around here, so it is difficult to handle, but it may be good to substitute it with rice.

If you add rice plumage before winter, the fermentation should be over in the spring and the soil will be healthier.

It takes time to get results, but that's what agriculture is all about.

I don't know how long Rio will be in this village, but I thought it would be nice to be there, at least until we achieve results in terms of agriculture.

Will that make me at least stay until next fall or so?

Besides, I'm also concerned about Yuba's words that he might eventually be able to disclose information about Rio's parents.

I could visit my parents' graves, but sometimes I think of things, and sometimes I wonder.

I have to stay in this village for a while.

To that end, we should now give priority to familiarizing ourselves with this village.

Even though I have Yuba's permission, if they think I'm too suspicious a person, they could kick me out.

In these closed societies, it becomes difficult to stay as soon as you don't walk away from yourself.

I knew that because I had only lived in the country in my previous life.

Fortunately, I've gotten a good feeling from more than a certain number of people over the past two weeks.

It's been a while.

Rio was walking around the village doing repairs to his brittle and broken houses and tools.

There are some craftsmen among the villagers, but the current situation is that they are understaffed and not around.

It was therefore a very gratifying story to say that Rio would do the work that was really behind us.

"It's a big deal! Thanks for your help. If my husband told me to fix it or something, I'd be in trouble making it extra bad."

A well-deserved woman laughed cheerfully and told Rio.

Her name is Ume.

He is a standing person named Jie Jie of the village.

"No, I'm glad I was able to help. Call me if you need anything else."

Then Rio repaired the walls of this woman's house, and kept the gap wind from entering.

"It'll help. I was worried about what kind of man came to Yuba's house when I heard he had some leftovers, but a good man like you would be welcome."

With a refreshing smile, Ume thanks Rio.

After that, he went around many houses and asked if there was anything to be repaired.

At first some sent surprise glances.

But when Luli, who is here with me, testifies that Rio is good at his skill, he asks me to try and fix something simple.

So when I did a brilliant repair and showed it, I reacted like I was impressed and asked to repair a new item.

The results were quite good.

"Hey, Rio's a real multitude, isn't he? I can cook, I can hunt, it's bright for agriculture, my hands are clever. Can you make drugs, too? You feel like you want one in the village."

On the way home from work, as the two of us walked into the village towards the village chief's house, Luli said that with a sunny grin.

"It's called instrumental poverty. None of them are any match for a first-rate human being."

With a bitter smile, Rio answers.

"Um, I don't think so. Even if so, I'd appreciate it if someone could do anything about it."

Slightly leaning her neck, Luli glanced at Rio's face from the side.

"Thank you. I'd be glad to be of any help to this village."

Such Luli's words felt like he was telling them in earnest.

It's like trusting a well-made brother.

So, embarrassed, Rio thanked him.

"Hey."

Then, all of a sudden, from behind, he spoke in a voice that was difficult to say friendly.

The two turn back.

Standing there was a boy a little older than Rio.

Are you 16 or 17 years old or something?

"Looks like Elder and Luli admitted you, but I didn't admit you!

And he shows up. No, he shows hostility, the boy says.

"Uh..."

Seeing a young man who doesn't even try to hide the hostility in front of him, Rio unwittingly gets stuck in words.

"Suddenly what, Sin? No disrespect for Rio."

When Rio was in trouble about what to say, Luli, next door, stepped forward and said that, like protecting Rio.

As for Rio, I have some anticipation as to why the boy is behaving like this.

You think an outsider named Rio could scratch the peace so far and the lives so far, those that the villagers have built up.

I want to preserve that kind of peace and life.

That's what I thought it would do.

These people are more likely to appear within a closed society.

I think those feelings are legitimate in a way.

Though narrow, this is the important world they live in.

That's why Rio had trouble reacting.

"Oh, you have nothing to do with Luli! He's a leftover!

To Luli's words, a boy by the name called Singh murmured and disputed.

"The rest of us and nothing. I'm allowing Grandma to stay in this village? And you're helping me with my village work, right?

And, with a frightened look, Luli looked to Singh.

"Ha, the village ladies are always hella at such a weak bastard"

But without even trying to hide his disgust with Rio, Singh said.

And stare at Rio like you despise him.

"Oh, isn't Rio weak? It looks so muscular."

"Become..., with him..."

Hearing Luli's words, which in a way could be misleading, Singh became stupefied and blushed.

(Does that mean the peace in that sense will also be harmed)

Seeing that reaction, somehow, Rio could imagine another reason why Singh was hostile to himself.

"Besides, you've decided to be an apprentice to Mr. Dora. Rio's got good hunting skills, so you can get some advice, right?

I know you said it with the intention of defending Rio, but if Rio's predictions are correct, the word is counterproductive.

