blueteamnovel Chapter 44
Chapter 44
44. Talking About Problems, It’s Not Always A Bad Thing, Isn’t It?
“This is... certainly not a joking matter.”
“Yeah, it’s quite surprising when you actually see it.”
“I didn’t think it would go this far.”
We arrived at the enormous experimental farm and were left speechless by the sight.
“Huh? Is there something strange here?”
Only Jitaro, who didn’t understand the situation, tilted his head with a question mark floating above it.
“Well, first of all, it hasn’t been that long since this farm started operating.”
“I know that. We lent Super Jet to clear these rocks, and I even helped.”
Jitaro patted the pony he was riding. Jet was happily munching on weeds.
“Then why didn’t you notice? Take a good look at this scene.”
“Hmm... it looks like a normally ripe wheat field, right?”
“That’s the strange part! It’s growing too fast!”
“Oh!”
Indeed. The wheat, which should have been spreading its green leaves by now, had already grown to the middle of the harvest season. It’s not a joking matter.
Leafan gave me a cold stare.
No, we didn’t mess up this time, right!? Probably!
“Nevertheless, the soil improvement hasn’t progressed much yet, and yet the yield is double the normal.”
“Yeah. It’s impressive. I never thought we’d have a decent harvest in the first year.”
“This is also thanks to the special alchemical fertilizer crafted by Craft-sama.”
“Hmm?”
Something’s not right.
As we rode on the helicopter across the vast fields, I couldn’t figure out the source of my unease.
A little further on, the head of the farm was waiting with a bow.
“Thank you for coming all this way! Kyle-sama! Craft-sama!”
“Don’t be so formal. Please feel free to talk to us casually.”
“Really?”
“Kyle-sama doesn’t want to see you all pushing yourselves too hard. It’s okay to act as usual.”
Alphard interjected. Kyle indeed wished for them to act naturally.
“Well then, it might be rude, but...”
“Yes, go ahead. I heard it’s becoming difficult with the crops growing too much, but indeed, this is amazing.”
The wheat ears were laden with plenty of grains, densely packed. It was beyond a bountiful harvest.
The problem, however, seemed to be good in this case.
“Huh? No, this is different.”
“Different?”
I blurted out without thinking. What exactly was different?
“It would be faster if you saw it directly. It’s a bit further ahead...”
“Understood. Let’s move.”
As the head hurriedly walked ahead, we followed slowly on horses, lizards, birds, and ponies.
From the horse’s back, I could see far from where I stood, and there was an obvious anomaly ahead.
“Hey, isn’t that...?”
While it’s generally said that any poison with delayed effects has a limit of six hours, Alphard was correct, but it felt a bit harsh.
“It’s okay. Nothing will happen.”
“Craft, refrain from baseless statements.”
“Those on the farm have been eating it for several days, right?”
“Of course! We wouldn’t serve anything subpar!”
Given Kyle’s affectionate nature, the expected response was returned.
“Just trust us.”
“Well...”
Alphard was technically correct. We had Cure Potions, and worst-case scenario, I could beg the king for an elixir or find a dragon to make medicine. At worst, it would probably be a stomach ache.
Alphard must have understood that. It was more like I was teasing Alphard.
“...You’re right. Even in the worst-case scenario, we can handle it. And honestly, I don’t think this poses any danger.”
“You have no choice but to say that given your position. But because it’s delicious, let them eat it.”
“Craft, I’ll really put you to work if something happens.”
“Alright, alright.”
I handed Kyle a basket of bread.
“This is amazing! Even if you told me it’s bread for royal parties, I wouldn’t know. It’s incredibly delicious.”
“Right? It’s delicious.”
“Is this taste only from the larger wheat?”
“Yes. But even the smaller ones are delicious, although they are slightly inferior to the bread from earlier.”
The farm manager offered another basket he had prepared.
We, including Leafan and Persia, tasted it.
“This is also delicious.”
“Yeah, tasty!”
“It’s slightly inferior compared to the earlier bread, but you can still enjoy the wheat flavor and aroma. As far as I know, it’s the level of bread served at noble parties. If a skilled baker makes it, it will be even better. Considering the potential of this wheat...”
“Stop there, Persia. That’s enough.”
“Huh? Is that so?”
Thank goodness. Alphard stopped her.
Lately, Persia’s odd quirks seem to be surfacing more.
“I’ll try some too. Yes, it’s quite delicious. If such good wheat grows, we should consider expanding the farm further. Let’s prepare for it by next year.”
“Kyle-sama, about that, with this growth pattern, we can replant once more.”
“Huh?”
“Since the soil isn’t depleted at all, there’s no need for it to rest. If we sow seeds within a month, we can definitely have another harvest.”
“That’s amazing. Understood. Let’s expand the cultivation area and finish harvesting the current fields.”
“Craft-sama, if we increase the scale several times, can we get enough Alchemical Fertilizer?”
“A hundredfold would be a piece of cake.”
“We should spread alchemical fertilizer across the entire area next time!”
“In that case, what’s the expected harvest? Will we be able to stop wheat imports?”
“We can not only stop imports but also export massively. Whether you want to stockpile or sell, considering the quality, merchants will flock even with transport costs.”
“Is that so? Understood. I’ll arrange it immediately.”
And so, with the full effort of Golden Dawn and the expanded settlement, a grain-producing area capable of supporting the country was established. Wheat is grown with the serious alchemical fertilizer sold like hotcakes.
That’s all good, but please don’t call it Craft Wheat... please...