Chapter 759: Trapped Days
Chapter 759 – Trapped Days
The blizzard has come.
And it’s pretty strong.
It was so strong that it was impossible to get out of the house.
Even so, the houses don’t seem to be affected.
There’s no problem inside my mansion too.
Maybe I’m just being paranoid.
No, we should never let our guard down.
We don’t even know how long the blizzard will last!
….
Well, there’s no use in getting all worked up while in the kotatsu.
Let’s take it easy.
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Second day of the blizzard.
I was making new seasonings with the oni maids.
As for why, it’s because of the yuzu pepper.
It was made by me and the high elves but originally, the oni maid should have joined us.
Unfortunately, Ann and Ramurias, who lead the oni maids, were pregnant so their sense of taste was not stable, or rather, they became sensitive to smells which makes it difficult for them to make new seasonings.
Even with all that, the yuzu pepper was made.
If it had only been made, there wouldn’t be any problem but given how it was well received stimulated the competitive spirit of the oni maids.
The maids, who have free time now because of the blizzard, began to work on a new seasoning.
And as expected, Ann and Ramurias both did not participate. Since the two of them did not participate, no one’s controlling the oni maids now.
They did whatever they wanted with me in the background making sure they would not waste any of the ingredients.
Result.
Since they were influenced by yuzu pepper, I thought of using chili pepper. Thus, we add chili pepper to sesame oil to make rayu(Japanese chili oil).
But what happened?
What we made was a solid rayu and not a liquid rayu.
Well, whatever it is, it’s a good seasoning if you want something to be spicy.
It also adds texture which I think is not bad.
I would like to hear the review of the villagers during this winter and continue to improve this.
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3rd day of the blizzard.
In the corner of my mansion, adults with lots of free time are playing with the children.
What are they playing?
Some kind of board game.
It seems to be a game in which players spread a map on the table, place their pieces on the map, and aim to expand their power by conquering different forces.
No dice are used and each force can move simultaneously.
The forces may pass each other and can choose to fight each other or not.
It is important for each force to decide what to do.
Glatts is the referee of this game.
It looks like a lot of work…given the number of participants.
There should be around 40 of them.
Can you take care of it alone?
There are indeed a lot of participants but it’s a team game so it’s okay?
Ah, I see.
So, each team is in charge of a force.
The teams seem to be….almost divided by race.
That would seem to put the vampire team, led by Alfred, at a disadvantage because they have fewer people.
No, there’s a one-man team.
Doraim’s.
Ah, Doraim has teammates, the spiderlings.
Sorry.
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This board game.
It takes a lot of time just to decide what each force will do.
The reason for this is that during the time a force will move, it can choose to negotiate with other forces.
That means they can form an alliance, deal, or whatever they can think of and they are free to keep or not keep them.
Also, each force can choose to keep what they negotiated with others or what they are planning to do.
In addition, each force will have a room of its own which will make the other forces unaware of whom they negotiated with or what they are planning to do.
In other words, when it is time to think of their next move, each faction will be locked in a room.
However, some of the team members have been asked to keep an eye on the rooms of other forces in order to find out which force has made contact with which.
Of course, that’s not against the rule.
Sounds like a difficult game.
However, keeping an eye on each force is necessary and the angel team with a large number of participants and Doraim’s team which is full of spiderlings seem to have an advantage.
Well, I think this is not a game that can be settled with only that.
I was also allowed to watch the game.
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It is the 4th day of the blizzard.
Glatts’ board game is still ongoing.