"Ha, ha, well, who gives a shit about a guy like that? I'll be a better hunter than him in no time!

It seems that Singh has become more confrontational with Rio.

"Ha..."

Rio leaks a thirsty laugh in the wake of the hostility he has stripped off.

She didn't seem to care about that attitude, and Singh was walking away from the spot early when she tongued.

"Damn, you're older than me, 'cause he's a kid. Sorry, Rio."

"Oh, because I don't care. All of a sudden, a stranger like himself arrives, and he's desperate to protect his place."

Staring at Sin leaving, that's what Rio tells you.

That was a troubled look at a child who was saying my utmost somewhere.

"Yeah.... thanks"

Luli smiled slightly and thanked him for the pleasure of Rio's words, which did not easily turn his anger at them.

Even such a boy is a companion to Luli living in the same village.

Then he immediately went home and Rio had dinner.

And in the darkness of no-one's appearance, illuminated by the moonlight, Rio was encouraging the sword he had received from Dominic to wave with one hand.

When you skip a day, three days sounds.

With that in mind, since I have come to this world, during my journey and since I have come to this village, I have made sure that my workouts are as indispensable as possible.

You can no longer say it's a habit to train.

I keep waving my sword over and over again to see if there is any dull movement stained on my body.

Every time Rio waved his sword, he could hear the wind cut sharply, but around him, bugs played chorus but sounded very loud.

A little cold breeze containing night mist feels really good.

Blown like that, the trees go out of their way to rock small.

When you finish the sword swing all the way through, now check your physical movements.

Without ever getting tired of it and focusing on it for a few dozen or so minutes to keep moving like that, I realized since when Luli had been staring at Kannon Rio.

"It wouldn't be funny to watch, would it?

And I speak to those who have Luli smiling bitterly.

"Haha, I knew you noticed?

Then Luli reacted with a smile that seemed illuminating.

"Good day. I fell in love with you because you were so beautiful. Sounds like some kind of dance."

"It's not such a good thing. It's a killer technique."

Rio laughs bitterly at Luli's words like he was impressed.

"Uh, well, has Rio ever killed a person?

Then, with a nasty, slightly nervous voice, Luli asked me that.

"... not yet"

Rio also answers with a slightly stiff voice color.

"Oh well..."

To Rio's words, Luli voiced somewhere hoarse.

Man's life is light in this world.

Some people die of illness.

Some die in war.

Some are attacked by bandits and die.

So even if Rio, who travels armed, was attacked by someone in the course of his journey and killed someone, it's not something else to be surprised at.

But Luli was relieved by what it meant that Rio's movements, as beautiful as the earlier dance, were not used to kill people.

"Why did Rio want to learn martial arts?

Second, that question leaked out of Luli's mouth.

That was such a great move.

Even in the eyes of the amateur, I was concerned about the reason for this because I was sure it could not be reached solely by talent or semi-productive effort.

"Ha, a boy when he was a little boy is a very simple reason for anyone to think about it once."

And, smiling bitterly, Rio said.

"If it's a boy?

To Rio like that, Luli asked in wonder.

"I have a child that I like and I want the power to protect her."

And I said it like it lit up.

"Heh, I have a kid who likes Rio."

Interestingly Luli asks.

"Yes, I am"

It was a word that made me feel powerful.

That's how Luli looks at Rio, who says she likes him without making any assumptions.

"I think that's a very good reason. Is that kid in Rio's hometown now?

"Yeah, I guess. I was separated at a young age, and now I'm alienated. Even if I could go back, I wonder if I could see you..."

I thought Luli was going to miss Rio's face somewhere saying that.

But touching it was a little silly.

"You can't see that kid, but Rio still keeps martial arts?

"... I'm afraid of losing what I've built over the years."

Like staring away somewhere, Rio said.

What I'm really afraid of losing is the connection to childhood training.

Rio started to learn martial arts because of childhood training.

I started it by climbing up on my own, but I was afraid that if I stopped it, I would really lose my connection to her.

"Then I'm sure I'll see you. As long as Rio believes he wants to see you, it's not all possible!

I felt Rio's anxiety somewhat and told Luli to encourage him.

"Right. Thank you."

To the words of sincere Luli, Rio laughs thinly.

"It's cold when you're out forever even though you don't move your body. It's time to go back."

Although the season is before autumn, the night breeze is already cold.

It would be a little cold to stay outside even though you don't even exercise.

"Yeah. It's early tomorrow and I think it's time to go to bed"

Luli nodded at Rio's words.

And do you really feel the chills, shrink yourself to lean over?

"Yeah, good night"

"Good night. Rio shouldn't be up too late."

Looking behind Luli as he walked away, Rio unconsciously looked up at the night sky.

At that time, by chance, a string of meteors flowed with their tails drawn.

The sight was so beautiful, and for a while, Rio was looking up at the night sky.