Player Farming in the Dragon’s Lair - Chapter 71

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71
Day 41 since entering the Tower.
[The God of Discipline informs you that tomorrow is your scheduled day to visit home.]
“Ah, that’s right, isn’t it?”
I’d honestly forgotten.
I remembered that through the Wishing Stone on the 90th Floor, I could stay in Korea for one day once a week, but somehow the thought that that week had already arrived had slipped my mind.
If the God of Discipline hadn’t mentioned it, I would have let the day pass without noticing.
[The God of Adventure hopes you’ll bring back lots of home-cooked side dishes from your mother.]
“Yes, understood!”
The home-cooked side dishes I’d brought last time from Kim Mi-suk were already finished.
I wondered what I might be able to bring back this time.
This was the part I was most looking forward to about tomorrow’s outing.
‘I should buy some seeds while I’m out tomorrow. I’d like to try planting corn—I wonder if that’ll work.’
I decided I’d search for information on my smartphone once I got out.
Today, I’d decided to plant soybeans.
Seeds I’d brought back last time: rice seeds, garlic seeds, and soybean seeds.
I’d already planted and harvested the rice seeds and garlic seeds in the fields.
Only the soybean seeds remained.
I pulled out “You Can Do It! First Steps in Home Gardening.”
I’d folded back the corners of the pages about soybeans, keeping a sort of bookmark of my own.
Flip.
‘Here it is.’
【Soybeans grow best in fields where sunlight reaches well and water drains properly. Rather than cramming too many seeds into one spot, it’s better to space them at proper intervals.】
【Plant the seeds at a proper depth, cover them lightly with soil, and gently press them down to settle them in place. While the sprouts are germinating, it’s important to keep the soil from drying out completely.】
【As soybeans grow to a certain size, pods will form along each stem. The more the pods mature, the firmer the beans inside become. Having good spacing when first planting makes harvesting much easier later.】
“Right, I see.”
I tucked the book back into my Subspace Backpack.
I’d decided to clear a new plot right next to where I’d planted the carrots for the soybeans.
Whoosh!
Amwol transformed into a hoe.
By now, she had no hesitation whatsoever about transforming into farm tools.
In fact, she seemed to be looking forward to these moments.
– Cackle, farming is such a joy.
The plot was ten pyeong again this time.
I pressed the tip of the hoe deep into the soil.
“Soil Leveling!”
Crunch!
Thud!
The soil where the hoe’s tip passed crumbled finely and shifted to the side. I turned over the surface layer and gently broke up the harder clumps.
Small pebbles that stuck up here and there I pushed off to the side.
[Soil Leveling Proficiency Lv. 7 increases slightly.]
[Soil Leveling Proficiency Lv. 7 increases…….]
The Doppelgänger worked alongside me, mimicking every swing of the hoe.
Crunch.
Crunch!
The bare ground next to the carrot field quickly took on the shape of a new plot.
I squared off the edges of the field neatly, then gave the surface a final, even pass.
But I wasn’t finished yet.
[Compost Heap]
– Grade: D
– Effects
– Soil Fertility +20%
– Crop Grade Increase Chance +20%
– Description: Compost made from vegetable scraps mixed with soil. Something good will surely happen if you spread this on your field.
I spread the compost evenly over the newly prepared soybean field.
[Using the Compost Heap, soil fertility increases by 20 percent.]
[Using the Compost Heap, crop grade increase chance rises by 20 percent.]
“That should do it.”
I took out the Soybean Seeds from my Subspace Backpack.
The round beans tumbled into my palm with soft, rolling sounds.
Woo-jin began tapping shallow holes at regular intervals with the tip of the hoe.
He spaced them generously, thinking of the pods that would form later on each stem.
“Doppelgänger, let’s drop one in each hole.”
(……) Nod!
Doppelgänger dropped a soybean seed into each hole Woo-jin made, one by one with soft plips.
Woo-jin followed behind, gently covering them with soil and pressing lightly with his palm to settle them in place.
The seeds buried at the right depth nestled neatly beneath the earth.
[Seed Planting Lv. 7’s Proficiency increases slightly.]
[Seed Planting Lv. 7’s Proficiency increases…….]
Soon the hundred-square-foot field was finished with soybean planting.
Woo-jin straightened his back and smiled with satisfaction.
Now all that was left was watering.
“Rainfall!”
Whoosh.
A small rain cloud gathered above the field.
Rain fell in thin streams, moistening the soil, and the earthy scent spread softly through the air.
* * *
The next day.
“Doppelgänger, if the soil in the soybean field dries out while I’m gone, give it a little water, will you?”
(……) Nod!
“Woo-jin! Don’t forget lots of Churu, meow!”
“Ugh, fine.”
The Wishing Stone activated, sending Woo-jin back to Korea.
When Woo-jin opened his eyes, he found himself standing at the entrance to Korean Apartment Complex Building 101.
Early morning.
Office workers hurried past on their way to work.
By this hour, his father had probably left for the office, and Yoon-ah was likely already on the subway heading to school.
Click.
As he opened the apartment door, he saw Kim Mi-suk sitting on the living room sofa.
“Mom, I’m home.”
“Oh my, I was just waiting for you.”
“Waiting for me?”
