The Return of the Genius Farmer - Chapter 176



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Episode 176

88. Explored the Forest – 2

Seria, who was with Tree, was covered in sweat and dust, and there was a lot of dirt here and there, so she did not look like a princess to say the least.

But she looked brighter than ever.

It’s a given.

How could it not be fun for a princess who has lived in a palace all her life and never touched soil to enjoy the vivid nature?

“I want to stay here longer!”

Ryu smiled awkwardly at the sight that he would never normally see.

Tree shrugged her shoulders at him, who gave her an expression as if asking, “What on earth did you do to deserve this?”

“We were just doing what we usually do.”

“I see that the princess’s dress is dirty. Are you doing farm work?”

“It’s more like farm work than farming.”

“King Ryu! King Ryu! Do you know?! How cute the bulbul is! And! And!”

With an excited face, Seria talked excitedly about what had happened today.

When she’s in the palace, she always has a weak-looking smile on her face.

Ryu couldn’t help but be happy when she showed the liveliness of a girl appropriate for her age.

But staying in the forest is a different matter.

“It will be a nuisance to Mr. Lee Han.”

They are guests, and it is a nuisance to the host when guests stay too long.

Even though they say they help with the farm work, it won’t be enough to satisfy Lee Han, who is a skilled farmer.

Their position there is that of an envoy of the kingdom.

Even if they are of the same age, they will try to prepare only good dishes for their sake.

Seria’s cheerful expression slowly subsided as if she had thought about it that far.

It was heartbreaking to see her so gloomy, but there’s nothing that can be done.

“I’m fine.”

“Really?!”

“Yes. It’s not that hard to have guests stay for a while. And the help you all give us is definitely helpful.”

Seria’s eyes sparkled.

Eventually, Ryu said he would stay for a few more days and bowed his head slightly to Lee Han.

“Since we’ve come this far, how about taking a look around Ryu Kyung-do Daesurim?”

“Uh… …Are you okay?”

“Yes. Well, the farm work is almost over now.”

Today, the big work was almost over with the delegation members including Ryu harvesting the crops in the field.

Now all that remains is to prepare for winter.

That’s something you and your cabin family can do.

“Of course, if you are in a hurry to return to the palace, you can go first.”

“Euuuum… … .”

Ryu was worried.

As a knight of the royal family, it could be said that it was his duty to serve the princess.

But the current political situation in the kingdom was one of a power struggle between the royal family and the marquis.

Of course, the royal family could exclude knights belonging to the royal family and the diplomatic corps, but it was an undeniable burden.

Isn’t it true that the more strength you have, the better?

Their mere return would be a powerful deterrent to the Marquis of Calois.

Is that all?

It was a great advantage to be able to leave the fragile princess in a place where she could be trusted and where there was no danger.

If possible, I would like to leave the princess in the Great Forest until the power struggle with Marquis Caloitz is over.

There were more advantages.

The royal family wants to have a good relationship with Lee Han.

It wasn’t unusual for a family member to be sent away to another place to maintain trust.

There, Seria is close with Lee Han’s friend, Seol-i, and also became friends with Tree.

“Ryu Kyung. Do you wish to leave the princess in the Great Forest?”

‘As expected of a sailor. She’s a ghost.’

It’s not uncommon for someone to read the minds of others, lest they say he is not the best merchant in the kingdom.

But Ryu was also a seasoned noble and knight in his own right.

“As a knight, it is wrong to keep someone who should be served somewhere else… … .”

“Mr. Lee Han. What do you think?”

“I don’t mind.”

What could be difficult about taking care of a child?

And Tree and the explanation were liking Seria.

‘It’s almost winter. It’s a very boring time.’

I don’t know if it’s because it’s a busy season for farm work, but in winter, there’s not much to do in the forest.

Things like taking care of a greenhouse or an apiary are things you can do on your own.

“Tree. How about you?”

“I like it. Hmm. But the twins said they wanted to come over and play in the winter.”

“Oh, that’s right. Last time we went, they said they were coming to play in the winter.”

‘Running a campsite for kids to play in… … Well, it’s not so bad.’

“But isn’t it possible that the expedition team will move this winter?”

“You also have to consider the forces of chaos.”

Schrader and Walter told me that the Great Forest wasn’t a safe place.

Ryu kept his mouth shut.

Hongryeon smirked at him as he pondered what to do.

“If a fight breaks out in the forest, can’t we just take the kids and run away then? Luna. Can you open the way?”

“Yes, of course. Well, if you want, it’s okay if you stay in Fairyland. Fairies are friends of children, after all.”

“… …as long as they don’t play a terrible prank.”

“Hey. It’s not that terrible, is it?”

“I’ll leave the choice up to you.”

You can stay, or you can not stay.

Seria looked at Ryu with anticipation at Lee Han’s seemingly nonchalant attitude.

After thinking about it for a while, he finally lowered his head.

It wasn’t something he could decide for himself.

“Can I contact you after I return to the palace?”

“Of course.”

The delegation returned via the fairy path Luna had created.

In their hands as they returned were many goods obtained from their first trade with the Great Forest.

Sailor and Leon also returned the same way.

It was almost winter, so they each had a lot to do in their respective territories.

