The picturesque rice cakes are delicious today

And there were more and more people in the field, and the field was built more and more.

... when I asked the farmer, it seemed like it was quite difficult to plow land that wasn't originally a field and turn it into a field, and it was very easy to do the field here, where it was all over.

Meanwhile, I'm gradually getting better at drawing soft soil so that I can produce better fields. And I think it's a lot faster to draw a house. Practice like this is important after all.

... just...

Um, Mr. Corn.

The farmer's wife came to see me in the field. [M]

"Hey, this is kind of a strange story... but when I woke up in the morning, the soil on the other side was completely tilled."

Ah, yes.

"I can't believe it's that big, someone probably didn't plow it, and it's strange...."

... uhh, yeah.

"Um, there, was it originally tilled...?

"... is that so...?

That's right. It's been a field overnight, but that must be a mistake...

... yeah.

Well, at this rate, when I make fields and houses, the farmers who are already living around me are a little surprised... well, I have to do it little by little, or I have to make fields a little further apart. Yeah....

But if you take too much time and do a lot of things, the traffic will get worse this time.... that's the way through the woods, I think we'll have to make it quick.

While I'm worried, the next applicants will come. That's why I'm adding more fields and houses to the "location that can't be found by the farmers who originally lived there."

I can paint even when I'm worried. I was worried while drawing, and as a result, one of the fields became like fluffy cotton, so I rushed to redraw it...

... and then Claire and Laocles came back.

"Welcome back!"

"I'm home... that's right. The horses are all right. The thief didn't show up."

"This carriage is very comfortable to ride. Wonderful! I feel like I can sell this. Well, it's something you can't put out unless you draw it, so I can't distribute it much either...."

Laocles and Crowe are returning with bright faces. Yes. I'm glad the horses were able to get the people who were rejected this time to the King's Landing. Above all, there was no accident.

"... and on my way home, I brought in the next applicant."

... eh.

Claire and Laocles seem to have dropped off the unsuccessful applicants and brought back the next applicant instead.

One after the other, people come down from the carriage.... uh, uh.

I'll get ready right away...

... and the next day there was another primary fairy interview, and we had a secondary interview, and we decided who to hire next... and there were more people in the field. Now that we have 55 farmers, including those who have been working since the beginning, a total of 100 farmers are working in the village.

"Su, you're getting more people at an incredible speed....."

"I don't know.... in the meantime, let's stop recruiting for the next time."

Thank you very much. If we keep this up, we won't be able to build more fields and houses in time!

"... but it looks like a town or a village."

Mm-hmm.

The point is, being outside the forest is a gathering of fields and houses, but there are people there, and they start to interact, and gradually it becomes like a village.

As we look at them from the woods, we see them gathered outside to talk, dance and eat together after finishing their farming work in the evening. Yeah, it's okay.

"There are more people, and it's about time we shipped them from here, so we're running out.... ah, but when that happens..."

... so Fay started thinking a little bit.

"Is there a problem?

"No... um..."

Faye took the map out of her pocket. It's a map of Redgard territory.

First of all, the forest.

"It's huge....."

In the middle of the Redgard realm is the forest. Here.... on the map, it's huge again.

"So, here we are."

"Yeah."

And then Faye's house and the town of Redgard.... the heart of Red Gard territory. It's northeast of the forest. Incidentally, there is a forest village outside the forest. And Faye's house. In other words, it is located northeast of the forest.

"Well... there's a livestock town over here."

Next is the southwest side of the forest. In other words, Faye's house is on the other side of the forest.

"I think ham and cheese are coming here to make and process ingredients in this town. And this is where I make wheat and stuff."

Shown below is the southeast side of the forest.

"The only thing I'm making in my neighborhood is for my neighborhood. I think I'm counting on another town. Speaking of the whole territory, I'm pretty self-sufficient."

I see.

Red Gard territory has a food self-sufficiency rate of close to 100%. However, it seems that some preferences are not produced in the first place, and they interact with other territories. Well, that's what happens.

"... in other words, if you're going to get food, it would be faster for you to take it directly to the forest village without going through us."

"Mmm...."

... and I'm going to think again.

I knew it would be quick if we could cut through the woods

This forest, even on the transport of supplies, is very disturbing.

"Oh, Mr. Corn. What are you drawing?

"Um... the road between the end of the forest and the end...?

