CH 41

Kotone’s Class 1-19 has been assigned a plot of land as large as Monaka’s class.

Thanks to this, even though they are building two houses at the same time, they don’t get in each other’s way at all.

The Shinra carpenters, and the others working, occasionally look at me and laugh.

“Look at that kid, he’s really going to have a go at us.”

“The only house he can build by himself is a shack.”

“He’s doing something he can’t do just to show off for Kotone.”

But their faces immediately stiffen.

“Look at …… that foundation ……!”

“That kid’s building a foundation!　He’s building a real house!”

“And he’s doing it so fucking fast!”

“Hey, he’s working alone. How come he’s working faster than us?”

“Hey, don’t just stand there!　Hurry up!”

Once the foundation is in place, I take a break.

Then just as I am taking a break, Monaka and Kotone walk up to me.

“Thank you for your hard work, Leo-kun!  I’ll wipe off your sweat!”

“Thank you for your hard work, Master!　I’ve brought you some water!”

Monaka wipes my face with a white handkerchief.

Kotone put her hands on a wooden cup filled with water, put it to my mouth, and males me drink it.

The Shinra carpenters, who are watching, are so shocked that they drop the wood they were carrying with a clatter.

“That’s a lie, right…. Why is Lady Kotone taking care of you ……?”

“And she looks so happy. ……?”

“What’s more, it’s the saint Monaka who’s next to her.”

“Why would a saint and a miko and the daughters of a noble family care for a kid like that?”

“Who the hell is that kid?”

“Damn it, I’m jealous ～～～～!”

The adults are stomping their feet, distracted from their work.

In the meantime, my house is completed.

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House of Kinohi

Quantity 1

Quality Level 41 (Material Level 24 + Dexterity Bonus 5 + Occupation Bonus 12)

A spacious, single-story house made of premium, high-quality Kinohi wood.

With various bonuses, it is resistant to earthquake, fire, and corrosion.

It has a pleasant scent, and living in it is relaxing.

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When Kotone sees the finished house, she becomes so ecstatic that she feels like she is about to ascend to heaven.

“Fu… Fuwaaaaa.　A- Amazing. ……!”

And Monaka is just as happy as I am.

She crossed her arms as if praying and jumps up and down excitedly.

“Wow!　That was amazing!　It’s so amazing!

You built such a magnificent house!　Leopin is too good!”

The Shinra carpenters are pinching their cheeks, hoping it is all a dream.

“No way. ……!　No way, how, how. ……!”

“It’s impossible for a kid still in school to build such a magnificent house all by himself. ……”

“The wood, the design, and the exterior are all perfect. ……”

“We couldn’t have built a house like that even if we wanted to. ……!”

But it isn’t finished yet.

I take a breath and ask Kotone.

“I’m going to build the fence last, but we don’t need a gate, do we?”

Kotone replies, seemingly still not awake from her dream.

“I’m not sure. It is not allowed to build an ordinary gate in Miko’s house. ……”

The saint and Miko’s houses have no gate.

This is a sign of the spirit of charity that says, “No matter who comes, do not reject”.

By the way, when they built a fence around Monaka’s house, they did not build a gate for the same reason.

“So, since we don’t have a regular gate, we’ll offer a special service.”

I put aside the wood for the fence and start crafting with the leftover wood.

It isn’t too difficult, though.

First, I line up the planters I have brought with me on the ground, and lay some stones underneath to create a space.

I fill the planter with water and float the “honeysuckle flowers” I have collected.

After that, I put firewood under the planter and set it on fire.

The planter was “fireproof”, so it wouldn’t start to burn.

While waiting for the water to boil, I proceed with other work.

I carve four of the leftover gisu wood into a unique shape.

Miko couldn’t help but look at them.

“Master, could that be ……?”

“Yes, it is.”

The planter had just started to gurgle.

Monaka, who have been peeking into the planter, shouts, “Wow!”

“Pretty ……!　The water is turning a very bright vermillion color!”

“It’s about time too.”

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Honeysuckle Dye

Quantity 60

Quality Level 33 (Material Level 16 + Dexterity Bonus 5 + Occupation Bonus 12)

A vermilion dye made by boiling the flowers of the honeysuckle.

It is highly fragrant and will make you feel calm.

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I dunk the shave “Gisu Wood” into the planter containing the dye.

“Well, Leo-kun. What in the world are you doing with this? “Monaka asks.

“It’s a technique called ‘plant dyeing,’ in which the dye is extracted from the plant and used to dye other things.”

We waited for a while, and when we pulled up the wood, it have turned a beautiful vermillion color.

Now all I have to do is assemble it and it will be ready for …….

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Kinohi Torii

Quantity 1

Quality Level 74 (Material Level 57 + Dexterity Bonus 5 + Occupation Bonus 12)

This torii is made from the high quality wood of the Kinohi tree, and dyed with high quality dyes.

The wood is dyed with a high quality dye.

It is fragrant and makes those who are near it feel pious.

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Like a saint in a cathedral, Miko lives in a building called Jinja.

In Jinja, there is a uniquely shaped gate called “Torii”.

Kotone’s jaw drops open in surprise; she was speechless.

Instead, the Shinra carpenters started to make noise.

“You little brat, you even made a torii!　He’s totally on a roll!”

“Hey, kid!　This building is considered a temple when it’s built!”

“Don’t you know that only Shinra carpenters are allowed to build temples?”

“The gods will be angry!　No, even if the gods allow it, we won’t allow it!”

“If this kid builds a great temple, we’ll be out of business!

Hey, you guys, tear down this fake temple!”

“Yes!　He’s an unqualified temple builder and a Godless delinquent!

I’m going to ruin it and make them regret it!”

Before I know it, the vice principal is leading the way, carrying a huge wooden mallet, a carpentry tool.

And the vice principal and the Shinra carpenters are coming toward the house I had built with a shout.

But suddenly, the cloudy sky flickered and

*Thunder sfx*

The torrential thunder that pours down from the heavens is beating down on the attacking men like a judge.