The abused merchant’s daughter – 49 | Sousaku – 創作

Chapter 2, Episode 3: Harvest Festival

"In one month from tomorrow. There will be a Harvest Festival in the square."

Since that time, the seasons have come and gone. I was eating dinner alongside Farne-sama in the temple courtyard, which had been specially prepared for my personal use.
The sun is shining brightly, so today we are eating sandwiches side by side on chairs on the patio.

I have lived longer in the temple than I did in the forest of Eldia.
I've gotten to know the temple pretty well, and I'm able to talk to people in the temple other than Lars-sama and Kyle-san.
Once I was able to talk to the female priestess and was able to walk around outside the temple a little, Farne-sama smiled happily and told me something.

"A Harvest Festival? "

"Yes. It is a festival to thank and celebrate Kardiana for the year's bountiful harvest.
Stalls line the streets and parades are held every day."

Parades!?
I know them! I've heard of them! I've seen them in picture books!
Kardiana's festival is often mentioned in picture books.

"I know!! I've seen it in picture books!
Clowns walk around the town while juggling balls and dancing around!
And also elephants!! Cute big bunnies too!! "

The parade in the picture book is full of flowers in the sky and beautifully filled with various colored papers dancing in the air.

Every time I opened that page, I was excited to see colorful confetti, lots of animals, and clowns.

"You sure are knowledgeable, Riese. That's the parade of the Harvest Festival.
It will take place tomorrow in the town square."

That's awesome. It is like a dream that the world in the picture book is real.
I'd love to go see it. I'd love to go see it. I'd like to see it, even if it's from inside a carriage.
But I wonder if I shouldn't since I'm a saint? Being a saint is hard work. I can't go to the city much.
Saints are not allowed to go out, so I always dress up as a commoner and go in disguise.
I also change my hair from blonde to brown. Kardiana-sama made it so that I could change the color of my hair with the power of the saint.
If I disguise myself, will they take me?

I nervously looked at him.

"Would you like to go? "

He smiled at me and asked.

"Is it alright? Can I come too? "

"Yes. Of course.
After putting on a disguise, that is.
Let's take it nice and easy."

Yeah, yeah! I'm going! I want to go to the Harvest Festival with Farne-sama.
Awesome. Awesome. It is a dream come true to be able to see the world of the picture books.
I thought picture books were always so fluffy and sparkly, and that it was a world of dreams and fantasies.
I can really see it!

I was so happy that I pinched my cheeks.

"Riese? "

"You see. I thought this must be a dream, so I pinched myself!
Cyril told me!
But I'm not dreaming because it hurts! "

I said and smiled.

I am very happy now, I can be with the people I love all the time and eat as much food as I want.
I can sleep a lot and play with my friends.
I also love to study.
Everything I wanted when I was locked up came true.
And now I will be able to see the world of picture books in real life.
I worry sometimes thinking it's just a dream.
What's more, I'm with my beloved Farne-sama, you know?
It's like a dream. It's like a dream.

I'm happy. I'm happy. I'm happy.

I wonder when are we going? When I asked him he said, "From tomorrow, it can be any day that you want, Riese".
Really? I'm happy. Honestly, I'd like to go there right now, but I'll be patient.
Cause the festival starts tomorrow.
I shouldn't be selfish. That's why tomorrow!!

"Then tomorrow is fine!! "

Farne-sama smiled at me and said, "Yes, let's go tomorrow, then".

Looking forward to it, looking forward to it, looking forward to it.

"Farne-sama! I'm going to bed now so that tomorrow will come quickly! "

When I said that cheerfully,

"Riese, it is still morning.
And you have to study hard, right? "

He got angry with me.
Mm-hmm. I'll study, I'll study lots!
Then I'll have Farne-sama read a book while I'm on his lap.
Still, I'm looking forward to it. I can't wait for tomorrow to come.
"I have to finish my meal, study, and go to bed early! "

As I munched on my sandwich quickly, Farne-sama responded with,

"Even if you eat quickly, the speed of the time passing does not change.
Chew your food slowly and thoroughly."

And he nudged me on the head.
I see! That's right. Eating quickly would not affect the time!
I have to chew my food properly.

I nodded and ate my sandwich, trying my best not to open my mouth too wide. I need to eat properly and elegantly.
I've also recently started learning some etiquette.
Farne-sama said I was training to become a great saint.
It's hard to be a saint because there are so many things you have to remember.
I hope tomorrow comes quickly!