The Isolated Marchioness Just Wants to Make a Living - Chapter 113

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Chapter 113

“Now, put these magic stones in the greenhouse until it reaches the right temperature.”

I said to the farmer who was worried about his cucumbers and eggplants.

“Tell the other farmers who need higher temperatures too. You’ll have to decide how many to use. Since everything is new right now, no one knows exactly how many should be put in.”

But I trusted the farmers.

They had ‘experience’ from working with crops for years. So it was obvious they would adjust the temperature better than I could.

“You’ll need to observe daily and make adjustments too. That… you’ll probably do better than me.”

I only had knowledge, but not much practical experience.

However, I knew well that the experience of farmers who had been growing crops for a long time was perhaps even more valuable than knowledge.

‘From now on, the farmers’ experience will be more useful. If I just help them this far, the farmers will handle the rest well on their own.’

That’s when it happened.

“I don’t know how to properly express my gratitude to the benefactors of Sears.”

A voice trembling with emotion came from behind.

“I would like to call a shaman specializing in blessings for the benefactors of the Southern Region. Please accept the Southern Region’s humble repayment.”

It was the Former Marquis Naisar who had entered the forest, fallen asleep, and finally regained consciousness.

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Our situation while installing greenhouses in the forest was quite good. Because the farmers’ condition was relatively good.

‘If they’re worrying about crops after waking up from the curse, that means they have that much mental composure.’

Among the farmers, these were the ones who had been asleep for less than a year and whose families were intact.

But excluding them, almost everyone else was in a state of panic.

Cheria, Delmia, and Shania were all busy comforting and supporting them. Fortunately, being the three sisters of <Charm>, they were quick at calming the situation.

They looked into people’s eyes and said obvious things.

“Let’s calmly accept reality.”

“First, shouldn’t we think about the future that lies ahead?”

And it had tremendous effect.

“Yes, I understand…”

“You’re right, absolutely right…”

Meanwhile, the Former Marquis Naisar took charge of hosting us.

We left the work to the Imperial Knight Order including Maximus and the farmers, then headed to the Marquis Manor.

“Well, I have a fur allergy…”

However, the Former Marquis Naisar showed reluctance when he saw the wolf-dog.

In the end, we entrusted the wolf-dog to Maximus.

“We don’t know the Marquis Manor well either… If we put him in the garden or somewhere like that, the maids might be startled.”

The wolf-dog also nodded obediently.

After that, he quietly began trimming leaves in a corner of the greenhouse installation site.

‘He looks strangely listless.’

I should feed him strawberries soon.

The wolf-dog liked foods that people enjoyed. Even though he seemed to eat any human food without being picky, his taste was surprisingly refined.

Anyway, as soon as we arrived at the reception room of the Marquis Manor, the Former Marquis Naisar casually started a conversation.

“I heard from Harrison. You’re already famous in the Western Region as the ‘farming genius siblings.'”

He spoke very seriously.

“Hmm, weather is important for farming. Then for the ‘farming genius siblings’ of Sears, I’ll call a skilled shaman who brings good weather luck…”

“I’ll decline the shaman.”

I said firmly.

“Instead, you promised me the harvesting rights to that forest.”

Of course, I had no intention of stealing the farmers’ private property. However…

“Sears will take the harvesting rights for the vinyl tree leaves.”

“Ah, of course.”

Former Marquis Naisar nodded readily.

“I’ll naturally keep that promise. I’ll have a formal contract drawn up soon.”

This alone made coming to the Southern Region worthwhile. Now Sears wouldn’t have to let the land lie idle in winter either.

‘We need to grow strawberries right away too.’

With greenhouses, we could grow tomatoes more easily and in larger quantities too!

‘No eggplants though. I don’t like them. Alpheus would definitely try to make me eat eggplants all year round.’

While I was thinking about greenhouse crops one by one, the Former Marquis Naisar spoke in a heavy voice.

“Speaking of Cheria, I’ve heard about what Cheria did after inheriting the marquis title.”

Running his fingers through his graying hair, he spoke seriously.

“I naturally think Cheria should pay for her crimes. Especially contacting dark mages and handing over wheat was absolutely unacceptable.”

Well.

He was someone who had lived his whole life following principles. He probably wouldn’t unconditionally protect his child.

Of course, the problem was that ‘believing in shamanism’ was included in those principles.

“She thinks so too. However, since the territory is in such chaos right now, if you give us a little time, she’ll immediately turn herself in to the Magic Tower…”

Before Alpheus could shout “Of course!” I frowned and became serious.

“This is different from our promise.”

The Former Marquis Naisar flinched.

“I clearly promised Harrison. I would decide Cherria Naisar’s punishment.”

“Then promise me. If you help these people make a living, you’ll leave Cherria Naisar’s punishment to me.”

When I spoke firmly, the Former Marquis Naisar sighed deeply.

“…If you say so… we really have nothing to say.”

“Yes. I’d like you to leave it entirely to me.”

Actually, I had already decided on Cheria’s punishment.

There was a position where actions opposite to her nature would be exactly helpful.

“As a result, you carried out Crown Prince’s orders. You did put Alpheus in that forest anyway.”

Cheria had the specs of a spy.

“So I’d like you to continue maintaining your marquis title and become a double agent.”

And I fingered Leopold’s letter in my pocket as I spoke.

“At the same time.”

Surely, the legend that existed in my previous life. If I learned about it from Sebon…

“I’d like you to maintain your connection with the dark mages too.”

Could my remembering my previous life also be related to dark magic?

Perhaps my ability that brought Delmia to her senses too.

‘Could this be Sears’ special ability? Is this <Taming>? But calling their names to resolve situations was something only I did, wasn’t it?’

But it was all just speculation.

We didn’t have Sears’ history books.

I had decided to work hard on writing them from now on, but that was useless.

Anyway, if we lacked relevant knowledge, we needed to approach someone who had it.

“Since you seem to be able to use <Charm> to some extent, I’d like you to meet the dark mages directly and ask questions as I request.”

While speaking decisively, I had already finished calculating in my mind.

‘He won’t accept being a double agent, but he’ll accept contact with dark mages.’

Either way, getting involved with the Imperial Family was a complicated matter. It would obviously be burdensome.

‘But since it’s hard to refuse both, he’ll definitely agree to contact with dark mages.’

Dark mages were public enemies anyway.

So I had originally aimed only for the latter when making the proposal.

Former Marquis Naisar was silent for a moment before answering.

“I understand. How about we sort out the confusion for today and continue discussing the details tomorrow?”

Huh?

He’s accepting both?

I looked at Former Marquis Naisar carefully.

This was essentially the same as saying ‘I’ll side with you.’

I thought he’d want to stay out of Imperial Family affairs.

“Do you agree with all of my proposals, Former Marquis?”

I asked in a roundabout way, but the Former Marquis Naisar frowned and said.

“Even a mouse will bite a cat when cornered.”

Meanwhile, a maid brought strawberries. They seemed to have been brought from the strawberry field where time had stopped just before harvest.

The Former Marquis Naisar offered us strawberries and continued speaking calmly.

“Demanding Shania as a concubine after Delmia… from Naisar’s perspective, this is naturally a matter we can have grievances about.”

Even that was an extremely refined way of expressing it.

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