The Lord Who Levels Up by Devouring - Chapter 227

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Chapter 227. In Fallow Fields, Rice Grows of Its Own Accord (2)
Mungu screaming from all directions.
Mungu, whose vision had been consumed by absolute darkness, began convulsing, even triggering ※Error※ states.
◆KWAAAAAHHHHH!!
◆SKREEEEEEEEHHHHH!!
I found myself wondering what was wrong with him this time.
This was something different from his usual theatrics.
Too subdued to call it a rampage.
Too severe to call it a seizure.
Too intense to call it mere frenzy.
◆BWAAAHHHHH COSMIC MADNESS!!
…I had no idea what this was either.
There were no words in this world that could adequately describe it.
In other words, Mungu looked as though he’d just shaken hands with the Death Lord himself.
However, one thing was clear to me.
The reason Mungu was like this.
Based on my accumulated experience.
‘A Quest must have triggered while I was unconscious.’
And it had cleared itself.
That seemed to be the case.
‘But what was it?’
I slowly summoned my 「Player Information」.
==「Player Information」==
[Name] = Adrian Whitewolf
[Title] = The Surface’s Mightiest Predator
[Level] = 296
[HP] = 38,200
[MP] = -15,840
[Sanity] = 10,987/ℵ0
[Stats] = Strength: 383 Agility: 233 Endurance: 337 Mana: -158.4(x-1.2)
[Experience] = 1.9%
【Additional Stats +61】
Several peculiarities that would make Mungu convulse were visible.
First, the additional stats of +61.
This meant.
I had leveled up +61 levels.
Adding the level-up from the Valley of Kardun, it was nearly an +80 level increase.
‘But this wasn’t from a Quest.’
It was thanks to the battle experience from defeating Mongma.
An astronomical amount of experience—over 100 million.
‘…That’s quite something.’
It was proof of just how formidable Mongma truly was.
But Growth Accelerant [EX].
A broken skill that amplified combat experience a hundredfold—.
No, a special privilege skill.
Without it, I could never have leveled up to this degree.
‘It’s a shame, really.’
That’s why it was regrettable.
If I’d continued fighting Mongma there, I could have gained more levels and accumulated far more Sanity.
‘But Rielin was in danger.’
If the connection had been completed, there would have been no other choice.
I would have had to kill Rielin.
‘Levels and Sanity can always be increased later.’
But if I lost Rielin?
That would be the end.
Regrettable as it was, I harbored no regrets.
Regardless.
‘My stats have been reduced.’
The side effect of Crimson Hemorrhage Torrent [L].
Strength, Agility, and Vitality had all decreased permanently by 12%.
Fortunately, I could recover quickly using the gravity training chamber…but.
‘I should do some training.’
…It had been quite a while since I’d trained.
Recently, I hadn’t devoted much time to pure physical training.
‘Hardly any at all.’
I’d told myself I’d do it in my spare moments, but I’d simply been too busy.
This time, I should recover from the side effects of Crimson Hemorrhage Torrent [L].
For now, it seemed I needed to focus on physical conditioning.
‘And….’
There was nothing else in particular.
I couldn’t find the reason for Mungu’s behavior in the “Player Information”—.
◆There are unclaimed Quest rewards.
Unclaimed Quest rewards?
“Ah.”
The hidden linked Quest that cleared when I defeated Mongma.
Hidden Quests don’t grant experience.
Instead, they offered ‘special rewards’ that couldn’t be obtained through normal means.
‘The one I received in Violess was….’
【Ian’s Journal】.
But I couldn’t read it.
An error had occurred because I had regressed alongside Ian.
This hidden quest was no exception.
Content, rewards, penalties.
Everything was ※Error※.
So I thought I wouldn’t be able to obtain any rewards.
‘Seems there was one after all.’
I checked the hidden quest reward.
But that was when it happened.
Click.
My door suddenly swung open.
Three women entered.
Their faces were quite familiar.
Looking closer, they were my personal maids.
“Huh?!”
“Adrian!”
“You’ve awakened!”
The maids cried out in surprise.
They had come to nurse me, carrying a large basin and dry cloth.
‘…An otter?’
Why was an otter nestled in their arms?
“Are you feeling alright?”
The maids carefully examined my condition.
I gestured with my eyes toward the otter and asked.
“What’s with that otter?”
“Oh, this is a spirit.”
“A spirit?”
“Yes. A water spirit.”
“…?”
I tilted my head in confusion.
The otter then tilted its head with a squeak.
Mimicking me, it cocked its head in the same way.
