The Rainfall Princess of the Desert Country – A Former Wizard Who Was Executed Has Reincarnated as a Farmer’s Daughter - Chapter 16
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Chapter 16: The Road to Silk Thread (1)
At the library, I looked up how to make silk threads.
They appear to use caterpillars that form cocoons on mulberry trees.
Libraries are so convenient! As long as you pay a fee, knowledge is available to everyone, regardless of status. I applaud the current royal family for establishing this system. I have no fond memories of the royal family, but I believe the current royal family has done an excellent job.
The method of raising silkworms appeared simple, albeit laborious and nerve-racking. If you put the caterpillar in an open box and feed it clean mulberry leaves, it will cocoon in about 28 days when the moon is full. Keep its stomach full and clean. Raise it with caution and keep an eye on it. Its similar to raising chickens or camels.
Caterpillars that I would have screamed at in a previous life became accustomed to me as I cared for them, believing they were the material for silk threads. I diligently collected the caterpillars the next day and placed them in a closed basket with a lid.
What are you doing, Alesia?
Im thinking of collecting these and making silk thread, Ethan.
Its going to be silk? Isnt silk a very expensive fabric?
Yes, it spits out the thread that was used to weave the pricey fabric.
Ethan is surprised to learn that the most expensive silk is made from threads extracted from the mouths of insects. Nonetheless, he worked hard to collect the caterpillars from the mulberry.
Oh, youre rearing silkworms.
Do you know anything about silkworms, Oto-san?
Ive never done it, but Ive heard good things about it. Alesia, did you look it up in the library?
Yes, Ill repay Oto-san for the money he gave me when I can make silk!
Hahaha. I cant wait for the day when you can make that much money.
My father thinks its childish, but Im not kidding.
I know silk products are popular among wealthy aristocrats, so Im confident I can recoup my investment.
My nine-year-old body is incapable of assisting with farm work. Sericulture, on the other hand, will do me good.
I eagerly took more and more branches from the mulberry tree. Mulberry trees are required in large quantities if silkworms are to be grown on a large scale. I can save money on seedlings if I grow more mulberry trees from cuttings!
While I was thinking, Ethan warned me.
Hey Alesia, I dont think youre aware of it, but youve been looking weirdly at work latelyyou look like an oba-san who enjoys making money through bad business.
Eh?
I tried not to laugh as I looked at Hakeem, who was standing nearby. Wow, truly? Isnt that a bit much?
Thanks for saying that, Ethan. Ill be careful.
Yeah, be careful. If someone sees your face like that, you cant get married.
Geez. I never thought Id be warned by this kid about getting married.
My rain has gradually grown in size, reaching nearly two kilometers in diameter.
A nearby farmer stated
We used to have horses and people pumping water from the wells, but that is no longer necessary.
They are all very happy about it.
The rainfall range will continue to expand.
As time passes, determining the cause of the rain will become increasingly difficult. Our farm can now proudly plant more mulberry trees. I wish that not only my family, but all farmers could make silk.
Hakeem said at dinner,
My sister has recently been able to stay awake without the use of medication. I believe it is due to the water and food available here.
So the water and food are like medicine, huh. Ethan said.
Well, no one in my or Alesias family has ever been ill, said Nathan-ojisan.
A small cut heals quickly if washed with rainwater. said Benita-obaasan.
Even though I work hard every day, my back doesnt hurt, said Oto-san.
I dont even have stiff shoulders at my age, said Oka-san.
No, no, wait.
That kind of power cannot exist in the rain I send down.
I was a water wizard in a previous life, but I was unable to use healing magic at all.
Everyone except Hakeem notices my alarm. No, I dont have that kind of authority, so I cant tell you.
Hm? said Hakeem. Is something wrong? He is completely clueless.
Ahen. And my father swallows and clears his throat.
Whatever the reason, its good that Hakeems sister is improving. I hope she comes to visit us soon.
Sorry. Actually, my sister has been begging me for a long time. She wants to see all of you at once. She wants to thank you. She also wants to see the farm.
Okay, next time I go to the library, Ill take the camel. How about we pick up your sister on the way back, spend the night at my house, and bring her home the next day?
Thats a great idea. We can do that once your sister is feeling much better.
Hakeem looks happy that my father gave his permission.
Im happy as well. After all, I have no female friends or even acquaintances in this life. My only friends are Ethan and Hakeem.
The first step to helping others was my family and Ethans family.
Id be happy to help Hakeems family next.
I check the silkworms in the box every night before going to bed.
Silkworms are molting and expanding. I hear shak-shak-shak when I put my ear close to the box. Its the sound of them chewing on mulberry leaves. I cant wait until I can make silk thread from cocoons. A single silk thread is enough at first. May you be successful.
I later noticed that the mulberry tree was rapidly growing.
Even after the leaves have been removed, new sprouts appear and quickly spread their leaves.
Mulberry trees grow fast. I was told by a nursery-ojisan, where I bought the seed.
Silkworms consume the rapidly growing mulberry leaves and quickly construct cocoons here and there inside the box.