The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 142



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Episode 142

71. I found the elixir – 2

Everyone was shocked by the amount of 100 million gold.

No matter how precious the elixir is, one of those costs 100 million gold.

But Sailor didn’t really care.

“Why do you all look at me like that? Don’t you want to go further?”

Sailor was confident, and eventually the doll was sold to her for 100 million gold.

As she accepted it, a nearby elf asked cautiously.

“Count Sailor. What do you plan to use the doll’s sash for?”

When taken, the doll’s magic greatly increases the magical power of wizards and knights who are so strong that they can be blocked by a wall, allowing them to advance to another level.

Those who wondered if there was anyone among Sailor’s subordinates who was strong enough to need a doll-sleeve asked cautiously, but she simply laughed.

“Hey, with this, I will end the auction.”

When the auction was over, people came out in admiration.

Among those who were gossiping about how rich Count Sailor was, they didn’t know that he would pay 100 million gold for a doll. An old elf approached Sailor.

“Oh my? Heinkel. I didn’t know you’d come all the way here.”

Heinkel.

He was one of the best swordsmen in the Elf Kingdom and once led a powerful knighthood, but he is now a retired noble who travels alone.

Even though the royal family and Marquis Caloitz were reaching out to him, the prosecutor, who did not belong to any of them, looked at the doll Seol-sam in Sailor’s hand with a trembling expression.

“Count Sailor. If it’s okay, would you sell me the doll Seol-sam? If it’s money, I’ll give you 150 million gold.”

“If you had 150 million gold, why don’t you buy it at the auction house?”

“I only have 80 million gold right now… … If you give me a week, I will prepare the money and come back.”

His eyes looked serious.

Sailor, who was facing him as he tried to get the doll at any cost, scratched her cheek.

“I’ve been hitting a wall lately. If there is one… … .”

“Even if you say so… … Ah. Right. How about doing it this way instead?”

“how?”

“I bought this to give to someone else. Why don’t you talk to him about it?”

Heinkel looked at her intently.

If a person needs a doll, doesn’t that mean he or she is facing a wall?

Sailor smiled broadly at the expression on his face as if to say, “Would such a person hand over the doll?”

“He would rather use the doll’s ginseng for something else than taking it.”

Heinkel could not understand what she was saying.

But now, he couldn’t help but nod his head slightly because he was the one who was regretting it.

* * *

“It was fun.”

“Yeah. There were a lot of interesting desserts.”

The chefs at Sailor’s Mansion were excellent.

Lee Han-do was able to easily make desserts that he had never seen before, and thanks to that, he was able to make quite a few dessert recipes this time.

“I think Hongryeon would like it.”

Since she loves sweet things, she will be happy to see the dessert I learned this time.

The tree clenched its small fist.

“Will other people like what I make?”

“I guess so.”

The hard-working, cute chefs taught her how to make simple desserts that she could do.

Lee Han, who came out of the kitchen with Tree, who was enthusiastic about making it as he went, saw the front door of the mansion open and Sailor and Seolmi coming in.

“I’m back~!”

Just like when he left, he greeted her with a cheerful voice and a smile as she ran towards him.

When the explanation that was in Sailor’s arms ran over to him, Lee Han looked at the old elf standing behind her.

He was just standing there, but the aura he gave off was by no means light.

“My name is Lee Han. Nice to meet you.”

“… … Nice to meet you. My name is Heinkel. I am a skilled swordsman.”

Heinkel, who had been frozen as soon as he saw Lee Han, flinched and lowered his head.

Sailor smiled and raised her hand as she looked at Lee Han, who had bowed her head to him.

“I got something very valuable at the auction this time!”

“How precious is it that you can do that?”

“Ta-da!”

The sailor’s subordinate who was standing behind brought a box.

When the box was opened, Lee Han’s eyes widened.

It was a medicinal herb with a gentle chill.

Tree’s eyes narrowed as he admired the sight of the herb in human form.

“It holds tremendous power.”

“Huh? You recognize me? That’s right. It’s called Hyeongdeungseolsam!”

Sailor confidently explained what she had gained.

Lee Han’s expression is filled with interest.

When Sailor noticed that he liked her and a smile grew on her lips, Heinkel let out a low cough.

“Ahem. If possible, I came here to receive this doll’s sash.”

“If this is such a great herb, then it is only natural that you would want it.”

“Hmm. That’s right. It’s hard to find doll-shaped ginseng, so it’s not easy to get your hands on it. If not for this opportunity, I think it would be impossible for me to get doll-shaped ginseng in my lifetime, especially doll-shaped ginseng of this quality.”

“Hmm… … Putting that aside for now. Is this part here a fruit?”

“Hmm? That’s right.”

“Should I eat some fruit too?”

“That’s not true. The medicinal properties of Hyeongjeongseolsam come from the roots.”

Heinkel seemed to know a lot about dolls.

Lee Han asked about other things he was curious about, and Heinkel, who had been looking for the elixir for quite some time, answered with no regrets the knowledge he had accumulated over the years.

“There are places where human hands cannot reach, but very occasionally, there are places where magic power is strong. Those places are called spirit veins or dragon veins, and elixirs grow well in such places. Hyeonginseolsam grows in places where there is cold air. And… … .”

“Hmm. I see. Hoo… … Is that so? Then when you grow up… … Oh. Really?”

There is no shortage of things to talk about when it comes to areas of mutual interest.

But for people who aren’t interested, it’s just boring.

In the end, Sailor, Tree, and Seol-i put the two who were talking loudly into the room.

