There can't be a Harvest Moon in the RimWorld.

I only mentioned my master briefly to embarrass him, but I didn't expect the jay to be so naturally cunning. How come I never noticed before?

"Come inside the tent."

Bertholdt turned around and went into the makeshift tent.

…………

This was an accident.

Berthold told me that the tribe's shepherds had wandered into a cave and said they had come to a lush, fairyland and had seen a huge mountain monster.

The lucky one, who was suffering from a severe cold, quickly left the cave, wanting to report to the wisest "Snow Cow Shaman".

Since the jays were out enjoying their usual hikes, Bertholdt sent his scouts to the cave to investigate. After passing through the cave, they indeed discovered a completely different mountain range with obvious signs of human activity.

Bertholdt sent scouts in multiple times, but each time they reported being followed by the locals who were very fast and almost caught them. Hearing this, I gave Gotz a meaningful look.

Out of caution, such reconnaissance continued several times, lasting nearly half a month, until the jay returned and learned everything, insisting on going there herself, which led to today's expedition...

"See? I told you this was a good idea! Sending an expedition team to come directly in will make contact even if the other side has malicious intent, thus reducing the danger!"

The jay patted its chest confidently, boasting about its brilliant decision.

Indeed, compared to Bertholdt's reconnaissance operation, Jay's approach of first being courteous and then resorting to force was more ingenious. Even if he mistaken me for someone else and failed to find me, he could temporarily resolve the crisis through diplomacy, leaving room for maneuver.

It's safe to say that Jay has certainly learned a lot, and his skills have reached the level of a shaman. But Bertholdt's move clearly indicates that he anticipated Jay's risky approach and wanted to eliminate the threat in advance...

Fortunately, Gotz didn't fight with them, otherwise I might have been the biggest loser.

This isn't an expedition team; it's clearly a savior sent from heaven!

Have you ever heard of a thrilling novel where the mountain behind my house leads to another world?

Bertholdt looked at the jay with affection at first, then turned to stare at me expressionlessly. "If you hadn't been gone for so long, why would the jay have risked coming to find you?"

Okay, the time flow on both sides isn't quite the same, but I did forget to send a message to the edge world planet through Harris, so I felt a little embarrassed: "I was busy building the ranch..."

Bertholdt lifted the tent flap and gave me a deep look: "The construction you mentioned... is this it?"

I confessed, "If we don't build anything, it'll be even more shabby than this..."

Then I looked at the caravan outside with some anticipation: "So, you've come as a trading caravan this time?"

A large alpaca carrying goods casually poked its head in, adorably sizing up the people inside, and then adorably spat all over my face.

The jay went up and petted the alpaca, then pushed it out of the tent, cheerfully introducing, "We brought four alpacas and six yaks this time, carrying a lot of useful goods. Our intention is to do business!"

I quickly rubbed my hands together and asked expectantly, "What goods do you have? Let me see them quickly, maybe they can be of help this time!"

Jay pulled a list from his pocket, snuggled up to me, and spread it out: "We brought our own sewn shirts, pants, jackets, and coats this time. This is the tribe's main business now!"

No wonder Berthold has started knitting sweaters; it turns out it's the new pillar industry for the Brown Pool tribe.

"and then?"

"There are also some chemical fuels and general-purpose components!"

Uh……

These do indeed meet the requirements of high-value, small-volume goods in trade caravans, but there's a subtle difference between what I expected...

I took the paper and asked, "Jay, didn't you bring any food with you for the trade?"

The jay looked up blankly and asked, "Marcus, with such a nice climate here, are you sure you don't lack food?"

Compared to when she first arrived, I never imagined that the positions of food shortage would be reversed so quickly.

I covered my face and said, "It's just that we ran into a little problem, and we're short on supplies..."

Jay asked anxiously, "Is Sister Karen alright? If needed, I can lead the caravan on a few more trips. The tribe has all the supplies we need!"

Bertholdt pondered for a moment, then instructed his bodyguard, "Burhan, have everyone take out the dried meat patties and packaged food they're carrying and give them to Marcus. Oh, and bring all the tequila from this shipment as well."

But I already had a complete plan in mind, so I slowly reached out to stop Bertholdt and Jay, and said mysteriously, "No need."

The jay asked, "Don't you need anything?"

Knowing the town's predicament, Gots was a little anxious, fearing that I might reject this golden opportunity because of my estrangement with Bertholdt.

I shook my finger.

Am I the kind of person who cares about saving face and doesn't like to take advantage of others?

When Crow Brother flipped the table before even touching his chopsticks, his subordinates spread the word, saying, "Following Crow, you'll go hungry three times a day and get hit with a small steel rod all the time."

That's so embarrassing.

"It's not about you suffering losses. I already have a brilliant business plan..."

Chapter 666 Gifts and the Gathering of All Members

"Boss, I brought you a gift."

