I talked to Claire about life in the village
“So, Mr. Takumi. How has life been in Bleiyu village?”
“Sebastian has been curious about it even since you left the mansion. I think he is hoping you would think of something new…”
“Well, he does like to make interesting suggestions. So I could not help but have high expectations.”
“Uh… I’ve been having a great time here…”
While they were looking at me expectantly, it was not as if I thought of new things all of the time… Regardless, I decided to tell them what life was like here.
“Hmm… Using water from wells and rivers as the foundation of life. That is still quite normal in most villages, which do not have a more intricate water supply system.”
While here, whenever I needed water for drinking or anything else, I had to go to the well.
And while it could be hard work, it would probably be very difficult to create a more elaborate system.
Besides, once I got used to the wells, I felt that there was less of a need for such construction work like that.“Ah, but I would like a proper bath. There is something to be said about being able to soak in hot water, like at the mansion.”
“They do use a lot of water. It is difficult in most places.”
While I had no complaints about life here, it would not hurt to be able to bathe in a tub.
“Serpent wine? They drink that in Bleiyu village?”
“Yes. But… I don’t think you want to see it, Claire.”
“I heard that they can be eaten, just like orcs. You have to remove the poison first. Still, it is supposed to be good for you. There are places where you can buy the meat, but it is not very popular.”
“I wonder why? If it is good for you, then surely people would want it…”
Talk then moved to the serpent wine. And I had to tell Claire that I did not recommend it.
Obviously, Sebastian knew about it already, and explained to us that it was eaten in other parts as well.
And while Claire didn’t understand, I could tell why it was not popular,
“To put it simply, it is the taste. I have never heard anyone say that it is delicious. And that is enough to keep people away, regardless of any other benefits.”
“Also, the appearance. Well, perhaps it is different depending on how you cook it, but here, they just chop it up and toss it into the wine…”
“Still… I think we should buy some of it anyway.”
“Huh? Sebastian? Why would you do that?”
“…Mr. Takumi, if the villagers here like it, then there must be a reason.”
For some reason, Sebastian was interested in the serpent wine.
He wanted to buy some now, but Claire looked a little disgusted.
“I don’t know what you are thinking, Sebastian. But the chief did say it used to be used to warm the body. By mixing it with herbs and medicine, they could save up on firewood.”
“Hmm… Lady Claire. There is one big effect that serpents have.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Perhaps they know of it here… But when eating it, men become stronger.”
“Men… Is it not effective on women then?”
“I do not know… But apparently, the effect with men is great enough to notice it with your eyes.”
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