Isekai Nonbiri Nouka - Chapter 856

Chapter 856: Autumn is Ending, Winter is Coming

The martial arts tournament has concluded.

The highlight was...

Perhaps it was the dwarves who, clad in a crimson-purple aura of determination, leaped higher than my mansion itself to launch their attacks.

Well, it was all an optical illusion.

In reality, they didn’t emit any such aura and their attacks were merely fifty-centimeter jumps.

However, the dwarves fought valiantly, creating the illusion of their prowess.

The reason for their efforts? A device to produce carbonated water.

Upon learning that it could be used for cocktails, the dwarves desired that very specialized device.@@novelbin@@

However, they lacked the reward medals necessary to request it from Loo.

They had already depleted their resources on alcohol and facilities.

That’s when the martial arts tournament took place.

By achieving good results in the tournament, they could secure reward medals.

And so, the dwarves persevered to obtain the carbonated water device.

Well, perhaps it would be simpler to ask Loo directly, without fixating on the reward medals.

「No, no. While that may be true for village chief, it’s unlikely she’ll act promptly even if we request it.」

Donovan objected.

Is that so?

Given that it’s related to alcohol, I believe Loo would cooperate.

「Perhaps if she had the time, but she’s busy with the floating gardens and other matters, isn’t she? We can only start requesting her with the help of something else.」

Ah, right.

However, wouldn’t it be the same even with the reward medals?

「Not quite. Our reward medals will all be paid to village chief.」

Me?

Not Loo?

「Fumu. In this martial arts tournament, the dwarves collectively earned twenty-seven reward medals. We’ll hand them all over to village chief, who can then request it from Loo-dono.」

S-so that’s how it is.

So, you gathered the reward medals to make me move.

No, well, I’ll give it a try, but don’t get angry if it doesn’t work out.

「Understood. If even village chief can’t persuade her, we can only give up.」

In that case, I’ll try as hard as I can.

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Later, a device for producing carbonated water was installed in the dwarves’ brewery.

While they enjoy cocktails with sparkling water, the main use is directly infusing wine and other spirits with carbonation.

The dwarves enthusiastically discuss which drinks are successful and which ones aren’t.

It’s quite entertaining.

By the way, out of the twenty-seven reward medals, I received only three.

I handed over the remaining twenty-four medals’ worth of alcohol to the dwarves.

Some might call it indulgent, but they worked hard during the martial arts tournament after all.

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Shortly after the tournament, Senna gave birth early in the morning.

If anything happens, just let me know.

Yeah, don’t hesitate.

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Winter has arrived.

It’s cold.

Getting out from under the kotatsu requires some effort.

.......

Yeah, let’s stay under the kotatsu a little longer.

Even my companions, Kuro and Yuki, seem to agree.

Let’s take it easy.

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Late afternoon.

I reluctantly get up, after feeling some kind of guilt.

The weather outside is nice for lounging around during the day.

But it’s just cold.

So, instead of going outside... well, let’s focus on what I can do inside the mansion.

As I look around the house...

I notice kotatsu tables scattered throughout, each transformed into a cozy haven of the angels.

Ah, I won’t tell them not to use the kotatsu, but they should at least wear proper clothes.

I understand that it gets hot when you stay under the kotatsu for too long but....

.......alright.

Let me be clear.

Don’t change clothes while under the kotatsu.

Also, wear clothes properly.

Look, some of your clothes are even on top of the kotatsu.

You are trying to warm them up?

Even though they’re getting all crumpled?

All right, all right.

Now, should I share this with our oni maid Ann?

......

You better apologize sincerely or she’ll take away your kotatsus.

Even if these kotatsus were acquired with reward medals, if they hinder the oni maids in the mansion, they’ll be taken away.

And then, you won’t get them back until spring.

You could use force to reclaim them, but you shouldn’t forget that the maids control our food here... Yes, honesty is the best policy.

Next time, I’ll make sure to pay attention.

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AN: Funny how things happen at the most inconvenient times.

Troublesome.

And one-quarter of the year has already passed.

Why, though...