“Then let’s get ready for the party~.”

“That would be good.”

“It seems like once Lee Han gets hooked on something, he only digs into it.”

The three began preparing to attend the party.

After a long period of preparation, as evening came, the garden of the mansion was illuminated with magical light.

“Welcome~.”

As the host of the party, Sailor welcomed the guests.

Perhaps because it was a larger party than usual, quite a few guests were entering the party venue.

“Oh my! So cute~!”

Tree, who could be called the star of the party, was definitely a standout talent.

No one can hate a cute and adorable girl with a cute cat on her head, wearing a black bow tie contrasting with her snow-white fur.

Tree, who was standing at the party venue, calmly accepting their greetings, turned his head slightly.

“Lee Han isn’t coming.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Ah. Here it comes.”

I looked towards the entrance to the party hall and saw Lee Han coming in.

Heinkel stood next to him.

It seems like we’ve been talking for quite some time, but do we still have more to say?

They were still talking seriously.

“Lee Han.”

“Ah. You’re here? Heinkel. This is Tree. And here is the explanation. You are both my precious friends and family.”

“Nice to meet you. Here’s the explanation.”

“nice to meet you.”

“Haha. Nice to meet you. Now that I think about it, I didn’t even greet you properly earlier. Please call me Heinkel.”

He seemed much more relaxed than when we first met.

Tree and Seol-i looked at Lee-han as they greeted the kind-looking old elf who reached out his hand and took it.

“Mr. Heinkel also decided to go to the forest together.”

“why?”

“You have a lot of information about elixirs. You decided to help me.”

“If Lee Han can raise a doll, I should help him. And later, when I get the elixir, I promise to bring you the fruit.”

It was natural that Heinkel, who was interested in elixirs, and Lee Han, who had the ability to grow precious herbs called elixirs, quickly became close friends.

Tree and Seol-i let out a small sigh towards the two who had become close friends after only meeting for a day.

“You know what? Herr Heinkel is Count Leon’s teacher.”

“Is it real?”

The master of one of the most renowned inspectors in the kingdom.

Heinkel smiled brightly at the surprised explanation.

“That was a long time ago. That was a long time ago. Now, I’m just a prosecutor. By the way, you guys are close to Leon, right?”

“We’re not on bad terms.”

“That’s right. That’s a good thing. That guy has a bit of a secret crush on me, so it’s not easy to become close to him… … .”

“I don’t think so. He’s a good guy.”

“Hahaha. Is that so?”

The atmosphere quickly warmed up.

As Sailor smiled at that sight, music began to play.

“Ah! Let’s dance! Dance! Tree! Come on!”

“I don’t know how to dance.”

“I will teach you!”

Humming a tune, Sailor took Tree’s hand and headed to the ballroom.

Heinkel, who had been watching them hold each other’s hands and spin around, took a sip of wine and spoke seriously.

“By the way, the Great Forest… … It seems like Marquis Caloitz has been greedy about the Great Forest recently. Is that okay?”

“Yes. I’m not particularly worried.”

“Ha. I see. Anyway, Daesurim… … This looks fun. There wasn’t much to see when I went there before.”

Sipping his wine, Heinkel reminisced about the old days.

The explanation and Lee Han listened with a smile because his story was interesting, and Sailor and Tree, who had returned from dancing, also enjoyed listening to Heinkel’s story.

* * *

“I think today’s party is going to be awesome!”

“That’s right. The dessert was also much more delicious than what I usually eat.”

“How cute was that child named Tree!”

“Next time, I must bring my kids too!”

Sailor chuckled as she heard people leaving the party and chatting.

It’s clear that everyone loves trees.

Some people asked about Sailor and Tree’s relationship and later asked if they could bring their own children and make friends.

‘It’s our tree after all!!!’

Sailor, confident in her abilities, lived with the tree right next to her while Lee Han stayed.

As such, she couldn’t help but feel regretful as the last day arrived.

“I wish we could stay together forever~!”

“That won’t work. My home is a cabin in the forest.”

“Oh… Mr. Lee Han. Can you stay for a few more days and then leave?”

“No.”

I plan to grow barley as I return and also try growing ginseng.

Sailor let out a deep sigh as Lee Han fiddled with the box containing the doll with a trembling face.

“That’s too bad. Then I’ll make sure to come visit later. Tree! Description! See you next time~!”

“Yeah. It was fun.”

“See you later~!”

Although changing clothes was hard work, dancing at the party and being with the sailors was definitely fun.

While Sailor, who was delighted with Tree’s reaction, was twisting her body, Lee Han, who had summoned Blood Ox, connected the cart to the Blood Ox.

“See you next time.”

When he came and when he left, Lee Han, who was always plain, simply said hello and drove the cart.

As they reached the water’s edge, fog began to roll in, and Heinkel found himself exclaiming in admiration.

“Come in!”

“Okay. A gift.”

I brought the dessert I made during the day separately.

When Lee Han held out the box, the fairies happily accepted it.

Lee Han, who was watching them cheer and eat dessert, drove the cart when the fog rolled in again, and they arrived before long.

“Huh? You’re here?”

“You came just in time! Hmm? But who are you?”

Hongryeon and Shredder, who were drinking makgeolli with the food that Lee Han had prepared, tilted their heads when they saw the unfamiliar elf riding in his cart.

Lee Han smiled brightly at them and opened the box containing the doll.

“Someone who can help me raise this.”

Shredder and Hongryeon’s eyes began to sparkle as they saw the doll.