Chapter 367 : Cleaning Up
「Alright. I should get this done quickly.」(Mark)
While floating in the air, I started cutting the giant tree from the top with the wind saw blade I made with wind magic.
ーRrrrrrRrrrrrrRrrrr!!
Ohh~ This is quite fun!
It was fun, but I made so much sawdust, so I created a small invisible barrier on my face to prevent it from getting into my eyes.
I used to have a hard time casting multiple spells while flying, but thanks to the elder folnir who taught me how to fly better, I can now do it without breaking a sweat.
The first piece has been cut. I then immediately put it into my Item Box.
My Item Box has an appraisal ability that will activate when I put items in it. I thought I would find out what kind of tree this was, but… I was wrong.
The item’s name was 《A Piece Of Wood Made From Tree Spirit Magic》.
I mean… I know! It’s literally what it says! A freaking piece of wood made from Tree Spirit Magic!
I couldn’t help but sigh…
I have appraised many items with this ability, but it was useless this time.
I guess I still have to ask Gauche oji-san about this tree.
The sooner I finish, the sooner I can see him.
With that in mind, I continued working, cutting the tree into pieces and putting them into my Item Box.
After I was done with the tree, I fixed the ground and the cracked wall with earth magic.
As for Mom’s laundry, Nicola helped me collect the laundry, but that’s it. After she was done, she immediately went inside the house.
She didn’t do much, but she was still helping, I guess.
Well, it’s all my fault, so I should be the one responsible for all this.
I used water magic to pour water into the bucket with the laundry, rewash it, and hang it on the rope I had just fixed. I then used wind magic to dry it quickly.
It took me about an hour to clean up the mess I made in my backyard.
「Phew, finally… Now I’m hungry…」(Mark)
By the way, Diadora was just lying down and basking in the sun all the time. I wonder if she’s photosynthesizing like a plant.
「Diadora, I’m done. I’ll go back inside.」(Mark)
「Okay… I’m staying here for a while… If you need me, you can call me with the bracelet anytime…」(Diadora)
「Got it.」(Mark)
I left Diadora alone in the backyard and went into the house.
It was almost time for lunch, so the dining hall was packed with customers. I guess I can’t rest yet.
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After I finished helping in the dining hall and having lunch, I went to Delica, who was still washing dishes in the kitchen.
「Delica, I’m going to see your dad. Do you wanna come with me?」(Mark)
「To my house? Umm… Alright. Hold on a sec. I’ll get this done quickly.」(Delica)
「Okay.」(Mark)
I was about to wait for Delica in the dining hall, but when I was about to exit the kitchen, Nei came in.
「Delica, I’ll wash the dishes for you. You can go with Mark.」(Nei)
「Are you sure?」(Delica)
「Of course! I don’t want my friend to miss this chance! Do your best~!」(Nei)
「What do youー Aaa! It’s not what you think, okay!? We’re just going to ask my dad about that tree!」(Delica)
「I know, I know~」(Nei)
Delica’s face turned red for some reason. I wonder why.
And what did Nei mean by “Do your best”?
I have no idea what she’s talking about, but thanks to her, Delica can take her break sooner.
「L, let’s go, Mark…」(Delica)
「Un.」(Mark)
We left my house and headed to Delica’s home in the southern part of the town.
As soon as we got there, I could see Delica’s dad, Gauche oji-san, cutting some logs in his front yard.
「Dad.」(Delica)
「Hm? Ah, Delica, and… Mark-kun?」(Gauche)
「Hello there, Gauche oji-san.」(Mark)
「Ahh, I see. Delica, you ditched your work and went on a date with him, huh? I thought you didn’t have the guts for that. Dad is proud of you!」(Gauche)
「It’s not that, you idiot! You misunderstood! Mark has something to ask you, so I brought him here!」(Delica)
「Is that so?」(Gauche)
「Ahaha… Yeah…」(Mark)
「I see. Aa-ahh, I feel stupid for being excited for a second.」(Gauche)
Gauche oji-san looked a bit disappointed for some reason.
He put away his handsaw and approached us.
「So, how can I help you, Mark-kun?」(Gauche)
「I want to ask you about this tree. I thought you might know something.」(Mark)
I took out a big log of the giant tree from my Item Box and put it on the ground.
Gauche oji-san then crouched down and observed it closely.
「Hmm… It’s hard to tell if I don’t see the whole tree, but… this wood… I don’t think I’ve ever seen it before. And, this smell… It smells nice…」(Gauche)
「Is it some kind of wood for making incense?」(Mark)
「Could be. I’m not sure, but one thing I’m sure is… It can be sold at a high price.」(Gauche)
「Really?」(Mark)
「First, I need to ask my friend. He’s a veteran carpenter who claims to know all kinds of wood in this world. Can I borrow this piece?」(Gauche)
「Of course.」(Mark)
「Alright. I’ll see him this evening. You can come back tomorrow.」(Gauche)
「Understood.」(Mark)
After I nodded to him, Gauche oji-san lifted the log and took it into the hut next to his house.
As a carpenter and a builder, he has a big, muscular body, so carrying such a huge log was not a problem for him.
「So, are we done here? Let’s go back.」(Delica)
「Alright.」(Mark)
「Oi, Delica, why don’t you invite Mark inside and have some tea with him before you go?」(Gauche)
「I’m busy, Dad. I still have my afternoon shift.」(Delica)
「Ahh… I wonder since when my sweet little girl has become such a grown-up lady…」(Gauche)
「Hmph. Let’s go, Mark.」(Delica)
「U, un… Gauche oji-san, I’ll see you tomorrow.」(Mark)
「Ou!」(Gauche)
Delica quickly turned around and walked away. It seemed that she was a bit annoyed by her dad, who kept teasing her.
After bowing to Gauche oji-san, I hurriedly followed after her.
「So, Mark, are you going to see my dad again tomorrow?」(Delica)
「I guess so.」(Mark)
「I see. Speaking of tomorrow, are you going to attend Sunday School?」(Delica)
Sunday School…? Aa!
That’s right. It’s Light Day tomorrow, and there will be Sunday School at the church. I completely forgot about that.
「I think I will.」(Mark)
「I see. Well, have fun. I’ve graduated so I can’t go with you.」(Delica)
「That’s a shame.」(Mark)
We used to go to the church together, but Delica was graduated from the school while I was stuck in Schultria Village.
It’s been a long time since the last time I attended Sunday School.
I wonder how Sister Lina and the children are doing. I can’t wait to see them.
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Is school really necessary? Well for a little social sake I guess lol
How old is he in that world? Nobody would buy the excuse he is educated enough already.