Boku wa Chiisana Maou-sama Chapter 31

Large wheat plants sway in the breeze.
When Dirkhert walks next to the wheat as big as him, he suddenly stops and stares fixedly.

「Melu, what is this?」
「It’s wheat. A wheat flour can be made out of this」
「I know of wheat flour! It’s the thing bread is made of!」

So this is it~ Dirkhert pokes at the wheat’s head and makes it rock.

「But, it’s different from the one I read in a book?」
「That’s most likely because this is a different type of wheat」
「Type?」
「There are several types of wheat, isn’t this one just different from the ones you saw in the book?」
「Hee~ …… Why aren’t all the same?」
「Because the wheat may be difficult to cultivate depending on the type of the land, climate, and quality of the soil, therefore it’s best to cultivate the kind of wheat that is easiest to grow」

Can this little Maou-sama understand this complicated explanation……。
Although Volsung was thinking so while holding Chocola, Tart, and pudding in his arms and listening to the conversation of the two. This little Maou-sama looks like he properly comprehends.

「I see~ Wheat-san can grow big because of this land. And many friends keep him company! Sugoi ne~」

The way of interpretation is pretty childish, but the approximate meaning is not mistaken.
Volsung doesn’t know how Meluerina educated Dirkhert, but listening to this conversation, he understands that he’s packing a considerable amount of knowledge.
Considering all that, it’s a mystery why he inquires Volsung about insects and plants so much. Going outside and seeing it for himself may actually be for better.
Just because you look at a book doesn’t mean you will know everything, after all.

「Ah, Melu, Vol, look! There’s a large footprint~」

The place where Dirkhert points at has several footprints bigger than his palm.

「I wonder what kind of animal-san these footprints belong to?」
「………… Dirk-sama, may I take a look?」

The harmonious mood that lasted until now suddenly changes. Meluerina’s and Volsung’s expressions became serious, and the two stare with a scowl at the footprints Dirkhert discovered.

「This is…… without a doubt, a monster」
「But, from the looks of it, there has not been any damage done to the village yet……」
「They most likely didn’t notice yet. There may be damaged caused today or tomorrow」
「For now, it would be better to report to the villagers first」
「Yes, let’s do that」

Seeing those two so serious, Dirkhert looks up at them with insecure eyes.

「That, is that a footprint of a monster-san……?」

Monsters are very dangerous creatures that attack both humans and demons. Dirkhert who was taught that, is probably anxious about the village attacked by monsters.

「It’s all right. Brother-in-law-sama and I will deal with it immediately, Dirk-sama, please spend your time as usual without worries」

Meluerina said with her usual smile, but Dirkhert’s worried expression didn’t clear up.
Thus, the enjoyable exploration of the village couldn’t avoid being suspended.