Chapter 32

After seeing Carmilla take Renshiro to the forest, I decided to plant the seeds I received from the Mother Plant around the expanded field.

I found a suitable spot, sowed the seeds, watered them, and applied a growth promoter.

Not only did Insect Killers sprout, but Kira Plants also grew.

It seems the Mother Plant can now produce Kira Plants. Even with the previous Kira Plants, we had more than enough combat power, and now they can multiply infinitely.

They are categorized as dangerous monsters capable of destroying a country.

However, the monsters here are not that cruel. They are good neighbors and family who protect the field. I have no intention of viewing them with suspicion.

After planting the Insect Killers and Kira Plants around the expanded field, I decided to check on the Itotsumugari.

"Rento, come with me."

When I called Rento, he obediently followed behind me.

The Itotsumugari was a monster Rento found when we went to pick up Claire.

I don’t know the circumstances that led to this, but it would be better if Rento came along.

As I approached the tree where the Itotsumugari was likely nesting, I saw something that looked like a large cabbage.

"...What is this? Is this their nest?"

It seemed to be constructed by connecting thousands of leaves. The nest, wrapped in dozens of layers, looked as sturdy as a shelter.

The development of the monsters around us is remarkable.

I couldn’t help but run to check on the Hell Hornets' nest, but there I saw a peaceful scene where they were only collecting nectar from the flower field.

"Is something wrong?"

As I observed the Hell Hornets, the queen came out of the hive, seemingly worried.

"No, I just came to check on you. Is everything going well?"

"Thank you for your concern. Everything is fine so far."

"That’s good. I’m glad."

There was no sign of the nest growing several times larger or the queen undergoing strange evolution.

Yeah, they seem to be functioning normally.

Relieved that there were no changes with the Hell Hornets, I returned to the Itotsumugari's nest.

The nest on the tree still looked like a large cabbage. I had no idea what was inside.

"Hey, is there a representative of the Itotsumugari?"

I called out, and a large Itotsumugari emerged from the gaps between the leaves.

It was probably the one Rento first brought.

The Itotsumugari immediately climbed down from the tree and approached me with incredible speed.

Then, it bowed its head repeatedly.

Its posture was so low and obedient that it seemed to be saying, "I’m very sorry for the delay."

"What did you do to make it so submissive, Rento?"

"……"

I asked out of curiosity, but Rento, who can’t speak, didn’t say anything.

I’ll have to ask Claire about this. She might have seen how it became so obedient.

Still, it’s a mystery why the Hell Hornets' queen can speak, but the Itotsumugari representative can’t. What’s the difference between them?

Well, even if it can’t speak, it seems to understand our intentions and has the intelligence to comprehend words, so it’s not a problem.

"Let me introduce myself again. I’m Hashira. I’m Rento’s master and the representative of the humans living here."

When I said this, the Itotsumugari nodded while bowing.

It seems they have shared this information and understand the current situation.

"We will do our best to provide you with what you need. In return, can you share the silk you produce? And if possible, we would like you to spin the silk into fabric products, like towels."

What I really want is clothing, but I’m not sure if they can make it immediately, so for now, I want something easy to use, like towels and dishcloths.

I showed the Itotsumugari the shape of a towel on the ground, and it called its subordinates, who started spinning silk from their tails and weaving it at an incredible speed.

When I received the towel it handed to me, it felt very soft.

"Wow, this is a great towel!"

It’s fluffy and has good absorbency. I can use it right away.

From now on, I won’t have to shake off water or wipe my clothes with it.

"I want twenty of these, and twenty larger ones."

When I asked, the Itotsumugari nodded obediently.

Good, they accepted the request. With that many, we shouldn’t have any inconvenience in our daily lives.

"Can you also make the clothes I’m wearing?"

If they can make towels easily, I want to ask them to make clothes too.

When I asked, the Itotsumugari circled around me, observing my clothes.

It seems to be trying to understand the structure of the clothes.

"You can get closer and touch them if you want."

For the Itotsumugari, these are unknown objects. They are not as simple as towels, so they need to understand the structure.

Rento, being considerate, lifted the Itotsumugari and brought it closer.

The Itotsumugari used its legs to touch and pull the clothes.

It’s a bit ticklish, but I’ll endure it for the sake of making clothes.

After letting it touch the clothes for a while, Rento put the Itotsumugari down and started talking to it.

It seems they can communicate. I don’t understand the mechanism between monsters and spirits.

"Is it difficult?"

When I asked after their conversation, Rento suddenly raised both hands and started cheering.

I instinctively mimicked the cheer, and Rento started trying to take off my clothes.

"I get it! You want to take off my clothes to understand the structure, right? I’ll do it myself!"

I don’t have a special fetish for being undressed by a spirit, so I took off my clothes myself.

Rento even tried to take off my underwear, but I held my ground.

The Itotsumugari, though submissive, was quite assertive about the clothes.

I want to get my underwear made too, but not here. Please consider the time and place.

Even in just my underwear, it’s a bit embarrassing.

The Itotsumugari examined the clothes I took off with great interest.

After a while, it called its subordinates and had them carry the clothes to the nest.

"Hey, wait a minute! Those are my only clothes!"

I hurriedly tried to stop it, but the Itotsumugari turned and bowed without returning the clothes, then entered the nest.

They probably want to study the clothes in detail and start reproducing them.

I understand their intention, but it’s a bit inconvenient to have my clothes taken away suddenly.

"…Hashira, what are you wearing?"

"I’m not wearing anything, but—"

I was stunned and received a disapproving look from Reedia, who was working in the field.

Even though I explained the situation, Reedia’s look made me feel a bit hurt.

And when Carmilla and Renshiro returned, I was laughed at.

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