Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Gourmet Journey

Chapter 66: Unknown
“I really don’t know how to thank you!”

There was no problem with the fourth child's family. Tulik was the only one among the four children in the Katisi area who was not sold by his relatives but was abducted.

His family situation was not bad. At least when they arrived, the hostess made them a pot of tea and served them some exquisite snacks.

"I'm so sorry, my husband has been hired by the Baron to paint his portrait."

Tulik's father was a painter, and a famous one at that. At least his painting skills were admired by local nobles.

Therefore, even in the water-scarce Katisi region, one can lead a decent life.

"Brother Broly, you don't have to give me resettlement fees. Leave the money to those in need."

Broly and his companions were well received, but Tulik refused the resettlement fee he offered.

"It's a great blessing for me to be able to go home. I will become a painter like my father in the future. When the time comes, I will definitely paint this period of time and everyone's journey."

This is what Tulik said when he said goodbye. He and his mother stood at the door of their house and bowed to express their gratitude for leaving.

"We have lost another companion."

Nahasu felt a little disappointed, as he had a good relationship with Tulik.

"But he is happy to be home, and we should share his happiness of returning home."

Broly was in a good mood. He was indeed reluctant to see his companions leave at first, but when he thought that they would live happily somewhere else in the future, he could accept it.

"Hey, where are you taking me?"

As the carriage drove out of the town, Batunan couldn't help asking. He already knew that the super-strong boy in the carriage was interested in his ability to pump water, but he didn't know where he would be taken.

"I am going to take you back to my companions."

Broly didn't hide it.

“But my home is here.”

Batunan said something.

"Aren't those Oasis Cult followers looking for you? They might be waiting for you at your home."

Batunan was speechless, because what the child driving the vehicle said was really possible.

Now, it seems that he has nowhere to go except following these two children.

The carriage was moving quite fast and soon returned to the town where we were in the morning.

. . . .

Chi Tong sighed. They spent money to get information and did get some results.

The survivors of the village were found in the town, but the news they heard from them was bad.

It has been confirmed that the parents of the third child are dead, and even their bodies have been taken away by dangerous creatures.

"We are discussing whether to tell her the truth."

Broly came back and asked about their sighing, and Akame told him the reason.

"My opinion is to keep it secret. As long as there is no confirmed news, it is the best news."

Luosang answered.

"There's no point in hiding it. This truth will eventually be discovered."

"By then, Lana will have grown up and be more receptive."

It is actually a bit weird for a group of children to discuss another child who has grown up and is more receptive.

But the group of children with Akame who followed Broly out of the Gifnora Sea Forest are indeed much more able to withstand pressure than the children who were rescued halfway. Each of them is like a little adult.

And because Main had lived a harder life than ordinary homeless children in the past, she also showed a mentality that was not inferior to that of Akame and other children.

Esdeath did not intervene in the discussion. She thought it was natural for those who could not adapt to the environment to be eliminated.

Finally, Maillard spoke words that comforted others, and the opinion of telling the truth prevailed over the opinion of hiding the truth. The third girl who returned home but failed cried again when she learned that her parents were confirmed dead, but was pulled into the room by Maillard to comfort her.

"Don't be afraid. I am still by your side. Leave everything to me and rely on me. I will make you feel comfortable."

Maillard touched the girl's head and whispered in her ear. The girl's crying stopped abruptly. Broly looked at her thoughtfully.

However, Broly did not follow to see what Maillard did after bringing the girl into the room, but instead looked at the only adult in the room who was brought back by him personally.

"Uncle Batunan, how do you think we can restore water to the dry riverbed?"

Hearing this question, all the children looked at Broly and the man being asked.

“The source spring of the Katixi River has dried up. If we want to restore water to the river, we must find a water vein that is higher than the riverbed.

Then we need to make a hole in it and create a new spring. Only in this way can the entire river regain its vitality..."

When asked professional questions, the somewhat sloppy Batunan spoke very clearly.

"Wait, isn't the water shortage in the Katissi region caused by the punishment of the Oasis God?"

This is what Broly and other children heard when they came to this place, and this is the reason for the water shortage that most of the local people in Katisi believe.

“I don’t know if there is an oasis god in Katisi, but in my opinion, the reason for the water shortage is simply because the people of Katisi have cut down too many trees here.

The soil in Katisi is originally sandy, and a large number of trees have been cut down indiscriminately, destroying the water storage function originally provided by green plants, which in turn leads to the inability to store surface water in the area.

However, the water in Katissi did not disappear, but simply flowed deeper underground, which is why deep wells can be dug and produce enough water for the town every day..."

Batunan explained the water shortage situation in Katisi to Broly and his group of children from a more scientific perspective.

Compared to the theory of divine punishment that the locals believed in, the children in the room felt that what the sloppy man in front of them said seemed to make more sense.

Of course, it’s not because they can understand what Batunan said about the water storage function of plants in the Katisi area with its special soil.

Rather, Batunan had a strong scholarly air, and when he began to explain these reasons, he exuded an air of immense confidence.

This kind of confidence infected them through his words, making Broly and other children feel that what this man said made a lot of sense.

Although I don't know, I feel it is powerful. Since he can give such a long reason, what he said may be true.

Broly and the other children basically had the same idea.

"So, what should we do specifically to restore water to the dry riverbed?"

Broly asked again.

"Well, I haven't found a suitable water vein yet."

Batunan was a little embarrassed and told the truth.

Hearing this, the group of children in the room thought about it and almost burst into laughter.

Broly crossed his arms, sat on the stool, tilted sideways, and fell without any reaction.

"After all this talk, it turns out you are nothing. You can't even make the dry riverbed full of water again, right?"

By the time he reacted, someone had already spoken for him.

"No, I still have some achievements. Don't slander my innocence out of thin air..."

Batunan felt somewhat embarrassed to be accused like this by a group of children.

Immediately, he took out the drawing in his arms and spread it out.

“This is the water vein topographic map of the Katixi area that I spent ten years exploring.

Although we have not yet found a clear water vein that is higher than the riverbed of the Katisi River, we are almost there.

If it weren't for the sudden rise of the Oasis Cult, which interfered with me, I might have found it long ago."

Batunan argued like this, as if he wanted to prove himself to be a useful adult in front of the child.

(End of this chapter)