Chapter 333
1st Prince Ren's expedition to Reidan had to proceed in secret.
Spreading the news would allow Grid time to respond. Ren secretly recruited his army by organizing small number of troops and moving through through the estates of the nobles. It took a lot of time due to that, but Ren didn't hesitate.
It was right to be prudent.
***
The day before Grid's son, Lord, was born. There was a big disturbance in the fortified city of Patrian. 1st Prince Ren visited the city with 7,000 troops.
"I greet the prince."
Earl Ashur greeted him. He had the strength to control the balance of the world, but he did his duty as someone loyal to the nation.
"Earl, you don't need to do this. Get up. Come on.”
Prince Ren was uncomfortable. Even the prince of a kingdom couldn't afford to go against a great magician. It was the same in the empire.
Earl Ashur asked him, "Why has the prince visited this place with an army?"
Prince Ren explained honestly. He intended to from the beginning.
“Unfortunately, the king's life won't last much longer. I feel like as part of my duty to the stability of the kingdom and the royal family, I have decided to strike at Grid."
“…"
Earl Ashur had also heard rumors about what Grid had said at the rewards ceremony after the golem invasion. He understood the feelings and position of Prince Ren. But he was confused. The wicked Grid was holding his son hostage. His son might be in danger if Reidan was invaded.
Prince Ren saw Earl Ashur's worried face and opened his mouth.
“I’m well aware of your situation. Your son Bland is being held hostage in Reidan? Several months ago, Duke Grid used this weakness so that you would help him."
“…"
Earl Ashur couldn't say anything. He was too proud to admit the fact that one of the continent's 10 great magicians was in someone else's hands.
Prince Ren looked at him. “I will surely defeat Duke Grid and rescue Sir Bland. Trust me and cooperate with me."
"Do you have a good plan?"
Prince Ren was well aware of the strength of Grid's forces. Then what was this confidence? Earl Ashur showed interest and Prince Ren introduced a few people to him. It was the Royal Knights commander, Chucksley, and other people, including Hurent.
Earl Ashur was amazed as he examined their faces.
'Prince Ren had such a network?'
Recently, Chucksley was in the spotlight for shooting down three flying birds with one arrow. The kingdom's influential figures were following Ren. Among them were users (those who received the blessing of God), such as Hurent.
Their power was hard for even Earl Ashur to gauge.
Ren explained to him, “The ideal thing would be for you to personally join my army, but… Duke Grid could hurt Bland. I can't ask that of you, so please do me a favor. Teleport 3,000 of my soldiers to the Altes Mountains."
Altes Mountains!
Strictly speaking, it was the territory of the Saharan Empire located to the west of Reidan. It was the exact opposite position to Patrian, which was to the east of Reidan.
“A diversion?"
“Yes, the 4,000 soldiers will cross the desert and draw Duke Grid's eyes, while 3,000 soldiers will attack from the rear."
Reidan had many excellent talents, but there were only 1,000 soldiers. A diversion was highly likely to work. It wasn't bad. However, Earl Ashur found it hard to answer.
Teleporting 3,000 people?
It might be possible for the legendary Braham, but it was hard for Earl Ashur.
'2,000 soldiers might be possible.'
He would consume all his magic power at once and would probably receive a serious injury. It would be difficult to use magic for at least a fortnight.
Prince Ren kneeled and looked up at Ashur. “I know that this is an unreasonable demand. But please, for the royal family. No, for the sake of this kingdom and Sir Bland."
The prince of a kingdom. The heir to the throne was kneeling while thousands of soldiers watched on. If Earl Ashur rejected this, it was clear that his reputation would be the worst. Earl Ashur realized.
'1st Prince… He is quiet sly, unlike his pure and decent appearance.’
Now Earl Ashur realized how he could acquire so many talents.
'Yes, he will be able to deal with that evil Grid.'
Earl Ashur laughed. He was elated by Prince Ren's plan and answered.
"I understand. I will follow your will. However, my lowly ability can only teleport 2,000 troops."
