Chapter 32

Chapter 32: That time when I was invited to a subjugation quest Part 1

My rank increased by one just a few days after I returned to town. I was already able to complete 20 quests a rank lower than my current one so right now, Im already rank 3. I was also congratulated for ranking up this time. I dont think its an achievement worth praise though since Im sure anybody can reach rank 3 if they just work as a day laborer for a living. Well, I just wont mind it.

This probably isnt an unusual thought but I dont really think I have anything I can feel grateful for because of the adventurers guild. Even if I do, its just to the extent of helping people find other work when the job they took has been canceled due to rain. It might be silly but thats what I believe.

One night a few days after I reached rank 3, I heard four knocks on my door. Do they also do that in this world?

Its Folly. Caam, are you there?

Yes. Come in

So were going to be alone in a room together This is going to be bad for my heart.

Excuse me

He said that as he went in and casually looked around my room.

Here you go

After I offered him a seat, I also sat down.

Ah, I guess I should brew tea

You dont have to bother since Im going to be leaving soon. You previously said that youre working as a day laborer but, did you register at the guild and pick that job from the ones posted on the wall?

Er, I guess

If so then that makes things a bit quicker, can you let me see your guild card?

Uhm Why do you want to see it?

While asking that I started taking out the card out of the box on my shelf.

Right now, theres an emergency quest issued by the guild so I was told to find as many participants I can as possible

Eh?

Riding a carriage, if you leave the gates in the morning, youll be able to reach a foot of a mountain just a bit before it gets dark. It has been confirmed that theres a large outbreak of monsters there so it seems like they want to increase to the fighting force even if just a bit. Even if you dont fight, they say theyre also looking for people who can work behind the scenes helping out in treating the wounded and distributing rations. The guild actually just posted this quest today. If its Caam then the food is sure to be delicious. If you dont want to fight then its good enough for you to just stay in the backlines

Ehh?

I was presenting my guild card to Folly-san but I was surprised so my hand suddenly stopped.

If youll excuse me

While saying that, he took the card I was about to hand out. Ah it was already too late. I should have realized it when he asked about me registering at the guild.

Hou, so youre able to do both the vanguard and rearguard roles. You can also use all the attributes. Compound magic? Well, I can just ask that later. Thanks, you can have this back

Ah, okay

Umu, if hes like this then hes already good enough. Even if he did launch a surprise attack against his rank 5 opponents, its still a fact that he was able to win in the end

Please stop talking as if youre the only one here.

Uhm, are you perhaps, inviting me?

Of course. Even if its just a single person, its better to gather as many people as we could. Were even recruiting some from other towns as well. I already talked with Frache and she says shell also go

Its difficult to refuse if you say it like that. Fine, Im still more or less affiliated with the guild so Ill just accept

You have my thanks. I didnt think you would accept since I assumed that youre shy. I thought youd be uneasy being surrounded by strangers

Eh, rather than shy, its more accurate to say that I just avoid interacting with other people. Ive never met anyone who could tell the difference between those two though.

So, whats this compound magic? Id like a simple explanation please

Because of that, I produced a ball of lukewarm water on top of my hand.

This is the result of combining fire and water magic to make hot water. I made it so that its similar to the temperature of the water at the bathhouse so its alright to touch it

Ooh, youre right. It really is warm

I always get this kind of reaction every time someone touches it whenever I show this magic.

Well, if you wait for a bit, it can get even hotter though

Like a 98 degree boiling water.

That must be pretty convenient whenever you want to wipe your body

Well, if its just something like a bath, then I can fill it up easily

If thats the case then I can honestly say that it was a good thing I came to ask you. Its not really pleasant being covered in monsters blood so youll be a huge help to everyone.

We leave the morning the day after tomorrow. Well only come back once the number of monsters decreases so I still dont know when that will be. Just ask the guild for more details. Well then, Ill leave it to you

After saying that, Folly-san got up and left my room.

Un, to be honest, I really dont want to go. It might be because I was originally Japanese but do so I feel like this doesnt have anything to do with me. Well, I really should stop bringing values from my previous world here.

Its already time for work but Im thinking of skipping today since I still have some preparations left to do.

Boss. Im really sorry about this but please let me take another break from work starting today

Why? Are you going back to your village again?

