587 The Invisible Hand of the Great God ① ~ omen ~

Four days have passed since the Conference of Parents, the 14th of the Blue Moon.

Even that day, we encouraged business in Inn Town as usual.

As for commerce in Genos in the future, it was decided that work would be shared so that wealth would pass unbiased to all families, but as always for the commerce of stalls, the houses of Fa and Leu were allowed to be partitioned.

Nor could any other work be suddenly subject to absurd changes. First of all, I had to work on something called a takeover.

Generally speaking, there are two types of jobs. It is a job to sell raw meat on the market and intestinal meat and giva bacon to the castle town.

All of them were to be held by all the families in rotation. We came to the conclusion that not only should we earn from it, but all our hardships should also be borne by all our families.

Tomorrow, the work of raw meat was to be taken over by Sauti and Ravitz, and the work of intestinal meat and Giba Bacon was to be taken over by Baym's house.

At present, it is still hands-on so as to take over the work by the beginning of the White Moon. Sauti's humans go to Die's house, Ravitz's humans go to Fow's house and learn the task of boxing meat first, and Baim's humans go to Gaz or Ratz's house and learn how to make intestinal meat and Giva Bacon correctly. As such, from the White Moon, every three months, the responsible family members would be replaced.

Moreover, as far as the work of preparing raw meat for commercial use is concerned, all families except Fa and Luu are to receive it on a total basis.

With the exception of stall commerce, this was the most direct act of wealth, so it was stipulated that copper coins should first be turned to all the families.

However, the giva meat to be sold in town needs to be thoroughly finished with both blood draining and dismantling, and yet, as fresh as possible. Within the first, each clan carefully selected raw meat for one head, which was combined with its use.

More recently, he participates in the market for meat at a rate of five or six times a month, each time preparing more than ten pieces of meat for giva. Monthly earnings would be something like 8,000 red copper coins. First of all, the earnings will be divided among all the families except Fa and Lu's blood.

And any further earnings will be kept as assets shared by all families. Together with their last assets, they were first grabbed for their families, who lacked medicines, knives, etc., and the rest were as settled in talking about buying hounds as possible.

Nevertheless, as far as such necessities were concerned, they could be covered only by the prize money being awarded by the castle town, so they could essentially be grabbed by a whole hound. However, it was a dangerous story to grab all the assets anyway, and also, since hounds were not meant to be readily available as long as copper coins were released, we had to wait for the day when the hound-sales merchants arrived from Jagal first.

Either way, the people by the woods are about to take a new path.

All the families are trying to get their hands on the business of selling Giva meat in Genos.

What end does that transformation bring to the woodland? We were just taking a big step to figure it out.

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"I don't know what it is, but it's more than anything that Asta and the others can continue to do business as usual."

It was the architect's sub building, Aldas, who said that in front of our stall that day.

Balan's old man, a building beam, is sniffing "hun" instead.

"You're a persistent man, too. It was over many days ago, and you're missing something."

"'Cause depending on what happened, the Astas might have stopped doing business, right? If that happens, the fun of coming out to Genos will be gone."

"I guess that kind of fun came from last year, though? We're not even on our way to Genos to eat Giva's food, are we?

"When Asta told me that, you had the bluest face."

I didn't have to tell that story until after the parents' meeting so I wouldn't have to worry about it. How much Balan's old man had lost his complexion when he was told the story was new to my memory, too.

"I'm so sorry I disturbed you. Please keep us posted."

When I took it that way, Aldas said, "Of course!" He laughed.

"Besides, I was wondering if you could forgive me for inviting us to a feast by the woods? I'm so happy for him. Come on."

I was also asked to put it on the agenda at the Conference of Parents. My request to invite the people of Jagal, an exotic people, to the feast did not cause any great rebellion, instead of great interest.

Of course, in doing so, people from Fou, Gaz and Ratz were able to push me back. Neither did those parents seem to be greatly interested in the people of the south themselves, but they were comfortable and helpful, that if they were to have a feast with the house of Pha.

