[B1] Chapter 34: The Elder’s Plea
The sight that greeted them was nothing short of breathtaking.
Right before them stood a towering tree, easily a twenty meters tall. Its branches stretched out expansively, each one twisting and turning in tangled patterns, creating a large canopy. The tree's crown was equally magnificent, spread out so extensively that it resembled a vast-vegetative sea.
Each leaf glowed in rainbow colors, making it bathe in radiant light. The tree looked straight out of a dream. There were countless butterflies wandering around the tree, their wings catching the light, making them look like little floating gems.
But what was more surprising was some of the tree's roots that weren't inside the ground, as if they were just extensions of the tree. They floated around the tree, not fierce or threatening, but moving smoothly, just flowing with the air, like they were dancing to some silent tune.
Lilith ran towards it, her heart drawn to the breathtaking sight before her. She quickly positioned herself beneath its large crown, its shadow seemed to have already enveloped half of the Dreamweaver's pond in a comforting embrace.
The usual eerie glow of the farm paled in comparison to the luminescence of this majestic The Radiant Yggdrasil tree. Even the nearby pond seemed to play its part, reflecting the tree's brilliance in its serene waters. It truly felt as if this corner of the farm had been touched by the heavens.
Lilith, her eyes filled with amazement, asked, "Is this... real?"
"It's like nothing I've ever seen before," Theo responded with equally surprised tone.
The boy enjoyed standing beneath the tree's crown, feeling a soothing energy surrounding him, as though it was nourishing every cell in his body and infusing him with vibrant energy.
As he stood there, enveloped in the serene atmosphere, he remembered the previous havoc caused by the matured crops for not harvesting them on time. To avoid a repeat, he commanded his Darkreaper's Scythe to harvest them. With its recent level up, the scythe worked at a faster pace than before.
<<<<
[You've successfully harvested 4 Shadowshade Potatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 6 Shadowshade Potato Seeds!]
.
.
.
[You've successfully harvested 46 Nightshade Tomatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 476 Nightshade Tomato Seeds!]
>>>>
After a significant duration, all the matured crops were finally harvested.
From his 1-acre shadowshade plots, he reaped around 112,000 potatoes and approximately 59,200 seed eyes.
In addition, he harvested about 1,810,000 nightshade tomatoes from 36,300 plants. The sheer volume of seeds from this single harvest was so overwhelming that Theo didn't even bother counting. He knew he was set for tomato seeds for a long time.
Once the harvesting was completed, he instructed his other farming tools to prepare an acre of land for the next planting. Without delay, he arranged the Eldritch tree seeds in a 7x7 pattern on the plot, using up every seed he possessed.
However, His earlier theory proved correct again. Upon harvesting, he didn't gain any extra ring essence. It seemed only new crops granted him this particular reward.
With the Eldritch trees planted, and mindful of the warning that no other crops should be planted nearby until these matured, he left Lilith, who had chosen to stay with the mesmerizing The Radiant Yggdrasil tree, and headed off for his dinner.
To his expectation, Leonard was already asleep in his room and hadn't joined for dinner. Theo didn't bother to invite him either. After his meal, he took a refreshing shower, and let the arms of sleep embrace him.
The next morning, after a restful sleep, he cast a portal and stepped into the farm.
What greeted him was an unsettling sight. The acre he'd planted with new seeds had morphed into a dark, ominous forest. It emitted a crimson, eerie mist-like fog. The Eldritch trees had grown, their eerie presence magnified by the glowing, dark red aura emanating from them. Yet, there was no notification about their maturity.
Lilith, who was standing in the midst of new forest, sensed his presence and turned towards him. Her face was adorned with a joyful expression that was similar to the one she had when she first saw the rainbow tree. It was clear that she adored these eerie trees as well.
Theo sighed, recalling her fantasies of marrying a farmer. It gave him a headache just thinking about it, especially considering Lilith's crazy nature. There was no way he would want to become that farmer and spend the rest of his life with such an unpredictable demoness, not even in his wildest dreams.
Leaving her behind again, he went to have his breakfast. However, he could hear some voices coming from downstairs. Following the sounds, he realized that Elena and Leonard were engaged in a conversation with someone else. As he descended the stairs, three figures came into view. One of them was particularly familiar; it was the village head, Elder Morin, accompanied by two other men from the village.
Seeing the immense figure of the boy, they gasped, realizing that this massive boy must be the Baron. Elder Morin bowed and implored, "My lord, this old man seeks your assistance..."
