Chapter 34

Having gained a sense of self, the oak and goblins worked together with one heart, and finally achieved one of their goals.

"We did it, the house is built!!"

It was quite large to be called a house; it would be more appropriate to call it a mansion.

In any case, a magnificent structure was completed.

"With something this grand, there will be no shortage for me, Plati, and Viel to live together."

In fact, it was more than enough.

It was a mansion of such scale and luxury that it would be completely underutilized for three people, but considering that the teacher and Prince Aruana might visit, it seemed to be a reasonable size.

……….

And.

……I have a vague premonition that more residents will be added in the future.

It would be better to be prepared.

"This is our love nest, Mr. Husband!?"

"But what a strange house, isn't it?"

The reactions of my two wives as they looked up at the completed mansion were generally good.

And the meaning of Viel's comment "strange house" is...!?

It was a Japanese-style house.

Perhaps it could be described as a samurai residence.

The castle we built together with the oak and goblins was finished in a Japanese style, reminiscent of a world from hundreds of years ago, from the world I originally came from.

Wooden floors and pillars.

Most importantly, tatami mats.

Lying down on the tatami mats in a spread-eagle position is the ultimate pleasure.

So I tried lying down in the newly completed Japanese-style room, almost diving into it.

"The feel of the tatami is so comfortable! The smell of the rush is so fragrant!!"

I was very satisfied.

Just this alone made it worth building the house in a Japanese style.

"Huh? It's that good?"

"Then let's try it too...!"

When Plati and Viel also lay down on the tatami, their expressions changed.

"What is this, what is this!? I've never felt such a mysterious floor before!?"

"What is this smell!? Grass!? Grass!? But it's a good smell, it's addictive!!"

It seems the tatami was well-received by the two of them.

However, since they were born in this world, they were not yet aware of the rules of the Japanese-style room, and they were still wearing their shoes.

You take off your shoes at the entrance.

This is strictly enforced.

If they are not satisfied with walking on the floor barefoot, I can make slippers for them later.

With the construction of the house, we also obtained various new materials. Not only the rush used for the tatami, but we also started cultivating cotton.

The goblins worked hard on these cultivation tasks.

Thanks to their efforts, we were able to make futons and have a plentiful supply of fabric.

I want to try making clothing in the future.

...So.

Well, why did I choose a Japanese-style architecture?

The main reason is the climate.

Creating a house that suits the climate is the most important thing.

This place, close to the sea with humid sea breezes, required a house with excellent humidity control.

Japanese-style architecture, born in a hot and humid climate, is excellent in this regard.

The wooden pillars and rush tatami mats absorb excess moisture, making the environment comfortable.

...Well, the other reason is my own desire to be able to lie down anywhere and anytime during family gatherings.

While a grand Western-style mansion with a unique atmosphere that seems to invite a locked-room murder is also good, I sought a sense of relaxation in my home where I could fully relax my body.

The result is the Japanese-style architecture.

In short, it completely reflects my personal preferences.

"But I'm surprised. I didn't know Mr. Husband had the skills to build such a house...!"

"Yeah, I've never seen a house with such a peculiar design before. Where does Mr. Husband get such unusual knowledge from?"

...

Well, it was entirely thanks to the 'Bearer of the Supreme'.

Just by holding a saw or a hammer, it transformed me into a first-class carpenter, and I was able to give clear instructions to the oaks.

I am truly grateful to the 'Bearer of the Supreme'.

I want to make onigiri as soon as possible to offer to Hephaestus, the god who gave me this gift.

Well.

From here, I will introduce more secrets of my mansion!!

* * *

Now, while the concept of my mansion is Japanese-style, it is not entirely so.

The most important thing is comfort and ease of living.

With this in mind, the interior of the mansion incorporates a mix of Japanese and Western styles.

The kitchen, in particular, is a combination of both.

In addition to the stove and sink, I also installed a brick oven.

I plan to use it to bake bread and pizza in the future.

I also prepared a pot for cooking rice, which can be used to make a small amount of rice.

