Chapter 553
We managed to pass the morning without anything of note happening.
Thinking about it, they usually messed up when monsters appeared. We were just resting normally so there was nothing for them to mess up. They seemed to have been warned a few times during their watches, but it wasnt anything serious, either.
Okay, we must arrive at our destination today, so lets depart a bit early.
Gotcha.
I explained todays schedule while eating the food Finia made. Being given tasty food, they listened to our words properly. The only problem was that when it came to battles they forgot everything.
Once we cleaned up our camping spot, we headed right off to our destination. The Ligus potatoes we were looking for had a set growth area, so we could approximate the distance and time of arrival quite accurately.
There wasnt really a proper road leading to that area, but as people were periodically going there to collect them, there was still a small, animal trail-like road formed.
However, they were hardly used so at present they were covered by thickets. We advanced while using natas to cut our way through them. With that, the three finally realized why I was telling them to bring natas yesterday.
Holy cow. Ive never seen bushes this thick.
There was nothin like this back in our fishing village.
My arms going numb here.
They continued cleaning the way while sounding both impressed and exasperated. This was supposed to be their lesson, so Michelle and the rest were just observing them. They were still staying vigilant, but they were far more relaxed than usual.
Its so nice when theres someone to cut the thickets for you.
Michelle, youve never even done it. Ive been the one doing it for the most part.
Cloud retorted to Michelles carfree comment.
He was right, though. Michelle, being a rear guard specialist, would never be tasked to take the lead and cut through the bushes. Cloud, who was tasked to stay at the front and stop the enemy was often entrusted with that, however.
In that sense, I should also be entrusted with it often, being a scout and all, but in my case, there was the problem of my stamina, so I couldnt fulfill that duty.
In the first place, Raum had dense forests so the thickets were also quite tough. I lacked both stamina and strength, so I wouldnt be as efficient as Cloud anyway.
Youre strong so isnt it fine, Cloud?
Having someone who can do physical work along is reassuring.
Not you too, Finia
Cloud slumped his shoulders. The trio, on the other hand, continued silently cutting their way through the thickets without complaining. As we continued on, the view ahead of us suddenly cleared out as the time neared noon.
There were ivies of a different color compared to the thickets growing thickly, and there were no large trees in the surroundings either. The ivies had wide leaves, making it clear that it was a completely different type of plant.
Weve arrived. Ligus potatoes should be growing around here.
The three dropped to the ground. But the heavy labor was only just beginning.
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The Ligus was a kind of mountain potato and had its roots spread deep underground. It was a root vegetable where most of its roots would turn into potatoes. In other words, they had to dig them up from that deep from now on.
We took the shovels out of the knapsack and got ready. This time we got the foldable ones, so if you connected the handle it could lengthen to about a meter. Its durability was a little unreliable, but since it was easy to carry, it was ideal for commissions like this where you had to dig the soft ground.
Come on now, itll turn dark if you keep resting! Go and dig the potatoes.
Come on! Let us rest, big sis, will ya?!
Whore you calling big sis. You have big bodies but lack training.
Should you be saying that?
I sat on the portable foldable chair that had the Levitate cast on it, and had Cloud drag it along. In other words, I was carried here while sitting.
If youre gonna complain, should I bring out the punishment pole?
Making them work while totally exhausted would just increase the chances of them collapsing in the middle of digging up the potatoes.
It was necessary to not push them and let them rest.
Cant be helped. Lets have a short break here, and might as well eat.
Aw yeah!
Its not time to get so excited. Just rest!
Huh, can we just sleep?
You wouldnt recover fast with that alone. You need a massage.
I dont know how to go about that.
Cant be helped
Finia had to prepare the meal, so we had to care for them with just the three of us.
First, you have to loosen the center of your body before you work on your limbs. Starting from either side of your spine and shoulder blades.
I gave the three of them, as well as Cloud and Michelle, instructions. These two didnt know how to hold back on their massage, so I had to watch over them.
Thanks to that, they started leaking ecstatic voices.
A-Aghhh, thats the spot!
Stop your creepy moans.
I cant help it. Its impossible to hold my voice.
Good grief
Finia was holding back a laugh while watching us.
Looks like they are enjoying it. May I ask for a massage too later, Lady Nicole?
Hmm? Ill gladly do it for you. Ill make you moan sweetly, gehehe.
Maybe I will reconsider it
No need to hold back!
Ouchouchouch!
Finia started sweating as she heard my yell filled with secret intentions. Man, I really havent shown my good sides to Finia at all. Since she knows about my real self, it always ends up turning into a lame situation.
It looks like I put in more strength in my grip as I yelled, Sebastian who I was giving a massage yelled in pain. Anyway, although there were some mistakes along the way, they still learned how to care for their bodies like this.
.I hope they did.