After receiving a day's rest, Alte and Carmilla helped prune wheat and barley in the same way as they did on the first day.

When the three of them helped, they finished quickly, and the harvesting of the whole village ended in seven days.

In a typical year, it would take about 20 days, so it would be a pleasure to shorten it to one-third.

We still have a lot of work to do, such as wearing off grain, but it looks like we're running out of time and manpower because we've shortened the time with magic.

So when the harvesting is over, the next thing we're waiting for is the Harvest Festival.

When I was curious about the Harvest Festival schedule, I decided to go and ask the village chief, Leroy.

Crete, where are you going?

Outside the house, Nina just came.

I guess you've come to do radio gymnastics, which is becoming a routine.

I'm going to ask Leroy about the Harvest Festival.

"I'm coming too! I was wondering when I was going to do it!"

"Okay, let's do some light gymnastics."

Yeah!

By the way, where are Alte and Carmilla?

Arte and Carmilla are staying at Nina's house when they come to the village of Howlin.

We've been together all this time, but I can't see you two at the moment.

I left it here because I was asleep!

I see.

Seven days have passed since I came to the village of Howlin. I might have gotten tired from helping out or playing around.

If you're asleep, you don't have to wake up.

Speaking of compulsive concern, is it okay to work as the first princess?

Well, let's hear about the Harvest Festival date first.

When I switched my mind, I did radio gymnastics with Nina.

After lightly loosening her body, she headed straight for Leroy.

Recently, Leroy has been preparing for the Harvest Festival and is in various places.

I found it in the central square as I walked towards my house.

There it is, the village chief!

Nina saw Leroy behind her and ran away.

This is where I feel that youth comes out as it should.

What a thought. I rushed over late.

"Mayor! When is the Harvest Festival going to be held?"

“That's right, we finished pretty early this year, so how about a week from now?”

"Huh? A week? Can't you start today or tomorrow?"

Nina became dissatisfied with Leroy's words while smiling bitterly.

Looks like the Harvest Festival is a long way off, and I want to do it right now.

The villagers who were listening around her also seemed to share Nina's thoughts, to be heartless or to be sober.

"Even though the whole work has been completed early, there is still a lot of detailed work left." Besides, I need time to prepare for the big harvest festival this year. ”

"What does grandeur do?"

"This time, I'll have a lot of people put out stalls." I would love for you to behave in the festival with the pride of the crops you have grown. ”

Leroy just decided to make this place a place of announcement, and said it out loud.

Can I do that to anyone?

"Yes, I can't say everyone because the stalls are limited, but you can just tell me properly."

Anyone with the village chief's permission can put out a stall.

The announcement seemed to have touched the villagers' piano lines, and some people were already talking about the stalls with interesting voices and motivation.

I feel the air when opening a store at a cultural festival.

The festival is fun on that day, but it's also fun to prepare for it.

“And we're not the only ones to bring out the stalls that day.”

Leroy raised his voice and gazed at us as it grew busy.

I'll tell you the rest of the story.

"The Emilio Chamber of Commerce will open on that day. We usually have a lot of hard-to-get items, so please keep your wallet dander tightly tied until the day of your arrival.”

When I made that announcement, the villagers gave me a happy voice.

I was surprised by the publicity along the way, but the villagers were kind and reassured.



Just now!

"Welcome home."

Nina opened the door cheerfully and came in, and Stella, who was washing the dishes, replied.

As he lowered his head and entered, Stella laughed and nodded.

It's so warm that I can almost imagine that this is my own house.

"Ah, Alte, my sister and Carmilla are finally awake."

Alte and Carmilla were sitting at the table, drinking tea just after dinner.

Um, Nina is early in the morning.

Yeah? I think this is normal, right?

Nina was really flustered, but Alte was still a little sleepy.

Farmers usually get up before sunrise.

When I set up my house here and it was only a little later, I remembered that I came to visit my house even though it was dark outside. It was early in the morning when the farmer went to war.

Alte isn't that weak in the morning, but she's not as good as the farmer.

Where have you been since morning?

I asked the village chief when the Harvest Festival would be held!

"Oh, that's what I was curious about." So, when is it? "

A week from now!

"Hmm, a week later." No problem! "

"There are problems everywhere." I thought maybe I should go back once and for all... "

Arte answers Nina's words to the weather, but Carmilla's expression is really steep.

After all, it seems that there is a difference in official duties as a princess.

Why? I thought you had a plan like that before, right?

"I've secured it, but it's a prerequisite for my father to get angry." However, if we can avoid it, it would be best to return once and play a proper role. "

"Ahhh, it's troublesome."

Alte frowned dislikefully at Carmilla's orderly words.

Looks like you really don't want to go home.

Is it okay if I put my work on hold again and put you under house arrest?

"Gugugugu"

"No, Alte-san." I have to do my job properly. "

"Nina! Are you going to say such a thing to the Lord?"

Alte unexpectedly had tears in her eyes at Nina's righteousness.

Nina, who does her job every day, is like this.

"You can come to the harvest festival, right?" Let's do what we have to do and play as much as we can? "

"Mmm, okay! If that's Nina, we'll finish her job and come back!"

Yeah!

Listening to Alte's determination, Nina nodded in satisfaction.

I don't know which one is older or younger.

Carmilla, who was watching the situation like that, muttered in a small voice.

"... with Lord Nina here, Lord Artimisia will work hard." Hiring an ant as a sidekick may be a good idea. ”

I understand your feelings, but I want to respect your will.

"That's why, Crete!" Can you beam me up now? "

“I don't mind, I just wanted to ask you something.”

Since it was necessary to return to the capital to inform Emilio of the date of the Harvest Festival, it was not as much of a hassle as taking Alte and Carmilla.

"Thank you. Well, it's very troublesome, but I'll come back once."

Having decided on their respective policies, I took Alte and Carmilla and transferred them to the capital.