Chapter 176: Tree of Poor Relief
Why did Maria decide to go to the forest protected by the fort?
Well, once I actually saw the fort, I understood why.
"Is there a cliff forest on three sides?"
"There is only one real entrance. Besides, there is a lake in the center of the forest, so there is no problem with water."
A fort to guard the entrance
"That forest used to be a playground for royalty. It was planted with fruit trees and other plants during the founding of the Kingdom of Geldaria."
"You're going to take away a place like that? Are you okay with that?"
"No problem. It is no longer in use, and the fort should have only a minimum of soldiers."
I think it's a good place for location.
Why is it no longer in use?
"It could be useful for evacuation and siege, though. Why don't they use this useful land?"
"It also produces fruit, doesn't it?"
Wince and Sedona ask questions
"The Queen destroyed this land, saying she didn't like fruit."
"Queen?"
"It seems that she likes meat and eats only meat every day."
Poor little thing.
I don't know if she's competent, but she must be patriotic
"So how do you attack them?"
"Only from the front"
That's impossible
"We will climb the back cliff and open the gate. Is that okay?"
"It's not a place where people can climb."
"It's okay. Leave it to us."
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Then the three of us and the others take separate actions
Just the three of us from here.
"Father"
Sedona calls out
I know what she's going to say.
"Yeah, the Queen is behaving too strangely."
"Even if she's a fool, she's doing whatever she wants. Honestly, it's abnormal."
Well, Wince is the same way.
"…Shiro-san, did you just make fun of me?"
No, I didn't.
Why do you think so?
You think it's weird?
"Okay, Sedona."
"Yes, yes, let’s go at once!"
Sedona grabs us by the collar
And sprouts wings from her back.
"Alright!"
And we're up the cliff.
"Thank you for your hard work. Your wings are getting stronger and stronger."
"I'm confident that I can fly forever!"
Well, that's not going to happen.
And we have no intention of leaving.
The forest was silent
"The sun is about to set"
"We'll start moving when the fort is lit up. Isn't it?"
"That's right."
So we'll stay in the forest for a while.
"It is amazing"
"Is something wrong?"
"Ah, yes. There are fruits growing all over the place. It's a Puas tree."
"You know it?"
"Also known as the tree of poor relief. It is said that it takes 50 years for a seedling to bear fruit."
It takes 50 years? Then why is it called the tree of poor relief?
"It is resistant to disease, rarely dies, and bears fruit in a rapid cycle. All year round."
"It's only when it's fully grown that it's useful..."
"The fruit can be eaten raw and is rich in water and nutrients, and can survive for several years. You can eat this one. Would you like to try it?"
"What about the skin?"
"I hear the skin is the most nutritious part, but it is extremely bitter."
I don't want it to be bitter, so I peel it.
The content is white and odorless.
I take a little bite.
"Gue~... it's sour~"
"They say its sourness is irresistible to those who like it."
It tasted as if I had just bit into a fresh lemon.
"…The skin is more delicious."
"Eh..."
"Father, as expected, that's strange."
That's ridiculous!
The skin tastes like matcha
I can't believe you can't appreciate the bitterness of this!
"Sounds like a good way to get your mind off things."
"Ah, I can see that."
"Even if I say I can live with just this, I don't think I want to live with just this."
Well, Maria and the others need this, so I can't say it's a luxury
"It's getting dark and it's time for the lights to come on."
"Shiro-san"
At that time, Wince asks from behind
"Didn't the Queen abandon this place because she didn't like Puas fruits?"
"Ah, no, how could that possibly be true?"
Right?
No one in power would throw away emergency rations because they tasted bad, right?
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