Having examined the condition of each black pig, Glen said to Tia,"Wait for me here. I'll return shortly."

Before Tia could respond, he transformed into a gust of wind and disappeared into the depths of the forest.

The surroundings quickly grew silent, with nothing but the grunts of the black pigs breaking the stillness.

Tia felt a chill down her back and edged closer to the pigsty.

She didn't have to wait long. Glen soon reappeared, shouldering an animal that resembled a roe deer.

Unlike the roe deer from his previous life, this creature was significantly larger, almost the size of a domestic pig, and sported a small, conical horn on its forehead.

"Mr. Glen, what is this?" Tia inquired with curiosity.

To her surprise, Glen shook his head."I'm not certain, but I've taken to calling it a silly roe deer."

"Silly roe deer? What an odd name. Why not choose something more euphonious?"

"Well, why don't you come up with a name?"

As they conversed, Glen began to dress the animal. He had promised the old cat yesterday that he would sell some meat, and he was determined not to renege on his word.

Tia tapped her chin and pondered for a considerable time, but she couldn't come up with a satisfactory name. Evidently, this wasn't her forte.

"Never mind. I can't think of a good name either."

As they chatted idly, Glen soon finished preparing the roe - deer - like animal.

He placed it on the cart, led out the large deer, and beckoned to Tia, indicating that she should climb aboard and find a comfortable seat.

The little maid eagerly clambered onto the cart, her movements a touch comical, which elicited a smile from Glen.

"Are you seated securely?" Glen asked.

Tia nodded.

With a flick of the reins, Glen set the large deer in motion. Its hooves tapped rhythmically on the ground as the cart gradually picked up speed.

Meanwhile, in a secluded part of the forest, Ravel was grumbling as he harvested pigweed.

He carried a specially crafted basket made by Glen, which was already filled with a substantial amount of pigweed.

Although he had come to terms with the fact of doing manual labor, it didn't stop him from muttering complaints under his breath.

After cutting for a while, he surreptitiously glanced at the large dog dozing not far away and decided to take a brief respite.

People often tend to slack off when they're being paid, and for Ravel, who was working without compensation, it was even more so. As long as he could complete the task by the end of the day, he saw no harm in it.

He gently set down the basket and began to search among the bushes, occasionally turning over the stones on the ground.

Before long, he captured two black beetles, each about the size of a palm. These beetles had differently shaped pincers on their heads.

Ravel had recently discovered that when two black beetles with large pincers were placed together, they would engage in combat. He found great amusement in watching these small creatures fight.

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In his view, this was far more entertaining than all the games he had played with other noble youths in the past.

The noble attire he was wearing, which he had donned for five days prior to coming here, had become extremely dirty from constantly traversing the forest. There were also several rips and tears in it.

Back in his own manor, a maid would undoubtedly have helped him change and wash his clothes.

However, here there was only Tia. Although she was willing to assist, she hadn't brought any spare clothes with her.

In the end, Ravel couldn't be bothered. It had been uncomfortable at first, but now that he was accustomed to it, he didn't give it a second thought.

...

"Oh, by the way, remember to purchase a set of clothes for Ravel later. He has quite an odor, and I can smell him from a distance," Glen suddenly said to Tia, who was gazing at the scenery with great interest from the deer - drawn cart.

"Very well, Mr. Glen," Tia replied, turning her head. Then she ventured,"Shall I use my two silver coins?"

"What else? Just buy a set of commoner's clothes. It won't cost a fortune."

"All right." Tia lowered her head.

Glen continued to drive the cart, and soon they entered the town of Dude.

Tia's earlier sense of disappointment was gradually replaced by a sense of novelty. The houses, stalls, and pedestrians in the town filled her with excitement.

As they passed a bakery, the maid's gaze became fixed on it.

Glen glanced sideways, chuckled softly, and reined in the large deer."If you'd like to eat something, feel free to go and buy some."

He could empathize with Tia's feelings. It was similar to how he had felt when he first accompanied his parents to the city as a child in his previous life. He had been unable to tear himself away from the sight of unfamiliar snacks and toys.

"Won't this cause you any delay?" Tia asked, one foot already over the edge of the cart.

"It's fine. I can spare a little time. Just don't buy things only to waste them."

With Glen's permission, Tia immediately jumped off the cart and bounded towards the bakery, her ponytail swinging back and forth.

Moments later, Tia returned, beaming, holding a paper bag filled with an assortment of bread.

She asked Glen to hold it while she climbed back onto the cart and took it back."Would you like some, Mr. Glen?"

"I've already sampled these," Glen said, shaking his head and resuming his driving.

Tia thought nothing of it and eagerly took out a dark yellow piece of bread from the bag and popped it into her mouth.

After chewing a few times, the look of anticipation on her face faded slightly.

It didn't taste as good as she had hoped. It would be wonderful if there were some of Mr. Glen's dishes to accompany it... This thought crossed her mind, and then she took another piece of bread and put it in her mouth.

The taste continued to disappoint her.

They drove all the way to the tavern that Glen had purchased just the day before. It was empty at the moment, and the main door was locked.

After parking the deer - drawn cart to the side, Glen dismounted and turned around. Seeing that the bag in Tia's arms was still quite full, he couldn't help but ask,"Can't you eat any more?"

Tia blushed and shook her head."I think I'd prefer to eat it later."

"Oh~" Glen didn't expose her."As you wish. It's your food."

He allowed Tia to wander around the vicinity while he used the key given to him by the seller yesterday to unlock the door of the empty tavern.

He carried out some odds and ends from inside and deftly set up a stall in front of the tavern. Then he placed the"silly roe deer" on the chopping block.

Throughout this process, Tia didn't leave. She was eager to help, and despite her small stature, she exerted a great deal of effort.

Once everything was set up, Glen began to call out loudly to attract customers. Tia's eyes widened in amazement at Glen's method of drawing in the crowd.

People who had already noticed the stall immediately gathered around. Some were repeat customers who had bought meat from Glen before, while others were new to his offerings.

"Mr. Glen, is the price still the same as before?"

"Yes, it remains unchanged."

"Then I'll take twenty belas worth of meat!"

"No problem."

Glen skillfully cut off twenty belas worth of meat and weighed it on the scale. It was an exact match.

His muscle memory was now so precise that he could probably do it without the scale, but most customers would likely not believe him.

Just then, someone suddenly asked,"What kind of meat is this? Is it safe to eat? Last time it was black pig meat, wasn't it?"

"Rest assured, it's perfectly edible."

When Glen had hunted the animal, he had cut off a small piece, roasted it, and tasted it. The flavor was quite acceptable.

After receiving the assurance, some of those who had been hesitant no longer wavered.

The price of meat in recent days had returned to what it was before Glen started selling. They knew that if they didn't seize this opportunity to buy enough affordable fresh meat, they might not know when they'd get another chance.

Tia stood by and watched as Glen collected handfuls of shiny copper and silver coins. Her mouth fell open in astonishment.

Could making money really be this straightforward?...... She exclaimed inwardly.