So, I'm even drawing up various plans.

Red Gard territory will be better if we can get through the middle of the forest. If it's easier to get between the other side of the forest, we should be able to use each other's land more effectively. Ultimately, it's easier to do 'houses built overnight' if you start building fields opposite the forest. Mm-hmm.

And... in Redgard territory today, the forest just eats the land, but above all, the forest has become an obstacle. If it's just unusable land, it's not a problem that you can't get into.

In addition to the towns where Fei and the others live in the Redgard realm, it seems that there are a few more towns, but the interaction with them is basically a long detour through the woods. After all, it's inefficient.

That's why I'm trying to build a way through the woods...

First of all, this is the first plan.

Show Claire the painting.

"... that's a big bridge."

"Yeah."

Build a large bridge over the forest. It's like a sidewalk bridge. So let's make some connections so we can get in and out from about eight directions.

It's just... this is really tough.

"It's going to be a hell of a hill."

"Sure, there are a lot of big trees in this forest..."

... this forest is very healthy. Somehow, I've been feeling very well lately.

At that rate, this forest tree is quite tall. The area around the nest of giant bear gummies is big enough that each tree exceeds 100 meters.

If you try to build a bridge on it... of course, the height of the bridge is incredible. Besides, trees can still grow in the future, so we have to build bridges at a reasonable height...

"It's definitely tough to go up, and it's tough to go down... to build a bridge at a height of about 120 meters, but if I try to keep the slope down to about 10 degrees, the start of the slope will be 680 meters from the forest. Then... I thought it might be too long for a boulder..."

The math I learned at school was useful. I can calculate the distance I need.... but as a result of that calculation, it seems a bit useless. After all, I think it's quite painful to keep going up the slope at 680 meters for 10 degrees...

"And then, if you build something that big, it's going to be huge, but then... the sun is a little worried."

The forest grows in the sun. When the sunlight is blocked by the bridge, it is a bit bad for the forest.

"That's right... As for me, I wonder how to build such a big thing before the bridge structure and sunshine...."

I think it will come out if I draw it, so it's okay. If we split it up in a few days, we'll probably be able to get it out. But... hmm.

... and I think the farmers will be surprised. Yeah, that's why it's not so good.

"Next, I thought about going underground."

Tunnel, I suppose.

Yeah. Tunnel.

... but this is more serious.

"Because trees have roots... I don't know how deep we can dig."

"... that's right."

Anyway, it's about 100 meters tall. I think the depth is also quite good. That means... just like at the time of the bridge, the slope, the entrance to the tunnel, and so on.

"And when you dig a path into the basement, it's going to collapse and scare you."

"That's right. I can't feel so relieved that there's a big forest on the road. Even if we live in the woods, we don't know when the ground will sink."

That's right. I think so too.... the ground I'm standing on is a little unstable, which is why I'm so worried. The invisible part can't be helped by maintenance...

"Maybe there was a forest junction device underground.

"Yeah. It's in the roots of the trees, so you don't have to worry about it much... but there are things like that, so I'm a little scared of playing with the ground."

When I said so, Mr Crowe nodded, "I guess not." I can't risk this forest, so the tunnel is a bit dangerous.

"And by the way, I don't know how to dig a tunnel...."

"... oh"

The bridge is fine. If you draw it, it will come out.

However, the tunnel... how do I draw it, it'll be the tunnel of my choice?

You might be able to draw a picture of the path that continues into the ground, but how and where it leads to, and how do you describe it?

... it's convenient to draw in a picture, but on the contrary, you can't put out anything that you can't paint. Hmm...

"So, I'm worried."

When I consulted, Mr. Crowe started worrying with a serious face, pointing a sly finger at his chin. Such a nice face. I want to draw... No, I think about it now. Think first!

"Hey... is it reckless to build a road in the first place?

"Oh no...."

As for me, I have no choice but to respond to Mr Crowe's insignificant answer. If you stay like this, you'll be in the way of this forest, Red Gard territory. No, I understand that neither Faye nor Faye's family would say that. But...

"Hmm, why don't you think about that and something else?

Huh?

However, because of what Mr Crowe said, I suddenly felt better.

"For example, let Pegasus fly over the woods and give it to the other side. I think that would be a good way to accommodate them."

Sure, there's no need for a road to move from edge to edge of the forest.

