Drawn Mochi Volume 6 Chapter 5.2: Forest, Village, And Wall*4

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　Forests grow in the sunlight. If that sunlight is blocked by a bridge, it is bad for the forest.

“That’s right… For my part, I’m more concerned about how you can create something that big in the first place, rather than the structure of the bridge or the sunlight…” (Croix)

　I think it will materialize if I paint it, so it’s okay. I think it’s probably possible to materialize it little by little over a few days. But… hmm.

　…Also, I think farmers will be surprised by this as well. Yeah. So, it’s not a good idea.

“Next, I thought about running a road underground.” (Tougo)

“That’s a tunnel, isn’t it?” (Croix)

　Yeah. tunnel.

　…However, this one is more serious.

“However, trees have roots… I don’t know how deep to dig.” (Tougo)

“…I see.” (Croix)

　After all, the trees are about 100m tall. I think their roots are pretty deep as well. That means… just like with the bridge, I have to take into consideration the deep roots, the entrance to the tunnel, and so on.

“Also, if I dig a path underground, it’s scary because it might collapse.” (Tougo)

“I agree. I don’t feel very safe with a big forest on top of the path. We, who live in the forest, are also afraid that the ground might sink at any moment.” (Croix)

　That’s true. I agree with you. …The ground I’m standing on is a little unstable, which makes me feel so uneasy. There’s no way to maintain the parts you can’t see…

“I thought there’s a forest barrier underground?” (Croix)

“Yep. It’s inside the roots of the trees, so maybe we don’t have to worry about that too much… But because of that, I’m a little scared of tinkering with the ground.” (Tougo)

　When I said that, Ms. Croix nodded and said, “I guess so.” I can’t put this forest in danger, so a tunnel is a bit of a problem.

“Also, I don’t know how to dig a tunnel…” (Tougo)

“……I see.” (Croix)

　A bridge is fine. If I paint it, it will materialize.

　However, a tunnel… how should I draw it to make it look the way I want?

　I can paint a picture of a road that goes on and on into the ground, but how do I draw it, how does it connect to where it comes and goes?

　…It’s convenient to be able to make something appear in a picture, but conversely, I can’t make something that I can’t turn into a painting. Hmm…

“I’m having trouble with this.” (Tougo)

When I asked her for advice, she put a slender finger on her chin and began to think with a serious expression on her face. This kind of face is also wonderful. I want to draw it. —No, I need to think first. Think first!

“Oh dear… in the first place, isn’t building a road itself reckless?” (Croix)

“Uh yeah…”

　I can’t help but feel depressed at Ms. Croix’s curt answer. If things continue like this, this forest will become a nuisance to the Redgarde territory. No, I know that Fay and his family would never say something. But…

“Hmm, why don’t you think of something other than a road?” (Croix)

“Huh?” (Tougo)

　However, when Ms. Croix said this, I suddenly felt better.

“For example, you could have Pegasi pick people up and fly over the forest to the other side. I think that would be more flexible.” (Croix)

　To travel from one end of the forest to the other, surely, you don’t need a separate road.

　It doesn’t have to be a road just because it is convenient and easy for many people to use.

　…Ms. Croix’s idea might be good. People who want to cross a forest can ask a horse to carry them to the other side.

　But then we would have to ask the horses to cooperate with us. I feel a little sorry for the horses, but… but that’s it. If they don’t want to, I can materialize another creature. Sure, sure. Asking the forest creatures is a good idea!

　Then I thought about it again. I thought about flying an airplane, or an airship, or something like that.

　…However, if I try to fly and land such a large vehicle, they will need a large amount of land, and the forest is not large enough to do so, or rather, the cost performance is poor…

　I don’t want to make such a big deal out of it…….and then I started to think that the pegasi would be a good idea. If we can get a horse to carry us, that would be a good idea.

　This time, I tried talking to Laocles about this idea.

　Then.

“If that happens, we won’t be able to come and go by a horse-drawn carriage.” (Laocles)

　…really?

“Well, we can’t have the horses carry the horses, can we? And, you know, it’s not just people that need to be transported. It might be mainly goods. If that’s the case, a bigger vehicle would be needed.” (Laocles)

　Oh, I see. In that case… um, in that case, I’d build stables at various exits of the forest and ask them to be rental horses… oh, no. There is a high possibility that they will be taken advantage of. Or would it be no good if the luggage was the horse itself? Hmm.