No. An acquaintance of mine thats living at the same place told me that there has been a confirmed outbreak of monsters nearby so the guild is asking its members to participate. It seems like fighting ability doesnt matter since theyre also looking for people who will work behind the scenes

I see. Come back alive, okay?

Boss, thats what you call a flagdie

Yes. Ill make sure not to die

Once you come back, I treat you at the red-light district

Kitsune-san, thats also a flag

Y-you should write a letter to your girlfriend

Macho-san, thats a flag as well

Ill make sure not to die and at worst, Ill just stay at the back lines until the end. Please just think of it as if Ive just come down with the cold so I have to stay in bed for a while

Sure. Just come back

By the way, it seems like the boss is actually working full-time here rather than through the guild so he doesnt have to do stuff like this.

After that, I went to the guild to ask for further details.

Uhm, Id like to ask even more details about the matter with the large monster outbreak

Understood

I was told the location of the outbreak and the gathering of adventurers from other towns. I heard about those yesterday so I already got a general idea of the situation.

As for the equipment youll need, bringing your own weapons, armor, tools to maintain those, as well as sleeping gear would be enough. You dont have to bring your own water, food, potions and the like since those are included in the provisions that will be provided by the guild. Other things that you may want to bring are a change of clothes and a towel. You may bring any of your indulgences that you deem necessary like alcohol and tobacco but a heavy baggage might slow you down so please keep that in mind when youre deciding what to bring. This is an emergency quest so there are no particular requirements when it comes to rank. Because of that, depending on your achievements, you may be able to increase your rank. If you want to raise your rank then please do your best

That was really cute. She said that with a sweet smile so it made my heart slightly throb.

Understood. However, I think daily employment jobs suit me more so Ill just raise my rank by doing those

Is that so? Those types of jobs are pretty safe after all. However, there are also people who undertake these kinds of quest dreaming of getting rich quickly only to lose everything once they die. If you ask me, I still cant decide which ones better Anyway, to register for the quest, please present your guild card

She started writing something on some documents. I couldnt see what it was since she was over the counter.

Here you go. Thank you very much. Well then, the departure is tomorrow just a bit after the gates open. Please be careful because even though were also sending a second team there, it still takes a day to reach that area so youll have to wait until the next day for reinforcements to arrive

Understood. Thank you for being so thorough

I dont need any of those luxury items so I wont include that in my preparations. Bringing my weapons, armor, some sugar and salt, apples and hard biscuits would be enough.

Now that I think about it, most of the stuff Im bringing are ingredients but its better to be safe since it might be necessary for me to make some homemade oral hydration solution while Im there. Plus, even though they say that food will be provided, it would probably just be some kind of soup with something that wont spoil easily like dried meat so I should make up for the lack of dietary fibers and vitamins as well. Some cabbages and lemons or limes would probably be enough for that.

Next would be protective equipment. I currently dont have any since I dont need to fight in my current workplace. Because of that, I went to a weapon and armor shop to buy one but there doesnt seem to be anything that catches my eye. Lets try asking for the meantime.

Excuse me. Do you have a shield that would compliment something like a two-handed sword, a spear, or something like a halberd?

Ha? What kind of specialty weapon do you have, sonny? I cant help you if I dont know what that is

I was starting to get worried that I wont be able to find any so I just told him honestly.

A shovel desu *Bffft*

He spat out the beverage he was drinking and started choking on it while some of it dripped down his nose.

Shovel, you say? sonny, are you sure youre sober?

No, it can definitely exceed its intended use since its tough but cheap. Plus, because of its length and with it being slightly tip heavy, dont you think that it feels like a combination of an axe, a sword, and a spear?

Can you show me how you use it?

I borrowed a short spear from the shopkeeper occhan.

You hold it like this

Hmm, how about you try out this buckler first

I attached the buckler to my left hand then held the short spear like how I would hold the shovel and tried swinging it around. It doesnt seem like its restricting my movements and doesnt feel uncomfortable.

Ah, I forgot to say but I also use a machete and a crowbar

I can somehow understand the machete but how do you use a crowbar?

You can use it for hitting, stabbing and catching your opponents weapon. Since its just iron formed into a rod-like shape, even if it gets hit with a weapon, it wont easily get damaged. It really is a versatile tool. Depending on how you use it, it can be used for everything

Sonny, it might be bad for me to say this but dont you think it would be better if you dont use any defensive armaments? No matter how you look at it, I cant imagine any situations where youll need a shield while using your shovel. However, if you think you really need it then Im still going to sell it to you. This is still a business after all

Is that so? I guess youre right. If I deem it necessary then I come to buy one next time. How about armor?

