The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 152



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Episode 152

76. Obtained the Holy Relic – 2

Are you saying that what happened in Dwarven City is happening in the Elf Kingdom too?

Just as Lee Han’s expression hardened, the explanation also had its mouth tightly shut.

“Where does something like this happen?”

-The wheat fields of the Robeder Estate and the nearby lands blessed by Gaia.

“County Robeder? Where is that?”

“It’s a place to the east of Leon’s territory. I’ve been there once before, and there was a pretty large wheat field there.”

“Is this by any chance the estate of a royalist noble?”

-Yes, that’s right.

Lee Han remained silent.

I’ve been thinking about this since I left Dwarven City, but no matter how much I think about it, I can’t help but think that the disease that occurred in the wheat there was caused by the forces of chaos.

‘Can it spread disease to crops… … .’

It was an efficient method.

Without humans, food in this world would be limited, and as that limited food supply decreases, chaos would accelerate.

-Do you know any way to solve this problem?

“If that disease is what leaves the wheat with only the chaff, I know how to deal with it.”

Lee Han told us about the coping methods he used in Dwarven City.

Leon, who had been listening silently, sighed.

The point is that the disease itself cannot be cured.

-They say that they cut down and burned all the wheat on that side just in case. However, they say that because of that, there was a serious food shortage.

“Then what should we do?”

-I will reach out to where there is plenty of food.

“Couldn’t this have happened somewhere else?”

-I don’t know the details either. I just heard the story… … I think Count Sailor might know more… … .

Lee Han cut off contact with Leon and tried contacting Sailor.

As a merchant who handled various information, she also knew about this matter.

-There is a story that a similar disease was spread in the vast wheat fields known even in the kingdom. That is why food prices are going crazy right now.

Similar things happen not only in one or two places, but in many places.

It may have been the forces of chaos moving with purpose.

“This is going to be a big deal.”

“Are you going to intervene?”

“Well… I guess that’s what it should be.”

If it’s something that was done by the forces of chaos, then we have to do something about it.

But I wondered if moving right away was the right thing to do.

‘First of all, it would be right to see the Marquis of Caloitz as being on the side of the forces of chaos. Then, did this disease spread to the Marquisate of Caloitz as well?’

The Marquis of Calois owned quite a few wheat fields.

As long as the forces of chaos that were supposed to have spread the disease had not abandoned the Marquis of Calois, it was highly likely that the disease would not have spread to his fields or the fields of his forces.

So what should they do?

‘They’ll probably raise food prices as much as they can before selling them.’

Currently, Margrave Caloitz has won over many nobles of the Elf Kingdom to his side.

In that situation, what if we use food as a weapon to attract the nobles of the royal family?

It was clear that the royal family’s power, which was barely holding on to power through magic power, would rapidly weaken.

‘I guess it’s better to just watch for now.’

“If you think you might run out of food, let me know.”

-Don’t worry. There won’t be any major problems on our territory. However, Count Leon’s side will have a bit of a hard time.

There are no wheat fields in Count Leon’s estate.

It was clear that the country would suffer a great blow if the price of wheat rose, as it depended on imports for its wheat consumption.

But would Lee Han just let that happen?

“Leon, I will help you.”

– Well then, that’s a relief. I’ll take good care of Count Leon.

After losing contact with Sailor, Lee Han immediately contacted Leon.

Leon had refused Lee Han’s offer to send him food several times, but he could not refuse Lee Han’s continued insistence.

In any case, it was clear that there would be a big hit if the price of wheat rose.

After thanking him several times and making a firm promise to repay him with food that he would send, he cut off contact.

“Are the forces of chaos about to make their move in earnest?”

“I guess we have no choice but to move since things at Dwarven City have failed.”

“The problem is that they might attack us… … .”

Unless they are fools, they would know that Lee Han is the biggest threat to their plans.

Then, of course, they would try to kick him out.

Shredder smiled coldly.

“Who would dare to touch those insolent brats… … .”

He clenched his fists, so angry that his white fur stood on end.

Even the explanation that would normally have stopped him showed signs of being unpleasant and he agreed with him.

“Anyway, I have no intention of moving right now, so let’s just continue doing what we were doing.”

“Okay, then. Ah. Yihan. Don’t go out alone. It’s dangerous.”

No matter how strong Lee Han is, isn’t there such a thing as “what if”?

So Shredder said bluntly and Lee Han snickered.

“Who are you talking to now?”

There was a smile on his lips as usual.

When everyone was resting and full after lunch, Lee Han got up from his seat.

Now that you’ve got the wind tree fruit, it’s time to plant it.

“I like it here.”

The explanation that Lee Han and I had moved together while trying to get rid of the ship was given as a designation.

It was not far from the cabin.

With this, all four attribute trees for the World Tree have been planted.

“They say that if you plant the four-attribute trees, the World Tree will become complete and you will be able to obtain the fruit of the World Tree… … Tree. How do you feel?”

