The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 171



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Episode 171

86. Made the Holy Sword – 1

Books, alcohol, materials, and other things like clothes and accessories.

Contrary to expectations, there were quite a few things produced in the Elven Kingdom that the hut family needed.

“I bet the other Suin tribes secretly want a lot of things too?”

“I didn’t know it would be this bad. If it was going to be like this, wouldn’t it have been better to just deal with it from the beginning?”

“I did it.”

Shredder shrugged.

Before Lee Han came, Shredder would move around like a peddler, going from village to village to receive orders for things he needed and making deals.

“It’s okay now because we can trade things like honey potatoes, magic herbs, and food without any problems, but it was hard in the past.”

“Well, that might be true.”

It was when Lee Han started full-scale production activities that he became more relaxed. Before that, he was too busy just eating and using his own things, let alone trading.

“Well. The people of Daesurim don’t particularly enjoy luxury, so there haven’t been any problems so far. But isn’t it natural to want to live comfortably? It’s something you want to get when you have the time.”

“So? What can they prepare?”

Of course, with only Lee Han’s products, they could get what they wanted outside of Daesurim.

But I don’t feel like giving it away for free.

It wasn’t because he was sorry, but because it seemed like Daesurim’s friends were going under him.

“Even if you give it to them for free, they won’t take it anyway.”

“yes?”

“Yeah. Well. If you’re talking about the special products of the Great Forest that they can give you… … there’s wood. The wood of the Great Forest is much higher quality than wood from other places. And there are also materials for monsters.”

“There are also medicinal herbs that only grow in the forest.”

“Isn’t the medicinal herbs that Lee Han grew enough?”

Everyone started to clean up, chatting away enthusiastically.

After roughly organizing it like that, Lee Han looked over the list and told it to Sailor.

-There are more things to prepare than I thought. But, well, I think this much will be fine.

“Then please do so.”

Sailor quickly accepted Lee Han’s proposal to receive a continuous supply of materials such as fabrics, alcohol, books, paper, and ores.

She had been to Daesurim several times, so she knew what was not produced there.

-What about things like fermented foods?

“We like cheese, but that’s a matter of taste. We’ll ask each representative for their opinion.”

You must trade with the Elven Kingdom and gather opinions on what each region needs and what you can give them.

Sailor smiled and nodded after hearing the cabin’s opinion.

-I hope this is a good deal.

“Are you coming to the delegation too?”

-Of course! I’ll go with Leon!

“See you then.”

-Yeah! Treeya! See you then!

Sailor hung up the phone, smiling brightly as she had when she first started.

Lee Han stared at the crystal ball for a moment and then immediately breathed magic into it.

“Where are you contacting?”

“To the representatives of each region.”

There’s no need to gather together.

Lee Han contacted Hayan, Raoul, Seolhwa, and Tai Lung and asked them to investigate what they would need and what they could provide if they were to trade.

“Okay. Then let’s do what we have to do.”

The next day, around the time the harvest that started in the morning was finished, I received a call from Hayan.

The story goes that in the North, nothing was needed except fabrics for making cloth.

-There are times when food is scarce in the winter. What we can give you is the skins of demons.

“What kind of leather?”

-There are many reptilian creatures in the north. Their hides are beautiful and are often used as materials for crafts. You can also obtain gemstones.

Lee Han glanced at Lordran, the craftsman.

He came out as if he had been waiting and asked what kind of monsters were being caught, and nodded after hearing the types of monsters that Hayan answered.

“I think we can make a pretty valuable product.”

“Do you make handicrafts out of leather?”

“The skin of the snake-like creature called Radhi, as mentioned by my friend Hayan, glows even at night when properly crafted. It is a must-have for those who work in the mines, and it is also something that cannot be obtained by those who enjoy nighttime festivals or who want extravagant decorations.”

‘Is it luminous?’

I can’t stand the glow.

Lee Han nodded.

When Lordran finished talking to Hayan and smiled, saying that they should meet up and talk about the details, a new message came.

It was Tai Lung.

The story was that in the West there was nothing that particularly required a constant supply, and nothing in particular that they wanted to trade.

-But if there’s a war, I can still come out and help. Western guys are hot-blooded and won’t shy away from a fight.

He said confidently that he could work as a mercenary if necessary.

“Then what is the price for going on a mission?”

-Just take it and use it. Instead, you can come over later and cook for me or something.

“If that’s the case, I won’t decline.”

I knew their strength, having fought alongside the Western Water Tribe.

Considering that he was not pushed back even when faced with numerous monsters, he could be said to be the best mercenary.

After finishing the conversation with Tailung, a short while later, a call came from the south.

What the South needed were alchemical potions.

In particular, he said he would like to have a continuous supply of any medicine that could harden soft soil or solidify swamps.

“There are many dangerous places in the South because of the swamps. You’ll want to get rid of them.”

“Can’t a dragon make that?”

“It’s possible to make it, but it takes a lot of work. It’s a bit much for me and my teacher to handle the entire South… … .”

It’s not a particularly difficult medicine to make, but the quantities needed in the South are unusual.

To make it to that extent, Yong and Leticia would have to keep making that potion.

“Then let’s ask the Elf Kingdom to take care of this.”