The crucial part is that we don't have the rice yet.

The living space consists of seven Japanese-style rooms and two Western-style rooms, with a considerable number of the latter.

In addition, there is a dining room and a large hall for gatherings in case of emergencies.

I made the rooms quite numerous, but if they are not enough, I plan to expand the house.

By the way, I forgot to mention that this house is two stories.

Of the seven Japanese-style rooms and two Western-style rooms, two Japanese-style rooms and one Western-style room are on the second floor.

From the second-floor windows, you can see the sea, which offers a very nice view.

And because it is a Japanese-style house, I also added a veranda.

I look forward to basking in the sun on a sunny day.

For the toilet, I decided to continue using the starfish.

They can instantly decompose any waste due to their infinite appetite, making the toilet very hygienic even though it is in the same building.

I wanted to make a Western-style toilet with a ceramic seat, but that was not possible yet.

The kiln for firing ceramics is not yet complete.

I was building it alongside the house, but it didn't finish in time.

And the bath.

This was a key feature I aimed to include in the house, but it didn't finish in time.

I wanted to build a cypress bath, fitting for a Japanese-style house, but when I tried to find cypress-like materials in Viel's mountain dungeon, I failed.

I considered using the 'Bearer of the Supreme' to grow cypress from scratch, but even with Plati's hyper fish fertilizer, it was impossible to grow a whole tree in a day.

Also, heating the bath with firewood was too much work, and when I tried to use magic to solve this, the joint development by Plati and Viel hit a snag, and it didn't finish in time for the completion of the mansion.

In short, my mansion is still incomplete and is in the process of growing.

After that, the oaks and goblins, who started helping with house construction and field work, built their own houses next to the mansion and began living there.

"Why don't you live in the mansion together...?"

I suggested, but the oaks and goblins declined, saying it would be too presumptuous.

However, the living facilities they built were quite impressive, with individual rooms that ensured privacy, arranged in a row.

It turned out to be a row house.

A monster row house...

It might have a certain charm.

The goblins also use it as a base for their field work.

They started cultivating non-food crops like cotton and rush, and I was really grateful for their help, as I couldn't manage it alone anymore.

The goblins, who gained a sense of self, are very enthusiastic about labor, requesting to grow the crops they want.

In terms of roles, the oaks handle construction and the goblins handle farming.

I want to continue working hard with them on the development.

Of course, I can rely on more than just the oaks and goblins.

My wife Plati has been a great help from the beginning with her magic potions, and I will continue to rely on her.

I suggested setting up a dedicated magic potion laboratory, but she declined, saying she was already using the brewery as a laboratory.

The brewery and food storage were built before the new residence, but Viel, in her dragon form, lifted and moved them.

This made it easier to access the stored food and the fermented products from the brewery.

The invincibility of my mansion has increased!

And the makeshift hut where we first lived has become dear to me, so I decided not to tear it down.

It will be used as a storage for farm tools and a rest area.

There are still many adjustments to be made, but I have my own house on my own land! The future of our development life is becoming even more exciting!!

* * *

Finally.

Regarding my other wife, Viel.

"Are you sure you don't need to go back to your dungeon?"

"Hmm?"

I asked Viel, who was relaxing as if it were her home.

This dragon is the master of the mountain dungeon nearby.

"Since you are the master of that dungeon, wouldn't it be inconvenient to be away for a long time?"

I don't know the details, but it would be bad if the valuable protein source of the mountain dungeon were to deteriorate due to lack of management.

"That's true. Then, let's do this. Hey!!"

When Viel put some effort into it, something luminous flew out of her body and took shape.

Is that a dragon!?

It's Viel's dragon form!?

But there's also a human-form Viel here.

Two Viels.

"That's a clone I created with my magic. Leaving it in the dungeon should be fine. It can also serve as a deterrent against intruders, though I don't think there will be any."

"I see."

"More importantly, Mr. Husband! I'm hungry! Give me some meat! Crispy, grilled meat!!"

"Alright, alright."