“I hope the fruit is delicious.”

It is the mindset of a natural farmer.

Lee Han smirked at her.

A faint smile appeared on Tree’s lips as his hand stroked her head.

“Okay. Then let’s plant it.”

The cabin family looked forward to dessert.

Ignoring their gazes, Lee Han planted the wind tree fruit in the ground and displayed his power.

“Meow… … .”

Seol-i Lee, who was standing next to Han, started to cry softly as buds began to sprout.

The small sprout slowly grew into a seedling, and before long it took the form of a magnificent tree.

And at that moment, light began to flow out from the tree’s body and the World Tree.

“Ugh… … .”

A strong light was emitting, making it impossible to see.

When Lee Han, who was facing that light, closed his eyes and opened them.

Lee Han could tell that he was somewhere other than the cabin.

‘what?’

There is no explanation that should be there.

In front of him in the pure white space, there was only one thing.

It was a woman who resembled the statue of the goddess Gaia.

“you are…….”

Lee Han approached her, looking puzzled.

The woman had a very gentle smile, like the goddess statues he held.

Lee Han slowly reached out his hand towards her, and the woman reached out her hand to Lee Han as if to welcome his hand.

The moment their hands met, light again obscured his vision, and when Lee Han opened his eyes, he was back in the cabin.

“I was so surprised… … .”

“What is going on… … .”

Everyone seems startled by the light.

But he didn’t see the woman, he just talked about the light.

“Meow? Lee Han. Look at that, meow!?”

“uh?”

At the explanation, Lee Han looked ahead of himself.

A small statue of a goddess was placed where there should have been only a wind tree.

“Statue of the Goddess Gaia?”

It was a statue of a goddess that looked exactly like the woman I had seen in the white space earlier.

While Lee Han and Lee Seong-i were surprised by its appearance, those who had been just watching also came closer.

“What is this… … .”

“Why is the statue of the goddess Gaia suddenly appearing?”

“Hmm… … This looks different from the usual goddess statues… … ?”

While the scholar Shredder was staring intently at the statue of the goddess Gaia, Lee Han turned his eyes to Tree.

The tree’s appearance did not change significantly.

‘What about the world tree?’

The World Tree was made complete by planting the four attributes of trees, so did it bear fruit?

Lee Han took Seol-i and approached the World Tree.

Unfortunately, the World Tree did not bear fruit.

“Tree. When will the World Tree bear fruit?”

“I don’t know either.”

“What new powers have you gained?”

“Just a moment… … Let me check.”

Tree, who had been moving her body here and there with her eyes closed, kept tilting her head.

Of those who had been interested in the statue, all but Shredder approached it with anticipation.

The tree that had been under their gaze opened its eyes after a long time and raised both hands.

“If you stretch again or something, you’re going to get a beating.”

Hongryeon growled, but Tree paid no attention.

Walter smiled and stopped her as she approached him, and Tree, who had been stretching for a moment, snapped her fingers.

“uh?”

A light shone on the cabin family.

While those who accepted it tilted their heads, Hongryeon was the first to notice the change in herself.

“My body feels lighter. I feel stronger too.”

“It’s like some kind of reinforcement.”

Others also slowly realized their own changes.

Lee Han nodded after swinging the holy sword a few times.

My body has definitely gotten stronger.

“How long will this last? Tree. Do you know?”

“I think it will last for about a day. And the range will be from here to there.”

I’ve tried it several times since then.

Hongryeon, who received the tree’s reinforcements, went out and came back, and also had a duel with Leather.

The explanation accurately identified his own changes while using magic.

“You can think of it as a group buff that lasts for about a day.”

“If something happens, I can get a buff here and fight right away.”

“It will be easier to guard the fields.”

While everyone was talking, Lee Han just folded his arms and didn’t say anything.

The tree approached him and looked up at him without saying a word.

“If I had this power, it would be more helpful for me to do farm work.”

Of course, I am not lacking in strength to work now, but if I could exert more strength, it would be easier to farm in the future.

“Yeah. I can use my superpower for longer than usual… … so it’s not bad.”

When receiving tree reinforcement and using growth acceleration and intelligence reinforcement, the duration is longer than usual.

If so, it will be of great help when you need crops urgently or need to grow elixirs.

“Aren’t you sad that you didn’t get any fruit?”

“It’s okay. Time will take care of everything, right? And I didn’t think the fruits would come easily.”

I knew that the seeds of the World Tree were precious.

If so, then its fruit must also be precious.

It’s something you can just wait leisurely, thinking that you’ll get it someday.

“By the way, Shredder. Do you know anything about that statue?”

“Eeeeeeeeeeeee… … This is apparently a sacred relic that was said to have disappeared a long time ago?”

“Holy relic?”

“Yes. A long time ago. There is a record that the Gaia Church headquarters was attacked. At that time, the Gaia Church’s Pope was killed and the church’s most precious relic was lost.”

He looked closely at the statue of the goddess and nodded.

“I think this is it.”