The Strongest Farmer in Another World ~I'm a "Farmer", Not a Demon King! ~ - Chapter 491

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

Chapter 491   I saw it somewhere

“Ahahaha, is that so? Is that so? Doesn’t suit me, huh? Well, that’s a relief.”

Upon hearing my somewhat rude words, Granny widened her eyes in surprise, then happily twisted her mouth into a grin and let out a joyful laugh.

I don’t understand what’s so amusing, but maybe she found it fresh and interesting to be told such things, or it was a rare experience for her? After all, Granny was one of the bosses, and probably no one dared to be so cheeky and disrespectful.

“But, hmm…”

The appearance of Granny was indeed beautiful, a truly ‘attractive’ figure, not something you see every day.

However, I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before. And not just casually seen her, but rather, quite up close.

I can’t pinpoint when or where that might have happened, and I’m not even sure if I’ve really seen her before.

“What’s the matter, staring at people like that. Have you fallen for me?”

“No, that’s not it.”

To be honest, I was captivated by the sight, but it’s not to the extent of falling for her.

I was simply amazed by the transformation and the beauty that followed.

It’s always better when a woman looks good. Even I prefer a beautiful woman over an unattractive one. But people are more than just appearances. Living in a place like karakas makes you think that way.

After all, no matter how beautiful someone is, there are plenty of people trying to deceive and set traps to kill you. I’m not interested in anyone who comes to kill me just because they find me attractive.

“How about this one then? Thanks to my divine calling, I can bring it out anytime… Do you want a drink?”

“I’m not drinking!”

Granny, or should I say, the woman? … No, let’s stick with Granny. Her demeanor and words, as she casually flaunted her breasts while shaking them, were met with a loud rejection from me.

Even with such an attitude, Granny, or woman, whatever, laughed more joyfully, her laughter echoing.

But even in that laughing figure, she looked alluring. Truly befitting the top of a brothel.

“No, not that. I can’t shake off the feeling that I’ve seen that appearance somewhere…”

“Oh, yeah, that might be the case. After all, I’ve met you many times in this appearance.”

“How many times, and when?”

With such beauty, I feel like if we’ve met many times, I wouldn’t forget. But while there’s a vague impression, I don’t remember the specifics of encountering Granny in this appearance.

“It was when you were a baby. I don’t know if you remember, but there were times when the nursemaids and caretakers were occasionally replaced. During those times, I interfered a bit. Of course, I had Volke’s permission, so rest assured.”

“I’m not particularly worried about that… But now that you mention it, it wasn’t the same person every day. Some unfamiliar faces were there… I think.”

I never expected Granny to make a move on me, and since she hasn’t caused any harm, whether or not she had permission doesn’t really matter. It happened a long time ago, and I have no intention of making a fuss about it now.

“Instead of a caretaker, huh? Certainly, there were quite a few people working there who changed from time to time. Even the person who served as my wet nurse left when I no longer needed breast milk, taking money from my old man to live a normal life in another town. During the time she worked as a wet nurse, she couldn’t be with me all the time, so there were several replacements.”

“Even after that, people changed a few times, but well, it’s that kind of town. If you can get money, some might want to live a normal life. It’s not uncommon for them to get involved in something, end up dead or kidnapped. So, back then, I didn’t really care much about the people being replaced. Oh, is that so? I was among them.”

“But yeah, I see. So that’s why it felt familiar.”

“That’s right.”

“What the hell, saying things like that—wait. You mentioned switching as a wet nurse?”

A wet nurse is someone who, in place of the real mother, feeds and cares for a baby. This old lady replaced a wet nurse? That means, I drank this old lady’s…

“Well, that’s right. It was extremely rare, though… Oh well, want to drink like the old times?”

“I told you I don’t need that!”

Granny noticed my gaze, seemed to understand what I was thinking, grinned teasingly, and then placed her hand on her own breast, showing it off.

I know I’m being teased, but I involuntarily reacted and shouted loudly. It’s like, I can’t ignore this old lady for some reason, and it feels strangely difficult to deal with her. Is it because of some unconscious sense of gratitude for being raised? … This is really troublesome.

“Even though it’s going to be tough from now on, I already feel tired.”

After receiving the old lady’s teasing, I said that, pressing my head with my right hand and exhaling. Then, I switched my focus.

“By the way, how long can Granny’s disguise last?”

Granny’s disguise is splendid, but since it’s a skill, it should be challenging to maintain it indefinitely. Someone like me, or at least someone with the exceptional specifications like Sofia, might be able to keep it up forever, but can Granny use the skill that many times?

If the skill were to run out midway, and the disguise were to be lifted, wouldn’t it cause a commotion?