“You come once a week, don’t you? So I figured today would be the day and even marked it on the calendar.”
Mom pointed to the calendar.
Today’s date was circled in red marker.
“Sniff! Mom!”
She cared about him enough to do that!
He suddenly remembered what his mother had said when they’d eaten together with the guild master before, and tears threatened to spill over.
But the moment of emotion came crashing down just as quickly.
“I marked it on the calendar so you wouldn’t just show up one day and clean out everything in the fridge like last time. This isn’t a free side-dish shop, you know!”
“…….”
Ah.
Woo-jin scratched the back of his head.
Kim Mi-suk turned on the burner under a pot sitting on the gas range and brought it to a boil.
“Whoa! That smell—is that kimchi stew?”
“You’re eating breakfast before you go, aren’t you? And I’ve packed all the side dishes for you, so just take those. Don’t touch anything else. Your dad and your sister need to eat too.”
“Ah, I knew it! You’re the best!”
[The God of Adventure laughs and claps in delight.]
“……?”
[The God of Dominion sighs and pulls the God of Adventure away.]
“Um, are you gods watching right now?”
There was no response.
Must have been my imagination.
Woo-jin sat down at the table.
Not quite a feast sumptuous enough to break the table legs, but by Korean breakfast standards, this rated a solid ten out of ten in Woo-jin’s eyes.
Steamed rice.
Kimchi stew (loaded with meat, kimchi, and tofu).
Fried egg.
Seaweed.
“This really does look delicious.”
“Go on, eat plenty.”
First, he picked up a spoonful of rice and tapped it against the seaweed.
Just one sheet came away, which he popped whole into his mouth in one go.
By the time the seaweed’s salt had faded,
he took a spoonful of the kimchi stew broth, letting the sodium burst across his palate and soak the rice in that savory liquid.
“Ahh. That broth hits the spot.”
Now the real kimchi stew eating began in earnest.
He dipped his spoon into the stew, gathered up a piece of pork and some kimchi, and set them on his rice.
The broth clinging to the meat and kimchi painted the rice surface, and when he scooped up a generous spoonful together with the rice and ate it,
—applause!
The kind of taste that makes you clap involuntarily!
“Mom really should open a restaurant. It’s such a waste to let a talent like this go unused.”
“Ugh, not that again. I’m tired of hearing it. You’ve eaten my cooking since you were little, so you’re just used to the taste. If I opened a restaurant with this food, I’d go under. Do you know how hard things are for small business owners these days?”
“No, I’m telling you—everyone loves your side dishes.”
“You mean Kkamangi and that cat and… the Doppelgänger?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
The gods especially loved them.
The God of Adventure even asked to bring him more of her side dishes whenever he came by.
“But you shouldn’t feed human food to a cat.”
“Well, this one isn’t your typical cat, so it seems to be fine.”
“Still, just to be safe, bring her by a veterinary clinic next time. Get her vaccinations and things like that.”
Could Kkamangi even come to Earth?
Woo-jin pictured Kkamangi at an animal hospital.
—No, no let me go, meow! Woo-jin, save me, meow!
—Meoooooowwww!
He stifled a laugh.
He’d have to buy plenty of Churu treats.
Woo-jin went back to wolfing down the kimchi stew.
While we’re at it, let me mention one more excellent combination:
Rice plus stew kimchi plus a fried egg.
The salty punch of the stew kimchi paired beautifully with the egg.
After inhaling it all like that and polishing off two full bowls of rice, breakfast finally ended.
“That was delicious, thank you.”
“What’s with the formality? Here, take these side dishes with you.”
“Yes!”
He pulled out several large Lock & Lock Food Containers from the refrigerator.
Looking through the clear plastic at the gleaming array of side dishes inside, his mouth began to water.
Braised potatoes.
Sautéed zucchini.
Soy-braised beef.
Shredded radish.
Crispy anchovies.
Beef and vegetable stir-fry.
Gulp.
As Woo-jin reached for the containers,
Kim Mi-suk suddenly held out her hand as if demanding something.
“…?”
“You have to pay.”
“Mom?”
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Don’t you have any leftover vegetables from your garden?”
“Oh, that’s right! I almost forgot.”
Woo-jin pulled vegetables from his Subspace Backpack.
Potatoes.
Sweet potatoes.
Cherry tomatoes.
Carrots.
Lettuce.
Perilla leaves.
Green onions.
Onions.
Garlic.
And finally, five kilograms of rice.
With each crop Woo-jin withdrew, his mother’s eyes grew wider and wider.
“You grew all of this yourself? In such a short time?”
“Well, yes. That’s right.”
“Good heavens! Look at the condition of every single one. They seem even fresher than what you brought last time.”
That was because the Grade had improved, naturally.
Besides, the carrots, cherry tomatoes, and sweet potatoes had all received the World Tree’s Blessing.
“They’re all pesticide-free, organic vegetables.”
“My goodness! No wonder there’s not a hint of chemical smell about them.”
Woo-jin’s shoulders lifted with pride.
After helping Kim Mi-suk put the crops away in the refrigerator, he was just about to head out when it happened.
– Woo-jin, it’s Min-woo. Just checking in to see if you’ve arrived in Korea!
A Farmer in the Dragon Lair (Serialized)
Author | Gaebyeok S
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