Hmm

While uttering that, he looked at my entire body.

I guess leather would be good. Theres hard and soft leather. It can also be made from materials brought back from subjugation requests like an ogres hide but that might not be possible since the material needs to be cleanly skinned and with no wounds

By the way, how much does leather cost?

Hard leather costs 2 large silver. The soft one starts from 2~3 silver to 1 large silver

Im sorry but Ill have to pass on that. Ive only been in town for around thirty days so I dont have that much money yet. Please just give me some leftover leather thats a bit on the thicker side

What will you do with it? Wait, never mind. I shouldnt pry too deep. No matter what you do with it, I can no longer use it anyway so a large copper coin would be enough

Thank you very much

No need for thanks. Come again

Sure

Hm, even though they were just leftovers, that was still quite surprising that I only got it for that much. Well, at least I now have something to protect my body.

I guess I should also check out a clothing store.

Ye~s, welcome~

With that youthful demeanor, a cute dog-earred onee-san who seemed to be nice came out. Im sure she had a lot of men fawning over her when she was younger. Well, that has nothing to do with me though.

Excuse me. Do you have overalls that is made out of thick fabric thats the same color as my skin? Either that or something thats dark green

We have both of those you know~

Then Ill take them

Kay~ That would be 5 large copper~

I also need a few sheets of a black cloth thats a bit on the larger side and is thick. Do you have some kind of thin leather straps as well?

We also have those~ hmm, 5 large coppers would be fine for the thick cloth but Ill have to ask 1 silver for the leather strap

She has a really relaxed way of speaking but its not like I hate it. If shes like this then Im sure that weaker men wouldnt be able to resist. Even now there was a guy outside with flowers in hand while deciding whether or not to enter the shop. Again, that really doesnt have anything to do with me though so I just handed over 2 silver and 5 large copper then left the store.

Good luckWha!

I suddenly called out to the man so he was surprised. Ill be cheering him on.

Once I got back to the apartment, I sewed sewing on the thick leather on the insides of the elbows and knees of the clothes I bought. After that, I went to the garden, made a warm waterball and tossed in everything that I bought while adding the usual current to make it spin. Im washing it to remove that peculiar smell of new clothes. Ill finish doing the rest of my laundry while Im at it. Its good that the brand new smell is already gone but well, itll probably be dry tomorrow if I hang them.

The next thing I have to do is to inspect my equipment. I took out the previously remodeled rucksack and placed a sewing kit and medical supplies into the pouches. The sugar and salt that I bought today were in bottles so I wrapped them in a cloth to make sure it wont break. The fruits would be okay inside a paper bag I guess.

I placed my clothes in a leather bag so that it wont get wet before I placed it inside the rucksack then rolled up my slightly dirty blanket and fasten it on top. After this would be the weapons check.

Its fine if I just leave the shovel as is so Ill work on the machete. I wonder if I should sharpen it at a slightly steeper angle. Even if I make it really sharp, I shouldnt really expect it to stay like that after cutting monsters a few times. When it comes to the crowbarUn, I like you just the way you are. Ill just say that because even if I want to improve it, I dont really know how. Should I sharpen the flat part? The part that pulls out the nails? I dont really need to tamper with this, do I?

I was thinking of making something like a tactical vest next. I cant actually make the real one so I stacked up several thick black cloths and firmly sew them together while leaving an opening for the head and arms. Ill only be wearing this on top of my regular clothes like a jacket so I attached leather straps by the opening to secure it. Of course, the straps I placed were long and narrow ones similar to that of the MOLLE.

On the front part of the vest, I attached two sheaths with the opening facing the upper right for my throwing knives. Its in an easy to take out location plus I theyre only fastened there so I can easily adjust their position.

By the left-hand side of my waist, I made several rings to attach my crowbar to. This is so that the crowbar wont be swinging around randomly while Im moving.

Then at the back is where the machete will be placed with the handle facing the upper right. I was thinking about putting it on the opposite side of the crowbar at first but decided not to since I thought that it would get in the way if in case I get thrown off or fall over. Well, it doesnt really matter though since I can just change it any time.

