I Thought It Was a Healing Farming Game - Chapter 74

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I thought this was supposed to be a healing farming game
Chapter 74

“Yu-eun, if you’d just let go of my hand—”
I broke off mid-sentence, turning my head at the sound of water churning.
A wave, taller than before, was surging toward us.
I flinched reflexively, but Yu-eun yanked me up with such force that I was airborne before I could brace myself.
In that same instant, a massive swell crashed over the Swimming Pool and swept past.
The wake rippled outward, spraying water across the surroundings.
“You’re good, Miel. I’ll let you live.”
“Th-thank you… Yu-eun, you’re really strong.”
Yu-eun’s grip was iron, and the Twins—despite their appearance—possessed surprising strength.
“Let’s eat a snack. Miel.”
True to form for hungry children, they pestered me for food the moment we left the Swimming Pool.
I squeezed water from my clothes and agreed without much thought.
“Sure! There’s nothing like meat after a swim.”
“Meat?”
At that word, Yu-eun immediately reached for the bell sitting atop the Beach Table.
In less than ten minutes, a spread of meat dishes arrived, glazed with sweet barbecue sauce and accompanied by a lightly spicy option.
I gazed at the juice-laden meat and murmured to myself.
“Am I allowed to indulge like this?”
“Mm.”
The Twins answered casually and promptly bit into a hefty chunk of meat. I followed suit, alternating between salt and sauce, eating with abandon.
“Delicious! Yeah, meat after swimming is the best.”
“You look happy, Miel.”
“I am. I’m happy. This is what happiness is.”
After we’d finished our snack-that-wasn’t-really-a-snack, I spent several more hours playing—pulling the Twins around in a tube.
A faint smile crossed Yu-eun’s lips for the first time.

Yu-eun’s Affinity +10
Eun-yu’s Affinity +10

After about two hours, I was completely spent.
“Ugh. I’m exhausted.”
I lay flat on my back on the pool floor.
As I caught my breath, the Twins leaned down and peered at me from both sides.
“Haha. What is it? Do you want to play more?”
I laughed up at them, and a knowing smile flashed across both their faces.
They then grabbed my arms and hauled me to my feet. Standing on either side of me, the Twins spoke quietly.
“You have to come again.”
“Next time, sleep over.”
“Is that so? I’ll have to bring pajamas next time.”
I answered cheerfully and climbed into the Carriage heading home.
After running around with the children all day, I dozed off inside the Carriage.
Yet the moment we arrived home, I didn’t rest—I headed straight to the Vegetable Garden.
‘The corn harvest is just around the corner. I can’t let things drag on.’
Picturing the gleaming fountain, I tended the garden until sunset.
And on the day before harvest, I visited the Smithy to upgrade my sickle.
“Hello! I’m here to upgrade something.”
Along with my harvesting sickle, I presented the Upgrade Coupon I’d received as a reward for expanding the Vegetable Garden.
The old man rolled up his sleeves, took the sickle, and lifted his hammer high.
Clang!
With a resounding hammer strike, the sickle was strengthened by one level.

Sickle of Harvest +1

“Mm. Success.”
“Ah. One more Enhancement, please!”
Clang!

Sickle of Harvest +2

“Again!”
Clang!
“Once more……!”
Clang!
“Just one more!”
Clang!
On the fifth strike, light erupted from the sickle.

Sickle of Harvest Blessed by Divine Protection (+5 Enhancement)

“Ah. A very fine Effect appeared! Your luck is holding strong.”
“Gasp. Divine Protection……!”
“Will you stop here?”
From this point on, the Enhancement cost doubles.
But the Divine Protection Effect was one that amplified whatever other Effect attached to it by several times over.
It felt wasteful to lock in just this option.
“I want to draw another Effect. Please, Enhancement!”
Clang!
Clang!

Consecutive Enhancement

I squeezed my eyes shut as I watched my coin purse melt away.
Grandfather asked nothing more and brought his hammer down again.
Clang!

Sickle of Far Abundant Harvest Blessed by Divine Protection (+8 Enhancement)

Clang!
Clang!
.
.