"That alone is good enough! Thank you!”
Prince Ren was thrilled to tears. Earl Ashur knew the tears were false, but the soldiers were different.
“Waaaaahhhhh!”
"Hooray 1st Prince!"
"Hooray Earl Ashur!"
[The morale of the army has risen. The stats of all soldiers will rise by 5% and the stamina consumption rate will decrease. This effect will continue as long as morale doesn't fall.]
It was auspicious.
Hurent smiled at the notification window.
"The great magician who grabbed the ankles of the seven guilds is helping me. How about it? Bunny Bunny. Do you feel the difference between me and the seven guilds?"
He would get revenge on Grid and get rid of his humiliation in front of the whole world. Hurent took Bunny Bunny, the best gaming BJ in the world, with him to fulfill that. Bunny Bunny, who had been recording the whole process with his camera, raised his thumb.
“I must admit that there is a clear difference."
In fact, this situation was Prince Ren's achievement, but Hurent ignored that. Hurent had the vision to recognize Prince Ren's skill and accept the quest.
***
Name: Karin
Age: 21 Gender: Female
Occupation: Soldier
Title: Royman
A pseudonym used since she started pretending to be male. She really feels like a man, so her confidence increased and her strength increased by 5%. However, her charm is greatly reduced.
Title: New Star of the West
A genius that represents the region. Her level and abilities will rise 20% faster than normal. In the 'desert' terrain, all stats will increase by 150%.
Title: Watched by a Legend
She has attracted the attention of the legend Piaro. He has given her private lessons under the guise of military training. The rise in stats is very large and it is highly possible to acquire new skills.
Strength: 630 (▲) Stamina: 331 (▲)
Agility: 655 (▲) Intelligence: 99 (▲)
Belief: 10
Skills: Beginner Bow Mastery (F), Beginner Shield Mastery (F), Intermediate Sword Mastery (D), Farming (B), Prestigious Pedigree (A), Life Saving Sword (S)
In the days when Reidan was called the second capital, Karin was born the daughter of Reidan's greatest warrior. She trained in swordsmanship for a long time and dreamed of becoming a knight like her brothers.
But 10 years ago, Reidan became a desert, and her dreams were shattered. She lost her father to the monsters that constantly appeared, and her brothers disappeared in the vampire cities. Their status was unclear and her family fell.
No, it is correct to say that all of Reidan fell. Since then, Karin has been living every day waiting for her brothers to return. She is truly grateful to Duke Grid for restoring Reidan and giving her time to wait for her brothers.
She even abandoned her sex in order to do her best as a soldier.
Grid trembled.
"It's really amazing."
A named NPC with no limit on how their stats could increase. It was very difficult to build a relationship with these people. He heard it was more likely to win the lottery. However, named NPCs kept appearing around Grid.
'My luck is getting stronger!'
Grid thought this, but it was hard to see it simply as luck. It was simple when considering Grid's current status. A legendary blacksmith and duke of a kingdom. The number of people he had was still small, but he had unshakable power. It was natural for talent to gather around this power.
“But to think she was a woman."
She was quite pretty. Her skin was rough and her hair was short, but her thick lips and long eyelashes were attractive.
"Woman?"
Piaro expressed doubts about Grid's words. Woman? Royman? That excellent soldier? It was ridiculous. It was the moment Grid was about to explain to the disbelieving Piaro.
“Right? She is…"
"Duke Grid!"
Royman fell to her knees. She looked up at Grid with mournful eyes.
"I am a man! My dream is to become a knight and then a soldier, becoming a good man at your side!"
“…"
So please keep this a secret. Grid understood the implications.
"It's a joke, a joke. Rather, I have a gift for you."
Grid opened his inventory.
In the inventory, 31 sets of 'Mass Production Grid Set' were listed by type. In fact, he had over 100 sets but they were left in the warehouse due to their weight. Everything he put in the warehouse were normal~rare rated.
On the other hand, the Grid sets in his inventory had an average of an epic rating.
“Now, take this.”
He gave Royman a unique rated set with the highest completion.
