A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 19

Translator: Darling | Editor: Coming soon…

“What? Sele’s gone out……….?”

Soratek visited Selesina’s home early in the morning. He wanted to apologize since he couldn’t drop her back home last night.

When Hanley informed him that Selesina was out, he looked disappointed.

“I’m sorry, your highness Soratek. The Lady is very happy about borrowing the land from the Marquis so….”

“Is that so……..It’s pretty rare for Selesina to got out on her own.”

Selesina hadn’t received any blessings from the spirits, or the Gods. Since she was acutely aware of that, she didn’t leave the mansion that often.

Since Soratek understood that very well but he somehow managed to invite her out on dates. It was a good sign that Selesina was out to visit the land of her own volition.

However, it’s doesn’t feel too good that he isn’t the one next to her.

“………… It’s too bad that we missed each other. I’ll come to meet her at another time. Hanley, can you give these flowers to her?”

“Of course. Lady Selesina will surely be very pleased.”

Hanley took the bouquet of roses from Soratek and expressed thanks politely.

Last night’s events with the heroine were tiring but the night has passed and this was now her free time.

Soratek also would have become closer to the heroine last night. 

Selesina thought that the countdown to her engagement being broken had begun.

Meanwhile, they reached their destination by carriage.

“Lady Sele, your hand please.”

[Woooff!]

“Thank you, Hisui, Toi.”

They had not come to the village but to the city of Harmil instead.

She took Hisui’s hand and descended from the carriage. Toi stood beside her like a guard. Hisui and Toi had sat in the coachman’s seat and driven the carriage. They were standing in front of a store that sold western wear for wealthy commoners. IT wasn’t a store that nobles would visit.

The village needed to be developed further so it would be pretty inconvenient for her to be in a dress. She wanted to touch the soil and work together with everyone.

‘Besides, my purpose is to make the great tree bloom!’

If the only thing she does is wear a dress and water the tree………..the great tree would probably notice it right? Hisui smiled at Selesina. He thought that she was a pampered princess but after knowing her he realized that she was quite active and dynamic.

They rang the doorbell and entered inside.

“Welcome.”

A lady came to welcome them.

“Please take your time and look arou—– a noble!?”

“Please don’t mind it. I want clothes that are easy to move in and easy to work in.”

“Eh, um……..yes. Please come this way.”

Selesina took the initiative to speak to the sales lady while Hisui waited behind. Toi may shed fur inside the shop so he waited outside with the carriage. 

“Hisui, what kind of clothes should I buy?”

“You’re asking me? I don’t really have clothing sense…….”

Hisui had a sober look on his face as he started to look around since she asked…….he touched the clothes that were lined up. They were all brand new and felt good to touch.

Selesina’s hair was silvery white and her eyes were baby pink. She had a calm demeanor, most kinds of clothes would suit her well.

“Ah……”

“That’s a hairband, isn’t it? It would certainly be better to tie my long hair up.”

The hairband that Hisui was holding was a hairband with yellow and yellow-green glass beads. In order to test it out, she secured her long hair at the back with the hairband.

‘Unn, it feels good!’

She decided to purchase the hairband.

“What clothes would be good?”

“Easy to move in…………right? But I think that they shouldn’t expose too much skin. That’s why, this one……..”

Hisui held out a one-piece that was longer than the knees.

It had a pale baby pink apron base, a color that matched her eyes and there was some contrasting Jade green used in it.

The skirt portion was a reddish sepia so that even if it were to get dirty, it wouldn’t stand out.

“It’s really cute. Thank you HIsui.”

“I don’t know if this is fine though……….”

Hisui seemed a little troubled as he looked at the shop assistant. He looked at her and wondered if Selesina’s appearance would look strange.

Seeing him looking at her, the shop assistant smiled immediately.

“It suits you very well. Do you want to try it on?”

“Thank you. Then………if it’s alright, can I try it on right now?”

“Of course, please come this way.”

She willingly accepted Selesina’s request and guided her to the trial room.

There was a small carpet inside the trial room along with a chair and a hanger.

“Do you need any help in changing your clothes?”

“Ah………..only in taking this dress off. Could you please help me?”

“Of course.”

She could wear the clothes they chose easily but it was a little difficult to take off the dress that the maids made her wear so securely. She could do it with a little time but she didn’t want to keep Hisui and shop lady waiting.

“Then, I’ll help you out.”

“Thank you, it’s a big help.”

They entered the trial room and came out in a couple of minutes.

“How is it? Hisui.”

“…………! Super cute!”

“!”

She had come out of the trial room shyly but Hisui praised her with sparkling eyes.

‘If you say that so straight forwardly, it’s embarrassing………..!’

Selesina smiled happily and thanked him with a red face.

“It’s good that I asked you to choose Hisui. Let’s buy flowers next and head to the village.”

“Yes.”

Hisui paid for the clothes and they left the store.

“Let’s buy flower seedlings. I want to grow 3 different types around the great tree.”

“It’ll feel more lively if we grow some flowers.”

When Selesina, Hisui, and Toi purchased the flower seedlings and reached the village, all the villagers stopped working and gathered around them. They had come to greet Selesina.

“Welcome Lady Selesina.”

“The potato plants are growing at an amazing speed!”

“We may even get to harvest them in a few days’ time.”

Selesina thought that it was certainly due to the blessings of the great tree when she heard what the villagers said. In that case, she’ll be able to level up even faster than planned.

“Ah, flowers!”

A little girl noticed the flowering plant that Hisui was holding.

There were no flowers in this village so she was probably happy to see them. Selesina called out to the children and crouched down to meet their eyes.

“We’re planning to plant flowers around the great tree now.”

“Really? Can I help out too?”

“Of course.”

With Selesina’s permission, the children rushed to the great tree. The word that they had done till now seemed to be taking shape slightly so Selesina quickly looked at the young lady who was with them.

“I’m sorry, Ummm………”

“I’m Odette, Lady Selesina. I’ve made baskets out of vines so this work is not a problem. If it’s fine, can I join in to plant the flowers as well?”

“Yes, of course. Thank you, Odette.”

Odette and the kids decided to plant the flowers near the great tree.

There were 3 types of flowers that Hisui was holding.

Small cute White clovers, Tulips in various colors, and Astragalus that bore flowers that released a lot of nectar.

It will be done once they finish planting around the great tree.

[Woof Woof !]

“Ah, oi, Toi! Don’t go wild around the place where we’ve just planted flowers!”

Hisui went around several times to get a hold of Toi who was happily frolicking around. The villagers had their attention focused on the two of them.

‘If it’s now, it’ll be alright.’

“Asgarl System [Start up]”

Selesina RInklat

Great Tree Owned: Level 2

Guardian Beast: Toi

Territory Owned: Asbard Kingdom Rinklat Territory District 7

People: 15

Great Tree Skill-

Fertility Protection Level 1: Vegetation grows well in a 25-meter radius around the great tree. Soil quality UP! 

Sweet Nectar Level 2: The great tree releases sweet nectar and attracts butterflies and bees.

‘Yup, the sweet nectar level had increased.’

Bees start appearing from Level 2 and if you place a beekeeping box then you can collect honey. This village doesn’t have much so we can secure some income by extracting honey.

‘If I request Mr. Gatz, will he make a beekeeping box?’

It’s fine if she doesn’t plan everything to that end, she needed to discuss it first.