Chapter 228 - 228.Take advice, or not...

Looking at clear seawater, Kendra really wanted to dive in, but she knew at the same time that she couldn't do it yet. There are many other things to take care of before she could go and have fun.

Laura chuckled. ''At first, we were concerned with our tasks and surviving the wintertime. But when the spring came and the weather warmed up we have a feeling that we are not having that hard time. Enough to eat, enough to wear, finished the task. Now we can just wait for the time to pass and enjoy it. Don't you think?''

Looking at the peaceful people that had a normal life and laughed, Kendra had to agree to her. ''We still have four years to go. If we cooperate, we can actually live comfortably all in the time we have left. Why making our lives more bothersome if it all can be so easy.''

Pallca was following them all wordlessly while Jason and Kimi looked around and greeted everyone they met before. Since the open trade started many people met already and became friends.

Laura came to one of the boats they made and pointed at it. ''What do you think?'' She didn't take Kendra lightly only because she had a child's body. If she could become their village head, there must be more. More reasons. More knowledge. And definitely more that is hiding behind this cute face and... Those ears? She was curious but didn't know how to ask.

Kendra shook her head while looking at the small boat. ''I never saw how the boats are made, so as long it floats and you do not dive with it into the water, you are fine.'' but then saw Lauras awkward glancing at her ears and laughed. ''You must be curious.''

Laura nodded. ''I am. I am quite sure that you didn't have those before. What happened?''

The ears twitched and she almost reached for them. So cute.

Kendra sighed deeply. ''That man, I mean Taskmaster, he did this to me as punishment. I asked him for a few things so he thought its quite funny if I get these. I have no idea is it as joke or punishment, but he probably thinks its funny.''

Everyone chuckled as they could see her ears falling dawn as she felt despondent. ''I hoped they could help me with something, but all they do is looking cute... That's it. '' Then with pouted lips, she patted her ears and turned around and saw bunch people looking at her with a strange expression.

''What? Don't tell me I got a tail now as well?'' She looked around and then felt her face. ''What is it?''

Couple naughty hands fought who will touch those furry things on her head and she rolled her eyes but let them be. After all, curiosity is a part of human nature as well.

After while everyone had their fill with stroking those ears but one man stood there all frozen and suddenly the ears disappeared. Kimi pointed her fingers on Kendra's head and blinked. ''Oh? They are gone!''

Kendra reached up and could feel them still so she looked at them in curiosity but then saw their perplexed expressions. ''I can feel them still. What are you talking about that they are gone?''

Kimi rubbed her eyes and then chuckled. ''It seems the ears hate to be touched. I do not think any of us will be able to touch them again. Should we call them shy ears?''

Kendra touched her ears and saw their strange expression. As she had no idea how cute she looked she just shrugged and turned towards Laura. ''We will probably see each other again in the future. I have to go now to see another village. About those outside... let them. They will anyway follow me. Who knows why do they need me. I am safe, so I can be little reckless and playful, can I?''

Looking at her small smirk they all sent a small prayer for the souls of those people. Somehow they could feel the pressure coming from this child. If those people are really that stupid to try to harm her, they should not complain later on.

But before leaving Kendra saw something and wrinkled eyebrows. ''Laura, I have to warn you about something.'' She pointed at the corner that was hidden with just a small wall. ''Is that lavatory?''

Laura nodded, not knowing what is going on. But looking at Kendra's face becoming dark she knew something was wrong.

''I know you will not grow vegetables or something, but it is enough that you didn't protect yourself from that.'' She sighed inwardly, does she has to explain everything again?

Her villagers stood around and listened to her clinging voice. Strangely, Kendra didn't speak very loud or shouted, but still, every and each one of them could clearly hear what she said.

''In the world, I came from we found out that septic waste is one of the main reasons that people started getting sick. I know you are trying to use the knowledge from your world. But think about it. Septic waste has to be deep, very deep and can be used only for some time. But that works only for certain terrain. If you leave this nearby in this sandy ground, after a while the waste will connect to the close water and only by bathing or catching fishes in these waters you might get some of the sicknesses. Unfortunately, I am not a healer and in case of something going wrong, how do you plan to survive.''

Her eyes darted to Laura. ''I know you meant well. It seemed a good idea anyway. I can't smell anything and that means or the septic is deep or you found a way to cover the smell. But if you mean good. Try making septic pots and dragging it out to the forest. I found one spot where you could throw that waste and we can make a sign so no one ever gets close to that place. If we find some limestone we can use it to disinfect that place. Once a year we could find an outer spot and so on.''

Everyone had conflict expressions so she could only sigh and shake her head. ''I know, all I do is always preach to people. You can take my advice or not. I only fear that in future the babies will run around and maybe touch dirty stuff.'' She saw that many women in this sect were pregnant as well. But that was not her problem.

She smiled at Laura. ''We found a plant that could help us with making textiles. When we have enough for sale we will offer those directly to you all. You will need it for babies.''

After all, there is no baby napkins or something. Babies will need clothing as well. She already made up her mind. She needs to find a few more places and maybe few more strains of that grass, maybe there are other plants that give similar effects?

Pallca stared at her with big eyes as she turned around and just started walking away with a slight nod towards astonished Laura. She turned her head to Kimi that nodded. ''Yes. We found something, but looking at that expression, she has more ideas. Let's wait and see.''

As they left the village behind them Kendra went seriously into deep thought. Kimi walked next to her in silence and just pulled her in the direction they supposed to walk. A couple of hours later they arrived at the Warrior village that was loud even from afar.

Kendra snapped out daze and stared at Jason with questions all over her face. ''Are they attacked by someone?''

This time Pallca started laughing. It was the first time he voiced anything for a long time. ''Child, this place is Warrior village. The warrior sect is always having the thing or two for heavy training. If they cant cultivate their inner power, then they can cultivate their bodies. People at my taste.''

He already a long time ago changed into his original form and strode with long strides towards the village with a huge smile on his face. The tree people behind him just rolled their eyes and continued with their won pace. But even from far Kendra was sure about one thing, thee people were aware of their movement already for a long time.

Kendra smiled. It seems they made their own play of power in front of me. This is going to be interesting...