I Thought It Was a Healing Farming Game - Chapter 31

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I thought it was supposed to be a healing farming game.
Episode 31

“Oh, today it’s not bitter medicine……?”
Siard’s violet eyes gleamed with warmth.
“Since you’ve been taking your medicine well, I thought you deserved a reward.”
I nodded and popped the candy into my mouth, rolling it with my tongue.
While I did, Siard slipped out carrying the water glass and tray, only to return moments later with a small package and a letter.
“A package has arrived for you, Miel.”
“For me?”
Just as Siard had said, the letter and package bore an exclamation mark above them.
“The sender is listed as Teim.”
“Teim……?”
The unfamiliar name gave me pause for a moment, but as soon as I unfolded the letter, I knew who it was.

[Dear Miel,
I can’t thank you enough for yesterday.
My younger sibling’s fever wouldn’t break, so I ended up coming back terribly late.
When I went back to the Ranch, you’d already left for the day.
You can’t imagine my shock when I saw you’d finished everything on your own, including my share. Dei didn’t even know I’d come by.
I’m sending you some precious ingredients as a token of my gratitude.
— Your colleague Teim, moved by your loyalty.]

‘So that person’s name was Teim!’
The worry I’d been harboring—that he might resent me—melted away quietly.
Ding!

Ranch Resident Affinity +10

As I finished the letter, the Affinity with all the Ranch Residents climbed noticeably.
“Is there some problem with the contents?”
I shook my head quickly at Siard’s question.
“No, not at all! It’s from an employee I met at the Ranch yesterday—I just didn’t know his name.”
There was a small note attached to the package as well.

[P.S. Mael loves knitting, and Dei loves freshly baked bread.
Priam from the Orchard has a taste for crops grown in nature and tangy fruits.
Keep this in mind—you’ll find a use for it someday.]

Information Notebook: Profile Updated

Upon obtaining Resident Information, my profile had been refreshed.
I set the note aside and pulled out the contents of the package.

Premium Flour × 1 Bag

“Gasp.”
Premium Flour.
It was a high-grade item that appeared at a rare probability when crafting flour.
‘This single bag has to be worth at least five gold!’
The next thing that came out was precious Vanilla Bean.

Vanilla Bean × 5g

“Can I really accept this?”
The gift was so generous that I hesitated for a moment, but my honest lips kept curving upward.
“I don’t know how to repay this…….”
Pressing my finger to my lips, I pulled out the last envelope.
The weight of it made my eyes go wide.

Rice, 500 grams

“R-rice…… it’s rice!”
A rush of endorphins flooded through me.
I tried to leap up from the bed without thinking of the pain, but my numb arm gave out and I fell back down.
Still, I couldn’t help being delighted.
I cradled the rice package like I’d just received a bar of gold.
Images of a rustic country table spread bloomed in my mind.
“Siard, would it be all right if I left this in the kitchen?”
“Of course.”
Siard gathered the items from the package into his arms.
“And I must go out for a brief medical appointment. Will you be able to stay here alone?”
“Oh, please go. I’ll be fine.”
“I’ve prepared a porridge for lunch. If you get hungry, please warm it up and eat.”
“Yes. Thank you.”
“Don’t overexert yourself.”
Only after reminding me several times did Siard leave the house.
The house fell quiet in an instant.
Following Siard’s instruction to rest well, I quietly pulled the blanket up to my chin.
‘Right. I’ll take today to properly rest.’
With a lighter heart, I closed my eyes.

