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Materials are important to the country
Especially wood has been used since ancient times.
80 years ago, wood would have been managed by Kusuof.
"It smells amazing..."
This is the first thing Wince says when she gets out of the locomotive.
However, the expression on her face shows no discomfort.
It seemed like she was taking a deep breath.
"Shiero-san, why does it smell like wood so much?"
The word means, [even though this is Suitka]
"I only know from reports, but nowadays it seems that when it comes to wood, it comes from Suitka."
The reason wood was procured through Kusuof is because fox people can use magic to promote the growth of trees.
That could be used as diplomacy for the other three countries.
But that was a long time ago.
Now this continent is one country.
It is true that fox people promote the growth of trees.
But growth doesn't always happen [the way you want it].
They say that if you encourage growth without a plan, the trunk will bend.
Therefore, [pruning] is necessary to cut branches that get in the way of growth.
Naturally, this is dangerous work.
To avoid damaging the straight trunk, they have to climb up and swing a blade at a high place.
There is a race that is better at pruning than fox people.
It was the cat people
After becoming an empire, fox people were dispatched to Suitka, which was suitable for planting trees.
It is a joint work of different races.
"So many things have changed without me knowing."
"Really. I feel like I've been left behind by the times."
As I was voicing my thoughts, a loading platform was connected to the rear of the locomotive.
Loading large quantities of huge, trimmed logs.
"That's a huge amount..."
"I hear there's still a shortage of lumber even with all this?"
Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
"Where are we going for now?"
"I haven't decided yet."
We also have no purpose
So we wander around town together.
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I suddenly found a sign in the middle of town.
"What's wrong?"
Wince turns around and asks.
"No, this."
The place where the sign is stuck is the entrance of the church
It had a paper attached to it
-I have a report, so you should go home-
-From Imperial Priest Delna-
That's all it said.
I wonder who it's addressed to?
"Is this really for us?"
"Did something happen?"
If you don't know, ask the church.
"Well, I haven't heard any details either."
The church priest answers that.
"But [that] word came from Delna-sama. I think the other party is a very important person..."
"Is Delna really that amazing?"
"It's amazing! The Imperial priest Delna is famous for being the youngest genius priest!"
Was Delna really that great?
No, that's right
There's a bishop above the priest, but Delna is in charge of me.
"Currently, the highest ranking of imperial priests is the bishop, but it is said that Delna-sama will be appointed to a higher position in the future."
However, it has not yet been decided what the title of the position will be.
"I see. Thank you very much for the information."
"Yes, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the church. We are Lute-sama's apostles who guide those who are in trouble."
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"[We are Lute-sama's apostles!] They said!"
Wince imitates the priest at the inn.
Honestly, it's so embarrassing, I want it to stop
"You are loved by the people of the empire, Shiro-san♪"
"Okay, okay, that's enough. So, what are we going to do?"
I don't mind going back
If something important happens, I can't ignore it.
"I'm fine going back, you know?"
"Are you sure?"
If we go back, I don't know when we'll be able to travel again.
"We have plenty of time. Someday we'll be able to travel again."
"I see…"
Then let's take the first locomotive tomorrow morning to the Imperial Capital.
"Then it is certain that we will be busy from now on..."
Hmm?
"Let's have lots of fun today, Shiro-san!"
The next day, we overslept.
And left for the capital in the evening locomotive.
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