“U-Unbelievable.”
The duke was personally giving her battle gear? The emotional Royman accepted the battle gear. Grid looked at her tearful eyes and urged her.
“Go ahead and put it on."
"Yes, yes!"
Royman held the Grid set in her arms and ran into the barracks. Piaro didn't like this.
“That kid always changes his clothes secretly. It's one of his few shortcomings."
“…"
Grid heard that Piaro had no experience with dating. It seemed like he didn't have a sense for women and couldn't distinguish a man from a woman. Grid couldn't say anything. He never would've thought Royman was a girl if he hadn't checked her details.
After a moment.
"This is amazing!"
Royman ran out in grey armor made of steel and black iron.
"Is it good?"
“Not good, it's great! I have never seen such great battle gear since I was born! Three times…! No, I feel four times stronger!"
“That is being overgeared."
"Overgeared…! I don't know what that means, but it's really amazing!"
Royman's tone kept rising due to her excitement. She couldn't hide her female tone and Piaro frowned. Piaro determined that it was a top priority to raise Royman's masculinity.
“If you are four time stronger, the intensity of your training should be increased by four times."
"Huh? A-Are you serious?"
“Have I ever spoken in vain?"
"…"
She was already working twice as hard as other soldiers and even had to do field work at dawn, now she was going to get more training? And by four times? Royman couldn't help feeling afraid. She was like a frightened puppy.
However, Piaro had no mercy.
"Jump! Run straight up Altes Mountains!"
“A-Altes Mountains! It will take two days just getting there!"
” We will be back by tomorrow morning!
"P-Piaro!"
Piaro was full of motivation and Royman started her suffering as she began to run. There was anxiety on Grid's face as he looked at them moving away. Thinking about it again, didn't Royman have the Farming skill?
“Surely the special group doesn't have something to do with farming?"
No way. He had a bad thought. Grid left this place.
At the same time, Altes Mountains.
Pahat! Pa pa pa pa pak!
Thousands of rays of light fell. Hurent and Bunny Bunny were at the forefront of the 2,000 troops that appeared.
“The great Hurent's play, I want you to capture it on camera."
"Hehe, please leave it to me."
The humiliated Hurent getting revenge on Grid. As long as he recorded this clearly and broadcasted it, Bunny Bunny could become rich overnight.
'I wish that there would be many cool scenes!'
He wanted to capture the brilliant battlefield where strong players fought and skills ran rampant. It was Bunny Bunny's desire.
“I hope you can clear the fields here."
“Piaro, why are you taking out a hand plow all of a sudden?"
"This is part of the training. And while doing field work, take off your armor. Feel nature with your flesh."
"…Yes."
The spectacular sight of Hurent and Bunny Bunny's army appeared in the distance.
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Chapter 334
'The two of them have good chemistry.'
Piaro was a person who liked to teach others. There was no one in the Tzedakah Guild who hadn't been taught by Piaro. Royman also dreamed of reaching a higher ground, so if they stuck together, they could become a fantasy pair.
'Please don't lean towards becoming a farmer.’
The unique rated Mass Production Grid set. It had a 160 level limit and had significant value. In particular, it was suitable for people who wanted to grow rapidly. It was an investment, so Grid wanted Royman to achieve a growth beyond his expectations.
“Duke, we'll return to the north."
The road to the castle. Earl Steim's knights came and spoke to him.
"My father-in-law?"
Grid was puzzled because he didn't see Marquis Steim and Laden explained.
"The lord wants to stay near the young nobleman. We have to protect him, but the north is currently slightly unstable. It can't be left empty, so we'll return first. I ask you to please look after My Lord."
“I don't care what you say, but isn't the situation in the north unstable? Is it okay for Father-in-law to leave his position?"
"We will go first so that it will be okay, even if My Lord isn't there."
‘Father-in-law has many good subordinates.'
Grid nodded.
“Okay, I understand. I will look after Father-in-law, so please go. If you're having a hard time in the north, go to Jude in Winston. He doesn't have any thoughts, but he has great strength, unlike a braggart like you."