"Due on the 31st of the Blue Moon is fine, right? Don't you ever get your day off work sooner or later?

"Oh. I'm appropriately assigning you a job so you can get it done exactly on the 31st of the Blue Moon. So depending on the day, there are times when you just need to fix the roof and pillars a little bit and you don't have much to do."

"I see. If you pack your work and get home early, that probably floats the rent, but you won't.... Oh, of course, I'd be glad to stay as long as possible."

"Right. Sometimes I jump in and I get a sudden job, so I'm making it as loose as possible. I came all the way out to Genos, and I don't even taste like rushing home."

After stating so, Aldas laughed with pleasure again.

"So, since last year, I've been able to eat delicious Giva dishes. Even more so, I don't feel like rushing home. It's a shame I have to go home in half a month."

"Yeah, I don't know, it wasn't long.... the first one was pretty bummed."

"Oh, those Kingsville soldiers came the same day we did. I kind of miss it now."

While we were having such a conversation, pasta finally boiled up. Today, I entrusted the daily dedication "Fried Giva Meat" to Tour-Din, and I received "Carbonara with Giva Meat and Nanar".

"Thank you for waiting. Thanks again"

"Oh, here you are. I'm looking forward to eating at the inn."

As a bunch of architects disappeared all over the Blue Sky Dining Room, it became a little quiet around the stall. They also arrived late today, already well past Jomtien.

"I guess the sale is about the same as usual. How about Tour-Din?

"Yes. Doesn't seem so much different. You seem a lot calmer than you were yesterday or yesterday."

"Yeah. I put the Parents' Conference and the day after that on holiday, so I guess it was that recoil that made the noise yesterday or yesterday"

Re-separated from the day after the Conference of Parents, today was the third working day, of five working days, just midday.

By the way, tomorrow was the first city of meat after the Parents' Conference, and the people of Sauti and Ravitz were also supposed to help accompany them for training.

(Don't get kind of emotional that the people of Sauti and Ravitz sell meat in the lodging town)

Thinking that way, I snuck up on Tool-din's side.

Tour-Din is a serious face and has fried and grilled handles on the Dagola ladies.

In fact, there was one matter that was to be dismissed in the case proposed by the Conference of Parents.

It was a suggestion that "Din and Lid's house would stall themselves".

At the end of the meeting, when a detailed business story had been arranged, it was Lid's head of household, Rad-Lid, who suggested it.

"For one thing, why don't we, like the Lew family, work on our own street commerce? With as many Kama numbers as Tour-Din, that doesn't seem difficult either!

Rad-Lid laughed lavishly as usual, stating so.

"Does Fa's house serve three things called stalls? If we leave one of them to Din and Lid's house, wouldn't it also reduce the burden on Fa's house? Plus, less buying meat from extra clans and asking for help, so less stalls won't make Fa's house that much richer!

That was, indeed, what Rad-Lid said. It is also a proposal that fits in with the fundamental philosophy that wealth and hardship are shared among all families.

But - it was by the will of Tour-Din himself that it was rejected.

Tul-din, who was told the story by Din's parents about that delightful banquet on the night of the Parents' Meeting, burst into tears.

"If that is the arrangement of a chief or a parent, then I will obey. But... if you will let me choose my path... I hope to continue to help Asta, not to stall myself"

"Why? Give me a reason."

"… if I were to stall myself, I would partition its underneath work every day. If I do... I'm sure Asta will lose the chance to make it easy on me..."

That's how Tour-Din cried, and neither Din's parents nor Graf-Zaza could carry on the two sentences.

As a result, Tour-Din, as always, has worked for me as a position hired by Fa's house.

But for the past four days, Tour-Din felt like he had a face that wouldn't float all the time. Probably worried about not meeting the blood family's expectations.

Now even the chief Graf-Zaza hears that he has a glimpse into the power of Thur-din. If Tour-Din, like the people of the Lou family, separates the street commerce independently, that must be very proud for Graf-Zaza and the rest of the bloodline. As such, Kamadu's work and business in Genos are beginning to be seen as valuable by the woods.

