Farming Druid - Chapter 119



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119. Why don’t you do it?

The eldest son of Namune’s back mountain.

The crescent moon bear tree didn’t have a name, but it had a name.

[Teddy bear]

That’s what my friends in the forest called me.

Plus, there were bear friends who came down from the north this time.

The bears did not fight each other because of the guardian’s words to get along well.

Teddy Bear had a peculiar habit whenever he swore.

“You damn bear!”

It was said that he spoke in a very refined manner.

At that point, the tree took pity on the teddy bear.

In addition, the bear was stung by a wasp and received treatment from its guardian.

Before hibernation.

A teddy bear came down to the house to greet its guardian.

‘Huh? That bumbling human being…? Ah! He’s a doctor!’

The half-moon bear felt good.

It ran from the foot of the mountain, shaking its heavy body.

Tudang- Tudang-

Kuuuuung―(Doctor Bear―)

Haneum screamed when she saw the dark thing running towards her.

Ewww—

I felt a little embarrassed after screaming.

It was a bear I knew.

It was one of the Asiatic black bears living in the forest behind the wooden house.

The bear stopped exactly one meter in front of Haneum.

And he stood up on both feet to show his joy.

“Teddy bear?”

The large head of the crescent moon bear tilted slightly at the voice calling out from behind the wall.

Kuaung―(Guardian!)

The bear sat down and waved its forelegs.

The thick, large forelimbs looked threatening to humans.

“Why did you come here? It seems like all the other friends have settled down to hibernate….”

Words like the small murmur of a tree.

The bear hesitated for a moment.

I realized that the Guardian’s eyes were cold.

“Tree―I think this guy came because he was happy to see you?”

Haneum stood up awkwardly and opened her mouth between the bear and the tree.

Kuung- Kuuung- (It was nice to see the doctor from afar.)

Only then did the tree’s expression soften at the bear’s words.

Because Haneum’s scream was so sharp and startling that it was tearing.

Why else would the five cat brothers and the house cats all be looking at me like that?

Clap— clap—

“Okay, cats, go inside and rest. Your job today is to stay home and rest quietly.”

Meow-

The cats’ answer was clear.

At the tree’s single word, the cats each headed to their own home.

“Is your throat okay?”

“Neck? Ah― I think it’s okay. Ah―.”

Haneum was embarrassed that she had let out a scream without realizing it.

I felt the gaze of the bear sitting in front of me and watching.

“If you came here because you missed our friend, the doctor, put your front paws above your head.”

Haneum is like a tree to its animal friends.

Let’s talk to the bear.

The bear lifted his forepaw.

It’s like children raising their hands and saying, ‘Me!’

“Look at this. He said he came because he wanted to see me.”

It’s as if Haneum has never screamed before.

A bright smile appeared on his face.

“That’s good. Because Teddy bear likes the doctor. But… Didn’t you tell your animal friends that today is kimchi-making day? Abel?”

The tree looked at Abel.

Abel stood next to a tree, his ears flattened behind him.

I was taking a step back, keeping an eye on things.

‘I forgot to say that… What should I do?’

Abel made a decision in that moment.

I remembered the old snake that used to teach the ’36 strategies of running away’ when it was at a disadvantage.

‘Let’s go―.’

Abel tried to jump.

One corner of the tree’s mouth went up.

“Stop moving―. Abel. Where are you going?”

Stop –

Animal binding, one of the Guardian’s abilities.

Abel was struck by the words contained in the tree’s words.

“Go up to the mountain and talk to me right now. If any more animals come down, it’ll be a bit difficult today. Got it?”

Kkeuing- Kkuaang- (Yes. I’m sorry, hyung.)

After finishing the apology, Abel ran into the forest with his fur fluttering.

Tudadadak―

As Abel disappeared, the tree’s gaze fell on the Asiatic black bear.

“That’s good. While you’re here, go over to that field over there and make some ridges and furrows.”

The direction the tree was pointing was the field I had purchased from my old neighbor.

It was a place where the ground began to freeze, as it was not affected by the weather like the tree house.

Kuuhung? (It’s hard… Yogom?)

The tree chuckled at the bear’s timid question and continued speaking.

“There will be wild boar friends. Go and see.”

Kuung―(nem―)

Thump, thump, thump

Haneum saw the back of the Asiatic black bear walking towards another field with feeble footsteps.

“Please bring me some honey later. I look so weak.”

“What the—. It’s definitely time for that guy to hibernate.”

“I don’t know. Did you come to say hello?”

The bear, who had been walking towards Haneum’s words, stood up on both feet and howled.

Kuuuuung―(The doctor said it was right―)

The tree laughed at the teddy bear’s timid defiance.

“What is he saying?”

“You’re right. I came to say hello.”

“See, right?”

“Okay. Quickly, some vegetables… .”

The tree tried to continue talking, but another friend, Yun Kang, was standing there dumbfounded, holding a cabbage in one hand and a knife in the other.

“Wh, what the… What was that just now… .”

Han-eum shrugged her shoulders at Yoon-kang’s foolish question.

ha-.

‘Because of that teddy bear guy… things are going wrong.’

The tree wanted to hit Yun Kang on the back of the head and knock him out.

Phew―

“Friend, are you surprised? Sometimes bears, foxes, and wildcats come down here.”

The description of the tree sounded to Yun Kang’s ears like it was in a Korean textbook.

Yoon Kang was staring blankly at the bear that had just disappeared, his pupils dilated.

“…am.”

“Huh? What did you say? This guy?”

I heard something like Haneum, but I couldn’t hear it properly.

The tree sighed after hearing Yun Kang’s muttering.

I thought this guy was also a friend who liked animals.