The maids giggled and answered.
“The water spirit creates clean water for us.”
“…??”
“When you wash with this water, all impurities are cleansed away.”
“…???”
“Your skin becomes smooth, your hair shines, and wounds heal quickly!”
I already knew that.
So that wasn’t what puzzled me.
“That otter… or rather, why is the water spirit cradled in your arms?”
Did the maids learn spirit magic?
…That can’t be right?
“The Elves taught us.”
“The Elves?”
“Yes. Whenever we care for Adrian, they tell us to bring water spirits along.”
“…???”
“That’s not all.”
“Wind spirits periodically ventilate this room.”
“Ah, here they come now.”
The maids’ gazes turned toward the window in unison.
My eyes naturally followed theirs.
Thread-like dragonflies brimming with light?
Such things seeped through the window frame.
The air in the room warmed, and the damp, stale atmosphere dissipated completely.
“They drive out the stale air from the room like that.”
“Thanks to them, clothes dry well, and mold doesn’t grow!”
The maids spoke with excited faces.
Meanwhile, I was riddled with questions.
“What is this…?”
“Ah, there’s a reason for that.”
The maid who had been petting the otter explained the whole story.
* * *
Whitewolf Territory.
An environment where bitter cold persisted year-round.
Clear stream water flowed through the heart of the territory.
It should never have existed.
All the water was frozen solid.
But now.
Women gathered at the unfrozen streamside, doing laundry.
A biting wind blew fiercely.
Yet the women’s hands and the water did not freeze.
Fire spirits breathed warm breath into it, preventing it from freezing.
“Goodness, warm water flowing in Whitewolf Territory… it feels like a dream!”
“Before, we had to hurry and finish laundry before the water froze, but now we can take our time.”
Children played beside them, splashing and frolicking in the water.
“Wow! The water is so warm!”
“Take this! Ultimate Gracian Water Cannon!!”
“Kyaaaah…! I got hit!”
The storehouse was stacked neatly with grain harvested from Whitewolf Territory 2.
“Wow! This year we won’t have to worry about crop failure!”
“We don’t even have to worry about crop failures—the granaries are overflowing, ready to burst!”
“Ahahahahaha!! In all my years, I’ve never seen a harvest this abundant, never!”
The Town Square overflowed with abundant fruits and vegetables that had never been seen in Whitewolf Territory before.
“Just a few years ago, we could barely scrape together one meal a day…”
“That’s right. And back then, the air was so cold it was hard to even breathe.”
“But these days, just breathing feels like my chest is opening up.”
Whitewolf Territory had always been winter.
Yet the landscape now brimmed with the vitality of spring.
“All of this is thanks to Adrian bringing the Elves here!”
“That’s right. The Elves call Adrian their benefactor, and they treat us like family.”
“They share medicinal herbs with us, and the spirits help us—it’s all thanks to Adrian!”
And so laughter echoed continuously throughout Whitewolf Territory.
* * *
The Maid’s story was neither long nor short.
As I gazed out the window, the completely transformed landscape of Whitewolf Territory came into view.
Beautifully arranged parks and gardens.
The territory’s residents sat conversing together.
Children were playing in what looked like a playground.
They were frolicking about in such a place.
Various sculptures stood along the streets.
Flower beds in bloom and trees.
Whitewolf Territory had turned verdant green.
The landscape of Whitewolf Territory had transformed completely.
‘Is this really Whitewolf Territory?’
It felt as though I had arrived in a different territory.
No, as though I had stepped into a different world entirely.
“The Elves did all of this?”
“Yes. When they first surveyed the territory, they said, ‘This land is alive, yet it lies silent as death.'”
“And then what did they say? That they would breathe life into their benefactor’s land—?”
“No, Lena. They said it was their benefactor’s land, and their forest too.”
“Ah yes, that’s right.”
The Maids exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
“At first, it seemed like they were only planting flowers and trees.”
“But after planting a few, they said, ‘The cold here prevents the seeds from sprouting,’ and they looked so dejected.”
“And then they stopped the cold wind!”
“They made the sunlight linger longer too!”
“It was truly amazing!”
“The cute and beautiful spirits just went whoosh! Like this~. Like this~.”
The Maid named Lena swept her arms gracefully.
Yet her face was flushed with excitement.
“That’s what happened! As the ice beneath the ground melted, fresh sprouts sprouted up in no time!”
“And the trees bore fruit in abundance!”
“I tasted fruit for the first time in my life, and it was incredibly sweet and refreshing!”
That wasn’t all.
