[B1] Chapter 35: A True Hero: Preparing for a Feast
The village head and the other men showed signs of discomfort, glaring angrily at Leonard as they felt the words spoken were against them, but then they heard the immense figure assert confidently, "As the Baron of this village, I cannot stand by and watch my people starve while I dine lavishly in this mansion. A true leader doesn't abandon his people in times of crisis. Elder Morin, do as I've asked."
Even though Elena and the others looked confused, the village head, who had previously witnessed Baron's generosity through his gesture of sending an expensive elixir to save Mira from her sickness, bowed his head respectfully, affirming, "We will prepare right away, my lord."
They proceeded with the preparations as they left. The village head and the two men hadn't expected the Baron to be so young, let alone have such a huge figure. Rumors had painted a picture of a fragile boy abandoned by the count Silverblade family, who had been granted a barony due to his close relationship with Princess Liliana. They were also amazed by the princess's choice of friends. But it became evident that the Princess valued character over appearances, as it was shown in the kind-hearted boy they met today.
As the village head and others left, Elena went to upstairs to serve Theo his breakfast while Leonard went outside mansion as he told them he wanted to talk to the guards about their rations. The boy didn't think of stopping him as he had his own plans.
Having finished his breakfast, Theo made his way to the kitchen. He asked in a casual tone, "Elena, do you have any empty boxes around?"
Elena looked up from the counter where she was tidying up, her eyebrows raised in surprise. "Boxes?" she questioned.
"Three, if you have them," Theo responded, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
The girl couldn't understand why he needed the boxes. However, she searched through the storage, taking out three large empty boxes. By the looks of it, they had previously held various ingredients. One even had a few leftover potatoes in it, which she quickly transferred to another box.
Handing them over, she said, "Here, Master."
Theo responded, "Come downstairs, when you're done here..."
With curiosity peeking from her eyes, Elena watched Theo leaving the kitchen. He headed downstairs and put the boxes orderly in a corner on the first floor, right by the main entrance. He began filling them with shadowshade potatoes and nightshade tomatoes as he took them out from his golden vault with a mere thought. Each box had about 22-24 pieces.
After a while, Elena descended the stairs, her face showing a hint of curiosity as she noticed the once empty boxes now filled to the brim. Before she could ask her questions, Theo spoke up in his usual calm manner.
"These are some rations I managed to get," he explained, avoiding her inquisitive gaze. "I can't tell you from where right now. Just help me take them to the village, Okay?" He knew lying wouldn't work with Elena; she had always been with him, too aware of his daily routines outside his room. So it was better to not explain than to weave a tale that wouldn't hold as it would be too easy for her to see through lies.
Elena paused at his response and had a ton of questions swirling in her head. But she knew that in a noble family, asking about a master's private matters was taboo. So, with a sweet, loyal nod, she said, "Okay, Master."
She bent down to pick the boxes. Two in left hand, clutching them close to her chest, blocking her side view, and one in the other hand. Theo couldn't help but find the sight slightly amusing, the delicate-flower-like Elena loaded up with three boxes. It looked funny, even though the boy knew she had the strength to manage them all.
But still, he walked over and snatched two boxes from her.
The girl was surprised at his sudden action and protested in a sweet yet strong voice, "Master, I can carry them alone."
But Theo didn't respond and continued to walk, holding the boxes firmly as he headed out of the mansion towards the village.
Elena followed closely, a mild pout on her sweet face but a sparkle of happiness showing in her eyes at his considerate behavior. Despite the fact that he was a noble and she was his personal maid, he was carrying the load himself.
In her heart, respect for her master increased, yet soon her innocent face darkened as conflicting thoughts invaded her mind. She muttered inwardly, ‘How am I supposed to do it…?’
Unlike before, Theo and Elena took the pathway leading to the village, avoiding the slopes they typically used during training to descend.
Carrying those boxes, especially with his huge body, presented a certain challenge for him. However, it was relatively easy, considering how he had been pushing himself to the limits in the past week.
As they descended the mountain, they saw a large gathering in the village center. An area was set up with firewood, and there were unusually large utensils, the kind typically seen at grand festivals or parties, intended for cooking for a large number of people. It was evident that Elder Morin and other villagers had organized the space in accordance with the instructions they had been given by their young Baron.
Impressively, the Village head had managed to find these sizable cooking tools. Among the villagers, Theo recognized three familiar faces: Mira, her brother - Rolan, and their mother.
Mira had heard from the village head that the Baron might come today to arrange food for everyone. Initially, many villagers dismissed the idea, assuming the Baron was merely lying to send Elder Morin away from the mansion. However, some still had some faith in the Baron, especially recalling his recent benevolent act of sending an expensive elixir for Mira's illness. That single deed had soared Baron's reputation.
Excited yet nervous, Mira strained her eyes in their direction, hopeful to finally meet the kind Baron who had done her such a significant favor.
