I Thought It Was a Healing Farming Game - Chapter 100

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I thought this was a healing farming game
Chapter 100

“It’s nothing special! I’m so happy. I’ll treasure it and use it well.”
“Let’s enjoy the Autumn Festival together too.”
Priam’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. I couldn’t help but smile back at him warmly.
“Yes! I’m so excited.”
As the days passed with that hopeful feeling in my heart, time flew by, and before I knew it, the Autumn Festival was right around the corner.
In the meantime, I wore the dress I’d received as a gift and visited the Twins’ Mansion a couple of times.
“It’s beautiful, Miel.”
“Beautiful.”
Both of them looked quite pleased with how I looked.

Twins’ Sketchbook 9/10

And while I was there, I discovered a few more pages of the new sketchbook.
‘I’ve almost gathered all the clues about the Twins now.’
My next plan was to drink the Clairvoyance Potion and investigate Kaies’s study.
But there was one problem.
“There’s just no opening with Kaies…….”
Kaies rarely left his study vacant for long.
‘And unlike Siard, who goes out regularly, there are too many variables.’
I’d have to pick my timing carefully.
When I’d gone into the Tavern Basement, I was lucky — Kaies didn’t question it. But…….
‘Sneaking around his study is a different story entirely.’
If I got caught and it was deemed that I’d crossed the line, I might be disposed of like the others and expelled from the Village.
I wasn’t sure exactly what that disposal entailed.
‘It’d probably be exile, right? Or… could it be getting locked in Siard’s basement……?’
At the thought of the worst-case scenario, chills ran down my spine. It was like living in a horror film.
Flip.
To stop the endless stream of anxious thoughts, I pulled out the sketchbook I’d gathered before and opened it again.
‘I didn’t get a proper look at it last time because I was having fun with the Twins.’

[This time I actually liked it
But Kaies wouldn’t grant our request]
[He wouldn’t grant the Visitor’s request either]
[I came back to the Mansion after complaining to Kaies]

Below that was a drawing of Kaies with a cold expression. On the back, there was only an empty space where someone had disappeared.

[Kaies ultimately erased that person from the Village]

Flip.
The next diary entry was the same.

[Kaies says we shouldn’t give them another chance]
[He says rotten roots must be pulled out from the start, but I don’t know what he means]
[The other residents are very disappointed too]
[Does that mean no more Visitors will come now?]
[I’m bored]

……
I rolled up the finished sketchbook and stuffed it into my Inventory.
Sigh…….
No wonder Kaies couldn’t trust people. Never knowing when they’d stab you in the back.
Thinking about what he’d been through, his distrust of humanity was more than justified.
The problem was that what I was about to do was essentially stabbing Kaies in the back.
The more I thought about it, the more my conscience pricked me.
“Should I stop……?”
I’d decided to keep pursuing the Quest rather than leave it buried—it gnawed at me too much—but I worried that digging deeper might drag me into something far worse.
The fact that I’d be secretly investigating people close to me still didn’t sit right with me.
‘But pretending not to know won’t guarantee my safety either……’
The impulse to act and the pull to stop warred inside me with equal force.
Curiosity and reason, resignation and regret—my thoughts ground to a halt somewhere between them.
I pulled out the last bottles of Clairvoyance Potion and Invisibility Potion I had, then tucked them back into my Inventory.
‘Kaies’s clue…… I’ll think about it again after the Autumn Festival. There’ll be another chance.’
Since it wasn’t a Quest with a set deadline anyway, I wanted to enjoy the Festival day with nothing on my mind and a light heart.

[Festival Guide]

The Guide I’d pulled out contained a village map along with brief descriptions of what events were being held at each location.

[Village Center: Dance freely with the townspeople around the Fountain and enjoy the Festival.]
[Meadow: Weave flower crowns from a colorful array of blooms and gift them to those you hold dear.]
[Forest: Find the centuries-old ancient tree and hang a wish card upon it. They say the tree grants those wishes.]
[Village Hall: Collect stamps from around the Festival and exchange them for commemorative gifts.]
[Garden Entrance: An event to choose the finest harvests. Challenge yourself in various categories—the most beautiful crop, the largest crop, the highest quality crop, and more!]

“My pumpkin! I absolutely have to enter that.”
I’d set aside an especially well-grown autumn crop just for this. I had to show it off all around the neighborhood.
“And there’s a souvenir booth and a gelato stand too……”
Just looking at the events listed in the Guide, the Festival seemed quite grand in scale.
“I want to try everything!”
This time at the Festival, I wanted to play carefree, with nothing weighing on me.
I read through the Guide twice more, then pulled the blanket up over myself.

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After sleeping soundly and waking, the morning air felt different.
I pulled out the One-piece Dress I’d bought to wear for the Autumn Festival and changed into it.
“Mm, this is comfortable.”
After checking how it looked, I headed straight outside.
The streets were bustling with people from morning on. With music and laughter ringing out from every corner, my steps naturally grew lighter.
I passed through the arch at the Festival Entrance and arrived at the Village Hall, where I lined up to receive a Stamp Card.
“Where should I go first……”
Scanning the locations listed on the card, I decided to head first to the gelato cart where Priam was helping out.
Just as I was about to move, I heard people around me whispering about me.
“A new Visitor?”
“Yeah, that Visitor from spring.”
“They’ve stayed longer than expected.”
When I looked up, the elderly woman I knew gave a nudge to the person beside her.
“Nonsense! Don’t say such things. She’s such a sweet one.”
I smiled brightly at the woman who’d defended me and her companions.
“Hello! I hope you enjoy the Festival.”
“Yes, yes. Enjoy yourself too, dear.”
The villager beside them awkwardly averted their eyes and merely nodded.
Seeing that, my heart felt a little hollow.
As I headed toward the gelato cart, I suddenly thought of the Twins.
‘I wish they’d come with me.’
They disliked crowds, so I hadn’t dared ask them to join me.
As I was quietly lamenting that, a small hand tapped my back gently.
“Miel.”
At the familiar soft voice, my eyes widened and I spun around.
The Twins were standing right behind me. In the middle of a crowded street, no less.
“You two!”
Startled, my voice came out louder than intended. The Twins raised their hands in casual greeting.
“Hello.”
“What are you doing here, of all places?”
“Came to see Miel.”
“Really? There are so many people around. You’re sure you’re okay with this?”
“Yes.”
“Can we hang out together?”
“Yes.”
That they’d sought me out in such a crowded place touched me deeply. I couldn’t have been more grateful.
The villagers nearby seemed surprised to see the Twins at the festival, and one by one they started turning to look.
‘They really do stand out.’
Everyone else wore traditional garments for the Autumn Festival, but the Twins were dressed in elaborate outfits dripping with lace.
“The Twins came to the festival?”
“What’s the occasion?”
“Is it true they’re close with the Visitor?”
Villagers who rarely saw the Twins in town cast sidelong glances and whispered among themselves.
Some wore expressions of pure curiosity, while others frowned and shook their heads.
“Honestly, they have no sense.”
“Let them be. She won’t even last a year anyway.”
……Those words seemed aimed at me.
With the Twins standing right beside me, I wasn’t sure whether to pretend I hadn’t heard or say something back.
In that moment, Eunyu took my hand.
I met their gaze with a reassuring smile, then noticed that our eye levels had become nearly identical.
‘Wait? Have they grown…?’
At first, they’d been about a hand’s span shorter than me.
‘Are they really in a growth spurt?’

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