Chapter 9: Acquiring Supplies
Rennan reached into his side pouch and pulled out a well-used leather notebook, flipping past ink-smudged pages filled with scratched-out orders and shaky maps.
"Alright, shoot. What do you need?"
Riku tapped his chin thoughtfully.
"Let's start with seeds — not just rice. We've already started planting that. We need variety. Wheat, sugarroot, onions, garlic, beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and if you have any—coffee beans."
Rennan blinked. "Coffee?"
"You'll thank me once you taste it," Riku said, smiling.
"And what about fruit?" Barou added, stepping in. "We used to have melons and oranges, but the trees all died last summer."
"Fruit seeds are expensive," Rennan muttered, writing quickly, "but I'll try. Might be able to get apples, figs, or plums. No promises on melons."
"And herbs," Riku added. "Medicinal ones — mint, basil, fennel, turmeric, aloe if possible. Even wild grass bundles to make tea would help."
Rennan nodded, scratching vigorously. "Alright... now what about materials? You mentioned something about wiring before?"
Riku gave a half-smile. "Yes. Copper, if possible. Sheets, rods, anything small you can carry. I'm going to need it for some... crafting experiments."