There are so many alchemists in the Elven Kingdom that there is even an alchemist guild, so you will be able to get supplies from them.

All the South could offer in return was dried, delicious Southern fruit. And poison.

“If you use poison well, it can become medicine. And it can also be used to create magical items or as a magical catalyst.”

“Is that so?”

I don’t know anything about that part.

Lee Han looked at the dragon, and she, who was also a great alchemist and magician, nodded slightly.

“The poisonous insects and snakes that can be obtained in the southern part of the Great Forest are rare to find anywhere else. They are especially desirable to magicians and alchemists who deal with poisons.”

“This is the first time I’ve heard of a poison magician.”

“There aren’t that many, but there are some. They use poison to create curses or diseases to catch monsters.”

“Do you happen to know anything about the poison series?”

“Hahaha. You didn’t think I only studied alchemy for so long, did you?”

“It’s trustworthy. Anyway, I’m sure we can trade for southern poison and dried fruit.”

The North, West and South have been resolved.

All that remains is the East.

Lee Han waited, tapping the crystal ball, but there was no contact from Seolhwa in the East.

“Should we wait a bit for the East?”

Lee Han put down the crystal ball and focused on what he was doing again.

A few days after harvest.

While Lee Han was being trained by Carmen in the blacksmith shop, a guest came to visit him. It was Seolhwa.

“I came here to tell you about something worth trading in the East.”

“There’s no need to come in person.”

“What?! You don’t like me coming?!”

“No, that’s not it. Come on. You had a hard time getting here, right?”

Lee Han patted Seol-hwa, who was grumbling, and guided her to her seat.

Seol-hwa, who had been munching on the drinks and snacks he had given her, gulped down the snacks and held out the bag she had brought.

“I can give it to you in the East.”

What poured out of the pocket were chunks of ore like rocks.

After seeing the ores that all looked different, Lee Han asked Carmen to appraise them.

“This is iron. But the quality isn’t that good.”

“… … .”

“Is this a regulation stone? Hmm… … It’s average.”

“And this is… … .”

As Carmen’s emotions continued, the story’s tail became increasingly tangled.

I could tell without even looking at his expression.

That I’m quite disappointed.

“Hey, how about this?!”

“Oh. Is this rock salt?”

Good quality salt could serve as a valuable trading item.

Carmen handed the rock salt that Seolhwa had confidently held out to Lee Han.

Because I think Lee Han can understand it better than I can.

“Hmm… … .”

He ground up some rock salt, put it in his mouth, tasted it, and shook his head.

Unfortunately, the quality is not that good.

Rock salt of much better quality than this was readily available in the central region.

“Ugh… … .”

‘I’m going to cry if this keeps up.’

How to do it.

Should we call in the workforce from the East and train them to be professional farmers?

Lee Han looked at the completely dead Seol-hwa with pity.

“……huh?”

That was when.

Carmen tilted her head as she held the black piece of stuff that Seolhwa had brought.

“Hey! Everyone, come here!”

Carmen’s eyes were trembling.

At his rough shout, Lordran and Skene, who were in the forge, came closer, annoyed.

“What is it?”

“I’m busy working.”

“Hey, look at this!”

Carmen’s voice was trembling.

The two dwarves, Lordran and Skene, looked at the black piece in his hand.

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

The three dwarves are silent.

Seol-hwa, who felt uneasy at that sight, secretly grabbed the hem of Lee-han’s clothes.

“It’ll be okay.”

“Seo, what if it’s dangerous? If we have to leave the East… … .”

“Then come to the central part.”

“We have always lived in the East… … .”

Seriously, if you do this a little more, I’m going to cry.

While Lee Han was comforting Seol-hwa, who was cowering so much that she seemed pitiful, the three dwarves took the ore and entered the forge.

When the sound of something knocking inside began to be heard, Lee Han went inside with Seolhwa.

“Hey! Where did you find this?”

“Uh… … There are so many of them where we live… … What are they and why are they like that?”

The frightened Sulwha asked him cautiously, but he did not answer.

Just pointing to the furnace.

Inside the furnace, fist-sized ore was heated in a mold.

The three dwarves quickly began working on the black ore liquid that had been melted by the intense heat from the furnace using the power of magic engineering.

After pouring in the reagent or adding the material, heating, and cooling several times, the black color gradually began to change to silver.

“What is that…?”

It starts to emit silver light on its own.

Carmen, who had put it in a mold and solidified it into a single block, spoke in a serious voice.

“When God created the world in the beginning with his power, his divinity permeated the world.”

Lee Han, who knew nothing about the mythology of this world, just kept his mouth shut.

Carmen didn’t stop talking, no matter what.

“As time passed, that divinity hardened and combined with the world, becoming one mineral.”

“okay.”

“That. We called it pure silver, true silver, that defeats chaos and evil.”

“… … .”

“… …Why is the reaction like that?”

Carmen frowned at the two who didn’t even respond, as if she expected them to cheer.

But what can we do?

That wasn’t what mattered now.

“So… … is that expensive?”

Carmen spoke firmly to Seol-hwa, who asked cautiously.

“That’s obvious.”

In response, Seol-hwa’s tail began to wag.