Sickle of Far Abundant Harvest Blessed by Divine Protection (+12 Enhancement): A miraculous sickle that reaps any crop as easily as cotton candy.

“That’s enough!”
I stopped the consecutive Enhancement in haste.
“Is this good enough?”
“Wow! That’s amazing! With this, I could harvest thousands with ease.”
“Come back anytime you need repairs.”
“Yes! Thank you so much!”
My coin purse was nearly empty, but I felt no regret—the result was far too good for that.
‘To pull off this kind of performance. It’s a miracle!’
Grinning like a fool, I headed to bed.
And then, at last, corn harvest day arrived.
“The Fountain!”
I shouted from the moment I woke, bolted upright and finished my preparations in a flash, then sprinted toward the Vegetable Garden.
Just as I turned the corner of the Alley, I ran straight into Siard.
“Siard!”
I tried to stop short, but by then my legs had already built up speed.
On instinct, thinking I’d collide, I flung both arms open.
“Miel?”
Still racing forward, I tumbled into his embrace, and the solid impact made Siard’s body sway.
But he showed no surprise, lightly wrapping his arms around my waist to steady me.
“I never expected you to be so delighted to see me.”
He must have thought I was holding out my arms to ask for an embrace.
I lifted my head to explain, but the sight of his face—softer than it had ever been—made me swallow my words in a rush.
It would have been awkward to admit I’d only bumped into him by accident while running past.
“W-well, of course. How could I not be happy?”
“Were you looking for me? Is something the matter……?”
“No, nothing like that! The corn’s all grown in, so I’m going out to harvest it.”
“Your farming season is coming to a close. You must be working very hard.”
“Ha-ha. I’ll pick out the biggest and prettiest ones later and bring them to you.”
I smiled brightly and waved to him before turning toward the Alley.
“Miel—”
“Yes?”
At the sound of my name, I poked my head back out from the entrance of the Alley.
Siard started to say something, then stopped short.
“Never mind. Do your best out there.”
“I will!”
A brief question flickered in my mind, but thinking it was nothing important, I headed straight for the Vegetable Garden.
The moment I swung my Enhanced sickle at the Vegetable Garden, the results exceeded all expectations.
With each slash, corn tumbled down in a cascade, and the cart filled with golden ears in what felt like no time at all.
‘There’s a reason Enhancement 12 exists.’
Thanks to the Enhanced sickle, my harvest speed was far faster, but the field was so vast that it wasn’t until I’d been moving the whole day that I could finally catch my breath.
The price of that exertion came calling the very next morning.

Debuff (1 day): Maximum HP –20%, HP Recovery Speed –30%

“This can’t be…”
Stuck having to rest whether I liked it or not.
I’d have no choice but to eat well and get proper sleep today.
With no energy to cook, I decided to pick up bread from the Bakery instead.
When someone is exhausted enough, foods you’d normally never eat suddenly spring to mind.
This was one of those moments.
Garlic Bread.
Garlic Bread loaded with cream cheese—that’s what I wanted.
But there was no such thing here, so I picked several varieties of bread instead, gathering them by type.
“I’d like to pay.”
While waiting for the cashier, I noticed the Baker’s sleeve—scorched and torn by the flame.
“Oh my! Are you alright? There’s a hole right there.”
I gasped and leaned in to whisper quickly.
“Ah, that happened while I was working just now. It’s fine.”
“Would you like me to mend it? I happen to have a Quick Repair Kit.”
“Really? You would?”
“I can do it quickly right now!”
The Baker Employee hesitated for a moment before guiding me toward the back of the kitchen.
“I feel terrible asking a customer for such a favor.”
“It’s no trouble at all. It’s not a difficult thing.”
I sat down in a corner of the bustling kitchen, placed the fabric against mine, and stitched it up rapidly.
I stretched out the neatly mended garment to inspect it, then handed it back.
“Here you go. I’d better be on my way.”
“Thank you so much. Is there anything I can do for you?”
“Oh, no need. I’ll see you again next time.”
“Or is there any bread you’d like to eat? If you have a special request, I’d be happy to make it for you.”
Looking at the genuine gratitude in her eyes, I paused for a moment.

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