“…I will listen. I am grateful for your care."
Laden and the knights respectfully said goodbye and left Reidan. It was with 1,000 soldiers. 500 elites were left behind to protect Marquis Steim.
“Vacating his territory because of his grandchild. He had no dignity as a marquis."
Grid said so, but he fully understood Marquis Steim's mind. Lord was cute, smart and pretty!
"Lord, wait! Father is coming!"
Grid hastened his pace. He wanted to see his son's face as soon as possible. Lauel gazed at Grid as he entered in a hurry.
“Do you know that your work efficiency has been very poor since Lord was born?"
"Ugh."
Grid knew. Every day, he had played with Lord for at least two hours, so he had a tendency to neglect item making and hunting. Lauel grinned at Grid, who couldn't speak.
“Well, your current look is very good."
"Eh?"
Grid was confused since he thought he would be scolded again. Lauel gazed at him carefully.
“It is right to get used to loving someone. You will learn to be generous through this."
Grid was fundamentally a simple and narrow-minded person. What was the reason? Lauel could roughly guess.
'It is because he has been despised most of his life by others.'
Grd had a low self-esteem and was narrow-minded compared to his ability. He wasn't good at interacting with others. If Lauel listened to the Tzedakah Guild, Grid was much worse in the past. He only thought about himself and was always jealous of others.
But Grid started changing, and at the center of this change were Irene and Khan. Receiving love and giving love. Grid became more mature because he experienced one of the basic principles of human relations.
“You will eventually rule over millions of people and receive a lifetime of taxes from them. To become a good and wise king, you must learn compassion first."
“…"
If Grid was a normal user, he would've responded incredulously. Love? Charity? Good and wise king?
'Are you shooting a movie alone? This is just a game,' was what they would say.
However, Grid was different from a common user. Satisfy wasn't a simple game for Grid. It was a world that was a precious as reality, where he got wealth, friends, a lover and a child.
“I understand what you're trying to say. But isn't it better to think of the people first instead of me? We can't even raise the taxes, right?"
“It will be fine as long as I coordinate with you. As you know, I have the qualities of a tyrant like you. The two of us complement each other."
"Qualities of a tyrant… Two of us…"
Grid shivered. He struggled to shake off this feeling.
***
Reidan's desert was full of heat.
There were powerful and wild monsters here, as Prince Ren was well aware. Nevertheless, the reason why he marched his army without any hesitation was because he had a countermeasure.
“That way.”
"Beyond there as well!"
The Royal Knights Captain, Chucksley. The best archer in the palace, Ferrell.
The two people, known as the strongest men, were leading a handful of troops. Their mission was to eliminate the monsters on the way. It was possible because the royal monster scholars displayed the location of the desert monsters on the map.
“It's easy."
The squads scattered in all directions around their base, defeating monsters. This allowed the base to safely advance. While this progressed smoothly, the smiling Ren gave orders to 20 assassins.
“Head to Reidan first. If the war begins and there's a gap in Reidan's defenses, grab the duchess and bring her to me. Alternatively, you can also kill her.”
“Yes!"
The assassins moved quickly. Ren confirmed this and gained greater confidence, speeding up his march.
"Hurry! We have to arrive at Reidan tomorrow to match up with Hurent's schedule!"
“Ohhhhhh!”
The soldiers' morale increased. The heat of the desert? It wasn't an obstacle for a person who would soon become king.
***
“What's this?”
The northern knight leading 1,000 soldiers across the desert. He looked up at the high sand dune and stopped the march.
Tadat!
Laden climbed up the sand dune. The soldiers admired his slick movements. Then the sight of thousands of soldiers appeared before him.
“That flag is…!"
Laden's expression stiffened. It was a silver dragon with wings. It represented the royal family of the Eternal Kingdom.
'Why are royal troops here in the west?'
The royal army was advancing towards Reidan.
'Is it to celebrate the young lord's birth?'
However, the scale of the march was too big.
'It can't be!'
