I Thought It Was a Healing Farming Game - Chapter 24

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I thought it was supposed to be a healing farming game.
Chapter 24

We walked in silence, and before I knew it, we’d arrived at the house.
Siard pulled out his key and opened the door, stepping aside so I could enter first.
The interior was dark. I flicked on the light the moment I stepped inside.
“Well then, I’ll just go wash up. I’m covered in dirt.”
Not wanting to leave muddy footprints on the floor, I tiptoed toward the bathroom, lifting my heels with each bouncy step.
Siard laughed at my clumsy gait.
“Feel free to walk normally. I clean the floor every day.”
“S-still!”
Just before closing the bathroom door, I poked my head through the gap and called out to him.
“No matter what happens, I’m on your side!”
Siard paused, his hand half-unbuttoned at his cuff, and looked at me.
I struck a fighting pose, giving him an encouraging look.
“Don’t let what anyone else says get to you!”
I shut the door, holding that gentle smile of his in my eyes.
‘Sounds like he ran into some difficult patient today.’
After all the kinds of patients I’d seen during my hospital work, I couldn’t just brush it aside.
I scrubbed away the grime under the hot water, emerging squeaky clean.
A cozy, warm room. My body felt fluffy and drowsy…….
Before I knew it, I was dozing off while sitting on the bed.
“Oh no, I can’t fall asleep yet…….”
I hadn’t even had dinner, yet my eyelids kept drooping.
‘This won’t do. Just ten minutes of rest, then I’ll finish up the mending…….’
Picturing myself working diligently afterward, I let myself sink into the blankets for a moment.

Loading…….

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Save Complete

Ding!
I’d thought I was only going to sleep for ten more minutes.
Chirp-chirp.
When I opened my eyes, morning had already arrived.

* * *

“How could this happen…….”
I brushed my teeth, my face a picture of disbelief.
I’d meant to close my eyes for just a moment, but when I came to, eight hours had passed.
“This is impossible. Really.”

Stamina: 100/100

In any case, that full stamina bar was proof that I’d slept soundly for a long stretch.
I rinsed my mouth and splashed my face with cold water, finally coming to my senses.
Click.
“Good morning!”
I practically burst through the door and greeted Siard, who stood right in front of me, with cheerful energy.
“Good morning. Did you sleep well?”
A Favorability Level indicator appeared beside Siard as he smiled warmly.

Siard’s Favorability Level: 2

My eyes snapped open.
“Oh!”
My first Favorability Level 2!
Level 2 meant a significant leap—from stranger to acquaintance.
‘Starting at Level 3, they let you access their private spaces!’
Of course, the exact level needed for free entry to someone’s room varied slightly depending on their personality.
Priam was Level 2, Kaise was Level 4….
‘Siard and his twin sister were probably Level 3, weren’t they?’
While I was turning these details over in my mind, Siard held out a glass of water.
“Are you busy again today?”
I accepted the cup with both hands, took a sip, and answered.
“Yes, I have part-time work, and I need to plant seeds in my vegetable garden.”
“Do your best.”
“I’ll be back!”

[Miel]

I left early in the morning and stopped in front of the vegetable garden I’d registered yesterday.

My Vegetable Garden
Status: Fertile
Crops: None

As expected, the soil was in perfect condition to plant seeds right away, thanks to the fertilizer I’d mixed in yesterday.
‘Unlike real life, a single day is enough. I love how fast this works.’
After pulling out the remaining weeds, I finished the repair work I hadn’t completed last night.
“Thank you for your hard work. Here’s your pay.”
“Thank you so much!”

Part-time Work Completed
Part-time Work Completed
Part-time Work…

The moment I received my wages, I bought seeds and planted them in my garden.
For the next several days, I was swept up in a whirlwind of activity.
As soon as I earned money from part-time work, I poured it into farming, and whenever I had a spare moment, I stopped by the garden to water the plants and check their condition.
Running around like that, my Reputation and Favorability Levels accumulated steadily.

And today.
“Huh.”
I crouched in the garden and gazed at the pale green sprouts poking up through the soil.
“They sprouted!”
All my careful tending had borne fruit at last.
I watered them evenly with the watering can, then patted the soil gently to check the moisture.
After another hour or two like that, I headed home with a foolish grin on my face.
“You’re back early today.”
Siard held out a glass of water and spoke.
“Thanks!”
I drained it in one go and fluttered my clothes to cool off. With the sweat evaporating, I felt refreshed.
“Siard, you know what? My vegetable garden finally sprouted today!”
“Already?”
“Yes. These pale green sprouts, about this big….”
I showed him my pinky knuckle, chattering excitedly.
Siard, who had been listening quietly to my story, smiled faintly.
“It was worth all your hard work these past days. Congratulations.”
“Right? I’m dying to see how much more they’ll grow.”
After rambling on for a while, I noticed Siard looked like he had something to say.
“By the way…… is there something you wanted to tell me?”
Siard hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“Do you have any plans this afternoon?”
I paused to think, then answered.
“Well, nothing’s scheduled yet. I was thinking of going to the Village Hall to look for some new work…”
“I see.”
Siard nodded calmly.
Something about his expression made me curious.
“Why do you ask? Is there something I could help you with?”
“That’s not it, exactly.”
Siard regarded me for a moment, then spoke slowly.
“The thing is, the villagers are going up into the mountains today to gather medicinal herbs. If you’re willing, would you like to come along?”
Ding!

Spring Event: Herb Gathering
Reward: General Villagers’ Favorability Level +10, Harvest
Location: Mountain Foothills, Village Surroundings, Fields
Accept / Decline

“Medicinal herbs?”
“Yes, with a light walk as well.”
Siard paused, then continued carefully.
“You’ve been so busy lately that I’ve hardly had the chance to see you. If you have other commitments, I understand, but…”
My mind stuttered for a moment before I caught his meaning.
“…Oh!”
Had I made Siard feel neglected these past few days by throwing myself into work?
Now that I thought about it, we’d barely exchanged greetings in the mornings and evenings.
Between farmwork, the part-time job at the Village Hall, and visiting villagers, I was always asleep the moment I returned home.
‘I guess I’ve been thoughtless to someone I live with.’
“Is it difficult?”
Hearing the faint disappointment in his voice, I quickly shook my head.
“Not at all! I’d love to.”
Without much hesitation, I tapped the selection window.

Accept

“Let’s go together.”
Gathering herbs sounded good, and spending time with Siard was something I’d been missing.

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“Heave!”
I pushed through tangled vines and made my way up the path along the mountainside.
“Siard, this spot looks like others have been here already. Let’s try a bit further to the side.”
As I shifted direction, my foot caught on a vine sprawling across the ground.
“Oof.”
Just as I was about to fall, Siard caught me swiftly and lifted me up with one arm.
“Even on a gentle slope, you can trip on roots. Do be careful.”
“Right! Thank you.”
I brushed the dirt from my hands and picked up my hoe again.
I scanned the surroundings with a sweep of my eyes.
Though they called it herb gathering, it looked almost like a wild vegetable foraging event to me.
‘There’s plenty here to blanch and season.’

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