Chapter 3: Looking around the village (Part Two)

The road that mom took reached a small square, apparently the center of the village. There were large buildings around but the most prominent was a large barn in front of which were several covered carriages pulled by animals resembling huge deers.

"These are 15 sacks of wheat, 10 of buckwheat and 10 of oat. The order also includes 2 sacks of pepper, but the routes have been insecure and it will take three more days for the sacks to arrive." (Human man)

"In that case, we could send a couple of men to clear the routes." (Naga man 1)

"I would like that, but the route I'm talking about is that of Sarci to the capital. The holy blessings for the naga would not get there." (Human man)

"The route to the west? It seems strange to me that such an important route has been neglected." (Naga Man 2)

"Your Majesty has sent troops to take care of the route. Unfortunately, it is not a matter of monsters but of bandits, and some very elusive to tell you the truth. An elite unit has prepared and will march early tomorrow to subjugate them, but for now, goods are taking a little more of time to arrive and that also affects prices. " (Human man)

The first human I saw upon arriving in this world acted as a merchant, yet he wore an armor of leather and metal, giving him a soldier or mercenary look, his shaven head along with his corpulent physique accentuated his appearance of a warrior.

"Certainly we can not do anything under these conditions, the protection of the great Nagur is only found in the mountains." (Naga Man 2)

"Captain Almond ... We finished putting the cargo in the barn" (?)

A two-meter-tall lizard man dressed in a thick coat called the military-looking man whose name or surname was Almond.

"Well, everything is ready, the next is Tula village." (Almond).

"In that case, could you wait until noon? I'll go out and look for medicinal herbs and I could bring some extra to send them to the elves." (Mura)

Mom went and spoke to the group of men as if they were friends.

"Mrs. Hydran, it’s nice to meet you again... Herbs you said, to tell you the truth we also... Oh, that's the little one I heard about?" (Almond)

"Yes, this is Aruh. He's already turned one year old so he can go outside the house." (Mura)

So the naga can not leave until they are at least a year old?

"Good for you, little one. You can finally look around the village and join the festivals." (Almond)

I would also like to know the mountains and the rest of the world, but it seems that the naga have a problem if they leave the mountains.

"Well, now that the little boy can come out means you can return to his work as a collector, Mrs. Hydran. That's good news for the medicine sector." (Almond)

"That's right. I came to check if there are any orders for the village and when I saw you, I thought it would be a good idea to help you supply the alchemists in other villages." (Mura)

"Let me see the orders" (Man naga 1)

One of the naga men (the taller of the two) entered the barn upon hearing the reason why mom had come. I have noticed that all naga men have muscular bodies, I wonder if I will also have one when I grow up.

"Thank you for your help, Mrs. Hydra. At the moment there are no supply orders for herbs, though ... Mmm, your area for foraging is a kilometer down the slope, right?" (Almond)

"That's right, under the trees in the middle of the Gums hunting ground." (Mura)

"In that case, it would be enough with just 3 jars of tree sap... Besides, if you run into a Gum, I'll pay you for every complete body you bring." (Almond)

"That's going to be difficult, the Gums still do not go out of their sleep period during this time of the year." (Naga Man 2)

The Naga man quietly mentioned the behavior of the creature called Gum, but it was not favorable for the captain. Mom apologized for it even though she did not have to.

"That's the way it is, Captain Almond. There may be some who have woken up, but that would only be a matter of luck." (Mura)

"It's a pity but you do not have to apologize, it was only a personal request since I wanted to send to make a better coat for Rordik with its fur. Being a Lizardon, Rordik have some problems with the cold air of the mountains.” (Almond)

Then, what is he doing here in Tulser?

"Despite this, he insists on working in the land of his heroes, the Naga" (Almond)

I understand. He's like a sports fan working for his favorite team.

"Here I have orders for the area to the north." (Naga Man 1)

The man who had entered the barn came back with a few wood slabs with characters carved on them. The way of doing business is quite orderly, but printing technology is primitive.

"It's not much, I'll finish before noon" (Mura)

"Then the three of us will take a break until then" (Almond)

Mom nodded and we resumed our way. As we were leaving, I could see the inside of one of Captain Almond's chariots and saw a creature resembling a humanoid cat a little more than a meter tall using an abacus.

Finally, after about 10 minutes, we arrived at a small house very similar to ours where granny received us.

"Mother, I will leave Aruh with you until noon. I will go to the slope to gather herbs, flowers, roots and sap." (Mura)

"I'll take care of him. The car and the tools are in the warehouse." (Grandmother)

"Thank you, I'll take them. I'll also take the stick in case I find a Gum. It's a personal request from the captain." (Mura)

Mom let me in the arms of granny and gave me a kiss on the forehead. Then she left the house in the direction of a warehouse on the side of the building. Granny and I followed her to say goodbye.

"Well, with this will be enough." (Mura)

Big was my surprise when mom took an enormous metal mace with the appearance of a baseball bat two and a half meters long and with a diameter of 60 centimeters in the tip.

What kind of creatures are the Gum? Or rather, how can mom carry such a weapon as if it were a normal bat?

"Say goodbye to Mommy, Aruh" (Grandma)

"I'll be back soon, my love.” (Mura)

After saying goodbye, mom left with a large two-wheeled cart, a basket, a short sword, and the mace. I was really surprised, I was speechless (regardless of being a baby), but at the same time I was very excited about the future that I will have.