Sniff.
“Ugh, the smell.”
I nodded, holding my nose.
The closer I got, the more I could smell the confusion and I couldn’t come to my senses.
“Fortunately, it seems to be being made well.”
After taking a quick look inside the hole, I quickly walked away.
This was where the fertilizer that Black Hawk and Cedric worked so hard to transport in the past was stored.
It was located not far from the rice fields that would be plowed in the future.
‘The winter here is much shorter than in Korea, so we have to carefully prepare the land and select the rice seeds.’
According to this body’s knowledge, the seasons on this continent were a bit unique.
Winter was very short, and the rest of the season was a bit longer.
‘I think it’s because of the barrier surrounding the continent.’
I don’t know what the barrier that protects the entire continent does, but the winter was short and the cold was very harsh.
The cold weather, so cold that it would be difficult to even go outside, would soon arrive.
‘So, I have to finish the work before then.’
On the continent, that period was called the ‘period of rest.’
Just as animals prepare enough food in advance and hibernate in the winter, the people of the empire were also thought to have prepared enough food in advance and get enough rest during that period.
‘But now we are in a situation where we are at a loss because of the food shortage.’
Dazar is developing new food through me, but it is only the beginning. If Miar were to break out, something big could have happened.
Come to think of it, is there enough Miar in the empire before food development?
“Celia. “It is said that a letter bearing the imperial seal has arrived from Viscount Evanroir.”
“huh?”
After returning from checking that the fertilizer was ripening well, I blinked at Carl’s words.
He took off his boots one by one and tilted his head.
Imperial correspondence? So that means Letsy sent it.
I washed my hands and picked up Axion, who was playing on the sofa.
“okay? “Well, since Sylvester isn’t there, I guess I’ll have to go.”
“yes. “I guess I’ll have to stop by Jasaksa’s for a while.”
Correspondence bearing the imperial seal could only be handled directly by the master of that family. Leaving the territory was not permitted unless it was an emergency. The emperor’s orders are considered secret and important.
“Should I go today, check and come back tomorrow?”
“Hmm. Then, I will take care of Axion in the meantime.”
Carl looked at Axion in my arms and smiled like a trustworthy butler.
It was a very trusting smile, but the dark circles under the eyes and the bag of carp juice slightly sticking out of the pocket offset it all.
… … Raising a child was not easy.
I felt sorry for Carl, but I couldn’t help it in this case.
“Please take good care of Axion while I’m away.”
After patting Karl on the shoulder, he immediately left for Viscount Evanroir. I left Da Jar’s note through the knife in case he found me.
[This is an order to all nobles of the empire.]
This was the first sentence of the imperial letter that I immediately encountered when visiting Viscount Evanroir after a long time. As soon as I got off the carriage, I looked for the imperial letter and my eyes widened slightly at the next sentence.
[Before this year’s ‘period of rest’, each family is to distribute the stored miar to the residents of the territory. If more than 30% of this year’s miar harvest reported to the imperial family is not distributed, there will be a severe reprimand.]
Wow. More than 30%?
It was a very unconventional order.
[The empire’s food crisis is urgent. Therefore, we hope that each noble will personally practice noblesse oblige.]
… … It looks like the food shortage is much more severe than we thought. I was already wondering if there were enough Miar in the empire.
How many nobles are there who can practice noblesse oblige? I rested my chin and slowly closed my eyes.
‘I’m sure the nobles will react harshly.’
According to this body’s memories, there were quite a few nobles who did not care much about whether the people of their territory died or not.
‘First, let’s sort out the Viscounty of Evanroir.’
If all went as planned, I was planning to go back tomorrow. Since I was acting as the head of the family while Sylvester was away, I had no choice but to take care of everything and go.
“Anyway, first we have to come up with a plan to distribute Miar.”
Since the imperial family was supposed to pay all the accompanying operating costs, there was no need to empty the viscount’s already empty coffers.
* * *
After realizing that the food shortage was more serious than I thought and organizing my own Miar distribution plan, quite a bit of time had passed.
‘Even though I was only focused on this except eating and sleeping.’
Three days have passed since I arrived at Jajajaja.
