Chapter 236 - Declaration
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Uhm, next is about the compote, right?
"Oh, I was planning to bring this out at the end of the last stream..."
But things got out of hand, and [Sweee] was all punpun angry. I glanced over and saw that the [Torotoro Dried Papu Fruit] I'd prepared for [Sweee] and the [Fairies] was completely gone, so I went to add more... but first, [Appraisal].
[Camlus Compote]
A compote made from [Camlus Fruit] simmered in [Fairy Honey]. [Anti-Poison II] (6 hours).
The comment section erupted at the appraisal results.
Huh? I heard about using [Camlus Fruit] from [Cleene] and [Gnome] mushrooms... just yesterday, so it hasn't spread at all yet! ...Well, whatever. They said I could share information freely.
[Master Chef] "A rank II buff dish!?"
[Minsel] "Eh? What's [Fairy Honey]!?"
[Kushou] "6 hours of anti-poison, nice!"
[Daytron] "
[Kusakoro] "A truly [World Quest]-oriented cooking buff..."
etc. etc...
As I transferred it to the empty plate, the [Fairies] swarmed it again.
I really wonder where all that food goes into their tiny bodies, but then I remember it's a game.
The buff is thanks to [Sweee]-chan and the [Fairies], isn't it?
"Yeah. I was looking for a sugar substitute, and then I thought of honey. When I asked [Sweee], she said the [Fairies] would collect [Fairy Honey] for me."
The honey [Sweee] herself collected seemed like it could turn into an elixir, but she hasn't done it herself since then. Well, for me, even if I got that, I'd be like, "what do I do with this?", so it's fine if she only does it when she feels like it. Lately, I've been focusing on fishing, [Farming Skill], and [Animal Husbandry Skill], combat is only for securing meat, and [Alchemy] has been mostly neglected...
Ah, it's almost time. Let's make this the last question.
"Okay."
Uhm, "Will you be collaborating with [Ice Princess Anshia]?" is the question...
Ah, I knew it would come up. It's quite frequent in the comments, and there's talk about the previous donations too...
"No, I have absolutely no intention of doing that?"
Yes. I also have no particular intention of doing so.
[Bluesha] "No one's trying to get between [Shou]-kun and [Mion]-chan (´∀｀*)"
[Shidenkai] "Another collab with Bell-taso?"
[Zwei] "Will you stream with anyone other than [Shou]-kun?"
[Shakeena] "Right, right, just the two of you is fine~ ('▽')"
etc. etc...
Because I only stream with S(・)h(・)o(・)u(・)-k(・)u(・)n. [Shou]-kun, you too, right?
"Yes."
[Yusen] "Good job~!"
[Missama] "I felt a killing intent just now lol"
[Hien] "[Shou]-kun, hang in there..."
[Reaper] "Hee! Lol"
[Bluesha] "Keep laying down the law! d(^_^d)"
etc. etc...
Even without seeing her face, I could tell exactly how she was smiling...
But well, honestly, I think it would be a bit impossible with anyone other than [Mion]. The only possibilities would be [Seth] or [Nat], maybe? No, in that case, I'd be the one streaming, not them.
Well, it's almost time. Ah, what about Saturday?
"It's undecided, but probably the port area again? I'm thinking I need to go see the [Selkie]."
I want to summon that child and properly understand the work and rewards. If [Nat]'s suggestion is correct, I'd like to gather lots of seafood and prepare meals for the days they can't come.
[Bearmen] "[Selkie]-kun! (^^)"
[Jonto] "Seafood food terrorism!"
[Molto] "I'd love to see you try other things with the [Magic Brewer]."
[Natai] "Let's go to the [Lighthouse], the [Lighthouse]!"
etc. etc...
Oh, speaking of which, I heard you can make vinegar from tomatoes, so I should try making [Lycos] vinegar to see if it works.
*Okay. Well then, let's meet again on Saturday night.
Everyone, thank you for watching!*
"See ya~"
"Woof~"
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[Nelson] "
[Bearmen] "
[Daytron] "
[Mederoy] "
etc. etc...
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Alright, the live stream is over~
[Yata-sensei]'s voice reached me, and I thought, "Oh, she was watching us properly." We'd been told to essentially manage today's live stream by ourselves, so I felt a bit pressured, or rather, wondered if it really had to be this time.
[Shou]-kun, good work today.
"Yeah, [Mion], you too, good work."
The structure of the live stream and the choice of questions were excellent. Were you strategizing?
Yes. Seth-chan and I discussed it and decided.
For this live stream, we decided to do a normal island stream for the first 30 minutes, and then a Q&A session in the latter half, mainly explaining the various things that happened last time. I pretty much left it up to the two of them to discuss. [Mion]'s channel, and when it comes to things like this, I trust [Seth]'s intelligence.
However, [Seth]'s idea was incredibly simple: if we started seriously explaining what happened last time from the beginning of the stream, the stream would end with just that, making it pointless. So, it would be better to do our usual 30 minutes and then have a Q&A session. People who come to our streams come to watch us play the game, so we need to do that properly.
I see~. As expected~
And one more thing,
"The questions about [Princess Anshia], I wondered if they were real, but [Seth] was right after all."
Were those asking questions fans of [Anshia]-san?
"I wonder. The previous donations had an impact, and [Seth] said there must be users who are curious."
I'm glad I could clearly declare that it's only [Shou]-kun!
"Yes."
From my perspective, it was incredibly embarrassing, though! Haaah, I need to talk to [Nat] soon...
Well then, I'll be off. Don't be late tomorrow~
[Yata-sensei] said that and seemed to log out.
Today's a weekday, so I guess I'll quickly clean up and head back to the [Mountain Cabin].
"Is it almost 10 now?"
Yes. It's still about 45 minutes until 10.
Good, good. Plenty of time to head back to the [Mountain Cabin] and write a letter to [Argenta]-san. It's perfect, actually, I just thought of something I want.
"There was talk of goddesses during the live stream, and I was wondering if I could get a [Goddess Statue] from [Argenta]-san."
Oh, that's a good idea! But can you specify which goddess?
"Hmm, I'll probably leave that to [Argenta]-san. I mean, it'll be fine if it's just a matter of fate, right?"
That's true.
The [Jade Goddess] would suit the island, but it's also questionable if there's a goddess statue that's the perfect size for that spot in the church.
"Alright, let's head back... Oh, that's right!"
I remembered something else I thought of during the live stream.
In a corner of the field, where I planted [Glycine]... there it was.
[Glycine]? Ah, edamame?
"That's right, that's right. It grows so quickly I hadn't noticed."
I could boil it and eat it simply sprinkled with salt, or mash it into zunda and roll it into dumplings—that would be delicious, too. It should also be usable as a paste in other dishes. Oh, I need to make a mortar and pestle. While I'm at it, I might as well make all the cooking tools I can think of...
"So, tomorrow I plan to make more cooking tools. Can you take some notes for me?"
Yes!
"Uhm, first, a mortar and pestle, I guess. A colander, steamer, rice paddle, rolling pin – those should be doable with [Woodcraft] and [Crafting Skill]. I also want a peeler and a slicer... Oh, and a millstone!"
If I grind soybeans, they'll become [Kinako], and eventually, I can get wheat flour, rice flour, buckwheat flour, etc. Can I make [Potato Starch] from [Odapra] (potatoes)? It's basically starch, right?
Um, is a millstone a cooking tool?
"...For me, it is?"
I see!
I meant it as a joke, so even if she's convinced...