Tool-din threw it off at his own convenience. Even if there was nothing to blame for that, it was thought that Tour-Din's delicate mind would be frustrated by self-blame.

"Hey, Tour-din, I need to talk to you about something, okay?

At the end of the fried grill, I called out.

"Truth is, I was thinking I'd talk to you on the way home. They're coming for a while, too, and can you listen to me?

"Yes. What is it......?

"Actually, what about the street business? You see, there was a story about Thur-din being in charge of the stall, right?

Very often Tool-Din's face was anointed with the colours of anxiety and impatience.

I'll make you laugh brightly so you can mock it.

"To begin with, I want Tour-Din to continue attending this study group. With that as a big premise, could you listen to me?

"Yes... what the hell kind of story is that...?

"Yeah. Actually, besides the stalls we're serving, I was wondering if we could get a sweet sweet stall out."

"Huh?", Thur-din's eyes rounded.

"The purpose of the people by the woods is to sell the meat of Giva. So putting out a confectionery stall doesn't make any sense.... That's what I was thinking"

"Yes. I think so too…"

"But the people in Castle Town and Accommodation Town want me to put out a confectionery stall. The people of Castle Town think that so that sugar and honey can be sold more, the people of Accommodation Town want to know more about the deliciousness of sweet treats. Even Yang's instruction in boarding town has put confectionery up for sale, but I don't think I can get one good result."

"Ha..." Thur-din said anxiously lowering his brow butt.

"So it sounds like if we start selling sweets, which are gaining a reputation in Giva food stalls, the presence of sweets will penetrate the Inn Town more than ever. Besides, the people of the woods need to bond with the people of the west correctly, so they don't have to stick to Giva food alone, so I gave up my thoughts."

"Maybe... is it a story that I should partition that confectionery stall...?

In Tool-Din's eyes, tears finally began to twitch.

I panicked and let him grin so loudly.

"Yeah, that's exactly what I was going to say. But if it was a treat, it wouldn't take that long, would it? I mean, you just have to make it hassle-free. Then, as always, you can partition confectionery stalls while attending your work and study sessions here?

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"I'm going to be working in separate stalls during these business hours. But there shouldn't be much more to learn from Tour-Din this time of year either. Instead, Tour-Din is in a position to teach people."

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"Of course I guess that's going to be a tougher job than ever. But if it's Tour-Din, I think we can do it. Tell you what, Raina-Lou and Sheila-Lou have been working like that for a long time now. If Tour-Din had the unbeatable power over them, I'm sure -"

"Okay," Thur-din wet his tears.

but the tears will spill later on, soaking Tul-din's cheeks.

"I'll talk to the parents and the chiefs. So if I could get forgiveness... Asta's right, I'd like to work on a new stall job."

That's how Tour-Din smiled, spilling tears.

"Thank you, Asta. I... am full of gratitude and pride"

"Yeah," I made him smile back, too.

A new customer arrives there, so the D'Agora women laugh at Tour-Din.

"Now I will cook it up alone. Thur-din, rest a little."

"Oh, duh, I'm so sorry..."

Tour-Din pulled into the shadow of the stall, but the tears didn't seem to stop.

This one didn't even have any new customers, so I'll let Tour-Din throw me some more words.

"Speaking of which, I was preparing another story of persuasion for when Tour-Din said no. Because of that, I guess I'll tell you that too."

"Yes. What is it?

"You think the Marquis of Genos folks will come and buy it every day when Tour-Din puts out a confectionery stall. It won't be as elaborate as the usual confectionery, but I'm sure Odifia would love it if she could eat Tour-Din confectionery every day."

Thur-din smiled again as he muddled his cheeks with hand tugs.

"If they say such things, I can't say no more and more.... Thank you so much, Asta"

"Huh. I'm still meant to be Tul-din's master. I can't fathom you with confectionery."