“Then I guess it’s an airship…”

　So, I decided to draw an airship. Very, very roughly.

“…What is this? It’s a strange creature.” (Laocles)

　Laocles gave me that impression when I looked into it, but this is not a living thing. It’s a vehicle.

“How does this thing fly? Is it clever? If it can’t fly to its destination without making a mistake, it’s useless.” (Laocles)

　Well, it’s not a living thing…

　…O.

“Does it need a driver?” (Laocles)

　If it’s a vehicle, it’s no good. We need a person to drive it. And in this world, there are no airplanes or airships anyway, so there is zero chance of a pilot appearing somewhere!

“…Hello, Ms. Croix. Tougo, what’s wrong?” (Lian)

“I think you’re tired from thinking too much…”

　Then I slumped down by my desk at home. I’ve been thinking too much, and my brain is tired. I don’t want to think about anything anymore…

　As I was feeling exhausted, Lian came closer and closer to us. Then he looked at the paper I had tossed out and blinked.

“Huh. Tougo. Are you going to build a bridge over the forest like this picture?” (Lian)

“No, I have to put it on hold…” (Tougo)

　Bridges can cause a lot of problems, but are bridges the best option after all? No, but the sunlight in the forest… It seems to be more flexible than the tunnel, but… hmm…

“…you look troubled.” (Lian)

“Yes. I’m troubled.” (Tougo)

　But no matter how much I think or worry, the thoughts just keep spinning around in my head.

“…do you have to cut down the forest?” (Lian)

“Umm… I don’t want that, if possible.” (Tougo)

　But that might be better than bridges and tunnels. You know, how about building a tunnel in the forest, above ground? That way, people won’t accidentally get lost in the forest, maintenance is much, much easier than underground tunnels, and there won’t be any accidents.

　The only problem… is that it will trouble the creatures in the forest, which is a really big problem, but…

“That’s right. I don’t like it either. Let’s leave this forest as it is.” (Lian)

“I want to do that too…” (Tougo)

　As Lian said, I want to do that too. I want to keep this forest as it is. But…

“Also, if you’re going to build a road, wouldn’t you be able to make one that allows you to travel really fast? I’m thinking it would be nice to be able to get to Brother Fay’s house even faster.” (Lian)

“I think it would be difficult to move faster than a Luan…” (Tougo)

Luans, a Houou, a red dragon, and an alicorn all fly incredibly fast. So, if we tried to outpace their speed, we probably wouldn’t be able to outdo it.

“But if a town is going to be built outside the forest, we have to build a road between it and Brother Fay’s house, right?” (Lian)

“Yep. That’s right.” (Tougo)

　I had been thinking only about the inside of the forest, but now that I think about it, it is necessary to connect the village in the forest with other towns. Hmmm, well, but that one is just a normal paved road that we can draw over and over again…

“…Can’t you find a way to move faster than a Luan?” (Lian)

“I guess it’s a little difficult…” (Tougo)

　While I was imagining an ordinary road, Lian was innocently imagining an “extraordinary road”.

“I wonder if we can create a path where you can fly if you go on it?” (Lian)

　…Oh? Is it a road or a magic tool?

“I’d like to be able to move around in an instant! I heard from my Brother Fay that such magic existed in ancient times!!” (Lian)

　Eh? Let’s see…

“Oh, but I want you to make it so that when I go through the door of my room, I’m connected to Brother Fay’s room! Then I’d be able to bring the letters so much faster!” (Lian)

　…I see.

“Hey, Tougo. Can’t you make a door like that?” (Lian)

　…Well.

　I see. I can’t make something that can’t be drawn, but I can make something that can be drawn.

　If I can express it in a visible form, I may be able to make it…

　The rest depends on my ability to express myself and my technique in painting.

　To put my vague idea into practice, I drew some rough sketches and headed to Fay’s place.

“…Fay. I have something to discuss.” (Tougo)

“Hey. What’s going on? Welcome back.” (Fay)

　Fay looks a little confused but listens to me.

　So, I decided to ask.

“I might fall asleep for more than three days, is that okay?” (Tougo)

T/N: Were now moving from mythical creatures to ancient spells. This is going to be interesting. I doubt the royal family will stay quiet.