Deep down, she harbored a fantasy, fueled by the fairy tales she'd read, that her savior would be a handsome hero straight out of a storybook.
However, when her gaze settled on a huge figure of a young man carrying two boxes, accompanied by the girl who had previously given them the high quality healing elixir, she thought, "He must be the Baron's servant... Surely, the Baron himself wouldn't personally come to the village, but instead send aides with the food..."
Mira's heart sank a little at the idea that the Baron might not be present. Her shoulders slumped in disappointment, and she began to retreat with a downcast face.
Soon, the duo reached the designated cooking area and set the boxes down. The boy was drenched in sweat, clearly exhausted from the manual labor.
At this sight, Elder Morin rushed over, anxiety enveloping his face as he exclaimed, "My lord, you shouldn't have burdened yourself like this! We could have assisted carry them down."
The crowd collectively gasped at the revelation, eyes widening in shock. The idea that a noble, particularly a baron himself, would personally undertake such labor was unheard of. They had never expected that this humble-looking, over-sized youth would be their Baron. Noticing that his maid carried only one box while he held two, they were taken aback by his kind yet down-to-earth nature.
Some recalled the rumors about the young Baron being abandoned by the Silverblade family, which only added more sympathy and respect for Theo.
However, there was one person who was more shocked than the rest. Learning that this boy was the Baron burst Mira's fantasy of a dashing hero like a balloon.
Theo flashed a strained smile at the village head before turning to Elena.
In a casual voice, he spoke, "Elena, now it's your turn to prepare something for the villagers and our guards. You should ask others to assist you with the preparations; there's no need to strain yourself too much."
Elena leaned in to whisper in a concerning tone, "But Master... to make a decent meal, we need other ingredients..."
The villagers were puzzled as they tried to decipher Elena's hushed words to the Baron.
Unperturbed, Theo assured her in a collected manner, "For now, prepare something simple to satiate everyone's hunger. We'll ensure that, in the future, everyone here will have access to the best food without any worries."
His words resonated deeply with the villagers, who now understood what Elena was secretly asking and appreciated the Baron's reassuring answer.
Even Mira found herself viewing Theo differently, what he lacked in physical attractiveness, he more than made up for with his kindness and generous spirit. It was not even five minutes since she saw him and just through the sincere words and his noble actions, the boy had transformed in her eyes, becoming the very essence of a true hero.
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[B1] Chapter 35: A True Hero: Preparing for a Feast
The village head and the other men showed signs of discomfort, glaring angrily at Leonard as they felt the words spoken were against them, but then they heard the immense figure assert confidently, "As the Baron of this village, I cannot stand by and watch my people starve while I dine lavishly in this mansion. A true leader doesn't abandon his people in times of crisis. Elder Morin, do as I've asked."
Even though Elena and the others looked confused, the village head, who had previously witnessed Baron's generosity through his gesture of sending an expensive elixir to save Mira from her sickness, bowed his head respectfully, affirming, "We will prepare right away, my lord."
They proceeded with the preparations as they left. The village head and the two men hadn't expected the Baron to be so young, let alone have such a huge figure. Rumors had painted a picture of a fragile boy abandoned by the count Silverblade family, who had been granted a barony due to his close relationship with Princess Liliana. They were also amazed by the princess's choice of friends. But it became evident that the Princess valued character over appearances, as it was shown in the kind-hearted boy they met today.
As the village head and others left, Elena went to upstairs to serve Theo his breakfast while Leonard went outside mansion as he told them he wanted to talk to the guards about their rations. The boy didn't think of stopping him as he had his own plans.
Having finished his breakfast, Theo made his way to the kitchen. He asked in a casual tone, "Elena, do you have any empty boxes around?"
Elena looked up from the counter where she was tidying up, her eyebrows raised in surprise. "Boxes?" she questioned.
"Three, if you have them," Theo responded, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
The girl couldn't understand why he needed the boxes. However, she searched through the storage, taking out three large empty boxes. By the looks of it, they had previously held various ingredients. One even had a few leftover potatoes in it, which she quickly transferred to another box.
Handing them over, she said, "Here, Master."
Theo responded, "Come downstairs, when you're done here..."
With curiosity peeking from her eyes, Elena watched Theo leaving the kitchen. He headed downstairs and put the boxes orderly in a corner on the first floor, right by the main entrance. He began filling them with shadowshade potatoes and nightshade tomatoes as he took them out from his golden vault with a mere thought. Each box had about 22-24 pieces.
After a while, Elena descended the stairs, her face showing a hint of curiosity as she noticed the once empty boxes now filled to the brim. Before she could ask her questions, Theo spoke up in his usual calm manner.