1st Prince Ren hated Duke Grid. No, strictly speaking, he was afraid of the duke. A rat cornered by a cat would act! Marquis Steim was concerned that Prince Ren would act against Grid after King Wiesbaden died. Therefore, he wanted to mediate between Prince Ren and Grid.
'My Lord's efforts have been ruined.'
It was clear that King Wiesbaden was dying. It happened when Laden was thinking.
“Why are northern troops here in the west?"
He heard someone's voice behind him. Laden turned and saw 300 people on horseback. They were one of the squads hunting monsters. The elite royal cavalry, the Iron Wind. The leader of the Iron Wind, Beida, was famous for being a master of two spears.
"I asked why northern troops are here in the west."
Beida approached and asked again. There weren't any hostile intentions and they were from the same kingdom, so the northern soldiers didn't bother him. But Laden was different.
“Get down!”
Laden shouted to the soldiers. The spear flew over the heads of the soldiers who had reflexively ducked. The spear was swung by Beida.
“H-Hik!”
The soldiers who survived peed themselves. The few people who were unable to escape had their heads separated from their bodies, causing the entire northern army to turn white. Beida's gaze fell on Laden.
"You have very good eyes. What is your name?"
"You keep asking questions. You're like a coquettish woman."
"…!"
Laden's attitude that showed no fear stimulated Beida. He slowly revealed the wild nature that was hidden under his calm expression.
"You…! I will cut off your arms and legs first before asking again. Hiyah!”
Beida ran forward. It was a speed beyond common sense as he rushed through the desert hills. The northern troops were frightened, but Laden remained calm.
“The sin of killing Marquis Steim's soldiers, I will pay it back with death."
"Bah!"
Laden placed a hand on the sheathe at his waist and watched Beida.
“You are still wet behind the eyes!"
Puok!
Beida's spear stuck in the sand. It was the place where Laden had been standing just a moment ago. Laden avoided the spear and swung his sword at Beida's thigh.
Chaaeng!
Beida defended with his spear and declared angrily.
“You are fast but not very strong… Kuk?"
Beida paled as he realized it. Blood was rising from the wrist that held the spear.
"You!”
Phoenix wasn't the only strong one in the north? Laden knocked down the astonished Beida and commanded the northern troops.
“Kill all of them and return to Reidan."
Until yesterday, they were serving the same king. Laden believed that Marquis Steim would be on Duke Grid's side, rather than Prince Ren, and quickly knew what to do.
***
'It won't be long now.'
Hurent's mood was heightened as he descended towards the foot of the mountain. His blood boiled as he thought of paying back the 5 second humiliation.
'I will show you the true power of aura.'
The biggest advantages of aura were the fixed damage and form changes. At the time of the National Competition, Hurent couldn't properly make use of the form changes, but now it was different.
It was a power that made imagination become reality. With this fraudulent power, Hurent believed that he could defeat Grid. No, it wasn't just Grid. It included Kraugel, the top rankers, Agnus and the hidden rankers.
Hurent had no doubt that he would overwhelm all of them.
"Who are you?"
It happened when Hurent and the 2,000 troops had just left Altes Mountains and were about to enter the desert. Two farmers blocked their path. Hurent was upset and fired aura at them. The farmers' eyes widened as they saw the aura stretching like a whip.
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Chapter 335
Swaeek!
The aura whip aimed at the farmers. The farmers standing here were Piaro and Royman.
'How can aura have this form?'
Royman was familiar with aura. Her father was a prominent swordsman and able to skillfully use aura. But this was the first time she had seen such a changeable aura. It was released from the sword? This wasn't aura, but magic!
'There are many masters in this world!'
Royman accepted Hurent as a master of a new world. She felt awe.
Chaaeng!
The aura blade aimed for her neck as she stared blankly. Piaro tsked and blocked it with a hand plow.
“Not reacting when a blade is coming at your neck, it's a convenient way to commit suicide."
"I-I'm really sorry!"
Royman was confused. That amazing aura was blocked by a hand plow?