“Let’s just proceed like this for now. I’ll be back on distribution day, so get everyone ready.”
Subdeacon Hail nodded with a dull expression. He was in charge of the mansion while Carl and I were away, and his abilities were very outstanding.
I received great help in matters related to the estate, thanks to the fact that he assisted me, even though I was an outsider.
“thank you. “If it wasn’t for Heil, I would have stayed here for another week.”
“no. “It’s all thanks to your excellent work-handling skills.”
Hail shook his head with an expressionless face. Although the compliment didn’t sound like a compliment because of that expressionless face.
‘It’s a compliment… … ?’
After nodding his head hesitantly, Hail added.
“Since you were young, you have been more prominent in managing the estate than Sylvester. “The previous head of the family was secretly considering you as her successor.”
Hearing his serious voice, I gently scratched my cheek with my index finger.
Surprisingly, according to Celia’s memory, that was true. From her childhood, she was so smart that her peers could not catch up. In short, she was a child worthy of being called a genius.
‘But then what do you do?’
Perhaps the old saying that all geniuses are crazy is true? As Celia grew up, she began to show more and more interest in strange fields.
In the end, it became so ridiculous that people shook their heads and avoided it.
‘Thanks to you, there’s less work to do, and that’s good.’
It would have been too much work if I had possessed this person who sat in the position of head of the family, so I thought it would have been better. Although it feels a bit bitter somewhere.
“Okay, I’ll come next time. Hail.”
“yes. Until then, we will prepare without making any mistakes.”
Hail bowed his head.
I left him behind and got into the carriage.
Eventually, the destination we headed to was not the Duke of Siaster, but the capital. I was planning to head to the dukedom via the capital.
‘I don’t think I’ll keep it anyway.’
I brought it with me as I left the Duke’s house… … .
Moroccanil’s Stone.
I lightly smoothed the stone I had placed inside my coat and looked out the window. The carriage, which ran non-stop, was just entering the entrance of the capital.
‘There won’t be any strange markings or anything like that.’
I got off the carriage at a quick pace.
The carriage stopped right in front of the alley where the ‘Give me 3 seconds and I’ll poison you’ store, and the surroundings were brightly lit. There was no strange person in sight.
“hello.”
I walked quickly and arrived at the store, which was as empty as always. The owner was out of sight, but I knew from previous experience that he was beyond that door.
I opened my lips in a cautious voice toward the door.
“I’m sorry, but can I ask you a favor? “I have something to give to the customers who come here often.”
“… … .”
I waited in front of the door, but there was no answer.
Umm.
“I don’t know where he lives, and I can’t ask anyone else. Oh, he helped me make pesticide here. So I want to tell you this even more… … .”
At that time, a piece of paper came out from under the door, rustling.
-pesticide?
“yes. that… … It’s a medicine that gets rid of pests and helps plants grow well… … .”
That was when we talked about it up to that point.
The paper fell out again.
-You were the real orderer. I thought it was somehow strange. Leave it and go. He is the only one who will come anyway, so he will take it on his own.
The fairly long sentences were written very clearly, as if they were printed letters. I nodded his head loudly, forgetting that he couldn’t see.
“thank you.”
That was when I wrote down a note to Morokanil and placed it on the counter.
I heard something rolling on the ceiling, and the wall right next to the counter opened like a door.
Then, something Degururu landed on the counter.
It seemed like the owner behind the door had placed items on the counter.
Then the paper he wrote on fell down.
-It’s just finished, so take it.
What was on the counter was a small glass bottle filled with green liquid.
“Ah yes. thank you!”
-I get excited at the thought of making something new after always making the same thing. I used a little too much material. It is quite concentrated, so dilute it as much as possible before use.
I’m so excited to create something new.
Thinking that the owner is a person who finds happiness in smaller things than expected, I quickly picked up the glass bottle and went outside.
‘I feel a little relieved.’
Is it because of the treatment of Moroccanil’s stone? I felt quite light.
“Is Axion and Vanilla going to be okay at home?”
I got into the carriage without hiding my mother’s spontaneous smile.
My cuties are waiting for me, right?