It's just that many people find it convenient and easy to use, so it doesn't have to be a road.

... Krah's idea might be good. Someone who wants to cross the woods asks a horse to carry it to the other side.

However, if that happens, the horses will help us. I'm sorry about the horse... but that's all. Anyway, you can bring out another creature. Sure, good. It's nice to ask such a creature!

Then I thought about it again. Maybe I should fly a plane, maybe an airship or something.

... after all, if you try to get such a big vehicle to and from, you will need a lot of land, and the forest is not big enough to do it, or the cost performance is poor...

I don't want to exaggerate so much, but after all, the horses are starting to feel good. I wonder if it would be good if Amama could carry it.

... this time I talked to Laocles about a plan.

And then...

"I can't get around by wagon."

... hmm?

"Well, you can't let a horse carry a horse. And it's not just humans that carry it. Rather, supplies may be the main thing. If so, a larger vehicle would be better."

Yeah, I see. Then... uh, in that case, I'll build a stables at the forest exit and rent them out... ah, no. There is a high probability that you will not return it. Or what if the luggage is the horse itself? Mm-hmm.

"Well then, I guess it's an airship...."

So I'll draw an airship. [M] Rough, rough.

"... what is this? It's a strange creature."

Laocles gave me that impression, but this is not a creature. It's a vehicle.

"How does this thing fly? Are you clever? You can't use it if it's a creature that can't fly to its destination."

That's why it's not a creature...

... ah.

"Do you need a chauffeur..."

If it's a vehicle, no. You'll need someone to drive. And there will be no planes or airships in this world... there is no chance that the pilot has fallen somewhere!

"... hey, Mr. Crowe. Corn, what's going on?

"I think I'm tired of thinking too much...."

Then I was snug by my desk. [M] I got tired of thinking too much. I don't want to think about anything anymore...

Little Lian comes to me with such a clutter. And Lian glanced at the paper I had left thrown. [M]

"Heh. Corn. You're gonna build a bridge in the woods like this?

"No, just put it on hold....."

Bridges can cause a lot of problems, but are bridges the best? No, but the forest sunshine... It seems to be more accommodating than tunnels, but... hmm...

"... I'm worried about you"

Yeah, I'm worried.

But whether you're worried or worried, your thoughts just go around your head.

"... after all, do you want to cut open the forest?

"Hmm... I hate it if I could."

But that might be better than a bridge or a tunnel. Look, how about we build tunnels in the woods on the ground? That way, people won't inadvertently get lost in the woods, maintenance is much easier than underground tunnels, and accidents won't happen.

The only problem... is that it causes trouble to the creatures in the forest, which is a huge problem, but...

I see. I don't like it either. Leave this forest alone. "

"I want to do the same....."

Lian's right, I want to do the same. I want to keep this forest. But...

"Then, if you make a road, can't you make a road that can move very fast? I wish I could get to Brother Fei's house faster."

"I don't think it's easy to move faster than..."

Pigeons, phoenixes, red dragons, and alicorns fly pretty fast. That's why, if we try to outpace them, maybe we won't have them on board.

"But if you can make a town out of the woods, you'll have to make a road between you and Fai's house, right?

Yeah, that's right.

I've been thinking about the woods, but if I think about it carefully, I also need to connect the forest village with other towns. Hmm, well, but you just have to draw a normal paved road forever...

"... can't you move faster than that?

"It's a bit difficult....."

While I imagine a normal path, it seems that Lian is innocent and imagining a 'great path'.

I wonder if I can fly on it.

... hmm? Is it already a road, a device, or something?

"Whatever you want, you can move at once! That kind of magic has been around for a long time, I've heard it from Brother Fai!

Huh? Um...

"Ah, but then I want you to make sure that the door in my room is connected to Brother Fay's room! Then I'll go get the letter, it'll be so fast!

... yeah.

"Hey, Corn. Can't you make a door like that?

... um.

Well, I can't give you what you can't paint, but I can give you what you can paint.

If you can express it in a visible way... maybe you can.

The rest depends on my expression and skill. [M]

In order to put into practice my blurred ideas, I drew some rough sketches and headed towards Faye.

"... Fay. I need to talk to you."

"Oops, what's up? Change."

Faye listens to me, even though she seems a little strange. [M]

That's why I decided to beg you.

"I might be sleeping for more than three days, okay?