‘I knew Sir Piaro was strong, but this much?'
Royman expected Piaro to have the strength of an ordinary knight. It was natural since he did field work every day. He didn't look very special. But not now. Perhaps Piaro's strength was higher than Asmophel.
"I will teach you to reflexively defend, even if you don't have two arms. Let's plant rice for three hours every day starting from tomorrow."
"Huh?"
She was sincerely grateful for her life being spared. He would be her savior for the rest of her life. But planting rice? This wasn't a penalty game, so Royman couldn't understand what was going on.
On the other hand, Piaro was somewhat confused.
'Is there another strong person?'
The Red Knights.
Piaro carried out wars all over the continent when he was a part of them. He spent more days falling asleep on the battlefield than he did at home, and he had to face countless enemies. He saw the powerhouses that represented each nation.
However, the enemies he met while staying at this peaceful(?) Reidan were much more brilliant. It was truly amazing.
'Reidan entices powerhouses.'
Or maybe it was just a different time. In any case, Piaro enjoyed it. The invasion of enemies would be the food that further strengthened the legendary farmer's power. He was caught up in this positive feeling and told Hurent what he thought.
"Your ability to control aura is amazing. But it's still lacking strength."
“…Ah."
A farmer praising an aura master's aura, Hurent couldn't be happy.
'However, his skills are real.'
The dirt-covered farmer had blocked his aura with a hand plow. It wasn't a dream. The 2,000 soldiers all saw it.
'The rumors were true?'
He heard that there were powerful farmers in Reidan. There were rumors that the reason the seven guilds failed was due to farmers.
‘Of course, I thought it was nonsense.'
Now it seemed to be true.
"Hrmm."
Hurent turned towards Bunny Bunny. Bunny Bunny had the camera in hand and was filming the situation. From his excited expression, he also seemed to be aware of the rumors about Reidan's farmers.
'I don't need to take risks before meeting Grid.'
He was confident about getting revenge on Grid, so he couldn't fall victim to this farmer. Hurent judged and turned towards Royman.
'Use him.'
Hurent's judgment and execution were excellent. There were no unnecessary delays. In order to increase his concentration, he closed his eyes and used 'Aura Impact.'
[You have released your aura.]
[Accurately imagine the shape of the aura within 2 seconds. If there is even a small error in the image, the skill will fail.]
He had been practicing image training every day for the past 10 months in order to bring out the true power of an aura master! Hurent's eyes flashed and he shouted.
"Dragon's Roar!"
[You have developed the breath of a dragon! By reproducing the power of a transcendent being, the power of your aura is greatly increased!]
[There is a limit to the power that a unique rated aura can exert.]
Kuwaaaang!
The aura fired by Hurent blew out in a straight line. The strong energy that stirred the earth and caused a sand storm couldn't be compared to the whip from before.
"Ha!"
Piaro was sincerely amazed. When he was a great swordsman, he realized the limits of aura. However, the man in front of him was different. He broke through the limits of aura. He was a truly respectable person who achieved a level that Piaro couldn't reach.
“In honor of your talent, I will also use my full power."
Piaro couldn't afford to relax. To be precise, he had no room to spare. He had to protect Royman, who would grow to be a strength for his lord. The power of the aura breath was strong and wide. He couldn't just stand by and watch.
"Free Farming 4th Style."
Suruk.
Piaro moved his hand to his waist. It was to extract a plow from one of the six sheaths hanging there. A plow that Grid created. As soon as he pulled it out, Piaro's power exploded.
The power of items.
[All skills related to farming will increase by 20%.]
"Plow the Field!"
Pepepepeng!
Piaro's plow struck the ground, causing it to rise like a tsunami.
***
'Amazing!'
The world's top gaming BJ, Bunny Bunny. He pointed his camera and admired the whip-like aura. Hurent's control skills were extraordinary. However, Bunny Bunny was disappointed when the shabby farmer blocked it with a hand plow.
'A farmer could block that skill?’