To check if nothing is actually getting in the way, I first tried jumping up and down then lay down and start rolling around.

It seems to be alright. Depending on the situation, I can place small pouches in the area near my stomach or in the back. So that I alter it to suit any situation, Ill just leave some spaces open.

Now for my regular knife, I attached the sheath to one of the leather belts and placed it on my right thigh like a gun holster. I placed it there so that I can easily take it out by extending my right hand. I also attached elbow and knee pads so that I wont get hurt if ever I have to crawl around.

Aside from that, I still have to carry my rucksack with me so I made sure that the machete wouldnt fall while Im wearing it. Un, it doesnt seem like there are any problems.

After that, I packed all that was necessary in my rucksack and tried to check the overall weight by running around the town for about an hour. I received some weird gazes but wasnt able to find any particular problems with my equipment.

Since I wont need it until we reach our destination, Ill just put my belt along with the crowbar back in my rucksack and only my shovel will be left outside. All thats left is to wait for my clothes to dry off then all of my preparations are complete.

*Knock knock*

Its FracheIll be there in a sec

Are you done with your preparations? This is pretty much your first campaign so I cameto WHATs WITH THAT SHOVEL!

Cant you see? Its my main weapon

Nononono, thats a farming tool, right?

Dont you know? Depending on how you use it, it can be a tool or a weapon

Heeeeey, Folly! Can you come to Caams room for a bit

She called out to Folly-san for some reason.

What is it? I can hear you even if you dont shout. Youll bother the neighborsa shovel?

Frache-san presented my shovel to Folly-san in order to lead the conversation that way. Is it really that strange of a weapon?

It seems like this guy plans to wield a shovel to battle

Why a shovel? Didnt you have enough to buy an actual weapon? Even though I said its alright for you to say at the back, thats a bit

Im not sure why the shovel is receiving this much criticism but Im going to defend it.

Isnt is fine? The shovel has just the right length and its center of gravity is even close to the tip. Striking, cutting, stabbing, you can even defend against strikes with it. Look at it, if you properly sharpen the tip, isnt it similar to an axe!? Since it was originally a farming tool, its tough but cheap! Theres nothing greater than this!

Okay, okay. I understand so just calm down. If it turns out to be useless then Ill just have to ask you to go back. Just keep that in mind

Yes

So, how is its actual performance? Lets see it in action for a bit in the garden

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Well then, here I go? Im going to hit your sword from the side so Ill leave it to you

Understood. I know that youre coming at me so Ill do something about it somehow

Well then

While saying that, I made sure to hold back my swing.

Clink!

The sound that was louder than I expected as my shovel hit his sword. I think that he didnt expect it to be so heavy since he almost dropped his weapon.

tsk. That caused my hand to go numb. If you hit someone using a shield then they probably wont be able to use it for a while (Folly)

Hmm, you told him how to defend earlier but how do you think it would fare against an arrow? (Frache)

Well, if I see it then I can just cover the area of my head. The worst that could get hit in my body is my arm or just the armor Im wearing. It has a curve so I think doing that might be dangerous for those around me though (Caam)

Mu I can understand its strengths but, how do you actually use it in battle? (Frache)

Lets see If I use it like a two-handed sword then wouldnt I work well as a vanguard? (Caam)

I guess thats right. Well ask you to be a vanguard then. What about your armor? (Folly)

After thinking about something for a bit, I was assigned to be a vanguard for now.

I bought some dark green and indigo blue clothes from the clothing store earlier. I just sewed in soft leather at the elbows and knees to protect those areas. I also made a vest

Wait, I was thinking about modern-day combat when I decided to make this, didnt I? I wont really get if Im only told to get armor so thats why I just bought these dark green overalls with a camo effect and the dark indigo one to blend it the darkness.

The mask and cloth on his head was only added on the LN version.

Youll die with that kind of outfit on, you know? (Frache)

Huh? She sure was full of confidence when she said that.

Were going to a place with a lot of tall thickets and trees right? (Caam)

There certainly is as you say but (Folly?)

Please wait for a bit (Caam)

With that said, I picked up the half-dry green clothes and put them on. I went to the thicket by the apartments courtyard and cut off a some of it.

ImageHigh Viscosity Liquidclad in my body

After that magic was activated, I got the leaves I cut and attached it to my clothes, face, and hair to make a makeshift ghillie suit. I fully cover myself and just left a bit of space for my mouth and eyes.

