Chapter 33

Three days after the Itotsumugi Ants took my clothes for research.

The Itotsumugi Ants came to return my clothes to me.

"Ah, now I can finally get out of this primitive man's outfit."

I couldn't help it; my clothes were taken for research, and as a result, I had to live like a primitive man for three days, wearing only my underwear and a fur.

Leedia blatantly turned her eyes away, and Carmilla mocked me, so I felt a bit embarrassed.

Damn, they themselves only wear fur when they're washing their clothes.

Recently, with more women around, we've started to mostly stay in our rooms when we're washing our clothes.

Even though we live under the same roof, it's still embarrassing to see each other like that.

But, I was left with only my fur. I was a primitive man all the time—during meals, breaks, and work. So, I was really happy to get my clothes back.

"Hey, the frayed parts are all fixed."

When I looked at the clothes I received, the frayed cuffs and hems that had worn out were all neatly repaired.

It seems they not only studied them but also repaired them.

"Thanks for fixing them up. I appreciate it."

When I thanked them, the Itotsumugi Ants scratched their bodies with their legs, looking a bit embarrassed.

"Is that the new set of clothes you made?"

What caught my attention was another set of clothes that looked different from the ones I had been wearing.

When I asked, the Itotsumugi Ants nodded and one of their subordinates handed me a completely white set of clothes.

The fabric felt very smooth, almost like high-quality silk, and I could tell it was of good quality just by touching it.

When I unfolded it, it turned out to be a long-sleeved shirt and long pants based on my original clothes.

I wanted to wear my familiar clothes now that they were back, but I could sense the Itotsumugi Ants' hope that I would try on the new ones, so I decided to wear the new set.

"Yep, the size is just right."

They made it to fit my body perfectly, so the new set fit me just as well. There was no extra space or tightness in the back or shoulders.

It fit perfectly. The pants were the same.

When I put on the clothes, the Itotsumugi Ants circled around me, observing.

They even climbed up my legs, pulling and touching the sleeves with their legs, checking if the clothes matched their vision.

After a while, they finally stepped back.

"These clothes are usable. But, the all-white color is a problem."

The clothes the Itotsumugi Ants made were perfect. They could be used as our clothes.

However, the issue was the color.

While a white undershirt or long-sleeved shirt would be fine, an all-white jacket and pants would look silly.

Moreover, in the forest, this color would stand out quite a bit.

But, thanks to the blessing, I had knowledge of plants, flowers, and fruits that could be used for dyeing.

"I remember there were some crops, herbs, and flowers that could be used for dyeing. I'll have Rent bring the materials, so could you try dyeing them next? Also, please produce more shirts and underwear."

When I made the request, the Itotsumugi Ants nodded.

I could let them go back, but since they had done such a great job making the clothes, even if they were incomplete, I wanted to give them some kind of reward.

"I want to thank you for doing such a good job. Is there anything you want?"

When I asked, the Itotsumugi Ants looked at the MotchiMotchi field.

"You want the MotchiMotchi fruit?"

When I asked, they nodded.

"Alright, I'll have Rent bring it to you."

The Itotsumugi Ants were satisfied and returned to their nest.

Then, I asked Rent, who was patrolling the field, to bring the dyeing materials and the MotchiMotchi fruit to the Itotsumugi Ants.

We need to have the Itotsumugi Ants work hard to make our new clothes.

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"Hashira, I brought back some magic stones!"

Carmilla, who had been out collecting magic stones, returned with Rent.

The magic stones she proudly held were glowing brightly, indicating they contained considerable magical power.

"Welcome back, Miss."

"Good work, Carmilla. How were the monsters in the forest?"

"It's a piece of cake with my power! And Rent is here too!"

Carmilla laughed and said happily.

As the daughter of the Demon King, Carmilla can handle the monsters in the forest.

"Is Rent also performing well in battle?"

I've seen Rent fight many times, but I don't know much about the strength of the newly created Rents. They are GaiaNotes, so they aren't weak, but can they fight properly?

"Yeah, he's strong. He's much more useful in battle than Claire!"

"...Miss, please don't compare GaiaNotes to me."

Claire was shedding tears at Carmilla's blunt criticism.

Carmilla's honesty, whether good or bad, often hurt people.

Still, it's reassuring to know that the Rents can handle the monsters in the forest.

"Thanks to Carmilla, we've accumulated quite a few magic stones. Could you help with the field work soon? Claire has been busy taking care of the crops she brought."

The magic stones we had were all eaten by the Mother Plant, so we were completely out.

But recently, Carmilla and the others have been bringing back a large number of magic stones, and we've not only recovered to our previous number but have even surpassed it.

Unless we give them all away again, these magic stones will last for a while.

In other words, we no longer need to rush to collect magic stones.

"Okay, I got it!"

Carmilla smiled happily and ran towards the field.

Claire watched her with a gentle expression.

"Miss is so happy to work in the fields. If she were still the same as before, she would have insisted on continuing to hunt monsters. Miss has really changed."

"Yeah."

When I first met Carmilla, she seemed bored and sharp.

Claire told me that she used to fly around different places to pass the time and cause trouble.

It's surprising to see this girl, who used to be so restless, find joy in taking care of the fields. People really do change.