It’s been a few days since the food processing plant started operating. So far, production has been going well. The crops come every three days, and Dawsill and Cawsill are working diligently.
At this rate, the deliveries will be able to proceed smoothly, so I decided to write a letter to Emma to let her know.
Mary also started working at the Auberge. She helps in multiple ways, including cleaning, cooking, and serving food to customers.
Above all, it is good to see that the three new residents of Gandalcia have become accustomed to the life here.
I’m also in great shape. My happiness level is over 95 percent every day, and I have accumulated up to 50 points, which is the cumulative maximum.
I guess it is time to build a new road.
Well, it’s also a good idea to get new equipment with points.
I spend my days efficiently. In the mornings, I tend to the vegetable garden, occasionally goes to the cave to collect materials, help everyone with their work, and spend my evenings studying hard.
With spring coming on, the sun rises early. This morning, I am working in the fields as usual.
“Father, I have removed all the stones in the field!”
Thanks to Char’s hard work, there are rocks piled up in the corners of the field.
Alright. I’ll start by using those rocks to pave the road to the food processing plant. If the road is flat, it should be easier to move the handcart. There will also be a slight increase in productivity.
“I’ve finished harvesting cucumbers too. I’m going to make ham and cucumber sandwich this morning.”
“Yay! That’s a great idea!”
After the morning work, I stood in the kitchen to make sandwich, but I realized that we ran out of mayonnaise.
“I can’t make a sandwich like this.”
“Char won’t give up! I’m going to ask Lynn to share some mayonnaise.”
“That’s a good idea.”
There should be a lot of mayonnaise in the restaurant. I decided to make breakfast in the restaurant’s kitchen and so we headed to the auberge with a lot of freshly harvested cucumbers. These cucumbers are also delivered to the restaurant and shared with Mary and the others.
I’ll deliver some to Lulu and Nowald-sensei later.
When we came to the back door of the restaurant, we spotted something.
“Father, it’s a big peach!”
Was there a peach tree in a place like this?
I don’t remember, but I never know what changes will happen on the island after all. A huge citadel can even be built overnight in the game, Island Maker. It is not surprising that a peach tree had sprouted easily.
However, upon closer inspection, what was there was not a peach tree at all. Or rather, it wasn’t even a peach fruit. What Charlotte was looking at was a big butt covered in light pink pants.
Well, it indeed looks a bit like a peach.
The person in question was crouching low at the back of the building and peers inside the restaurant.
What is she doing there anyway?
From the looks of it, she is an older sister in her twenties. Her long silver hair is tied up in a bun. She is wearing pale pink pants and a soft white knit sweater, so she doesn’t really seem like a thief…
Let’s talk to her first.
“That’s the back door. If you need help, please go around to the front.”
“Eek!”
The suspicious older sister shriek in surprise and turned to look at me.
It’s the first time I’ve seen her face, and her shocked eyes made an impression.
“Do you have business at the Auberge?”
“Ye-, N-none…… oh Yes, there is!”
Which one is it……?
“You came very early.”
“Uhm, well, I was wondering if I could eat breakfast here……”
“So that was why you were peeking inside. However, the restaurant is only open from noon. Breakfast is only served to guests staying at the inn.”
“I see…. That’s unfortunate then. Ahahaha……”
The older sister is smiling while her eyes are looking elsewhere.
Perhaps she was embarrassed for coming too early in the morning?
“Are you hungry?”
“……Hungry? Y-Yes, I’m very hungry! I’m so hungry that I feel like my stomach and back are sticking together!”
“Hmmm, what to do…… if you don’t mind, would you like a sandwich or something?”
“Really? Thank you. When I heard that this island was full of delicious food, I came to find out more…., I mean to investigate…… n-no, what I am saying is, I came here to take a look!”
Is it a sightseeing trip?
“Welcome to Gandalcia. I’m Cedie Dantès. I am the lord of this island.”
“Oh, I’m Mio Hesse.”
“Where are you from, Mio-san?”
“From Belucca.”
Belucca is the center of the Dantes estate and the city where the Earl’s mansion is located. It’s also my hometown.
Mio said she came to visit from the Ricoa district of Belucca.
It’s a three-hour walk from here.
“I’m glad you came all the way to Gandalcia.”
“No, no, I’ve been looking forward to it too. I think I’ll stay here for a while…… Is there a room available?”
“Yes, there is.”
Hmm, but something’s strange……
Is it just my imagination that I feel uncomfortable somehow?
There are two things I don’t understand about Mio. First, she was not surprised at all when she found out that I was the lord. People are usually surprised when they find out that a kid like me is a lord, but Mio accepted it naturally.
I wonder if it was because I took the family name of Dantès…..
Second, the Ricoa neighborhood is a lively place, but it’s not a neighborhood for the wealthy. It is an area where artisans and workers live. Based on her clothes, I can tell that Mio is an ordinary commoner.
But traveling?
Only a limited number of wealthy people can travel in this world. Moreover, it is very dangerous for a woman to travel alone. However, if she can use offensive magic or physical enhancement, that’s a different story.
Perhaps because I looked at her suspiciously, Mio hurriedly explained herself,
“Oh, I have money. Don’t worry, I’ll pay in advance.”
“Huh……?”
“That…… well, I’m on a breakup trip!”
“……Eh?”
“Well, that guy broke off his engagement to me so that is why I’m on a breakup trip! I’ve been given a big amount of breakup fee though, so you don’t have to worry that I can’t pay the accommodation expenses.”
Even though she wasn’t asked, Mio told me a lot of things on her own. But when I heard about it, I felt sorry for her.
Well, let’s be considerate while she’s on Gandalcia.
“Then please enter through the front door. I’ll prepare breakfast for you in a minute.”
“Yes……”
With a relieved expression on her face, Mio walked away.
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Mio Hesse stepped on the gravel of the road with a slight excitement. She had been sent to investigate the internal affairs of Gandalcia Island, and it seemed her infiltration had gone well.
Cedie Dantès doesn’t seem to have discovered her real identity.
Hmm, this job is no big deal to me.
In her heart, Mio says so and encourages herself.
Well, it’s a much easier job than being an adventurer where she will always be next to death.
There is no danger on this island after all.
The party that Mio belonged to was wiped out, except for her. She doesn’t want to be so scared again so she looked for other jobs.
Completing the mission promises a reward of 200,000 crown coins.
With that, Mio intends to start her life over. That’s why she was determined to complete the job she was given.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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