Tool-din's eyes were so innocent that I was supposed to say the blinding words.

There, Lily-Ravitz, who was helping me, calls me.

"Asta. This customer is looking for Asta."

"Oh, excuse me," I looked back, and I was supposed to discover how I missed him there.

"Oh, Alishna. That's a lot of crackle. How have you been?

"Yes," a quiet voice returns.

It was Arishna, the astrologer, for the Marquis of Genos.

She is a Sim-born girl with a surprisingly luxurious physique, about the same back length as me. Hiding brilliant ornaments with a traveling hooded cape, Alishna has been gracious with a seemingly flattering maneuver.

"Is it about the first time in a month to look at each other? Have you been busy with your fortune-telling work lately?

"No. I was feeling a lot, sick, broken. I, my body, am weak."

Speaking of which, she was exhausted just walking from Castle Town to Accommodation Town. In contrast to the energetic dial at any given time, even in such parts.

"That was tough. Is your body okay now?

"Yes. Demodulated, I did"

"That's above all. … but today is unfortunately not 'Giva Curry' day"

Let me put it that way, Alishna slowly shook her head to the side.

"Today, Asta, I'm here to deliver this"

"Huh?" tilted my neck, a strange ornament was offered to me.

Probably a bracelet to be worn on the wrist. Silver chains braided into intricate shapes are embedded with strange stones that shine in seven colors. From what I can see, it seemed like a high-value product.

"Duh, why would you give me something like this? I don't think Arishna will give me a gift..."

"No. Asta, 'Giva Curry', has always delivered. I am very grateful."

"No, I'm paying you, so don't worry about anything. Besides, it's not me who's bringing the food to Arishna, it's the Counts of Dalaim."

When I answered that, Alishna stared back silently.

It is a black, mysterious eye that almost sucks my soul in just watching.

"But I, I want to give it to you. Can't you take it?

"Right. It seems like an unworthy gift to me... and I'm not in the habit of wearing ornaments in the first place"

"You don't need to wear it, you don't. I just want you to have it."

So Arishna shut her mouth once and then said even more.

"So until the next time I see you, can you keep it, please?

"Yes? Just keep it, okay?

"Yes. Me, Asta, the irreplaceable opponent, I think. This product is a testament to our bond."

I seriously looked back at Alishna, but I still couldn't read her emotions or her insides from that flawed detail. I just can't even feel the sad color around my brow just a little bit.

"The next time I see you, I'll tell you what's going on. Until then, I want you to keep this product. It's an important item, so please don't let go of your skin."

"... ok. If that's all you have to say, I'll keep it."

I finally took root and got to take it.

With me, I trust Arishna, even with a definite fraternity. The only thing I could believe was that Arishna had no evil sawdust.

"The next time I see you, can you tell me what's going on? By the woods, falsehood is a sin, isn't it?

"Yes, I am."

Alishna has dripped her head deep.

"During my work, I'm sorry. Now, if you'll excuse me."

"Huh? Are you leaving already?

Arishna did not answer, and returned the calumny when she fluttered.

How 'Giva Curry' is not sold, but walking away without buying any food is too much of an Alishna and others do. With glittering ornaments in my hand, I couldn't figure out how to stand up.

(Speaking of which... Alishna kept the amulet even when I was traveling to Doug)

But then you explained the situation properly, and now I have no business going out somewhere. In a daylight full of deliberation, I was as comfortable as a fox.

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After that, nothing strange happened to us, and we decided to return to the woods.

Today was a hands-on day out at Fa's house, so after rendezvous with Tia in Luu's settlement, he hurries up his luggage even more. That's how when I got home to Fa's, a lot of the ladies were waiting in front of the house.

"Good job, Asta. Thank you for your time today."

It was the ladies of Lid who have greeted us on behalf of one another. Over the past few days, Lid and Din have been working their new faces.

At the Conference of Parents, all families were now allowed to help in the business of Fa's house. The people of Lid and Din, who have always been shady and helpful, will now be able to shake the big players to participate. Everyone on the spot was greeting me with a bright smile.

