Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating - Chapter 144
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Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating
Chapter 144 Peach season again this year
Visited the tomato cultivation just now.
Currently, in the garden of the Lord’s manor hotel in Eldania, peaches have flourished abundantly.
Last year, with minimal care just in time, the fruits barely managed to grow.
This year, with pruning and tending to the growth from new shoots, the branches have thrived, creating a well-prepared and pleasant environment.
In the Trieste city of Lanierda, temperatures have been higher than here several times, and due to this slight difference, I had no memory of peach trees growing much.
Even the peaches I tasted last year were quite delicious, but this year, with thorough preparation, even greater things are expected.
“Peaches and momo all of them peaches~”
“Hahaha, Minya, you’re in a good mood.”
“Yeah, finally we can enjoy the peaches.”
“You’re right, shall we start the harvest?”
“Yay!!”
Minya jumps around energetically.
As agile as a cat, now she flops down all loose and relaxed.
“Hehehe.”
She seems to be giggling as if she’s already in the mood from eating peaches. Adorable.
Cats are reminiscent of liquids, and I couldn’t help but smile as well.
“Peaches~ momo~”
By the way, there’s a plant called Momo that resembles petite peaches. Apparently, they grew abundantly in the Elven country.
Minya is quite particular about peaches.
“Harvesting peaches now.”
“Go ahead.”
“Meow, me too!”
My cats literally pounce on the trees and start harvesting peaches.
In no time, their hands are full.
The size is ample, and the color is even better. A perfect peach hue that looks delicious.
This year, when the peach fruits were growing larger, I placed white cloth and used bed sheets underneath. By illuminating them from below, it seems the color enhancement and sugar content are improved.
“Bon appétit!”
The girls eagerly take big bites of the peaches.
“So delicious, meow!”
“It’s really good.”
“Delicious, nyaa!”
Everyone’s beaming with smiles.
After watching them and nodding in satisfaction, I dig in as well.
Yes, it’s delicious.
Juicy and quite sweet. Although we’ve come to use sugar more recently, the notion of sweetness being a luxury still lingers.
I savor the peachy juices.
These are still slightly green, young peaches, possessing the right amount of firmness. They’re crisp and satisfying to bite into.
That’s right. Peaches are a rarity in the Trieste city.
Lately, perhaps due to being busy, even Inspector Eleanor hasn’t shown up.
We’ll bring peaches for a summer greeting.
So, we all hop onto the carriage.
Almost nobody walks there on foot.
As escorts, we once again rely on Beast-san.
Last time, when we visited Sturmir Village, we mostly skipped through Trieste city, so I felt a bit guilty towards Eleanor.
I carefully stow the peaches in the item box, knowing that with the time-stop ability, they won’t spoil. I recall reading online about the issue of delivery items rotting in countries other than Japan due to decay rates. It’s a concern that things can go bad before they even arrive. Hence, we’re operating on Easy Mode, having plenty of leeway.
With a clip-clop, the carriage is pulled by the horses, steadily advancing. The weather is clear summer skies. Although the sun is blazing outside, the carriage has a roof. The humidity is lower than in Japan, and it’s quite comfortable in the shade.
A gentle hum resounds – the cicadas’ song. It’s a melodic backdrop to the Eltria Highway, surrounded by forests. But it’s not too close or too loud, just creating a sense of “The Summer,” a truly tranquil ambiance.
“We’ve arrived in Trieste!!”
Minya pops her head out of the carriage and exclaims. Upon entering through the New East Gate of Trieste city, we proceed, catching sight of the familiar Lanierda on the right. Passing by the Dridon general store along the way, a wave prompts them to wave back. It’s heartening to see them in high spirits.
As we approach the inner gate, we request a faster horse to announce our arrival to the Lord’s manor in advance.
We proceeded slowly through the heart of Trieste city, soaking in the surroundings.
The architecture of the houses remained unchanged, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia.
We arrived at the Trieste Lord’s manor.
“Ed-kun~!”
Eleanor-sama, adorned in a summer dress, comes running over.
No sooner had I disembarked the carriage than she was right by my side.
“Ed-kun, you’ve been well?”
“Yeah, I have.”
“It’s been quite hot, hasn’t it? It’s cooler inside. For everyone.”
“Mm-hmm.”
“Yes.”
“Meow~”
And so, we all took a breather in the reception room.
During this time, we presented peaches and mushrooms to the chef to work their magic.
Frequent conversations with Eleanor-sama always relaxed us.
We talked about various subjects – the progress of Eldania, tomato stories, and more.
I recall Eleanor-sama even had tears in her eyes when hearing about the story of tomatoes being scarce, leading to slaves being sold, involving Ciel.
“Absolutely delicious.”
“Meow.”
“Nyaa.”
A chilled tomato salad, with thinly sliced tomatoes adorned with dressing, is brought out.
Furthermore, a flavorful mushroom soup is also presented.
“Mmm, incredibly tasty, this dish. It’s quite rare to find good mushrooms around,” Eleanor-sama exclaims.
“Well, not many folks go foraging like me,” I reply.
“I even mentioned it to the guild, but it was frustratingly fruitless,” Eleanor-sama sighs.
“I see.”
Then, a peach tart makes its appearance.
On a crisp crust, a generous layer of whipped cream is topped with sweet, sliced peaches.
“So sweet and delightful.”
“Meow~”
“It’s delicious.”
Not only Eleanor-sama, but also the enthusiastic fairy companions, seem thoroughly pleased.
And thus, the summer greeting with the peaches turned out to be a resounding success for Eleanor-sama.