CH 146.2

Chapter 146.2. Tourism Is Also A Resource

-Miu’s Dad POV-

“Yes, we can drive away creatures like Wraith and Poyopoyo.”

“That’s wonderful. This will help reduce the harm to children.”

I gaze at Miu as she speaks excitedly to the worker.

For magicians, even weak creatures like small fry monsters can be dangerous to ordinary people. Like wraith.

Children, in particular, unaware of the dangers, often venture into areas inhabited by these weak creatures, and news frequently reports their deaths on television.

If we sell these flowers in various places. We can prevent such incidents. Sprinkling holy water in dangerous areas and decorating nurseries and schools with dried flowers would be a good idea. Of course, keeping them at home would be beneficial as well.

If Miu is an ordinary child, wraith would kill her. It’s a plausible scenario even for other people’s children, and I wouldn’t want that to happen.

If Miu had been a normal child, she would have been killed by the wraith. Even if it was someone else’s child, it was possible, and I would not want that to happen.

“We plan to sell them for around 1,000 yen each. As for the holy water, it will be priced between 5,000 and 10,000 yen. We expect substantial profits.”

“It would be great if everyone could smile.”

“That’s right. Along with that, we plan to cultivate Magic Flower Cosmos in this area as well. By combining holy flowers and magic flower cosmos, the druids can create makeshift weak poison-blocking magical tools, which could be popular among adventurers.”

As I see this person contemplating the potential profits, I can’t help but let out a wry smile, realizing that he might misunderstand my words.

However, it’s true that if we produce many inexpensive anti-poison magic tools, adventurers aiming to conquer Tokyo might start lining up.

According to my research, plant-based monsters dominate Tokyo. But if we can somehow deal with pollen allergies, these plant-based monsters, which are generally stationary and have weak attacks, would be easy prey for adventurers.

Moreover, by advancing the conquest of Tokyo, we can obtain new lands. It will take a long time, but recapturing Tokyo would be a significant achievement.

If this project succeeds, this area will prosper greatly. However, other families that have realized the situation have been causing headaches by interfering with our plans.

Although Ouga’s subordinates are capable, most are second-rate as magicians and have expertise in political affairs.

As a result, some families believe that we will yield if they exert pressure. We are managing somehow for now, but it is clear that if the scale grows further, we will not have enough hands to handle it.

There are ways to deal with it. But if possible, I would prefer not to resort to those means.

“At the very least, we can recover the investment through tourism alone. Look, please see that.”

Thinking that my slightly frowned expression meant I was worried if things would work out, the managing executive mistakenly points to the cultivated field.

It must be the field where we could harvest the sacred flowers. It’s just rows of furrows with nothing else.

There were 5 men and women holding hands and forming a circle. They were druids. I recognized them at a glance because their ears were like bamboo grass.

“Elf transformation, huh? It’s my first time seeing it.”

“Me too. I only knew about Elves from European nobles.”

Elves are born with innate magical abilities. They may not possess the beauty or eternal life depicted in fairy tales, but they have the potential to become skilled magicians.

I’ve heard descendants who underwent an Elf transformation using Sacred Artifacts exist in Europe and India, but I never thought there would be Elves in Japan.

“Elves will always awaken their mana. It’s enviable.”

“Yes… indeed.”

I thought it was sarcastic, but he didn’t mean it with ill intent. They’re indeed individuals who possess the ticket to awaken their mana from the beginning. They have always been the envy of magicians.

If I had awakened as a magician, would anything have changed for me?

“Papa, I’m going to join them too!”

I’m snapped out of my thoughts by her voice. I chuckle at myself for thinking such trivial things.

“No, Mii-chan. They’re going to perform a ritual spell now.”

“Eh?! I want to join and hold hands too!”

I quickly lift and carry Miu, as she’s the type of girl who would charge forward even if told not to, so I have to keep her in check.

I pat Miu’s head to comfort her, her cheeks puffing up in dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, the Druids start singing in unison.

[Fairy’s Ring]

With a gentle flash, the circle of Druid’s sparkles, and emerald-like particles begin to spread around them.

After the particles pass through, sprouts start popping out of the furrows. “Wow!”

Miu’s eyes twinkle with excitement as she claps her hands.

“It’s a plant growth magic. We use it on the fields every 3 days to maintain the blooming of sacred flowers. That was the moment when the sprouts emerged, but the buds blossoming into flowers’ sight is an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves you speechless.”

“A scene where flowers bloom all at once will surely become very popular.”

As they suggest making it a ticketed event for the blooming scene, I can’t help but smile wryly.

“Are you someone important from Takano County?”

A Druid who noticed me approaches and speaks up.