Two days later in the morning.

Isaac and Baretta arrived at the river plain, where there were iron ore veins along with a handful of miners and escorts.

When Barletta gathers everyone by the rock wall, she begins to explain the mining operations.

"All this striped rock wall is an iron ore vein. The stones piled on the river plains also contain quite a bit of iron ore, so I think it would be a good idea to collect these first"

Pick up some falling iron ore and hand it to the miners as a sample.

While they received it and nodded, they were turning a blind eye to what had been bothering them for some time.

"The ore we collect is put on a raft (how about) and it's quick to get down the river. Use the river you've followed to get here and transport it to Isteria in turn"

"Um, Mr. Barletta, do you have a minute?

"What is it?

Isaac pinches his mouth on behalf of everyone to Barletta, who explains quickly.

In the direction Isaac turned to, many white gray smokes stood up to extend over the trees.

The origins of the smoke do not seem so far apart and you will be able to reach them in a short walk.

"Looks like there's a bunch of smoke up across the mountain, what's that?

"It's smoke coming out of a charcoal-baked kiln. Speaking of which, we also had to make charcoal."

"Is the kiln ready yet? How many are there?

"That's 10 of them all. The furnaces we use in the village will require a lot of charcoal, so we are constantly making charcoal."

Before heading to Isteria, Barletta had taken over all the tasks, such as collecting iron ore and charcoal grilling, to the people of the village of Grisea.

A closer look at the river plains leaves some debris from the lumber cut out for the raft, as well as traces of incineration that would have been used for cooking.

"Does that mean there's a resident of the village of Grisea over there?

"Yeah, I have a few people cooking charcoal in turns. If you have something you don't understand or have trouble with about the mountains, talk to them. And don't be suspicious if you see them, because I think the villagers come to this place frequently to pick ore."

When Baretta said so, she turned to everyone and resumed her explanation.

The peripheral geography is also explained briefly by expanding the map and handing a note paper summarizing the contents to the miner's leader.

When I finished explaining, I took a Zuda bag containing my own change of clothes.

"Well, I'll go home first"

"Oh, you're going home first, are you going home alone from here?

"Yes, because as soon as you run home,"

"But it's going to take a lot of time to get home, and it's dangerous on your own. You'd better come home with us..."

"No, I'm fine because I can protect myself. Bye."

When Baretta said so, she checked the position of the sun and went into the woods.

Through the mountainous forests, running through the wilderness for about two hours, Barletta returned to the village of Gricea.

Head to the garrison of the guards at the entrance to the village in an attempt to finish greeting Sylvestria before entering the village.

Someone ran from the back of the garrison as he spoke to the guard soldier.

"Barletta!!

Silvestria suddenly stopped in front of Barletta, holding him to Barletta with a full grin.

He is embraced full of strength as he is in armor and cheeks around.

"Son of a bitch, I missed you -!

"And Dear Sylvestria! Ouch! It hurts!

"Oh, I'm sorry!

Silvestria smiled at Barletta as she left in a hurry.

"Hey, I'm surprised you came home so early. Did you come home alone?

"Yes, I'm worried about the house."

"Is that it? You're a really good girl."

Silvestria strokes Barletta's head good and good, as if praising the child.

That's been the case for a long time, but Barletta had her head stroked by every single thing.

He likes Barletta a lot, and he's always at this rate.

"So, did it go well over there? Did you see him?

"Yes, we are going to be able to work in Lord Narson's mansion together"

"Oh, good for you! If you have any problems, talk to me. I don't know if I can help, but I can listen."

"Yes, thank you"

To Sylvestria, we are talking about the purpose towards Isteria.

I talked about wanting to go under Ichigo and help her, but all the while I was talking about it, she was listening with her eyes shining.

Hi, they have an admiration for those stories.

"Are you staying in the village today?

"No, I'm going back to Isteria by evening"

"Oh well. Well, you can't be too relaxed."

Sylvestria gave a slightly unfortunate look, but she immediately smiled.

