The Strongest Farmer in Another World ~I'm a "Farmer", Not a Demon King! ~ - Chapter 269

The Strongest Farmer in Another World ~I’m a “Farmer”, Not a Demon King! ~

Chapter 269   After the village improvements are completed…

“Alright, before that… Does anyone have anything else they want to say? If you have something to say, say it now. I told you not to resist, but if it’s a legitimate concern, I’ll listen without causing any injuries. So, speak up.”

However, after the recent events, perhaps due to the atmosphere, everyone just stared with pale faces and remained silent. No one dared to throw questions. It’s understandable, considering the circumstances.

“No one, huh? Well then, is it okay if we plant the Treant seed here?”

It seemed to be some open space, possibly serving as a plaza in the middle of the village, although it’s hard to tell. If this place were used for something else, planting the Treant seed might be a nuisance. However, it was just perfect for the Treant to protect the village. Also, planting the seed here would help the villagers understand that it’s right there and make it easier for them to notice any abnormalities when it grows. It was indeed a fortunate situation, except for the inconvenience of taking up space.

“Now, let’s start by making fertilizer…”

Saying this, I used my skill to transform the wood pieces on the stand into fertilizer. With my elevated skill level, the fertilizer no longer emitted any odor, making it convenient to use even in a place like this.

“Next, we need water and soil. Mix the fertilizer with the soil using Earth Reversal and watering skills…”

I proceeded to mix the ground and fertilizer, adjusting the soil condition.

“Finally—Flora, can you lend me a bit of your power?”

“Sure thing!”

Taking Flora’s hand as she approached, we both focused our hands toward the ground and activated our skills.

《Growth》

I stopped the growth when the tree reached a height comparable to an ordinary tree, as Flora’s power supply ceased.

“Is this good enough?”

“Yeah, that’s fine. It will grow on its own from here.”

“I see.”

While I could have managed to grow it alone without Flora’s help, this time I cooperated with her since it was mentioned that the tree would grow stronger with the power from the Sacred Tree. The growth this time was more successful compared to when Flora created her own body; I think it confirms that the ability to manipulate is what matters, rather than whether the Sacred Tree’s power is infused.

“Now, we leave the rest to the villagers. It’s not something that withers away easily, so if they take care of it properly, it will grow into a sturdy tree.”

“Y-yes…”

The villagers stared in amazement at the sudden growth of the tree in the middle of the village. Amidst the crowd, the village chief nodded in acknowledgment.

“Now, onto the next thing.”

“A-are you planning to do something else?”

“Yeah. You should have heard about it, right? Besides taxes, there are other benefits.”

“Is it about the Treant…”

“The Treant is just one of the ‘benefits.’ The real deal is here.”

Originally, this was the main focus. The Treant was nothing more than my whim, and, to be frank, it was a side project.

“Boy, I’m ready!”

“Thank you.”

In response to Emil’s words, I followed him as we moved to another location.

“Village chief, just to confirm, this area isn’t being used, right?”

Having arrived at the edge of the village, a place without houses or fields, I asked. I had planned to make some adjustments based on the investigation conducted when we sent people to this village last time, and it seemed the information from that investigation was accurate.

“Well, yes, we’re not using it…”

“Good. In that case, I’ll make some improvements.”

“W-What do you mean by ‘improvements’!?”

When I mentioned making adjustments, the village chief seemed momentarily confused, not understanding what I meant. It was natural; if my modifications had a negative impact on the village, it could potentially become a matter of life and death for the villagers.

But I was a ‘farmer.’ No problem.

“It’s okay. Well, there might be an impact, but it’s a positive one.”

“A positive impact…?”

Rather than explaining to the village chief, it would be quicker to show him. Placing my hand on the ground, I quickly performed fertilizer generation.

“It’s quite convenient that you can turn things into fertilizer without touching them one by one.”

Even though I didn’t put any materials into it, there should be some improvement in the condition of the soil. Moreover, the soil, which had been compacted, became softer after being turned into fertilizer.

“That’s all for now. Just this. It’s a modest blessing.”

Afterwards, I casually mixed the ground with “Earth Reversal,” sowed seeds using “Sowing,” and used “Growth” to nurture them to a certain size… Alright, with this, we should be able to harvest in three days.

“Wh-what is this…?”

The village chief, who had seen nothing but weeds on the ground until a moment ago, widened his eyes as the ground suddenly changed color, began to move, and plants started to grow. Well, if he doesn’t understand what I’m doing, that’s to be expected.

But come on, you saw the trees growing larger just now, didn’t you?

“These are plants that can grow in the north. They’re fruits from cold regions, so they should grow even in this season. Since I’ve transformed this area into a field, feel free to pull them out and use them as a field whenever you want.”

“I-Is that okay?”

“Yes. Well, I understand that you might be scared after what I just did, but I don’t intend to resort to unjust violence. If there was a reason and it was necessary, I’ll accept it. If you have no intention of opposing unnecessarily, I’ll also provide protection. After all, this land is already our territory.”

Moreover, just telling someone to believe without showing proof isn’t that simple. Especially when it comes to safety and land cultivation.

To make them believe, I need to show them the reality.

“Well, I said that if you have no intention of opposing, you can do as you please. If you want to rise up, feel free to, like cultivating the surrounding land or increasing the population. If you wish to turn the village into a town and present the possibility to us, we’ll support you. Those matters can be discussed later if you’re interested.”

“I-Is it really okay for you to go that far? Truly?”

“I told you, this is already our territory. Those who work hard will gain strength. Those who want to rise up will rise up. Karakas is a place like that, so the villages under its control should follow suit. If you want, you can even rule this village. As long as you can make it bigger than it is now. Well, if the performance drops more than it is now, I think some kind of intervention will be dispatched.”

The village chief, glancing at the ground in front of him, showed surprise at the unexpectedly favorable treatment.

Actually, Karakas recognizes the desire for improvement. If you want to become big, go ahead, and if the deal benefits us, we’ll lend a hand.

Perhaps just now, the village chief finally understood this. After looking at my face, the village, and the new fields a few times, he sighed deeply.

“Now, we need to make adjustments to other places.”

“Eh… You mean you’ll do other places too?”

“Yes. Isn’t it a bit exaggerated to call the benefits from just this one place ‘blessings’?”

Afterward, as we were cultivating all the unused vacant land in the village, the sun set, and I ended up staying at the village chief’s house. By the way, the subordinates I brought with me seemed to have set up houses for their stay on the outskirts of the village, where Emil and the others had already established accommodations.

And the next day.

“There doesn’t seem to be any sign of abnormality or anomaly.”

Today, I came to check on the Treant I planted yesterday, but it still didn’t show any signs of gaining consciousness and moving. The fact that it didn’t respond even when I used “Mindlink” indicates that it hasn’t reached a state where it can respond properly.

There were no anomalies forcibly enlarged using “Growth,” so in that regard, it seemed to be going well.

“Flora, how long will it take for this to start moving?”

“Hmm, a little more?”

“A little more…?”

How long is “a little more”? Is it a matter of a few days?

“Since Flora’s sense of time is different from humans, it’s better to assume it will take at least a month, don’t you think?”

“Well, we’ll know if there’s any anomaly, so it’s fine to leave it for now.”

Unable to just wait, I decided to leave the village after explaining again to the village chief and the villagers how to handle the Treant.

As I traveled to the remaining villages, talking and working in a similar manner, two weeks passed.

“Alright, I’m back.”

After finishing the journey through the villages and returning to Karakas, for some reason, my father was waiting in front of the mansion as I arrived.