Chapter 19 (1/2)
Chapter 19 – The Return of the Storm
Having spent the night in Tal village, thecame
Once they woke up, Eiji and everyone went to pack their trading goods in the carriage
The goods which they acquired through trading were as follow:
300 kilos of salt
20 earthenware jars of different sizes
10 kilos of each type of plant oil
10 kilos of raw cotton
Spices, such as: saffron, thyme, celery, basil, and dill
– That’s an incredible amount
– We have to pack as le occasion, otherwise it won’t do It’s not like we can come here every day
– Isn’t it because of oods is lesser?
– No, that is…! Being able to go out froe is essential as well Especially since you don’t know of anything, this will becoood example
– Fernando-san… so you thought about me that way, didn’t you?
– You’re loud To think that you would tease a senior If you ry, you better remember
Apparently, in addition to sausages and hareat number of spices are needed
Besides them, small iteathered
Aoods, it seemed that not all of thee Soe with other villages
After finishi+ng their breakfast, it was necessary to depart early, however, Eiji wished to see and study the earthenorkshop a little bit
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– So you make them here, don’t you?
– It’s a tight place, and there’s little to be seen, but…
– No, that’s enough
It was a sht room, which was merely 2 tatami mat sized
It had a straw-thatched roof and a ed All of them were lined
Inside, a potter’s wheel furnished the rooirl, as about to make a jar
This was a sight which didn’t vary much from what Eiji knew in his modern world
Whatever era it ht be, it seee its true nature
The potter’s wheel kept revolving and the lu its shape
If one were to watch it, it would look rather simple; however, in practice it was hard to draw a perfect circle while applying one’s hands to it
Were it not for daily repetition of the sa experience, it wouldn’t be possible to ood item
Once the form is made, it’s dried in the sunshi+ne, and then te day
The stove too, looked big and splendid
It was probably used numerous times, as you could see where numerous cracks had been mended everywhere on it
– Froht?
– That’s right We make different types of them, such as bisque porcelain and earthenware covered with ceralaze
Apart fro as well
For Eiji, it wasn’t just observing and studying due to one’s deep curiosity, but alsoaround iers
– Thank you very much It was a short time, but seems like it will become a valuable memory
– Having you pleased is of utmost importance
It was indeed a short alie life was considered a precious time by Eiji
Since Siena had a higher population in coe, its people didn’t have to slave away at their labor
Eiji could notice different things which he norh taxes and harsh compulsory service
After that, there was one more question which arose – the reason why the war had occurred Asking about that to Fernando or Tanya should be fine
As they finished checking the load on the carriage again, they boarded it
Fernando was in charge of driving the carriage during the return journey as well
– Thank you for taking care of us
– Please visit us once again, someday However, this time, I’d hope to see the plow
– I will In addition, I will prepare as many hoes and scythes as possible
– Yes please We are deeply grateful for the iron pots and kitchen knives you brought us
– Well then, see you Girolamo
– Please take care, Fer
The sight of their parting looked like that of buddies
They struck their fists together, and with that, they left no regrets behind
As the carriage began tocould be heard
Looking behind, Girola it
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During their back trip, no one was sleeping
– But, I wonder what the reason for taxes being that high is
– What do you mean?
– You said that even the biggest city, where the noble resided, has about a little more than 400 in population, didn’t you?[1]
– Yea, that’s right
– However, it doesn’t seeards to food supply and materials…
– Ah, that’s because…
– It’s because the city of nazioni prospers in s
– nazioni?