A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 61

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Selesina, Hisui, and Toi were taking a stroll around the village.

This land that was originally a wasteland now had vegetation planted, there were benches next to the trees as well. It was developing little by little.

[Woof Woof!]

Toi noticed the goats grazing nearby and ran up to them.

‘Mehhhh’

They all gathered together once Toi reached them.

For some reason, they had come to believe that Toi was their leader of sorts.

‘Well, I think it would be good if a dog were to command them though?’

The goats in the village were gentle. They never went on a rampage. Since they could also be milked, they provided to the diet of the village.

However, there was a problem. Since the area around Selin village was a wasteland, there wasn’t enough food for the goats.

‘Moreover, there is no expert here…………’

However, Selesina couldn’t hire an expert at the moment. It was a complex issue and she wanted to sigh.

There were still many things that needed to be done.

“Lady Sele looks like the goats are returning back to the bard.”

Hisui said.

Selesina looked ahead to find that Eric, a young man from Selin village was guiding the goats back to the barn along with the help of two children.

Toi helped them out by barking.

[Woof Woof]

“He looks like a guard dog of the village.”

“That’s right. If the animals of the village can be kept under control thanks to Toi then that would be great.”

Selesina and Hisui laughed as they watched Toi. He looked adorable as he ran around wagging his tail with that soft furry body.

It was winter already. It would start snowing soon as well and the goats would remain in the barn throughout during that period.

‘It would be nice if we could create a little more grazing environment by spring.’

While Selesina was thinking of all this, Toi finished his work and returned to Selesina.

[Woof!]

“Thank you for your hard work Toi. That was wonderful goat handling.”

[Wooooofffffff]

As Selesina praised him and stroked his fur, Toi stuck his chest out and looked proud. His fur was so super soft that Selesina almost gave in to her expression but she held back since Hisui was there as well.

“Toi, don’t play with Lady Sele too much. You’ll dirty her clothes.”

[Woofffffff]

Even when Toi entered the house with dirty feet Hisui scolded him. But Toi’s round eyes and sloppiness were adorable too.

Selesina stroked Toi and promised him that she would play with him a lot later on.

Selesina then went around the village once and inspected the completed wells and the carriages that had arrived. It wasn’t big enough to be called an inspection though.

Everyone happily called out to Selesina when they saw her walking around the village.

They passed by the village square to find that there were people at the potato chips stall. They seemed to have come over from other towns for shopping here.

There was a big branch of the Picott company in Selin village. They were selling hand cream here from Selur honey (Selesina’s brand).

Only the main store in Harmil and the branch store in Selin village are selling the hand cream so customers would often come here for purchase.

It would be nice if there was a large line every day for the hand cream but unfortunately, the production had not caught up. For that reason, not many people came either.

The ones that came were the ones that wondered whether there would be enough stock about now? 

“Ah, Lady Selesina!”

“Lady Selesina.”

When they walked ahead from the potato chips stall, two guards from Selin village called out to her.

They were still in their late twenties so they were still at the age where they enjoyed potato chips, snacks, and sweets.

“Thank you for your hard work. How is the village doing?”

“Yes! There are no issues!!”

“Thank you. Are you in the middle of a break?”

When she saw the potato chips in their hands, Selesina asked the question and they nodded yes.

“We’re on our break……………Ever since we came to Selin village, we can eat this kind of delicious stuff. I’m moved.”

“Me too. Actually, I’m not good with potatoes but if its this then I can keep eating.”

“I’m glad you liked them.”

Selesina smiled at the 2 of them who liked eating the chips daily.

“However, please don’t each too much alright? It uses a lot of oil so it isn’t too good for the body if eaten every day.”

“We’ll be careful.”

It was disappointing but they nodded yes at Selesina’s words.

If Selesina stayed there for long then they wouldn’t be able to take a break properly so she ended the conversation there and went ahead.

“Please continue to protect us.”

“Yes! Leave it to us!!”

They saluted at Selesina and with a light bow and they left the place.

‘It would be good if they could relax a little more…………. but it seems difficult.’

“There doesn’t seem to be any problem.”

[Woof Woof]

It would be dangerous if wild animals or monsters tried to invade so Hisui was relieved as he watched the 2 guards off.

“Yes. All the guards seem to be used to the village.”

She was thinking that if there was an opportunity then she would like to thank Earl Saltimal.

‘Ah, but……..’

“Three days from now is the unveiling banquet at the mansion in the Royal capital.”

“It’s the banquet for unveiling the blessings of the Goddess that Lady Sele received right?  Is there something that you need?”

Since Hisui was urging her to say something she smiled and told him that she would like to thank Earl Saltimal if he were to attend the banquet.

Hisui seemed amazed.

“Even though they brought you so much trouble?”

“…………..But Lady Meria’s father Earl Saltimal hasn’t brought me any trouble.”

She smiled thinking that although her way of thinking maybe a little soft and naïve, the Earl had really dispatched excellent guards.

For the benefit of her territory, it may be a good idea to get along with the Earl, regardless of Lady Meria.

‘Well, he’s an old friend of father………….’

So it couldn’t turn out to be bad Selesina thought happily.

If there was any issue, then it was definitely the one that was training to be a shrine maiden currently- Meria. If she were to get married to Soratek and become the Queen——-

‘Would I be an obstacle for Earl Saltimal?”

If that were to happen then the excellent Earl who works for the knights and the military would become a threat to her………………. she thought.

‘Yes, keeping Lady Meria aside, I should share a good relationship with Earl Saltimal.’

Selesina was convinced, she realized that she must do her best to socialize for the village.