"Let me talk to you next time you have time. I'm looking forward to it. Especially with him."

"Yes. Now if you'll excuse me."

"Oh, yeah."

As Barletta turned her back to head to the village, she raised her voice as Silvestria remembered.

"Are there people in the village who have been learning proper swordsmanship?

"No, there are a number of people trained in military expedition, but I don't think anyone was learning swordsmanship"

"Mm-hmm... hmm"

"Is something wrong?

"Yeah," Silvestria nodded when Barletta asked Silvestria, who seemed somewhat conflicted.

"Every day when we were training martial arts, Colts, you were sneaking up from a distance, and Barletta noticed?

"What, did you? I didn't even notice."

"She seems interested in swordsmanship. It's like you've been practicing alone in that place since we disappeared every day. I was wondering if I'd get tired of it any time soon, but it seems like I keep practicing every day. I'm not just practicing, I'm really desperate for expressions and vibes."

Baretta was very surprised that there was such a flimsy side to the Colts because she had such an impression of being a 'naughty little boy'.

Most importantly, the Colts are only six years old.

I can understand admiring swordsmanship because I'm a boy, but I felt so unnaturally that I desperately worked on one thing so far.

"So I went to see the woods yesterday evening and I knew I would. If you're so desperate, I tried to tell you, and I tried to speak to you, but something was wrong, so I was hiding and watching."

"What was wrong with you?

When Barletta asked intriguingly, Sylvestria turned out to be a magical face.

"That's right, Mr. Colts, I was using a form that we never used in training. It's the one with both hands, have you seen it?

"No, both handheld shapes have never been... are they less used shapes?

"It doesn't mean they don't use it, but I don't think they use it very much. I don't really get to use a two-handed sword these days."

Hearing that, Barletta tilted her neck.

To the best of Barletta's knowledge, there is not one person in the village who can use such a form.

Balin, Roslu, etc. can use weapons to some extent, but they shouldn't be as decent as Barletta learned from Sylvestria.

"Ouch. Feels like I saw it. It was in decent shape, and who taught you... Oh, I'm sorry. I stopped. You can go now."

"Ah, yes. Excuse me."

When Barletta lowered her head, she turned to the village.

Cross the bounce bridge that is left down and enter the village.

As you walk down the road looking at a field full of huge vegetables, at best the imo spreads (pulling the roots that extend from the spreading out of the ground. prevent the spreads and leaves from absorbing excess nutrients and becoming too large) I found my father doing.

"Father, I'm home. Are you spreading back?

Balin looked up and broke his expression when he saw Barletta.

"Hmm? Oh, Valletta. I'm doing what you told me, but I'm having a hard time... Did you see Mr. Kazra?

"Yeah, we're supposed to be able to help you work together."

Barletta replied, Barrin smiled relieved.

"Right, right, good for you. You don't have to worry about the village, so you do what you want. Good luck."

"Yeah, thanks. Can I help you with that?

"Uh, right. It would be helpful if you could help me... but didn't you come back for something?

"I'm just back to see how the tools are produced, so I can help you with a little. I want to go back to Isteria before dusk, so I can't stay very long."

"Then finish that one first. I wish I had more time to help."

"Mmm, okay."

Break up with Balin and head to the back of the village.

I walked for a while and reached one cabin.

A few village daughters were doing some work when they peered inside with their faces softly coming out of the shadow of the door that was opening.

Each is using a foot-stepping grinder (a rotating grinding wheel for polishing metal) to grind (do it), or drill a hole to insert a knife into an arrow with an iron stick cooked in a small furnace.

"I'm home."

"Ah, Valletta! I'm home!

The daughters stopped working hands and rushed over as Barletta spoke, letting a modest peek into her face from the door.

"Welcome back!" he says, and he mocks between me and those who stroke my head.

"Have you seen Master Kazura?

"Yeah, I see you."

"So so!? I could have told you I wanted to be with you!?

"Ugh, yeah."

