The old village chief instinctively dismissed the speculation in his mind.
After all, it was just a myth, and myths aren't real!
He looked at the tourist in front of him, who had come to Freezington Village for Calyrex.
Regardless of whether The King of Bountiful Harvests truly exists, it's the tourists' visits that are bringing prosperity and wealth to Freezington Village.
Thus, a smile appeared on the old village chief's face: "Since you've come all this way for this, I'll try making it for you!"
Naoki felt a surge of joy and handed him the Radiant Flower and Glastrier's mane: "Thank you so much!"
Looking at these materials, the old village chief hesitated for a moment, then said:
"I don't know if I can craft a reins as impressive as my great-grandfather's, but it's time for the village's tradition to be revived in the world!"
This way, Freezington Village will further increase its appeal! It will attract even more tourists!
Thinking about this, the old village chief was suddenly filled with determination.
He quickly dashed into the inner room, fetched the needle and thread for sewing reins, sat upright on the sofa, focused his mind, and began sewing at a breathtaking speed.
Naoki watched this scene in amazement.
This is way too exaggerated, isn't it?
It was unclear how much time had passed, but with a loud shout from the old village chief, a very rough reins had taken shape.
Naoki glanced at the reins, feeling somewhat odd about it, and tentatively asked, "Is it finished?"
The old village chief shook his head seriously: "No, my eyesight isn't as sharp anymore, I couldn't sew the finer details properly. To finish this reins, someone with more refined skills is needed."
"As expected..."
Naoki remembered that in the game, the final step was completed by Uncle Peony.
Naoki went up to check the unfinished reins, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Do you want me to give it a try?"
The old village chief was very surprised: "You... you can sew too?"
"A little," Naoki replied, explaining that while doing farm work, he would often tear his clothes and ended up sewing them himself.
Upon hearing this, the old village chief immediately stepped aside and handed over the reins to him.
Naoki examined the reins, quickly thinking of how to sew it in his mind: "First this way, then like this, and finally that way, it should be complete."
He started sewing.
The old village chief, recalling the legends his grandfather told him as a child, murmured, "Seems like, while sewing, you have to sing with gratitude... only then can the reins be fully completed."
Naoki was stunned: "What singing?"
"I remember the lyrics were..." the old village chief began to hum: "Flowers rolling round and round～♬ gathering the mane to honor our king～♬, seems like that's the tune."
Naoki: "...Can't we do it without singing?"
"No, you can't." The old village chief shook his head, his eyes full of encouragement: "Come on, sing it!"
Naoki felt the old man was being deliberate, but he thought, in the game, Uncle Peony indeed sang while sewing the reins...
Darn it, this awkwardness is as bad as doing the Z-Move dance!
But having reached this point, he couldn't just give up halfway.
After all, it wasn't like there were lots of people watching.
Naoki gritted his teeth and awkwardly began singing.
"Flowers... rolling round and round～♬"
"Gathering the mane... to honor our king～♬"
"Yes, exactly!" the old village chief nodded repeatedly: "That's it, keep going!"
Naoki looked numb, but this time it went much smoother.
"Flowers rolling round and round～♬ gathering the mane to honor our king～♬"
With the last stitch, a snow-white reins, glittering under the lamp and faintly exuding a chill, was finally sewn.
Upon seeing this phenomenon, the old village chief was greatly astonished: "It's finished! This is the Reins of Unity, it's glowing, no! Could it be the stories my great-grandfather told me were true?!"
The old village chief was bewildered.
He looked at the tourist holding the Reins of Unity and tentatively asked, "Are you... seeking Calyrex?"
Naoki looked at him and nodded, "Yes."
The old village chief's heart skipped a beat: "Did you find it?"
Naoki, unsure of Calyrex's intentions, thought for a moment, still shook his head: "Not yet."
The old village chief felt slightly disappointed; he hesitated for a moment, then said, "If... I mean if you really find The King of Bountiful Harvests, could you tell me? I'd like to know if those myths are real."
Naoki nodded: "If I get to meet it."
He thought to himself: if Calyrex is willing.
*
After leaving the old village chief's house, Naoki noticed there was an inn in the village, so he decided not to bother Riley's family and turned to the inn with Koraidon and Glastrier to stay there.
Glastrier was tied to a fence in the courtyard of the inn.
Perhaps due to Koraidon's dominance, the horse seemed docile the entire time they were back in the village.
The inn provided meals for staying tourists.
The hostess warmly brought steaming dishes to the table.
The warm glow of the lights inside made the place feel cozy.