Fufufu, mama said.
She happily scribbled away in her notebook.
Paper was precious in this world, so her handwriting was cramped and tiny. They don’t even have reading glasses in this day and age.
「What are you writing, by the way?」
「Nyafu, it’s a record of Riito’s words and deeds!」
「A “record”?」
「Yes! When Togen Village becomes a big and powerful force, I’m going to be the author of Riito’s biography nyaa!」
「I see…」
In the world of Harmonia, paper was scarce, so libraries and lending services were the main way books were circulated.
Even if Mama wrote a biography, it would probably be difficult to make much money from royalties… or so Riito thought.
But he was still grateful that she wanted to write it all the same.
However, if he could mass-produce paper—someday, when food, clothing, and shelter were plentiful, he might give it a try.
Ah, the life he’s longing for.
Once he returned the cow cows to Funikuri Village, he would only need to sort the female cows and he would have completed his mission.
—Suddenly.
「Urgent report, Master!」
「Navi?」
Navi, who had been dormant inside Riito, appeared with an urgent expression on her face.
「Anomaly detected… There’s a hostile reaction in Funikuri Village!」
「Eh?」
There were floras in Funikuri Village.
Led by Frau, a few families of Flora people had accompanied them on this trip and were teaching the villagers how to care for olive trees.
They were teaching them everything from how to choose the best fruit to how to get rid of insects.
Even with Frau’s translation, the flora’s body language was getting through to the people of Funikuri Village – especially the children.
It’s quite heartwarming seeing the floras communicate like that with the village children.
The word “hostile” made Riito’s heart sink.
There weren’t any dangerous monsters in this area, but… he didn’t want anyone to get hurt.
His dream was to live a slow life.
He didn’t want any trouble.
「Let’s go, Riito-sama!」
Adel rushed forward, taking the lead.
This was the territory of the Romancia Empire, which she was sworn to protect, and her friend Frau was also in danger.
「Nyaa! W-wait for me nyaa～!」
Mama stumbled and staggered as she ran. Her lack of exercise and sleep caught up to her.
After making sure she was safe and sound, Riito turned on his heel.
It might be safer for Mama to stay here, since she was inexperienced in combat.
The cow cows were already docile and the threat to the village was unknown.
It would be better for her to wait here.
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