* * *

I slept deeply until late afternoon.
I seemed to wake shallowly several times in between, but the warmth and drowsiness of the blanket would pull me back under quickly.
After repeating this a few times, the warm sunlight had transformed into a soft amber glow.
“Mm.”
When I finally stirred, I felt considerably better than I had this morning.
After warming up the soft soup Siard had prepared and taking my medicine, the slight fever had nearly subsided.
I was sitting at the dining chair, idly wiggling my toes, when——
Thud.
“……?”
My head turned toward the sound instinctively.
It had come from none other than Siard’s room.
‘What was that?’
Node’s basic rules forbade entering someone’s private space without permission.
But hearing a sound from an empty room sent a chill down my spine.
“……A mouse?”
I’d never seen a mouse in the house before.
Given Siard’s nature, he wouldn’t even tolerate dust rolling around inside.
‘Still, I should mention it to Siard when he comes back, just in case.’
I put the empty bowl in the sink and opened the refrigerator looking for a snack.
Milk and yogurt from the Ranch, along with eggs, caught my eye first.
“And I have Premium Flour and Vanilla Beans too……?”
I’d meant to just grab a snack to eat, but my plans changed.
It was the perfect timing to put into action the plan I’d been mulling over.
Making a good first impression on the Twin Siblings, that was it!
There was exactly one thing needed for that plan.
“I should make snacks.”
The Twin Siblings had both the tastes and the mannerisms of small children.
So if I won them over with food, perhaps they’d let their guard down more easily.
“I’ll bake cookies! Vanilla flavored and Chocolate flavored——two kinds.”
My body had recovered quite well, and baking cookies wouldn’t strain me.
I took out the ingredients I needed and quickly began mixing the dough.
After dividing the dough into two portions, I scraped Vanilla Bean into one and mixed finely crushed Chocolate into the other.
I set the Vanilla Bean pods aside separately—they’d be useful later for making syrup.
‘All those days of playing the game have finally paid off.’
My hands moved through the recipe naturally, as though remembering the steps on their own.
While the finished dough chilled in the refrigerator, I opened the windows to air out the kitchen and tidied up the scattered workspace.
“I have to bake them all before Siard arrives!”
I wanted him to taste the Cookies fresh from the oven.
I kept glancing at the wall clock, and when the time came, I removed the dough.
I pressed cutters firmly into the thin dough, cutting out stars, checkered squares, and hearts.
“They’re adorable! The Twin Siblings will love them, won’t they?”
After putting on oven mitts and baking three trays of Cookies, the kitchen filled with a sweet aroma.
When I gathered the crisp, puffed Cookies into containers, there was more than I’d expected.
“Perfect. I can send out several packages!”
Fortunately, I had Free Mail Coupons, so distributing gifts would be easy.
Just as I finished packaging the Cookies, Siard returned home.
While he washed and changed clothes, I arranged freshly baked Cookies on a plate for him.
A short while later, I showed the Cookies to Siard.
Soon I was able to taste the Cookies alongside the tea he’d prepared himself.
“Mmm!”
The crisp texture, the savory richness, and the delicate Vanilla Bean fragrance spread across my palate.
As I savored them with obvious satisfaction, Siard gazed at me and offered a faint smile.
“Even when I tell you not to overdo it, you still take on more work.”
There was no real reproach in his tone. I laughed good-naturedly and offered him a Cookie.
“I feel much better after a good sleep. Please, try one yourself.”
“They look quite appetizing.”
I asked him eagerly.
“What do you think? Will the Twin Siblings like them? I made different shapes, and two different flavors.”
“They’ll certainly enjoy them. When it comes to desserts, they’re not picky at all.”
“I hope so.”
Together with Siard, who helped me finish packaging the Cookies, I stopped by the Village Hall to submit the packages.
While the other residents each received just one packet of Cookies, I sent the Twin Siblings nearly a whole box.
It was a choice made in consideration of their enormous appetite.
‘Even one box might not be enough… but two boxes feels like too much.’
My heart fluttered with anticipation after submitting the packages.
The residents’ reactions and behaviors sometimes differed from my expectations, so I felt a bit of worry.
‘I just hope they enjoy eating them.’
Just imagining them eating happily made my mood grow warm and fuzzy.

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The next morning.
The moment I woke, I rubbed my eyes and rushed to the mailbox.
It was full of letters.

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