Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating - Chapter 37

Rising from the Slum City of Reincarnation in Another World ~ Gathering, Hunting, and Living a Slow Life by Eating

Chapter 37  EggBird

Saturday.

Today, after having breakfast, me, Minya, and Lania set out to explore the forest.

We first gathered leaves for today and tomorrow from the meadow before entering the forest.

At the entrance of the forest, I asked Minya to bless us as usual. It always looks magical, and it actually gives us a status boost, so it’s quite advantageous. Those who can perform this blessing are considered valuable. While expressing gratitude to Minya, we continued ahead.

“We’re starting the forest exploration. Minya, Lania, are you ready?”

“Minya, ready.”

“Lania, ready.”

We entered the forest.

Along the way, we collected fuki plants. They grow abundantly, so there’s no need to search for them specifically. They’re delicious when cooked. After removing the bitterness, you can cook them all at once and enjoy a little bit each day.

By the way, the crimson mushrooms we harvested yesterday were tasty in the soup. Each mushroom has a different flavor, but it’s difficult to express them in words.

Today, let’s delve into the forest as much as we did yesterday.

We also secured several branches for making spoons and such.

“Oh!”

“Watch out!”

It’s a bird, a ground-running bird. About 40 centimeters in size, with green-blue and brownish patterns. I have a hunch.

Let’s appraise it.

【Unnamed

2 years old, Female, Type C, Eggbird

Rank: E

HP: 192/198

MP: 118/159

Health Status: A (Normal)

】

Oh, it’s a monster’s profile.

And it’s called an “Eggbird.”

I’m familiar with this creature as part of the world’s knowledge. Unlike regular chickens, the Eggbird is a beneficial bird that lays eggs every day as a monster species. However, it’s not a domesticated animal but rather found in the wild, inhabiting forests and such. Due to its rarity, it’s considered a rare monster.

“We won’t let it escape. We’ll catch it alive.”

“Yes, meow.”

“Understood.”

I, Minya, and Lania spread out with some distance between us, surrounding the Eggbird.

Slowly but surely, we narrow down its range.

This one is a female. It’s convenient to have the monster profile distinguish between genders.

Come here, little one. Let’s live together.

“Cock-a-doodle-doo.”

“Come on~. Let’s be friends.”

“Bird-san, we want meat.”

“Bird-san, come on over.”

“No, Minya, we won’t turn it into meat.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Mina seems a bit disappointed, but it’s okay.

Once you consume meat, it is no longer available, but in the case of the Eggbird, you can provide it with feed or nourishment, and as a result, it will lay eggs that can be consumed as food in return.

Besides, there are other sources of meat, but eggs are scarce.

Even within the city walls, chickens are raised, and there is a supply of eggs. However, the demand still exceeds the availability, making them quite expensive, even more so than vegetables.

Eggs are considered a luxury beyond the reach of slum dwellers.

Also, the name Eggbird isn’t just for show; it’s said to be even more delicious than chicken eggs.

It’s like a money-making tree, but I’d prefer to keep it for myself.

“Gotcha!”

“Haaai!”

Everyone surrounds the Eggbird and captures it.

It tries to escape, but we manage to restrain it somehow.

“Alright, let’s keep it like this… Carefully, stow it away.”

We’ve confirmed that living creatures can be contained alive, at least with shrimp.

We don’t know what kind of world lies inside unless we enter it ourselves, but let’s make the Eggbird the sacrifice.

“We did it!”

“Yes, we did it! But… about the meat…”

“We’ve succeeded, indeed.”

Now, I need to clear up the misunderstanding with Minya.

“Minya, you know what eggs look like, right?”

“Yeah. Frog eggs, mantis eggs, and stuff like that.”

“Exactly! And bird eggs are delicious when eaten.”

“Delicious…”

“That’s right. Instead of turning them into meat, we’ll raise them. They’ll lay eggs for us.”

“Lay eggs… I see!”

With what seems like understanding, Minya’s face suddenly brightens. How adorable.

The Eggbird lays eggs almost every day.

I’ve heard that they’re more durable than regular birds since they’re considered monsters. However, despite their egg-laying habit, it’s incredibly difficult to breed them, so they haven’t been fully domesticated.

“Eggs, eggs, lots of eggs!”

That’s right, that’s right.

Minya is in a good mood as well.

Let’s continue our exploration.

“Oh, mushrooms. It’s an Amanita.”

Minya discovers it.

Yes, let’s appraise it. It’s definitely an Amanita. Well done, Minya.

Let’s collect it.

With this, we can make a broth and think about egg dishes.

Maybe we should have it for breakfast tomorrow.

Afterward, we encountered three goblins in battle.

This time, it was an easy win. No injuries.

We return home.

“I’m home!”

Upon entering the house and closing the door, I take out the Eggbird.

“Cococo.”

“Melun-san, Gid-san, this is the Eggbird.”

“Oh, so this is the rumored Eggbird.”

We decided to keep it inside the house.

In the kitchen area, we create a nest-like space for it, like a living room bird instead of a living room dog.

Building a shed in the yard is not feasible, and even if we enclose it with fences, there’s a risk of theft.

The slums don’t have good enough security to allow free-roaming birds.

I offer some freshly picked grass and create a nest-like structure in one corner, and it happily sits in it.

“Doing it like this is cute, isn’t it?”

“Yes.”

“Cocokoke.”

“Was it a Rockbird?”

“It’s an Eggbird.”

“Oh, right, the Eggbird.”

That’s right, Minya-chan.

Now, let’s see if it will lay eggs safely. We’ll have to wait until tomorrow for the results.

We enjoy a delicious dinner better than beans and arrange the futons for sleep.

Good night.