After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World novel Chapter 853

The two half-orcs hang out with the kids for a bit longer until their guardians called onto them. Oslo was a little surprised to see his nephew resting on the arms of the new half-orc—who was quite violent by the way—which got him quite nervous.

Although he soon realized the new half-orc wasn’t so bad, Baku was definitely uncomfortable around Oslo. Dealing with friendly kids was one thing, dealing with a strong aborigine—even if he was non-hostile—was another. _{freёwebnovel.com}

"...your nephew," Baku said with that low growly voice of his, handing (a disappointed) Honda back to his uncle.

"...ah, thanks."

Gochi watched the awkward interaction with amusement before everyone separated and went on their way, with the kids to their own homes, and the half-orc to theirs.

The two big critters only walked and did not speak for a while, though Gochi was often greeted by many citizens. They also looked at Baku in curiosity, though he was in a conflicted, confused mood, and it showed in the unapproachable atmosphere around him.

Gochi was patient as he guided his friend. He understood: Alterra Village and—more importantly—its population, was just too… different from what they were used to.

Eventually, after walking a couple of streets, Baku broke this silence with a heavy sigh.

"This place is…" he began, but didn’t say more. It was too difficult to express what he felt.

Gochi smiled, knowing what he had been trying to say. "You’ll get used to it," he said. "And eventually, you’ll completely integrate and become an Alterran."

Baku nodded slowly, though still not completely convinced he could be one of ’them’. It was just beyond his comprehension at this time.

"Let me show you something," Gochi said, bringing him to the mountains, and in one of the parks there.

Baku wasn’t sure where they were going until he saw a few familiar trees, lined up around an area. They were still tiny, practically still seedlings, but the circular leaves with this scent were something relatively unique to a certain region.

"Bouti Trees?"

Although their memory in orc territories was not happy, they had some fond memories of this tree. This was the Gouji Tree equivalent in those parts and although it wasn’t as tasty, it saved them from starvation countless times before.

"Yes, somehow they managed to plant a few here," Gochi said with a small smile.

"Do you know? They turned it into an ingredient for Beast Attracting Potions. They’re amazing." When combined with, er, their piss, the resulting solution was something that attracted monsters—almost like a summons.

Of course, the amount (of pee) needed was miniscule compared to the Bouti Tree leaves, which was why an acre or so was dedicated to this tree in particular.

Speaking of piss… Gochi looked at Baku. His should be much more potent.

The huge guy shivered for some reason, which was a shame to his thick pelt.

…

Gochi wasn’t the only one who had a touching reunion.

Bright Territory caravans had just returned to buy some more insulation and other Heat Wave-related products. After all, they had maximized their purchase limits before so they had to return after everything was sold out quickly.