The Strongest Farmer in Another World ~I'm a "Farmer", Not a Demon King! ~ - Chapter 545

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

Chapter 545   Good night

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・Lilia

“Hehehe, oh my!”

Today, as usual, my devoted subordinates gathered around me, praising me.

I mean, I do what I like, and I wonder why they admire me so much just for healing their injuries… Well, it doesn’t matter! After all, the fact that I have subordinates doesn’t change!

Oh, but you know what? I’ve had subordinates before, but they were mostly elves. They followed me because I was contracted with that girl. It’s not a bad thing, but you know, it’s like… you understand, right?

There were others who protected me and did chores for me, but they were Vesnar’s subordinates, and they only helped me a little bit.

There are also some in the kingdom’s capital and in Karakas, but they haven’t followed me here…

So, I’m really satisfied now that I have subordinates in this country!

Now, if only I could do something “evil” in this country, but it seems like Vesnar and the others are planning something, so maybe I can join in?

Or should I act on my own? It seems like the big boss here has been causing trouble with the sacred tree, and it looks like he’s using it for something bad.

If I stop that, wouldn’t that make me even more “evil” than what’s going on now? So maybe that’s okay too, I thought… Or was it the opposite of what I thought? Like, the opposite of what I thought about thinking? Or was it another opposite? Well! Anyway, whether I do it or not, the fact that I have subordinates in this country is undeniable!

It’s just so amusing, isn’t it?!

“Hehehe… Huhuhu… Phew~”

As I walk while envisioning a bright future ahead, I find myself lost in thought… a bit too much, perhaps? I almost stumbled just now due to overthinking.

Phew, I really let my guard down there.

At the moment, I’m assisting in carrying ingredients for today’s meal. I’ll use these to feed everyone, so it’s important to carry them properly. I mustn’t drop them.

“Princess Lilia! We can handle this for you!”

“Yes, indeed. Since you recently exerted significant energy, it’s best for you to rest.”

The elves accompanying me are overly protective. Whenever I attempt to lift something heavy or potentially hazardous, they’re quick to intervene.

Honestly, there’s no need to worry about me getting injured over something like this.

Furthermore, when they say “recently,” it’s been about two weeks already.

While for elves, two weeks may pass in the blink of an eye, I still wish they’d learn a bit more about human norms. In two weeks, meat can be dried, and flowers can bloom from buds. With that amount of time, there’s no way fatigue would linger.

“Ugh, seriously! ‘Recently’? How many days ago was that? Sure, I was a bit tired back then, but I’m totally fine now. See? —Oops!”

“Isn’t that a bit much?!”

I tried to do a spin and strike a pose on the podium to show everyone that I’m okay, but I ended up stumbling a bit.

“Look, we’ll handle the cooking assistance. Princess Lilia, you’ll be continuing with the healing afterward, right? So please, take a break.”

“Yes, yes…”

“What’s with the double response just now?! Why did you answer twice?!”

“Don’t worry about it, don’t worry.”

Well, I guess… since I’ll be healing everyone later, it’s not entirely wrong to say I should rest.

This town, despite having many healers, oddly has a lot of injured people. It’s related to that thing Vesnar and the others were talking about regarding the church, but I wonder why they’re doing that? If people are injured, shouldn’t they just be healed?

…But even though I’m helping those injured people, does that mean I have to stay quiet? Plus, it’s worse if I just sit around here idly. It’s exhausting not being able to play when you can. Don’t they understand that?

“Come on, get going. Don’t you have other things to do? If you’re going to work in my place, then get it done quickly.”

Pushing the people around me to get to work, I find myself alone. The elves, Vesnar’s subordinates, are all gone.

There are still a few people nearby, but they’re not my attendants; they’re just here to keep watch, so there’s no need to worry.

So, that’s it then…

“―Well, here we go!”

“No, you can’t.”

“Yipee!”

Just as I was about to step forward, thinking I would also lend a hand to everyone, I felt a hand grab my shoulder from behind.

I was so startled that I jumped up right on the spot. I mean, I was really, really surprised.

“Um, but…?”

“Excuse me, Lady Saint… Could you please heal my injury?”

“I also feel like, you know, uh… Oh! Look, someone’s here! See? This is something I have to do!”

Just as I thought the lecture was about to start, someone showed up. There are three of them, and they all seem to want to be healed. Actually, I was planning to make them wait a bit longer and then heal them all at once, but I’ll make an exception now! Because otherwise, it’s going to turn into a lecture. If possible, I’d rather avoid that. Plus, isn’t it tough being injured?

“If it’s just that much, even we can— Oh…?”

One of the guard elves reached out to stop me, but I elegantly dodged it and headed toward the person who had approached.

Maybe you can heal injuries too, but hmph. There’s no way I’m giving up this opportunity.

“Leave it to me! So, where does it hurt?”

“Well, it’s my arm…”

“I see, I see. Understood? Haha. If it’s just this, I’ll erase it completely with my power!”

Huh? Is it okay to use “erase it completely” like this? It feels a bit off… Well, whatever.

“Okay, all done! Take care!”

He was a nice-smelling old man, but what’s that smell?

It’s kind of a pleasant smell that makes you feel a little sleepy… I’ll have to ask Vesnar about it later. He can provide various plants, so he can probably do it!

“Now, who’s next?”

After healing the first man, I called the next woman.

“Where does it hurt for you?”

“I have this—”

As the woman tried to respond to my question and reached out her arm, her arm suddenly lunged toward me and was thrust toward my face.

“Oof! What are you doing! Even though someone was kindly trying to heal you!”

The hand thrust toward me was deflected before it hit me, but the impact pushed me back and I fell.

Jeez! What’s with the sudden attack!

“Tsk! The target has a barrier with a magical tool!”

As the woman who attacked me said that, the other two also began to move and launch attacks.

“What do you mean by target! What’s going on!?”

For now, I can defend myself with the barrier magic tool Roroel gave me, but why are they attacking me in the first place? I just healed their injuries!

…Oh. Could this be it? Those dangerous people Vesnar and the others were talking about?

If that’s the case… Huh? Am I in quite a dangerous situation right now?

“Lady Lilia! It’s an attack! Use your barrier—”

“Wa-wait!? What’s happening? Why did you collapse!?”

He was one of the guards who stood to protect me from the attackers, but for some reason, he suddenly collapsed.

Wondering why, I crouched down beside him and began to heal him.

“Hey, wait—uh, huh…?”

But before I could use magic to heal him, my head started to feel fuzzy, and my body lost its strength.

Ah, it’s no use.

I realized it immediately. Because I’m incredibly sleepy.

I’m somehow managing to keep my consciousness awake, but I’ll probably fall asleep soon. Once that happens, I won’t be able to resist anymore.

However, just letting myself be defeated like this would affect the balance of “evil,” so at least for everyone still here, I’ll put all my effort into erecting a barrier.

It should last for about three days, I think. That should be enough. I won’t be killed, and even if I’m abducted, he should be able to do something about it.

As for harassment, I’ll purify the entire area…

…Alright, with this, the strange potion should disappear, and the curse’s power should be gone from these parts.

Now, he should be able to move soon…

Well then… goodnight… thud.