“Is it okay if I come to play in the winter?”

“You are always welcome.”

“Haha. Triya. You too, come with the princess. Let’s party then too.”

“Yeah, I got it.”

Sailor, who had hugged the tree tightly once, gets on the carriage.

Leon smiled broadly as he watched it.

“See you next time.”

“If you need anything, please come by anytime.”

“Haha. Yes.”

Leon, who felt much more comfortable dealing with Lee Han, bowed his head slightly.

Life in the cabin didn’t change much after they left.

The cabin family each did their own thing, and so did the tree.

Shredder chuckled as he watched the princess happily sharing the fruit she had picked after working in the greenhouse with Tree and the explanation.

He also felt good when he saw the children playing.

“Lee Han. Lee Han.”

“hmm?”

Tree approached Lee Han, who was making a rope with Walter.

It was to tell you what I talked about with Jilpung yesterday.

“Jilpung told me to come play in his village.”

It is not uncommon for a gale or a bargent to invite you.

Since he had been there several times himself, Lee Han readily gave his permission.

“Really? Should I take you there?”

“Yeah. Jilpung said he’d come in person. Is it okay if I stay overnight at the dog tribe village?”

Anyway, the owner of this cabin and the guardian of the tree is Lee Han.

If you weren’t just going out to play, but staying overnight, you definitely needed permission.

Lee Han smirked at the tree that was looking up at him with both hands clasped together.

“Don’t bother the dog people too much.”

“I won’t do that.”

“Take the explanation with you too.”

“Okay. Is it okay for Seria to come too?”

Just like the tree, I couldn’t help but send it away, its eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Although Jilpungi has a light personality, he is not the type of person to put children in danger.

And if it’s the guy, I can trust him enough.

“While you’re at it, why don’t you check out the Black Blood Dragon on your way back?”

“okay!”

Seria, who had been looking this way with an anxious expression, smiled brightly and jumped while holding Tree’s hand.

Although we had only known each other for a short time, we had become quite close.

‘Because both of us rarely hung out with our peers… … .’

“Huh?! Then is it okay if I go too?!”

“Hongryeon? Aren’t you annoyed?”

“Hey. Do I look like someone who would be bothered by something like that? Don’t worry. Don’t worry. And I don’t have to do anything in the cabin.”

“That’s true. Then Hongryeon. Please. Oh. While you’re at it, I’d like you to bring a few things to the dog tribe village.”

“Don’t worry. Just trust me.”

“And don’t drink too much.”

“… … Don’t believe that.”

The next morning, a call came from the royal family.

There was talk of leaving the princess in the forest for the winter this year.

Instead, the royal family says they will do whatever it takes to prevent the expedition from going to the Great Forest.

It may not be an easy task, but considering the benefits the royal family would gain from successful trade with Daesurim, Ryu said it is not entirely impossible.

In any case, Seria was just happy to be staying in the forest this winter.

She seemed to really like Tree’s comfortable clothes, so she wore baggy pants and a comfortable shirt despite the tearful protests of the maid who was left behind for her.

“Lee Han! Lee Han! What do you think? Do you think it suits you well?”

“Oh, what do you think?”

“You look like sisters.”

They are definitely sisters from a farming family.

Of course, the maid who saw Seria wearing such clothes felt like she would faint at any moment, but the cabin family simply thought she was cute.

“Hey guys! I’m home!”

As breakfast was finishing, a gust of wind came running.

Seria’s expression brightened at the appearance of the dog-man with only one spear slung over his shoulder.

“Ooh~! Princess! It suits you well?!”

“Ehehehe~.”

“Will it be easy to explore~? Alright. Before we go to the village, I’ll show you my secret place!!”

“I’ll show you the spleen location later, so take this with you.”

“Huh? What is this?”

It was goods obtained through trade with the envoys of the Elf Kingdom, crops harvested this year, and honey.

It was a reward for the leather sent by the dog people.

“Hey~. I guess I won’t have any worries this winter~.”

“Didn’t your hunting go well this year? Weren’t you worried before?”

“It’s not often that we get to enjoy the taste of roasted sweet potatoes on a cold winter day.”

It is a luxury that Lee Han could not have imagined before staying in Daesurim.

Jilpungi chuckled as he looked at the crops loaded onto the cart.

“I bet the other guys are expecting it too?”

He became the representative of the central region and became friends with other Suin tribes in the central region.

Since he had received something from them, it was time to share it. Since there were enough crops, Lee Han just smiled bashfully.

“Then I’ll go and come back!”

Tree, Seria, Seol-i, and Hong-ryeon got on the cart.

As he ran towards the cart, Lee Han turned his eyes to the cabin.

‘I guess I’ll have to do some work by myself today.’

Lee Han put his hands in his pockets and headed to the back of the warehouse.

There was a lot of straw behind the warehouse.

“Are you thinking of making a rope?”

“Yes. I should make it when I have time.”

Even if you have plenty of rope, it’s never enough.

“You don’t rest.”

The dwarves who followed Lee Han snickered and moved the straw with him.

As the pile of straw grew in front of the hut, the four of them began to stir the straw without saying who would go first.

A leisurely day was beginning on the farm for the first time in a long while.