Aura Master Hurent. His aura was gorgeous, but it was without strength. There was a reason he was defeated by Grid in 5 seconds.
'Instead of getting revenge on Grid, will he die in four seconds this time?'
Bunny Bunny was extremely disappointed in Hurent when he suddenly had a thought.
'I heard a rumor that there was a monster famer in Reidan…'
Was the rumor true?
'A huge scoop!'
This was a great opportunity to inform the world about the truth of the rumors. The excited Bunny Bunny focused on filming. Hurent used a tremendous skill that was reminiscent of a dragon's breath.
'Ohhh!'
Hurent's abilities were real. It was too early to be disappointed in him. Bunny Bunny started sweating as he saw the power of that breath. How would the rumored farmer cope with this cool technique?
'Increase my viewership with a spectacular battle scene!'
Bunny Bunny prayed, but his wish was soon popped.
"Another farming equipment?"
The hand plow changed to a plow! The farmer called Piaro didn't seem to be showing a brilliant battle scene, unlike Bunny Bunny's expectations. No, Bunny Bunny was crazy to have high expectations in the first place.
Bunny Bunny frowned.
“Free Farming 4th Style, Plowing the Field."
Pepepepeok!
The earth rose and collided with Hurent's aura breath. At the same time, the ground started to be cleared for use as a farming field.
"What is this…?"
Bunny Bunny's camera picked up the stunning sight. Streams of water were rising from the center of the cleared land.
'This is the desert!'
Water was found in the desert? Bunny Bunny's cognitive abilities failed to keep up with the scene in front of him.
“Free Farming 1st Style, Sowing."
Papat! Pa pa pa pa pak!
Seeds poured down like rain over the confused Bunny Bunny and 2,000 soldiers.
‘What is this?’
It was a series of processes that reminded him of farming.
'No, this is impossible.'
No one was crazy enough to start farming in front of 2,000 enemies…
“Free Farming 2nd Style, Rapid Growth."
Kwaduk! Kudududuk!
“Heok!”
Bunny Bunny's face turned white. It was because the thousands of seeds scattered on the ground started to sprout all at once.
'This is crazy!'
He wanted a spectacular battle scene, but it was a farming diary? Bunny Bunny felt more anger than wonder as he stared at the scene of a desert being turned into rice fields. At this time, Hurent was aiming for Royman.
***
[Block Toys to Help a Child's Development.]
It was an item Grid got from the Reputation Store. At first he thought it was a useless item, but he was glad to see Lord playing well with them.
“Abu. Abu."
A small baby was sitting on the bed and building a spire with the blocks. It was a crude shape that anyone could recognize as a castle. A child only 10 days old was building a castle with blocks? It was an unbelievable sight.
"A genius! The best genius of the continent!!"
Marquis Steim was sure of it. It was an objective assessment, not because he was blinded by love. Irene made a happy expression.
"It's good that his dexterity resembles my husband's. I think he will become a master of blacksmithing."
Grid replied with a smile.
“He's just like you."
“Dear husband…"
"Irene."
The eyes of the couple were filled with affection. The couple's love was much deeper than before. Every night, the six hands…
Omitted.
So it was natural that their love would deepen.
"Hum hum."
Marquis Steim coughed as the coupled embraced each other. It was a signal that they shouldn't forget he was here.
“What type of education are you planning on focusing on for Lord?"
Marquis Steim's question activated the child care system.
[Please select Lord's education.]
[Lord's age is still young, so there are limited options to choose from.]
Leave it until he is older. Basic academic education. Basic etiquette education.‘Don't rush.'
What education should he give to a child who was only 10 days old? Grid was able to pick option one when he suddenly stopped.
'No, if I think about it, isn't the current Lord twice as intelligent as Jude?'
Jude's maximum intelligence was set at 20, while Lord was born with 48 intelligence. He was young, but had a good brain, so he was already at a level that could be taught. That's why basic academics and etiquette were provided in the options.
'He is highly likely to become arrogant.'
Grid pondered and made a decision.
"I will teach him etiquette. He was born with a gold spoon, but he shouldn't be too indulged."