「Ugh, traitorrrr!」
「Hohoho. It’s your fault for trusting too much. The 1st legion of the “Cabbage Kingdom” will invade and occupy the royal capital of “Tomato Theocracy”! Surrender. If you do so, I will guarantee you to be treated generously.」
「Grrrrrr…..」
「Ah, sorry for interrupting your happy moment but the “Potato Knightdom” is breaking its alliance with the “Cabbage Kingdom”. 1st and 2nd legions, march to the territory of the “Cabbage Kingdom”.」
「Eh? Wait, why!」
「Announcement, the “Potato Knightdom”, the “Carrot House”, and the “Onion Union” are in military alliance! We are now in control of the naval battle.」
「Ah, the “Radish Empire” will be joining the battle. We will not let the sea be taken by your alliance. Thus, we will support the “Cabbage Kingdom”.」
「The “Radish Empire” is on a rampage! We must stop it! The “New Pumpkin Nation” and us, the “Onion Union” have no time to fight against each other! Let’s build a joint defensive line!」
「We will no longer be fooled by such sweet words. We, the “New Pumpkin Nation”, will move on our own! We will occupy the vacant city of the “Carrot House”!」
On the map(board), the situation is quite chaotic.
Since the children are participating, shouldn’t they play mildly or something?
「Other forces are just food for their own force to feed.」
「Diplomatic lies are not lies.」
「If you show any weakness, you will be eaten. This is how the world works….」
See.
I feel like they’re educating them the wrong way.
No, I know it’s just a game but….
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5th day of the blizzard.
An unfamiliar woman is standing before me.
She has sheep horns on both sides of her head. However, she looks like a demoness and not a beastkin.
From the way she dressed, she looks like…a girl from a wealthy family.
「What do you think?」
I immediately knew who she was when I heard her voice.
That unfamiliar woman’s real identity is Kierbit.
「If you’re not familiar with my voice, it looks like you won’t find out.」
Maa, I’ve always known it was you.
Why do I look puzzled until I hear your voice?
「In any case, can I go to the royal capital now?」
Yeah.
Kierbit’s purpose is to accompany Torain to the academy in the royal capital.
I consulted the demon king about it and he said that he doesn’t really mind an angel going to the capital but the problem is that angel is Kierbit.
Although it is often forgotten, Kierbit is the former Heavenly Wing Shrine Maiden of Garret Kingdom.
Although former, she still has a great deal of influence.
Moreover, Garrret Kingdom’s civil war broke out when the Demon King’s Kingdom and Garret Kingdom were in the peace process.
If Kierbit were to be seen in the royal capital, they would suspect that the chaos in Garret Kingdom was induced by the Demon King’s Kingdom and peace talks with other human countries would no longer be possible.
In short, the answer is it’s all trouble so give up.
I talked about it to Kierbit and this is her answer.
Quite enthusiastic and speaks using action.
Kind of scary.
However, I shouldn’t tell her that, right?
「Then, I can go, right?」
As long as you don’t cause trouble.
「Of course! Leave it to me!」
You sound dependable.
I’ll put my trust in you and tell the demon king about it later.
By the way, the demon king….he’s participating in Glatts’ game.
「You ask us to surrender? Our “Carrot House” will never surrender! We’ll show you how foolish you were!」
And he sounds like he’s having a good time.
They take turns in taking breaks and eating so the game is continuous.
Well, the kids are happy so it should be okay.
But, when will this game end?
It can go on indefinitely but this time, there’s a time limit.
The winner would be determined with the current affairs when they reached the time limit.
Ah, it is supposed to end this evening?
I see.
Good luck.
Which force am I rooting for?
I’m rooting for Glatts.
Yeah, it looks like he’s the one who worked the hardest.
He seems to be enjoying it though.
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Morning of the 6th day.
The blizzard finally stopped.
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Tomato Theocracy – Team of vampires led by Alfred
Cabbage Kingdom – Team of angels led by Tiselle
Potato Knightdom – Team of dragons (Hakuren, Rasuti, Hiichirou) led by Ursa
Carrot House – Team of demons (Beezel, Demon King, Civil Servant Girls) led by Fraciabelle
New Pumpkin Nation – Team of beastkins and lizardmen led by Sette and Sena
Onion Union – Team of oni maids led by Torain
Radish Empire – Team of spiderlings led by Doraim