“Wow, that’s awesome! I saw a wild Asiatic black bear live. I was surprised, but it really is a cute bear… But what’s wrong with you guys?”

Haneum and Namu were shaking their heads with their arms linked.

“Did you like animals too?”

A question from Haneum.

Yoon Kang nodded and answered.

“Huh? Huh— we have three cats in our house.”

“Then this must be paradise for you.”

An animal seen in the eyes of Yun Kang, who tilted his head as if he did not understand Han Eum’s words.

As soon as you see the animal.

After carefully putting down the cabbage and knife.

I searched my pockets.

“Ah—you changed your clothes. What a pity. Do those guys live here?”

Wherever the finger was pointed, what appeared were house cats.

The tree nodded.

“Wow—Tree, you’re really amazing. How did you come up with the idea of ​​raising stray cats? Can I sponsor you too?”

A tree that saw a friend who was talking like a machine gun.

“Hey hey – wake up and finish making kimchi and think about playing with the cat. Alright, everyone, let’s get to work now. Time’s passing! You little shits!”

Eventually the tree’s shouting erupted.

* * *

Crack- Crack-

Whoosh- whoosh-

The only sounds from the yard were the sounds of people cutting cabbage and putting knives into the stumps.

The cabbage cutting was almost finished.

“How many bundles of kimchi are you making?”

The pupil of the tree that mechanically cut the cabbage and inserted a knife into the stump was facing upward.

“Huh? About 150 bundles?”

“You said you were living alone.”

“When I don’t have an appetite, I can eat just rice and kimchi.”

“That’s true.”

Yoon Kang-do agreed.

at that time.

“Hurry up and finish that and cut up some carrots for me. I’m having a hard time by myself…”

A single groan was heard.

“Okay – hurry up and I’ll help you.”

Haneum was chopping vegetables while smiling at the tree’s words.

I had to start by peeling carrots, radishes, mugwort, and green onions.

The yard was once again filled with silence.

For a while, only the sound of cutting vegetables and the sound of cutting cabbage could be heard.

“Ah, that’s right. Since there are a lot of cats, I guess I can ask you.”

Yun Kang opened his mouth and moved his hands.

The tree also nodded to Yun Kang while cutting through the cabbage.

“Cats have different personalities too.”

“…yes?”

“We have three cats at home, and two of them are purebred cats.”

“Pure seedlings?”

“Uh―. One is a Siamese, one is a Scottish Fold, and one is a Korean Shorthair.”

“All three are purebred cats.”

“No―. Korean short hair is a stray cat.”

“Really? But?”

Yoon Kang brought up the story of the shorthair kitten he had adopted some time ago.

“It’s a cow cat. It’s really cute, so I petted it a bit. But it seems like the Siamese and Scottish Fold cats are harassing the cows when I’m away.”

“If you harass me, how?”

“It seemed similar to a person.”

“… … .”

If it’s cat-to-cat bullying, trees are often seen among house cats.

There are times when you are made to ostracize others (subtly ostracize them), and if you are at the bottom of the hierarchy, you are always given the task of cleaning up after the others.

“When I’m not around, the kids put the cow in the middle and overgroom her, biting and tearing out her hair.”

“Have you taken him to the vet? Behavior correction veterinarians are often on TV these days.”

“Those vets are really expensive. They charge a lot for consultations per hour.”

“okay?”

The tree asked back.

Haneum heard that and added a comment.

“Can you take a look at the tree? Mr. Gangwon-do Druid?”

grasp-

The tree frowned and threw the peeled cabbage skin at Haneum.

“I told you not to say that―”

“Yes, yes, Mr. Druid. It’s almost done, so why don’t you help me out?”

Yun Kang snickered as he watched the tree and Haneum grumbling.

“Tree, can you look after our cows?”

“I’ll take a look when I go to Seoul. That’s good. I think I did get a call from Hong Seon-ah PD of Animal Land….”

“Ah—you were going to go on a broadcast before, but you ended up getting hospitalized all of a sudden and got sidelined?”

Haneum nodded as if he understood.

“Uh― PD Hong Seon-ah asked me to make a special appearance just once in December.”

“Do you know anyone at the broadcasting station?”

Han-eum responded to Yoon-gang’s surprise.

“There will be a broadcast of cats bathing in hot springs and cats farming at Animal Land. Those are their cats.”

“Oh, I saw that broadcast.”

“Really? Those cats are them.”

Haneum pointed somewhere with a knife.

Han-eum giggled as she saw Yoon-gang’s eyes blinking like an owl’s.

“I guess he was really surprised?”

The tree nodded at Haneum’s words.

“Okay, now the cabbage is finished. How many vegetables are left?”

“The skin is all peeled, now it’s time to slice it.”

At Haneum’s words, Namu went into the main kitchen and took out the cleaver he had purchased.

“Wow—what is this?”

The chopping knife that the tree took out was electric.

A device that can be inserted only after cutting the radish to a certain extent.

The tree demonstrated.

Let’s put one carrot in the slot.

Tata tata tata―

Thin orange strings were piled high on the floor.

Haneum’s eyes sparkled when she saw that sight.

“Hey— if there was such a convenient device in the world, I would have brought it out quickly… .”

“Isn’t kimchi also tempura?”

Haneum burst into laughter at the tree’s words.

“Do you have one more?”

“I bought two to make kimchi.”

“Take it out quickly. Let’s just do it with this instead of hurting our wrists with a knife.”

Haneum also thought of the electric cleaver before coming to Namu’s house.

“Just throw away the small carrots and chop the radish into small pieces and put them in. You two, thank you for your hard work.”

Let the tree raise its body.

Yoon Kang and Han Eum frowned.

“Why don’t you do it?”