And from inside the house, I hear a familiar voice called "Bauuuu". When I pulled open the doorboard, Zilbe, the watchdog, jumped out joyfully brave.

"All right, all right, Gilbe left a message too, good job"

When I stroked her head, Zilbe raised her voice happily again.

Half a month had passed since the harvest festival, and Ai-Fa had the hunter resume his work from yesterday. Zilbe, who had grown accustomed to spending half a day with Ai-Fa and Brave and Tia, looked very rusty about it.

"Then let's get to work. Come to Kamado's cabin."

I also took the members who were in the stall business, and I went for the shack behind my back. Today's facial rashes are Yun-Sudra and Lily-Lavitz on Tour-Din, plus the Dagola and Matua women. Tool-din and Yun-Sudra, as well as now the young women of Matua, had grown to be strong enough to be easily accessible to newcomers.

"Tomorrow, finally, it's a city of meat. Lily-Lavitz, are you going down to the lodging town too?

Yun-Sudra raised her voice that way as she stopped by the pantry along the way and brought out the necessary ingredients. Lily-Lavitz, who has a soft and unpretentious look like Mr. Jizo, shakes his head with a "no".

"In Fou and Die, they said young humans were at the centre and took the job, so Ravitz and Satti were going to be that as well. Besides, I'm going down to Accommodation Town with the help of a stall, so I should give up opportunities to other people."

"Oh, I see. Looking forward to seeing how other women in Ravitz will feel."

Lilli-Lavitz nodded, "Yes," when Yun-Sudra said so with an uncontrolled smile.

"Speaking of which, Ravitz also prepared a piece of meat for tomorrow, didn't he? Can't you buy new ingredients with that copper coin?

"I don't think I can suddenly buy out new ingredients. It will not be until all families have enough wealth to imitate it."

"Really? I look forward to the day Ravitz's Kamadoku attends the study group at Fa's house"

Lily-Lavitz was nodding again, "Yes," but after all, the inside was hard to read. She always seems to smile softly but is therefore hard to read inside, she is of a similar type to Ziza-Lou.

"By the way, I hear Ravitz's house was once Fa's house and blood clan! My parents told me and I was so surprised!

And it was the young women of Matua that smote their mouths.

"So the story was that Ravitz's house had a tougher eye on Fa's house... but why didn't you tell us that story?

"… I needed to determine with right eyes the deeds of Pha's house. I thought unraveling the vicious edges of the old days would be a deterrent to its deeds."

After stating it that way, Lily-Ravitz has turned his eyes to me on the fence.

"In doing so I intend to tell my parents everything I saw with my own eyes correctly… but still you didn't seem to be able to unravel the parents' hearts. At the Parents' Conference, we heard that it was going to take a long time to ask what Fa's house did."

"No, that's not true. I think it's only natural that Day-Ravitz was being cautious... and I'm so glad that he finally admitted to the deeds of Fa's house"

"Yeah, I'm delighted too, Asta"

That being said, Lily-Lavitz smiled a lot.

That didn't make me smile like I usually do, it made me seem like I smiled like a prank kid.

"Both Fa's and Ravitz's houses are bigoted by their parents, and you will have a great deal of difficulty. It seems to me that this is a sign that Fa and Ravitz were once of blood."

"Huh? Oh, really? I don't even remember being bothered by our parents' bigotry these days..."

"That is because you are connected with a certain love. The head of Fa's house seems like a very affectionate person to his family."

Lily-Lavitz laughed out loud as he came.

She had this temperament hidden beneath her face like a vault.

(Until now, were you wearing a cat? That's the back of that Day-Ravitz)

But still, Lily-Lavitz has exposed the feelings and nature he's been hiding. As a compatriot on the same path, I could only wonder if that was a change to be lived up to.

"Well, let's get to work."

I took my mind off it, and that's how I ordered it.

By then, Alishna, who was showing an unusual appearance, had disappeared beautifully from my brain.