"So this is a copy of the control core. Thank you, Reiko.
Jin decided to analyze it immediately.
"Old man, please take care of it."
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The "Mere Old Man" immediately started to analyze the information stored in the control core.
But....
.
"What? You're early.
What?
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"What? ......"
Jin........
The old man explains that there is no such information, and that the purpose of the survey would be to find out the culture, technology, and military strength of the countries.
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"Ummm ......"
Even if they are captured in this way, the information of the mastermind will not be known.
"You are very careful, aren't you?"
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"I guess."
We don't know what they are going to do next.
Increase the vigilance of the fifth column (Quinta).
Please."
The information was disappointing.
Jin decides to take control of the doppelganger again.
* * * *
Theon and Marikka were enjoying life in the village of Kaina.
Since the wheat harvest was over, they were enjoying collecting nuts with Hannah and the other children, as it was the off-season.
Of course, with Gong leading the way, there was little danger.
Besides, the that Jin had created was keeping a close watch around the village.
"This is Kemeria's fruit, and this is Maruon's."
"Hmmm, interesting fruit."
The naughty Jessie is explaining to them.
"Kemeria is for oil. Maruons are for eating. They're delicious.
"I'm looking forward to it."
Rita and Luluna, two girls from the village of Lalio, are also present.
The main goal is to pick maruons.
The wind had blown last night, and they had come in droves to see if any of the maruons had fallen.
"Look, there they are!"
Hannah pointed.
"What?
Zion sounded panicked. It was no wonder, for it was covered with sharp thorns and did not look very edible.
Even before that, it was hard to believe that he would be able to grasp it with his hands.
"So, here..."
Hannah took out a pair of fire shears from the basket on Gon's back.
. They are also written as "fire scissors", and are used to pick up charcoal extinguishers and small pieces of firewood when making a bonfire.
They are also used to pick up trash, hence the name <> or <>.
Using them, Hannah picked up Maruon's <.
Maruon is a , so to speak, and is contained in a ball. When ripe, the ball opens and the chestnut inside falls out, but after a strong wind, the whole ball often falls out, and such fruits are less likely to be eaten by insects.
Gon, the golem, would not prick his finger with a chestnut ball.
"If you want to keep the chestnuts inside, put them in their own bags."
The chestnut balls are supposed to be boiled as soon as they are brought home, since they may have insects on them.
"Take the balls to Gong's place."
"Okay."
The demon territory was not lacking in mountain produce, but it was scarce, so Zion had never participated in such a joyous event.
"There it is!"
Maricka was no different, and the two spent the rest of the day enjoying each other's company.
And then.
"Okay, everyone. I'm going to cook rice with chestnuts.
This is the square in front of Nido Castle.
Jin was about to cook rice with chestnuts using the large amount of chestnuts he had gathered.
Mix glutinous rice and non-glutinous rice properly. In Jin's case, he mixes seven parts glutinous rice to three parts Uruchi rice.
The chestnuts should be peeled off their skins. The golem maid did this for me,
"If you boil the chestnuts quickly after cutting the end with a knife, and then roast them on the stove for a while, it makes them easier to peel," said Martha.
Martha also showed us her own trick.
Add a pinch of salt and a spoonful of sake, place the chestnuts on top of the rice, and cook.
"Now it's ready!
"Yay!"
Jin serves the chestnut rice to all the children in the village of Kaina.
"Jin, can we feed the children who didn't participate in the festival?"
Zion wondered.
"No?"
Zion shook his head.
"No, on the contrary. I'm rather glad. But don't people usually eat them alone?"
That's how it is in the human town I asked.
"Yes, I suppose there are towns and villages like that. No, there might be a lot of them. But here in the village of Kaina, this is the norm.
"Is it?"
"Is it?" "Yes. Everyone contributes to the village by doing what they can. We share the harvest and overcome hardships together."
"Hmm. ..........
The small population of the demon tribe has a similar sense of solidarity. Zion once again felt a sense of kinship with the village of Kaina.
"Brother Jin, the soup is ready. Please taste it.
"Oh, thank you."
Jin thinks that rice is a soup.
This time, the soup was made from a type of matsutake mushroom. It is an aromatic mushroom sometimes found in the village of Kaina.
He made a soup stock with soy sauce, kelp and dried bonito flakes, and a little bit of sake as a secret ingredient.
"Yes, it has a nice taste."
The rice is lightly salted, so it tastes light. At the same time, the aroma of the matsutake mushrooms is not spoiled.
"Okay, everyone, let's eat!"
"Yes!"
I'm hungry!
"Oh, it smells so good!"
The wind is kept out by the wind shield, and the light is bright enough thanks to the light ball.
"This is delicious, Jin.
"Jin-sama, I love it."
"Ha-ha! That's good. But Marikka, you shouldn't talk while you eat.
Autumn is in full swing in the village of Kaina. In the darkened eastern sky, the moon (Yunie) appears as it always does.