“The fourth round is… Let’s stop for lunch first!”
“Continue the duel!”
“”Continue!””
“Um, okay, the fourth round is… wild grass picking contest~!
Oh, Oliver is prohibited from using the [Plant Order] and [Forest Folk] titles, and Nyanko-san is prohibited from using the [Search] skill and [Lord of the Forest] title~.”
The goal is to see who can pick seven specified wild plants the fastest.
“Ready, set, go!”
Even without the [Search] skill, I have a keen sense of smell.
I immediately try to pick the nearby poisonous grass I found, but
“I won’t let you! Plants, wilt! Wither!“
What? The poisonous grass in front of me has withered away.
Huh, sabotage? You’d do that?
…I won’t forgive you.
“Nyaa (All things in nature are connected to the heavens. Transformative Alchemy.)”
The ground around Oliver-kun was transformed into a shallow swamp.
“Ugh?! My body is sinking?!
Damn it!”
Oliver-kun grabbed onto a nearby tree and managed to steady himself.
During that time, I successfully collected three types of wild grasses, including the deadly poisonous grass.
Four types left.
“Wait!”
Oliver-kun starts collecting wild grasses late.
The two of us get in each other’s way, and after collecting six kinds of wild grasses, we only have one type left: the crystal poppy.
“I found it!”
The crystal poppy is a wild grass that doesn’t grow in large clusters.
A single blue flower was blooming.
“I’ll get it! Woohoo!”
“Nya! (It’s mine!)”
“Curse of delay! Slow!“
“Nya (Got it!)”
Before the spell can be cast, I jump in and grab it!
“The winner is Nyanko-san~!”
The elves who arrived late were either delighted or disappointed by the results.
“Damn it! I lost!”
“Nya (That was a good fight).”
I extend my hand.
Oliver-kun also reaches out his hand.
We shake hands.
Yesterday’s enemy is today’s friend, huh?
“Hey, everyone! Let’s start preparing lunch~!”
The lunch was fried potatoes.
The elves seemed to agree with each other and started preparing lunch without arguing.
Then, they started drinking alcohol in the middle of the day, saying, “Let’s drink to celebrate Bastet bringing the elves together again!”
I’m jealous. I wish I could drink too.
But I’m a cat, so I can’t drink even if I want to.