Mister Leonard interrupted, stepping forward with a stern expression. "We've already informed you that we haven't received any funds this month. There's no point burdening Lord Silverblade with this matter. We are even struggling to secure sufficient funds to procure food for ourselves and the guards for the forthcoming month,"
Theo couldn't quite grasp the whole situation, so he threw Elena a questioning look when their gazes met.
Seeing his confusion, she began explaining with a sweet, yet troubled tone, “They have come seeking aid as many villagers couldn't earn food for their families this month."
As Elena was explaining, the village head interjected in a sorrowful tone, "My Lord, Young children haven't eaten for two days, and some are already falling sick. Due to the lack of work in Ironkeep city, most villagers have barely earned any money. The funds we all currently possess barely suffice to feed even the children.
Those who went to the neighboring city in hopes of income haven't returned. And those few who do return are unwilling to share their earnings with the rest. We hoped that with Mister Leonard's arrival, we might receive some ration for this month, as we haven’t received any for a year." He expressed this with a disappointed and sour expression.
Theo understood that Elder Morin was referring to the nearby city and that they hadn't received any ration for a year. It was clear to him that the villagers were indeed in harsh conditions. He considered revealing his enchanted crops to help them, but there was the issue of explaining where he got these crops from.
However, he came with a solution to that problem. He planned to blame it all on princess Liliana's head. Given how she had taken care of him in his troubled times, it wouldn't be strange for her to help him and send these resources seemingly out of nowhere.
So, he decisively instructed, "Set up a cooking area in the village. Elena will prepare food for everyone. Make sure to bring the largest utensils you can find in the village so she doesn't have to prepare it several times."
The village head and the two other men brightened up, their faces reflecting hope and gratitude upon hearing the Baron's words.
However, Elena voiced her concerns, unsure of his plans, "But master, we don't have enough ration..." She feared the kind-hearted innocent boy intended to use their already limited supply of ration, unaware of how they would sustain themselves afterwards.
Mister Leonard also chimed in, offering reassurance in a comforting tone, "You don't have to concern yourself with this, Lord Silverblade. The count's failure to provide funds this month isn't your burden to bear."
====[SnowNote]====
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[B1] Chapter 34: The Elder’s Plea
The sight that greeted them was nothing short of breathtaking.
Right before them stood a towering tree, easily a twenty meters tall. Its branches stretched out expansively, each one twisting and turning in tangled patterns, creating a large canopy. The tree's crown was equally magnificent, spread out so extensively that it resembled a vast-vegetative sea.
Each leaf glowed in rainbow colors, making it bathe in radiant light. The tree looked straight out of a dream. There were countless butterflies wandering around the tree, their wings catching the light, making them look like little floating gems.
But what was more surprising was some of the tree's roots that weren't inside the ground, as if they were just extensions of the tree. They floated around the tree, not fierce or threatening, but moving smoothly, just flowing with the air, like they were dancing to some silent tune.
Lilith ran towards it, her heart drawn to the breathtaking sight before her. She quickly positioned herself beneath its large crown, its shadow seemed to have already enveloped half of the Dreamweaver's pond in a comforting embrace.
The usual eerie glow of the farm paled in comparison to the luminescence of this majestic The Radiant Yggdrasil tree. Even the nearby pond seemed to play its part, reflecting the tree's brilliance in its serene waters. It truly felt as if this corner of the farm had been touched by the heavens.
Lilith, her eyes filled with amazement, asked, "Is this... real?"
"It's like nothing I've ever seen before," Theo responded with equally surprised tone.
The boy enjoyed standing beneath the tree's crown, feeling a soothing energy surrounding him, as though it was nourishing every cell in his body and infusing him with vibrant energy.
As he stood there, enveloped in the serene atmosphere, he remembered the previous havoc caused by the matured crops for not harvesting them on time. To avoid a repeat, he commanded his Darkreaper's Scythe to harvest them. With its recent level up, the scythe worked at a faster pace than before.
<<<<
[You've successfully harvested 4 Shadowshade Potatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 6 Shadowshade Potato Seeds!]
.
.
.
[You've successfully harvested 46 Nightshade Tomatoes!]
[You've successfully harvested 476 Nightshade Tomato Seeds!]
>>>>
After a significant duration, all the matured crops were finally harvested.
From his 1-acre shadowshade plots, he reaped around 112,000 potatoes and approximately 59,200 seed eyes.
