booktalesy Chapter 14
Chapter 14
After that experience, I hurry back to my room.
I would love to forget what I just saw and avert my mind.
Yet, there is nothing planned for today, so I'm at a loss on how to spend my time.
A distraction might be nice.
Maybe a spinster and I could tailor me some clothes.
At least it would keep me occupied
"Kyeska, do you thienk I could obtain some itEms from humaens?" (E)
At least I can train my human speech.
"I'm sorry to inform you that the tunnels leading in the town won't be finished before tomorrow." (K)
First, unfair!
Second, seriously?!
They already progressed this far?
I really fear for mankind.
"Rieght, but ief wee want to geet somethieng we at leeast need someething to gieve in exchaeenge. Do wee haeve something lieke thies?" (E)
Also, it's not like I could just send a worker with a purse for my errands.
"Mostly our storages only consists of our food supply and the binding agent used for steadying the structures. For the rest only the corpses of creatures used as fertilizer." (K)
Okay, I really need to try harder.
My pride takes harm from being beaten by an insect in human speech.
"Maybee we can obtaein some? For example pElts from animals on thEe surfaece have some value. We could hunt theem. Or monstEr parts. From thee surface. But, thies might bee a problem ief we have that much preesence there. If we just would have..." (E)
I have still problems controlling my voice at each "e" I speak.
They always drag a little too long.
"Your first suggestions would be possible. But what was the last idea?" (K)
"It iez the center of human trade. Gold and sielver. Maybe copper too. Those are mateerials for coins. Metals in the earth. All kiends of ores are valuable in human trade." (E)
"Such a thing! They really give good wares and even food for something that is only obstructing the building of tunnels?" (S)
"For theem they are valuable. And maybe we could theen get some aniemals. Like sheeep or cows. Thies might not be the best environmEnt to raeise them. But if wee propErly care for theem iet should bee fine." (E)
"Whaat are thoose?" (S)
"Crrk, a sheeep is a dociele animal. It grows a speecieal fur you can cut off without harm. And a cow can gieve milk. A biet like the nEctar. I hope iet still tastes the saeme." (E)
"Youuu meeean youu want to aecquieereee such beeeings to use theem lieke thieez?" (S)
Suki is at least trying really hard.
"It would bee nice I thienk. This would meean to gEt sustaienable resources." (E)
"This isn't wrong my princess. To secure the supplye is a way of long-termed planning and shows foresight." (K)
Hah!
There was a slip!
She isn't perfect.
"But this is no ideeal environment. ThEy are used to the surfaece and maybe won't stay healthye here. Could we maybe have a bit more light?" (E)
"I surely can request some more light-stones. For a princess this kind of wish will be fulfilled." (K)
The shiny stones around here?
Yes, enough of them should make this place look nice.
And they could even be used as wares if there is a surplus.
"And wee would need to feeed them. Grass and other plants. Just thee mushrooms could be unhEalthy." (E)
"This is all possible my princess." (K)
This princess!
What is she doing here?
Right, she wanted to visit me.
But this soon?
And I spoke like a human.
What is if she is displeased?
Can she kill me?
Kyska is on my side and as she is fairly eloquent I nod.
(L)
Alright, it seems I'm not going to get killed.
But why is she now approaching me?
She doesn't seem to be hostile but the way she handles herself is intimidating.
The way she moves as if she would own this place.
She settles on the stool opposite me.
And sleep.