“Even the taste of the well water changed!”
“It used to have a slight metallic flavor, but now it’s so crisp and clean!”
“And at night, the starlight shines even brighter!”
“Oh, that’s right! Birds appeared too! Every morning in the Town Square, the birds sing, and it makes me feel so good!”
The maids’ eyes grew distant and dreamy.
It seemed they found it all quite pleasant to hear.
“And on top of that! We’re harvesting an enormous amount of crops in Whitewolf Territory 2!”
“I’ve never seen such massive piles of grain before!”
“Vegetables, fruits, rare spices—everything grows in abundance! Our diet has become so much more varied!”
“And the food has become incredibly, incredibly delicious!”
The maids’ shoulders trembled with excitement.
The food must have been exceptionally delicious.
I could relate to that sentiment.
The provisions from Supply Command were truly delicious.
“Of course, they’re not quite as delicious as Adrian’s monster meat.”
“Monster meat is the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten!”
The maids smacked their lips.
Since they hadn’t been able to eat monster meat recently, they clearly craved it intensely.
“In any case, the surrounding territories are in an uproar!”
“Envoys from other kingdoms have been coming and going!”
“Yesterday, merchant guilds came in droves! They were making a huge fuss, saying they wanted to buy all the grain and fruit produced in the Whitewolf Territory!”
“So lately, the marketplace is bustling with people every single day!”
The maids were brimming with excitement.
“The air in the Whitewolf Territory has become much clearer and purer too!”
“The children now play in warm water instead of cold ice!”
“Even the elderly who were always ill have become much healthier!”
Their faces were flushed with joy.
Their eyes sparkled like starlight.
Just from watching them, I could tell how overwhelmed with emotion they were. And I could understand what had happened.
‘It seems the Elves have settled in the Whitewolf Territory.’
It was something I had hoped for.
Not only did it increase the yield of rune iron mining, but the advantages gained from the Elves settling in the Whitewolf Territory were immense.
I could feel that transformation immediately.
‘Seraphia seems to have handled the matter of the Elves’ relocation well.’
It appeared that her previous experience accepting migrants had proven helpful, and she had managed everything smoothly.
‘Hmm.’
I knew that passing out and waking up would lead to whatever happened—.
‘Things really did work out perfectly.’
They worked out far better than I could have imagined.
This is why Mungu was causing such a fuss—.
No, it seemed he had triggered a ※Error※.
Through that, I could identify which Quest had been cleared.
‘There was only one Quest that could be cleared immediately anyway.’
Territory Quest: [One Well-Raised Territory Rivals Ten Cities].
The objective was to elevate the Territory’s prosperity rating to ‘Castle Town’.
But this was an extraordinarily difficult Quest.
It was also quite a troublesome one.
Castle Town.
The administrative center of a region.
For Whitewolf Territory to become a Castle Town, development across diverse fields was necessary.
Culture, sanitation, welfare, leisure, healthcare, and more.
Balanced development across the entire Territory was required.
However, Whitewolf Territory had thus far focused solely on population, construction, military, and administrative development, leaving nearly all other areas untouched.
Particularly, the cultural level was abysmal.
We had been too preoccupied with mere survival in such harsh conditions.
Therefore, achieving Castle Town status required a transformation from ‘a Territory for survival’ to ‘a Territory worth living in’.
Starting with the aesthetics of the entire Territory, I would need to install various flora and artistic sculptures—.
‘That was where the real obstacle lay.’
Vegetation couldn’t grow due to the brutal cold.
Artistic sculptures faced the same problem.
When people would freeze to death tomorrow, what use was art?
The Dwarves?
Calling them artists was a stretch.
The Dwarves prioritized efficiency, durability, practicality, and functionality; for them, beauty existed only in ‘engineering aesthetics’.
In other words, Whitewolf Territory was merely an efficient Territory.
It fell far short of being called beautiful.
Therefore, music, poetry, dance, and more.
I would need to hire specialists from various artistic fields.
Beyond that, I had to construct parks and recreational facilities.
Games, performances, festivals, and such.
Providing diverse entertainment options.
Installing sculptures with aesthetic considerations.
Structures that could become symbols of Whitewolf Territory.
Lighting designs that enhanced the nighttime landscape, and so on.
The workload was literally enough to combine Crawlgar and the Ogre.
At minimum, three to four years?
I had steeled myself for the fact that it would require considerable time and resources—.
◆Now I can use the 【Optimization Monitoring Tool】 in “Management Mode” or not!!
…but that’s precisely what happened instead.

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