I Thought It Was a Healing Farming Game - Chapter 4

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I thought this was a relaxing farming game.
Chapter 4

“Huh?”
I caught my breath. It had taken me a moment to recognize who he was.
‘It’s Kaiis!’
He rose leisurely from where he’d been lying, then vaulted cleanly over the stone wall and landed in front of me.
The way he landed was as graceful as a cat’s.
“I was waiting for you, Visitor.”
He spoke while stretching his arms out with his fingers interlocked, then rolled his stiff neck side to side with a smile.
“You look all right?”
“Yes? Oh! Siad healed me. I’ve decided to stay in the village for a while. Please take good care of me!”
As I bowed in greeting, Kaiis waved his hand dismissively.
“Sure. Welcome.”
Though he seemed indifferent, he was unfailingly responsive—a contradiction that fit perfectly with the phrase “insincere kindness.”
Kaiis was something like the person who managed everything in Node.
If you had to compare him to something, he was like the village headman.
‘Though he’s far too young to call a headman…’
If you had to describe Kaiis in one sentence, he was the most unpredictable character in this game.
He’d pop out of nowhere at the most unexpected moments.
He’d act casual one moment, then turn coldly composed the next.
He’d seem indifferent while still managing to slip in sly remarks.
That’s why he was the character it took the longest to warm up to in the game.
It was surprising that such a Kaiis had come out to greet me on my very first day.
“Oh, by the way—my name is Yumiel! Nice to meet you.”
I smiled brightly and extended my hand.
My grandmother used to say you can’t spit on a smiling face.
Kaiis stared at my hand for a moment, then slowly reached out his own.
He took my hand and flipped it over so my palm faced upward.
“What—?”
Before I could even open my eyes wide in surprise, he pulled a small piece of paper from his pocket and placed it lightly on my palm.

[Kaiis]
[Node 10-1, 2nd Floor Office]

I instinctively read the words written on the Business Card.
“Kaiis?”
“Yep.”
He answered naturally and gestured toward the card with his eyes.
“If you want to find a house, you’ll need to come see me, Visitor.”
“Ah!”
I let out an exclamation of understanding.
That’s right—to find a house in the village, you had to encounter Kaiis as he randomly appeared and receive this Business Card event.
‘To think I’d see him the moment I stepped outside on day one! I’m lucky.’
With the Business Card in hand, I could visit a house anytime I wanted.
“I didn’t want you wandering around homeless.”
“Right, sleeping outside would mess me up. Thank you so much!”
“Mess you up?”
“Yep.”
I tucked the card away and lifted my head without thinking much about it.
Kaiis had stepped closer and was now staring at me from very near.
“Eek!”
Startled again, I jumped back, and Kaiis watched me do so with a hint of amusement before stepping away, a slight smirk playing at the corner of his mouth.
“See you again, Visitor.”
Before I could even respond to his whisper, he vaulted back over the wall and vanished.
I stood staring at the empty space, then muttered to myself in bewilderment, replaying what had just happened.
“No, wait—did you do that on purpose?”
Looking at him, it was obvious he’d stepped closer again just to watch me jump in surprise.
Though that kind of behavior was perfectly in character for Kaiis.
“Really, you could at least let me settle in first.”
Even as I grumbled about being teased, my lips kept quirking upward.
‘It feels like we’re already friends.’
Deep down, I was genuinely delighted that he’d fooled around with me.
I set off toward the village again, humming softly.
“Good morning!”
I greeted every resident I passed as I made my way through the town.
A few responded warmly enough, but most simply ignored me as they went about their business.
“Hmm…?”
I could have sworn that in the early game, most of the residents had been friendlier.
Why did everyone seem so cold?
‘Meeting people in person is different, I guess.’
Mulling this over as I walked, I found myself standing in front of the Clock Tower that rose prominently in the center of the village.
‘What should I do now… Oh, actually, the Tavern is somewhere around here, isn’t it?’
The building Kaiis operated wasn’t far from where I stood.
‘Since I have his Business Card, why not try to secure housing on my first day?’
Kaiis might have been away, but given that he’d sought me out this morning, it was likely he’d returned to his office by now.
I jumped to my feet.
“Let’s go!”
Hesitation was just wasting precious time.
When it came to negotiating a housing contract through Kaiis, there was only one thing I needed to watch out for.
Loans.
In a previous playthrough, I’d heard he offered unlimited loans and decided to try living in a mansion—only to face catastrophe.
‘I almost ended up indentured to Kaiis for life.’
It was common sense that large estates cost a fortune.
‘But still, that was ridiculous.’
The interest rates were loan-shark level.
If I recalled correctly, they climbed into double digits—so steep that even a month of work could barely cover the interest.
‘A small cottage is all I need.’
I made a mental note to stick to that, walking briskly along the path.
“This is the last load, right?”
“Yeah, let’s finish up quick and grab a beer at the Tavern.”
“Beer? Come on, you know we’re heading down there anyway—”
The wheels of a cart clattered at the end of the street. Workers hauling a cargo-laden cart passed by.
The moment I spotted them, I bowed in greeting.
“Good day to you!”
They glanced at me once, exchanged knowing looks with each other, and offered a curt nod before passing me by.
“Welcome.”
“Looks like we’ve got a new Visitor.”
“Why bother greeting her? She’ll be gone soon enough anyway.”
“She seems young—wouldn’t hurt to be polite!”
I watched their retreating forms, wiping sweat from their brows as they muttered among themselves.
‘A new Visitor? So others have come and gone before me?’
It was something I’d sensed before, but everyone seemed to be keeping a subtle distance from me.
Though logically, it made sense—a strange outsider suddenly appearing in a small island village was worth being cautious about.
‘This is different from the game. I’ll have to work harder at making a good impression.’
Resigned to building these relationships gradually, I resumed my trek down the path.

[Node 10-1]

After confirming the address on the sign, I peered through the window and brightened immediately.
“This is it!”
I recognized the familiar interior of a village Tavern. Despite being called a tavern, the atmosphere was much like any ordinary dining establishment.
Ding—
“Welcome!”
I pushed open the door and stepped inside.
It was quiet during these midday hours. I made my way to the bartender standing behind the counter.
“Good day!”
“A pleasant lunch to you. Will you be ordering something?”

Choice
1. Order from the menu
2. Ask a question
3. Special business: Visit Kaiis’s office

Special business was an option that only activated if you possessed a certain item.
In this case, Kaiis’s Business Card served that purpose.
“I’m actually looking for the office on the second floor.”
I held out the Business Card Kaiis had given me with both hands.
“Ah, you’ve come to see the proprietor! One moment, please.”
The server examined the card and offered directions with courtesy.
“Here is your Guest Access Card. Simply take the stairs on the right to reach the second floor.”

Guest Access Card: A card that permits entry to Kaiis’s office.

“Please return the card to me when you’ve finished your business and are ready to leave.”
“Thank you.”
I took the card and bowed my head briefly.
“Have a pleasant day.”
Climbing the stairs with long strides, I felt a sharp gaze boring into my back.
The moment I turned around, one of the patrons eating quickly averted his eyes.
“……Hmm?”
He’d definitely been looking at me.

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