In addition, he harvested about 1,810,000 nightshade tomatoes from 36,300 plants. The sheer volume of seeds from this single harvest was so overwhelming that Theo didn't even bother counting. He knew he was set for tomato seeds for a long time.
Once the harvesting was completed, he instructed his other farming tools to prepare an acre of land for the next planting. Without delay, he arranged the Eldritch tree seeds in a 7x7 pattern on the plot, using up every seed he possessed.
However, His earlier theory proved correct again. Upon harvesting, he didn't gain any extra ring essence. It seemed only new crops granted him this particular reward.
With the Eldritch trees planted, and mindful of the warning that no other crops should be planted nearby until these matured, he left Lilith, who had chosen to stay with the mesmerizing The Radiant Yggdrasil tree, and headed off for his dinner.
To his expectation, Leonard was already asleep in his room and hadn't joined for dinner. Theo didn't bother to invite him either. After his meal, he took a refreshing shower, and let the arms of sleep embrace him.
The next morning, after a restful sleep, he cast a portal and stepped into the farm.
What greeted him was an unsettling sight. The acre he'd planted with new seeds had morphed into a dark, ominous forest. It emitted a crimson, eerie mist-like fog. The Eldritch trees had grown, their eerie presence magnified by the glowing, dark red aura emanating from them. Yet, there was no notification about their maturity.
Lilith, who was standing in the midst of new forest, sensed his presence and turned towards him. Her face was adorned with a joyful expression that was similar to the one she had when she first saw the rainbow tree. It was clear that she adored these eerie trees as well.
Theo sighed, recalling her fantasies of marrying a farmer. It gave him a headache just thinking about it, especially considering Lilith's crazy nature. There was no way he would want to become that farmer and spend the rest of his life with such an unpredictable demoness, not even in his wildest dreams.
Leaving her behind again, he went to have his breakfast. However, he could hear some voices coming from downstairs. Following the sounds, he realized that Elena and Leonard were engaged in a conversation with someone else. As he descended the stairs, three figures came into view. One of them was particularly familiar; it was the village head, Elder Morin, accompanied by two other men from the village.
Seeing the immense figure of the boy, they gasped, realizing that this massive boy must be the Baron. Elder Morin bowed and implored, "My lord, this old man seeks your assistance..."
Mister Leonard interrupted, stepping forward with a stern expression. "We've already informed you that we haven't received any funds this month. There's no point burdening Lord Silverblade with this matter. We are even struggling to secure sufficient funds to procure food for ourselves and the guards for the forthcoming month,"
Theo couldn't quite grasp the whole situation, so he threw Elena a questioning look when their gazes met.
Seeing his confusion, she began explaining with a sweet, yet troubled tone, “They have come seeking aid as many villagers couldn't earn food for their families this month."
As Elena was explaining, the village head interjected in a sorrowful tone, "My Lord, Young children haven't eaten for two days, and some are already falling sick. Due to the lack of work in Ironkeep city, most villagers have barely earned any money. The funds we all currently possess barely suffice to feed even the children.
Those who went to the neighboring city in hopes of income haven't returned. And those few who do return are unwilling to share their earnings with the rest. We hoped that with Mister Leonard's arrival, we might receive some ration for this month, as we haven’t received any for a year." He expressed this with a disappointed and sour expression.
Theo understood that Elder Morin was referring to the nearby city and that they hadn't received any ration for a year. It was clear to him that the villagers were indeed in harsh conditions. He considered revealing his enchanted crops to help them, but there was the issue of explaining where he got these crops from.
However, he came with a solution to that problem. He planned to blame it all on princess Liliana's head. Given how she had taken care of him in his troubled times, it wouldn't be strange for her to help him and send these resources seemingly out of nowhere.
So, he decisively instructed, "Set up a cooking area in the village. Elena will prepare food for everyone. Make sure to bring the largest utensils you can find in the village so she doesn't have to prepare it several times."
The village head and the two other men brightened up, their faces reflecting hope and gratitude upon hearing the Baron's words.
However, Elena voiced her concerns, unsure of his plans, "But master, we don't have enough ration..." She feared the kind-hearted innocent boy intended to use their already limited supply of ration, unaware of how they would sustain themselves afterwards.
Mister Leonard also chimed in, offering reassurance in a comforting tone, "You don't have to concern yourself with this, Lord Silverblade. The count's failure to provide funds this month isn't your burden to bear."
====[SnowNote]====
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Note: The complete first Book of 'My Demonic Farm' is now available on Patreon. Read it here: https://www.patreon.com/whisperingsnow
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