"These are some rations I managed to get," he explained, avoiding her inquisitive gaze. "I can't tell you from where right now. Just help me take them to the village, Okay?" He knew lying wouldn't work with Elena; she had always been with him, too aware of his daily routines outside his room. So it was better to not explain than to weave a tale that wouldn't hold as it would be too easy for her to see through lies.
Elena paused at his response and had a ton of questions swirling in her head. But she knew that in a noble family, asking about a master's private matters was taboo. So, with a sweet, loyal nod, she said, "Okay, Master."
She bent down to pick the boxes. Two in left hand, clutching them close to her chest, blocking her side view, and one in the other hand. Theo couldn't help but find the sight slightly amusing, the delicate-flower-like Elena loaded up with three boxes. It looked funny, even though the boy knew she had the strength to manage them all.
But still, he walked over and snatched two boxes from her.
The girl was surprised at his sudden action and protested in a sweet yet strong voice, "Master, I can carry them alone."
But Theo didn't respond and continued to walk, holding the boxes firmly as he headed out of the mansion towards the village.
Elena followed closely, a mild pout on her sweet face but a sparkle of happiness showing in her eyes at his considerate behavior. Despite the fact that he was a noble and she was his personal maid, he was carrying the load himself.
In her heart, respect for her master increased, yet soon her innocent face darkened as conflicting thoughts invaded her mind. She muttered inwardly, ‘How am I supposed to do it…?’
Unlike before, Theo and Elena took the pathway leading to the village, avoiding the slopes they typically used during training to descend.
Carrying those boxes, especially with his huge body, presented a certain challenge for him. However, it was relatively easy, considering how he had been pushing himself to the limits in the past week.
As they descended the mountain, they saw a large gathering in the village center. An area was set up with firewood, and there were unusually large utensils, the kind typically seen at grand festivals or parties, intended for cooking for a large number of people. It was evident that Elder Morin and other villagers had organized the space in accordance with the instructions they had been given by their young Baron.
Impressively, the Village head had managed to find these sizable cooking tools. Among the villagers, Theo recognized three familiar faces: Mira, her brother - Rolan, and their mother.
Mira had heard from the village head that the Baron might come today to arrange food for everyone. Initially, many villagers dismissed the idea, assuming the Baron was merely lying to send Elder Morin away from the mansion. However, some still had some faith in the Baron, especially recalling his recent benevolent act of sending an expensive elixir for Mira's illness. That single deed had soared Baron's reputation.
Excited yet nervous, Mira strained her eyes in their direction, hopeful to finally meet the kind Baron who had done her such a significant favor.
Deep down, she harbored a fantasy, fueled by the fairy tales she'd read, that her savior would be a handsome hero straight out of a storybook.
However, when her gaze settled on a huge figure of a young man carrying two boxes, accompanied by the girl who had previously given them the high quality healing elixir, she thought, "He must be the Baron's servant... Surely, the Baron himself wouldn't personally come to the village, but instead send aides with the food..."
Mira's heart sank a little at the idea that the Baron might not be present. Her shoulders slumped in disappointment, and she began to retreat with a downcast face.
Soon, the duo reached the designated cooking area and set the boxes down. The boy was drenched in sweat, clearly exhausted from the manual labor.
At this sight, Elder Morin rushed over, anxiety enveloping his face as he exclaimed, "My lord, you shouldn't have burdened yourself like this! We could have assisted carry them down."
The crowd collectively gasped at the revelation, eyes widening in shock. The idea that a noble, particularly a baron himself, would personally undertake such labor was unheard of. They had never expected that this humble-looking, over-sized youth would be their Baron. Noticing that his maid carried only one box while he held two, they were taken aback by his kind yet down-to-earth nature.
Some recalled the rumors about the young Baron being abandoned by the Silverblade family, which only added more sympathy and respect for Theo.
However, there was one person who was more shocked than the rest. Learning that this boy was the Baron burst Mira's fantasy of a dashing hero like a balloon.
Theo flashed a strained smile at the village head before turning to Elena.
In a casual voice, he spoke, "Elena, now it's your turn to prepare something for the villagers and our guards. You should ask others to assist you with the preparations; there's no need to strain yourself too much."
Elena leaned in to whisper in a concerning tone, "But Master... to make a decent meal, we need other ingredients..."
The villagers were puzzled as they tried to decipher Elena's hushed words to the Baron.
Unperturbed, Theo assured her in a collected manner, "For now, prepare something simple to satiate everyone's hunger. We'll ensure that, in the future, everyone here will have access to the best food without any worries."
His words resonated deeply with the villagers, who now understood what Elena was secretly asking and appreciated the Baron's reassuring answer.
Even Mira found herself viewing Theo differently, what he lacked in physical attractiveness, he more than made up for with his kindness and generous spirit. It was not even five minutes since she saw him and just through the sincere words and his noble actions, the boy had transformed in her eyes, becoming the very essence of a true hero.
====[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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