How is it? Ill be able to ambush enemies with this if I hide in a thicket.

Ah. Un (Folly)

I wont say anything anymore. Just do as you like (Frache)

The first one didnt really mind and the other seemed like she had already given up.

I used water magic to wash myself all over since I was sticky all over so I once again had to dry the clothes.

Well, Im sure Ill have to ask you a lot of stuff starting tomorrow. I practically have zero fighting experience after all

Sure, sure

After saying that, they returned to their rooms.

It doesnt seem like the style of battle of my previous worlds is popular in this world. Instead of launching long-range attacks while wearing inconspicuous clothes, they would rather just do preemptive attacks head-on.

Well then, its not really necessary but I guess I could make some hard biscuits to bring along. I already have the ingredients anyway so can just go ahead and make them.

First, I mixed in sugar into the batter and alternately add in the milk and wheat flour.

Once thats done, Ill cool it in the fridgewhich doesnt exist so Ill just place the bowl on top of a bucket filled with ice.

After it has cooled down, I rolled it out to make it thinner and cut them into squares to make it easier to store. I already preheated the oven to 200 degrees earlier so I placed them inside and bake them for 10 minutes. Un, once you get used to it(the stone oven), its surprisingly easy.

While it was baking in the oven, the smell of the batter attracted Celesso-san and Torene-san. Im going to be bringing this with me tomorrow so Ill just let them try one.

So hard!

So they said but this was made with preservation in mind so it cant be helped even if you complain. As you would expect, it doesnt seem like they would still be expecting a second serving.

After that, I did a final check on my luggage to make sure that my preparations are complete. Im not really looking forward to it but I cant really go without sleep so I just went to bed at my usual time. Its all good as long as I dont oversleep.

At sunrise, three people were already gathered at the kitchen having a light meal.

Were you able to sleep well?

After having such trifling conversation like that, we immediately decided to head for the gates.

Before the gates were actually opened, there were already a few adventurers waiting there while chatting. Everyone else was wearing armor made up of some kind of pelt or holding some kind of shield. Because I was the only one with a shovel and a homemade tactical vest, that attracted some curious gazes but I decided to mind it.

After a short while, the gates opened so we got on the carriage and headed towards the quest location. I wont have anything to do for over half a day while were traveling so I decided to resume my image training that I havent done for a while.

The guys from nearby towns probably arrived earlier than us since the base was already set up complete with the tents and cooking area. They let us borrow a single tent so we just took out what is necessary for the exploration and left the rest of our luggage there.

Ah, is it really just fine to leave our luggage inside? (Caam)

Everyone here is supposed to take turns monitoring each others luggage. Adventurers have this oddly strong sense of camaraderie so while there are still cases where they snatch each others spoils, its rare for there to be a person wholl steal your luggage among them. However, it would still be better for you to bring your valuables along with you (Folly)

Thats right. Well for me, I just bring along my bow and arrow, dagger and money and just leave the rest behind (Frache)

When it comes to expeditions like these, you have to walk around while carrying heavy things like water and foodstuff. There are also cases where youll have to do night watch so its pretty troublesome if you dont aim to be as comfortable as possible (Folly)

Hmmm, then I guess Ill just bring my dark green overalls, my weapons, salt, sugar and money (Caam)

Once you finished your preparations then lets set out immediately. Were entering the forest so stay vigilant (Folly)

His voice was the same as usual but there was a certain feeling of tension in the air so I also decided to reply this way.

Roger

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After walking for a while, just before the entrance to the forest, we discovered a large group of monsters.

I have visual confirmations of the monsters. I might say this a lot from now on but this is really exhausting (Caam)

We have no other choice but to do it though You have a surprisingly good set of eyes, dont you? (Frache)

If you want to do FPS games as a hobby, even if you dont want to, youll eventually start noticing the silhouettes of people and stuff while surrounded by nature.

It cant be helped right? Its a large outbreak of unknown causes after all. Lets just act by ourselves as a three-person group for the time being (Folly)

Got itRoger

Umu. So Caam, what is your actual combat experience? (Folly)

A mock battle with some classmates during a class at school, some goblins and wild animals during my free time, a goblin during our school trip to town and I once threw sand on the eyes of four idiots who picked a fight with me. Thats pretty much it, I guess

I actually have a few more experiences aside from that like the time I experimented with my stone bullets so if worst comes to worst, I can just shoot the monsters butwell, lets just make sure we dont get into a situation where I have to use it.