“Forever, huh?”

“Is that really okay? If you keep using it forever and get too busy, the skill might become unusable…”

Forever? Is that really okay?

No, I think it’s amazing to be able to use it for such a long time. If Granny says so, there shouldn’t be any lies. However, if she uses a skill for disguise, that means there will be fewer times she can use other skills. In case something happens, she might not be able to respond. Is that possible?

“Relax. I used to claim the title of boss even among those roughnecks. I’m not a fool who can’t handle that kind of calculation.”

Well, if she says so, maybe that’s true, but I still can’t completely dispel my anxiety.

“Besides, you might have forgotten, but I’m ‘Ageless.’ Well, more accurately, I resist aging. But, well, it doesn’t really matter.”

“Ageless… Oh right, was it ‘Anti-Aging’? A skill that prevents aging.”

Now that you mention it, I vaguely remember being told about such a skill. But if that’s the case, then the current appearance…

“Uh, so, is it that? The usual appearance is the one with the skill active, and now it’s the original appearance with the skill deactivated?”

“That’s right. I don’t really like this appearance, but it can’t be helped. I’ll peel off a layer for the boy’s sake.”

In response to my question, Granny nodded clearly, but my inner thoughts are in turmoil.

So, the usual appearance is the one where the skill was active, I didn’t notice.

Despite having heard about the “Anti-Aging” skill before, I had assumed that the old lady’s appearance was real because I knew how challenging it could be.

It’s not just about disguises; maintaining a consistent appearance with skills related to transformation or alteration is tough. Although I can use the “Disguise” skill as a “Thief,” it has a time limit. Once the time is up, the skill expires. It automatically continues by consuming the skill usage count, but if not consciously maintained, the appearance gradually shifts. Little by little, imperceptibly, the look changes. For example, with each use, the thickness of the eyebrows decreases by a millimeter, or the skin color gradually darkens.

However, as far as I know, there was no such change with the old lady. She consistently maintained the same appearance. Imagining the disguised face every time, especially when doing various activities, requires a significant effort, and I understand the difficulty. Granny has been doing this continuously.

My dad has monstrous-level power, but this old lady is no slouch either. I feel like I’ve been reminded that she’s on par with my dad.

“So, don’t worry about the time for the skill. If anything, this appearance is simpler as a fighting force. After all, I can spare the power I used to use.”

“…Certainly, this appearance might be more convenient, and it might be effective this time. But if you don’t like that appearance, you can use the skill, right? It might become more dangerous, but if we adjust the fighting force to the level where we can protect you, it should be manageable.”

It’s not a situation desperate enough to force her to do something she doesn’t like, and even if it fails, it won’t harm us. It would just be a bit of a wasted effort coming here, and we wouldn’t incur any losses. Rather than forcing something, we should prioritize the sentiments of the personnel. Moreover, if the person we’re considering is the old lady, it’s even more crucial.

“In that case, won’t the boy’s defense become weaker?”

“Well, that’s true, but I can handle whatever happens on my end.”

Even with a bit less defense, I pride myself on having enough power to manage it. Well, we need to increase our vigilance a bit more, but since we had to be vigilant from the start, nothing really changes. If anything, reducing the laxity might be just right.

“Despite having that appearance, you’re already quite old. You can take it easy a bit.”

“Hmph. You’re saying that. But you don’t need to worry about me. I’ve lived a long life. Even if I happen to die, I won’t have any regrets… Well, recently, I’ve been enjoying myself a bit, so if I were to die here, I might have some regrets. I want to see the boy grow up. But, well, there’s no such thing as a regret-free life. Even if I die here, it would still be a good life, and I’d die with a smile.”

Certainly, this is an enemy country, and it’s a dangerously perilous place, almost worthy of being called a “death ground.”

So, it wouldn’t be strange for something to happen, leading to death. However, I involuntarily frowned at the old lady’s words, which sounded like a testament.

But the old lady herself seemed to have noticed my reaction. She grinned confidently and continued speaking.

“First of all, I don’t intend to die in a place like this, and I don’t plan to use ‘Disguise’ either. Even if you say you dislike it, it’s not that big of a deal. And, I have no intention of losing to those small fries over there. Even if I end up fighting that shield guy, depending on the situation, I should be able to defeat him easily. At the very least, I should be able to survive. So, you don’t need to worry about an old lady like me. Just proceed without concern.”

Once she said that, I couldn’t say anything more. Speaking further would be like undermining the old lady’s thoughts and determination.

So, I nodded in agreement with the old lady’s words.

And while nodding, I reaffirmed my determination to tackle the situation with all my might, making sure the old lady doesn’t die, and ensuring that no one else is in danger.