As Baretta nodded, her daughters shouted "whoa".

"So!? What did Master Kazura say!?

"Yes, he finally told me."

"That's all!? You didn't say anything else!?

"Uh... he said, 'As much as I'd like to ask you from this side'"

Her daughters cheered when Barletta answered, albeit slightly under pressure.

For some reason there is a stirring exuberance of those who are covering their mouths with both hands and weeping, or those who are hugging and jumping.

In their too much sneezing, Barletta can swim her gaze at ease first.

"Then you were able to take Master Kazura back from Master Reese! I wasn't worried about you every day anymore!

"Did you finally stick around? I was wondering what would happen for a while, but now you're relieved. relieved."

……

As Barletta was holding her mouth backwards, the exuberant village daughters also became quiet when they noticed how it was.

And I turn to Barletta with expressions like "no way".

"Oh, you know. Just in case, you confessed properly, didn't you?

"... uh"

Everyone's expression changed to a flattering one at a time to Barletta, who seemed to have a hard time answering.

"So, but I'm going to live with you in Master Narson's mansion and let you help me with my work!

"Once you've had so many drawings and machines, if you show them to Master Narson, they'll take care of them... what if you miss the best timing"

"Happily lost..."

"Too hectic......"

As scattered, Barletta cried out, "I said that..."

The air in the cabin is like an overnight stay.

"... still, well, don't you think I did my best for Barletta? I can live with you now, and you're all right!

"I don't think it's okay at all."

"So, what's your errand back? Did something go wrong?

One of my daughters changes the subject blocking other daughters' dialogue in order to get rid of the sinking air.

Of course, Barletta gets on with it.

"Yeah. I went to the mountains to show the miners the iron ore veins. Then I just came back to see how things were going"

"Oh, I ended up mining it. Didn't Master Kazura come with you?

"Yeah, it was just a guide to the place, so the only people I went with were the miners and Mr. Isaac's troops. Mr. Kazra is ready to make iron in Isteria."

"With Master Reese...... ahhh!?

The daughter hammers Barletta as she pokes the head of those who nearly say extra things.

"How's the work going over here?

"Everything's going well. I'm getting used to the use of tools, and we can already make them alone."

When the daughter said so, she picked up the arrow beside her and offered it to Barletta.

The arrow has a different shape from the normal arrow and is shaped like the anchor of a ship.

It's called Broadhead on Earth, a shape that once pierced, you can't pull it out without using special tools.

"But it's gonna take a lot of time to make this. Can't it be a normal arrow?

"I'd rather have that form of arrow because even if I hit it with a normal arrow, it pulls right through and heals. 'Cause I think if you take the time to pull it out, the wound will get a bump and you'll get a co-infection."

"Oh, yeah."

To the vivid answer from Barletta, the village daughter hammered with a little pull.

During the past few months, the villagers had produced various tools at the behest of Barletta.

There are many types of tools and machine tools for civil engineering, as well as arrows with special shapes that Barletta has today.

Because it is difficult and laborious to make special shapes, we are looking for a good way to make them.

"So, have you decided what to do with the production of weapons and machinery? Like I said before, feels like making a lot out of Isteria?

"I mean, I kind of missed the prediction. It's going to be made in the village alone for a while. I'm sure the machine will be built in Isteria soon."

When Baretta answered with a slight cloud of expression, the daughters looked at each other.

"But I think in a little while we'll be making weapons and even Isteria. Not all of them, just crossbows and scorpions."

"You know, there's a lot going on in the village... and you're telling Master Kazura that you're building a lot of weapons, right?

"... I didn't say that."

The words made my daughters look equally anxious.

"Hey, I've been there before, but you should tell Master Kazura everything. I know how Barretta feels."

"Yeah. But I've already made up my mind"

"But..."

"Looks like Mr. Kazra is going to be doing some military cooperation from now on, so I'll help you with that, too. But keep what you're doing here a secret. Please."

My daughters had no choice but to nod at Barletta, who looked stubborn.