I walked into the tavern, slammed my things on the bar counter, and then heard the angry voice of the owner, Dart, coming from the kitchen.

"If you dare to break my table, you can prepare to eat squatting from now on... What does that mean?"

Mr. Dart rushed out to settle accounts with me, but first noticed the gifts on the table.

I sat at the table and said slowly, "Boss, autumn is here, and your clothes look a bit old. This jacket is a gift for you."

As an organization now primarily engaged in ready-to-wear customization, the clothing brought by the caravan is known for its excellent workmanship and guaranteed quality.

Mr. Dart said somewhat embarrassedly, "It's not like I have no clothes to wear. Why did you suddenly have a change of heart today?"

【Item Name: Lightweight Leather Jacket (Good)】

[Item Description: A sturdy jacket that protects against chafing and scratches in the wild, and keeps you warm in cold weather. A man has many sides; which side do you want to show today?]

Market Value: $197.75

Aging rate: 1.60/day

【Durability: 210/210】

[Clothing coverage: torso, neck, left shoulder, left arm, right shoulder, right arm]

[Clothing layer: Outerwear]

[Insulation Capability - Cold Weather: 10.6 degrees Celsius]

[Insulation Capacity - Hot Weather: 4.0 degrees Celsius]

Aside from that random advertising slogan, this outfit with its attribute panel was clearly looted from a caravan of the Brown Pool tribe and then given to Boss Dart by me.

But at that moment, the jay ran in from outside, and its greeting made the joy on Mr. Dart's face even more obvious.

"Boss Dart, I'm back!"

The jay sat down next to me and asked, "Do you like the gift I gave you?"

Mr. Dart frowned, instantly realizing that I was using his connections to curry favor, and immediately ignored my conversation with Jay.

"Little girl, you're finally back? What happened to your hometown after the disaster?"

The boss's mental fortitude was remarkable; he completely ignored the jay's increasingly wild tribal-style attire and instantly recalled things about the jay.

The jay chuckled, "Thanks to Marcus, the tribe is safe now! I even brought back some supplies that can help you!"

Boss Dart frowned and asked me in a low voice, "Marcus, is this the solution you came up with? Even if the girl recovers, she can't possibly provide us with more support, not to mention the long and inaccessible transportation routes..."

I waved my hand and said, "Don't worry, boss, their tribe is fully capable of doing that."

Mr. Dart didn't believe him at all: "Tell me, how are you going to solve the transportation problem?"

I hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "If I told you that the jay tribe has already entered the space age and can airdrop supplies at will, would you believe me?"

"...Do you think I'm that easy to fool?"

Boss Dart scoffed. Indeed, if people in the space age wore animal skins and bone masks, then the cosmic overlords would surely be fighting naked, wouldn't they?

Frieza: Are you going to curse me again?

So I shrugged and said, "Then I can only tell you the truth, boss. Actually, they've entered the magical age and opened a portal directly to Mineral Town!"

Wearing animal skin clothes in a magical world makes perfect sense, right?

Dart's boss: "..."

Seeing that the conversation was pointless, Mr. Dart completely ignored me and smiled kindly at Jay, saying, "Little girl, what would you like to eat for lunch today? To welcome you back, you can order whatever you like."

"Radish and Beef Brisket Rice!"

The jay answered without hesitation.

…………

When lunchtime arrived, every household began washing vegetables and cooking, and those who had gone out also rushed home to prepare for a hearty meal.

Lin, who usually just helps out at the tavern, had made plans to go hiking with her friends early this morning. She's back home now, greeting me with great enthusiasm, and I also noticed Jay burying his head in his rice.

Lynn had seen Jay before; after all, Jay was present when Karen, drunk, caused a scene at the tavern. However, the difference in time and the change in appearance made Lynn not recognize Jay at first.

I noticed her confusion and was about to explain when I saw a long leg step through the old tavern door before it closed completely, creating a whirlwind.

"...You made a date with Karen?"

I recognized him immediately.

Unexpectedly, Lin had arranged to go on an autumn outing to the mountains with Karen. The two of them always have completely opposite schedules, so it's quite rare that they were able to match up this time.

Lin smiled and nodded: "I want to go up the mountain to pick some flowers for decoration, and Karen also wants to go for a walk!"

Karen, who had just entered, ignored me. After observing for a moment, she crept closer and hugged the jay, who was engrossed in eating, from behind.

Jay was always small and thin, while Karen was particularly tall. In comparison, the two were almost two heads apart. When Jay was picked up, his feet left the ground instantly. He looked confused as he realized he was airborne and reached out to try to reach the beef brisket rice that was getting further and further away from him.

"Jay! You've finally come back to see me!"

Karen hugged her excitedly, and Jay reacted instantly, turning around as well.

"Sister Karen!!!"

Karen whispered a few words in Jay's ear, and the two of them walked out laughing.

I quickly asked, "Jay, are you going to eat or not? Karen, what are you going to do with her again?"