Two days has passed since I displayed the crossbows.
During that time, I dug a well by using [Rinne Kaiki] and transforming into dwarf Kuiro.
“It is absurd going to the forest every morning just to draw water.”
To think of it, until now, by carrying a heavy water jar and entering the mountains just to obtain spring water from so far away, it is really troublesome.
By using Syril’s water magic during daytime, I am able to grasp the flow of ground water and investigate the water quality. After confirming that it could make drinking water and that there was no fear of land subsidence, I dug a hole with dwarf kuiro and baked the hole to harden the water well.
I thought of making a pump, but as long as water can be seen, everyone in the village will be able to draw it up with water magic easily, thus it is left just as it is.
It was a simple project, but it was quite popular.
I pushed forward preparation for the “special” arrow while increasing the production of crossbow used for the battle against humans and repeated such trifling contributions.
However, the vital plan of the village has not been decided yet. That is because the village chief have not given a nod to the fight against the empire.
Dissatisfaction are piling up among the villagers. Even opinions of changing the village chief has been made.
I’m moving behind the scenes to expand that voice.
During treatment,
“Talks of changing the village chief seems to have spread.” are said every time, and
“Rumors are saying that the honey mead in the food taken away has all been drunk by village chief alone.” Such talks are said.
In addition, “So far, I think guys that were hated by the chief were used in the exchange for magic stones.” Gossips and facts are mixed into conversations.
During peace time, everyone ignores such talks and that will be it.
However, when done to the state of the village today, it spreads in no time at all. Spreading rumors changes the common knowledge within elves and corners the village chief mentally.
Even if there is no direct action, animosity is introduced. In addition, I can imagine what would happen if a villager is stimulated now.
The village chief cannot say to fight against the empire. Currently, with the most luxurious treatment in the elf village, one cannot cast away a life where safety and security is guaranteed.
On the other hand, words to completely abide by the empire cannot be uttered as well, since it is not known what the villagers will be capable of in that case.
While time is spent without saying anything, the situation worsens steadily.
It is a dead end for the village chief now.
I scattered a poisonous bait there. I made them choose the easy third choice, and destruction is waiting for them beyond that.