474-Aiming for a peaceful world





 Three days after playing skiing with Thor and his friends.

 Me and my sister Elinora came to get the skis and snowboard that I had ordered from Ehrman's workshop.

 They said it wouldn't take long since they were using a sample of something I had made with my earth magic and the construction wasn't too difficult.

 That's why I came with great enthusiasm, but the supposedly quiet workshop was bustling with many villagers.

''.........there are so many people here.

Yeah, why is that?

 This area is on the outskirts of the village, so it shouldn't be too populated. He said that the manufacture of the pitch and kick targets used at the harvest festival has settled down.

 I don't know why it's so crowded.

 I walked past the side of the swarming villagers and entered the workshop, where the craftsmen were frantically working on the bases of skis and snowboards.

''...........''

 ...Oh, it's just like in Reversi. Villagers who can't get around outside are flocking to find some cool entertainment.

"Two skis for me, please!

We'll have three snowboards.

"I'll have two skis and two snowboards each!

Wait a minute!

'If you've finished your order, click here! I'll have to measure your height!

 In the workshop, Luu and Rael were desperately trying to deal with the villagers who were flying orders.

 'Good luck, newcomers.

''Erinora-sama, Alfried-sama, welcome!''

 As I was sending out ale in my heart, Erman came out in a hurry.

 He seems to have a proper understanding of the pecking order when he mentions Elinora sister's name first.

''Is this busy, the villagers imitating what we were playing with...?

'Yes, it seems so. It's been like this for a long time, with the villagers barging in after Elinora-sama and Alfried-sama and the others.

I'm sorry about that, okay?

 I've had a lot of stuff made for the harvest festival and I feel like there's been a lot of strain on Ehrman lately.

 Originally, there wasn't that much work to do in the winter, and it would have been a mellow progression.

''No, since Alfreet-sama's play is more wholesome than an intense snowball fight, I hope that it will be mass-produced and spread as soon as possible.

 Although he was feeling such an apology, surprisingly, Ehrman was not darkened.

 Rather, he looked cheerful, as if he had found new hope.

'It's safer to ski or snowboard than to mix in that snowball fight, right?

Absolutely.

 Ehrman nodded his head in hearty agreement with my words.

 The snowball fights in Colliat Village are too stiff. These days, they move with the leadership of an army, and the snowballs are stiff and hard.

 I'd rather be skiing or snowboarding down a slope in a harmonious manner than be caught in the crossfire of such snowballs, which is many times safer.

 Ehrman seems to be driven by such a gentle world.

 Nevertheless, that's Ehrman's personal opinion, and other artisans may be unhappy with it.

 I don't want to push the artisans around too much, or they'll resent me.

'I'd like to thank you for something, is there anything you'd like?

'No, there is no need for such a thing. I have received an extraordinary reward from my lord at the Harvest Festival.

'Yes, but because I'm sorry...'

Well then, can I have some fresh meat? We haven't been able to get much meat these days, and a lot of it has been salted. Everyone will be happy to receive it.

 It didn't matter if it was money, but then Ehrman would feel bad about it.

 As a compromise, we'll have fresh meat in the winter. It's not a bad idea.

''So, Sister Elinora. Next time you're at a vigilante exercise, go and get some meat for them.

'What? Me?

 Sister Elinora frowns, as if she didn't expect to be rejected by her.

 Normally I wouldn't ask for something like this, but right now I owe it to you.

I've made you skiing and snowboarding and I taught you how to ski. And I'm paying the fee.

Well, it doesn't matter. It's not a problem.

Thank you.

 I guess I'm weak when I say that, but sister Elinora took it on.

 Asking someone who can do it like this is also a fine achievement for me. Even if it's someone else's power, if I ask them to do it for me, it's a credit to me.

 She is an unreasonable older sister, but she is surprisingly weak when she is attacked in this way. And since we are in front of the villagers, it's shameful to complain.

 However, if you do too much, you'll get an unexpected counterattack, so let's be moderate. There's no way I can control Elinora's sister.

"Is that how we ski and snowboard?

Yes, I'll have it ready for you.

 Ehrman led us to a table with the skis and snowboards we'd ordered.

 They were custom made for our feet size and height.

 They have a fixture and a belt, and if you place your feet on it, it will hold you firmly in place.

'Can I try them on?'

Of course. If you feel any discomfort, we'll make adjustments as soon as possible.

 Elinora's sister said in a dignified tone, and I tried it on.

 It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. This is what is known as aristocratic elegance.

 If I say it, it's going to highlight how tacky it is, so I silently fix my feet to my snowboard.

 I tried it out on the spot, but it didn't come off right away, and it was still firmly in place.

 And yet, if you want to take them off, you can just unbuckle the belt and they're ready to go.

Yes, it's not too tight, but it feels good.

This is going to be a smooth ride.

'Thank you. If the snow gets clogged, it can make it less tight, so if it's clogged, please remove it accordingly.

Okay.

 I tried on the skis and skied lightly on the flat outside, but they were fine, so I paid and left the workshop.

'Ittaitaita! Al, help me!

Lady Elinora, help me!

 As we waded out through the villagers, Thor and sister Emma came in with many children in tow.

'What's going on?'

 I ask Thor, who comes in with a white breath and a panicked look on his face.

'I'm teaching the villagers how to slide, but we can't do it alone! Al tell me!

"Tell me, Master Alfried,

 The words "Yeah..." almost escaped me, but I had to swallow it when the kids behind Thor bowed their heads.

 From Thor's grin, he must have known that and brought them with him.

 And if Thor had been the only one to ask for it, he would have refused out of bother.

''Elinora-sama, please do this one for me. Me and Sheila aren't very good at it.''

''Lady Elinora, please! Please, professor!

 There were a lot of girls behind sister Emma, bowing their heads healthily and asking for help.

 That's right. If there are so many people doing this, they'll need someone to teach them.

 It would be terribly difficult to wake up from sleep if you were injured by the games I spread.

 Me and Elinora sister looked at each other and gave each other a look of resignation.

'Alright. I'll tell you.

'That's my boy Alfried! Only my lord's son has one!

 I was a little annoyed with Thor, who was only in good shape at times like this, but since it was in front of everyone, I couldn't even beat him.

'All right. I'll show you how to do it.

'Thank you, Lady Elinora!

 When Elinora sister nodded, there was a yellow scream over there.

 I guess that's how popular she is with the village girls.



 As it was, Elinora and her sister and I were taken by the village children and had to teach them all day long.