So you practically dont have any combat experience, huh. Im sorry about this but Ill have to ask you to observe them first and decide whether youll be a vanguard or rearguard (Folly)

How about this. Ill deal a preemptive attack with my bow first and keep shooting arrows while theyre heading here. Then, once you enter battle, you should stay aware of your surroundings since Im going to give you covering fire while you do that (Frache)

Im okay with that. What about you Caam? (Folly)

I thought for a bit and concluded that I wont be able to make a surprise attack myself.

Im also fine with that since I cant do a surprise attack myself but once that goblin group gets within the 30 paces, Ill start throwing a few obsidian axes at them. After they get even closer, Folly-san should move over to the left side. Because of that, Frache-san, please avoid attacking at Folly-sans right side (Caam)

Understood. Well then, lets go. Ill leave the timing up to you, Frache (Folly)

Got it (Frache)

With that said, she tightened the draw on her bow and started deciding where to aim. The first arrow hit the neck of the one behind the goblin standing in front. As one would expect, only an elf could do that with such amazing accuracy.

After the 2nd arrow defeated another one, a single goblin finally noticed and they started charging at us. While they were doing that, another one got defeated by another arrow that pierced its eye. Once they entered my range, I threw a few axes before picking up the shovel that I had laid down.

While I was setting it up, Folly-san was backing me up and defeated two of them in a blink of an eye. I also arbitrarily swung down my shovel and split the head of a goblin together with its stick that it used to defend. Nearby, Frache-san was able to shot an arrow through another one.

After that, I followed up on the ones I killed with the obsidian axe by pushing the tip of the shovel on their necks. While I was doing that, Folly-san was able to defeat another one.

I was able to contribute more than I was expected (Caam)

I agree? Are you sure that was all of the combat experience you have? (Folly)

Right? (Frache)

Considering that you didnt hesitate leaving the left side to me, did you do that because I had my sword equipped on my right hand? (Folly)

Theres also that but I also thought that Frache-san would find it easier aiming at the right side since there is less cover over there (Caam)

Thats pretty accurate judgment. Well, well probably have no problems for a while. Now then, how about we start taking dismantling the corpses. (Folly)

We only had a few encounters after that.

Itll become dark if we dont head back now. Lets go back already

I tried suggesting that since based on my biological clock, theres only an hour left before sunset. If we dont hurry, itll get even darker and well have to go back while being even more vigilant. Id like to avoid that at least.

While looking at the direction of the setting sun, Frache-san said.

I guess youre right. It certainly would get dark if we dont head back now

Then its decided. Lets go back

We all came to an agreement so we decided to get back.

When returned to the base camp and it was even more lively compared to this morning.

Women who were running around cooking.

Stalls that were selling preserved food.

Signboards that say Weapon and armor maintenance.

And beautiful women who seem out of place.

I can understand if its in a relatively safe place but is it really alright to do business here? Well, I cant see any stalls selling vegetables and fruits so bringing those with me turned out to be a right decision.

There was a beautiful onee-san who started inviting me but I politely declined. After I did that, she started to invite every single man she came across with. Un, diseases are scary

Once we got back to our tent, I checked to see if there was anything missing from my luggage. There have been no signs so far.

Well then, lets discuss our plans for tomorrow. In my opinion, I think its better if we also head towards the same direction tomorrow. How about you? (Folly)

Im not really sure since this is my first time doing something like this so Ill just leave it to you

Umu. Then lets try going deeper into the forest tomorrow. Lets head out in the morning so that well have plenty of time. With that settled, youre free to do what you want till then

UnderstoodRoger

Since its already dinner time, I grabbed my utensils and lined at the ration distribution area. They had some dried meat soup and stale black bread there.

The dried meat soup was only flavored by the dried meats salt content and nothing else. It really was made by just shredding dried meat like I said yesterday. At least Ill be able to put cabbages in this. It seems like bringing those along was also a right decision.

As for the taste It exactly what you would expect from a salty dried meat in hot water. Theres nothing else I can say about it. If it was a person doing a food report on TV ate this then they would probably be able to squeeze out a few more comments but this is the limit of what my taste buds could convey.

The natural salts and the slightly hard meat are really suitable