"Um, yes. Early education is important. It's especially important for talented children."
"I'm in favor of Dear Husband's will."
[Lord's early education method has been selected. Your wife Irene will teach Lord.]
At this moment.
‘Eh?'
Grid could see Lord's face, which had been smiling happily the whole time. Now Lord looked like he wanted to complain about something.
‘Don't tell me he doesn't want to study?'
Did he understand their words?
'I must be mistaken.'
Grid was being too sensitive. Grid laughed it off.
“There's a strange expression on Lord's face, so it seems like he has done a poo."
"Oh my, really?
Irene confirmed it and called a maid.
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Chapter 333
1st Prince Ren's expedition to Reidan had to proceed in secret.
Spreading the news would allow Grid time to respond. Ren secretly recruited his army by organizing small number of troops and moving through through the estates of the nobles. It took a lot of time due to that, but Ren didn't hesitate.
It was right to be prudent.
***
The day before Grid's son, Lord, was born. There was a big disturbance in the fortified city of Patrian. 1st Prince Ren visited the city with 7,000 troops.
"I greet the prince."
Earl Ashur greeted him. He had the strength to control the balance of the world, but he did his duty as someone loyal to the nation.
"Earl, you don't need to do this. Get up. Come on.”
Prince Ren was uncomfortable. Even the prince of a kingdom couldn't afford to go against a great magician. It was the same in the empire.
Earl Ashur asked him, "Why has the prince visited this place with an army?"
Prince Ren explained honestly. He intended to from the beginning.
“Unfortunately, the king's life won't last much longer. I feel like as part of my duty to the stability of the kingdom and the royal family, I have decided to strike at Grid."
“…"
Earl Ashur had also heard rumors about what Grid had said at the rewards ceremony after the golem invasion. He understood the feelings and position of Prince Ren. But he was confused. The wicked Grid was holding his son hostage. His son might be in danger if Reidan was invaded.
Prince Ren saw Earl Ashur's worried face and opened his mouth.
“I’m well aware of your situation. Your son Bland is being held hostage in Reidan? Several months ago, Duke Grid used this weakness so that you would help him."
“…"
Earl Ashur couldn't say anything. He was too proud to admit the fact that one of the continent's 10 great magicians was in someone else's hands.
Prince Ren looked at him. “I will surely defeat Duke Grid and rescue Sir Bland. Trust me and cooperate with me."
"Do you have a good plan?"
Prince Ren was well aware of the strength of Grid's forces. Then what was this confidence? Earl Ashur showed interest and Prince Ren introduced a few people to him. It was the Royal Knights commander, Chucksley, and other people, including Hurent.
Earl Ashur was amazed as he examined their faces.
'Prince Ren had such a network?'
Recently, Chucksley was in the spotlight for shooting down three flying birds with one arrow. The kingdom's influential figures were following Ren. Among them were users (those who received the blessing of God), such as Hurent.
Their power was hard for even Earl Ashur to gauge.
Ren explained to him, “The ideal thing would be for you to personally join my army, but… Duke Grid could hurt Bland. I can't ask that of you, so please do me a favor. Teleport 3,000 of my soldiers to the Altes Mountains."
Altes Mountains!
Strictly speaking, it was the territory of the Saharan Empire located to the west of Reidan. It was the exact opposite position to Patrian, which was to the east of Reidan.
“A diversion?"
“Yes, the 4,000 soldiers will cross the desert and draw Duke Grid's eyes, while 3,000 soldiers will attack from the rear."
Reidan had many excellent talents, but there were only 1,000 soldiers. A diversion was highly likely to work. It wasn't bad. However, Earl Ashur found it hard to answer.
Teleporting 3,000 people?
It might be possible for the legendary Braham, but it was hard for Earl Ashur.
'2,000 soldiers might be possible.'
He would consume all his magic power at once and would probably receive a serious injury. It would be difficult to use magic for at least a fortnight.
Prince Ren kneeled and looked up at Ashur. “I know that this is an unreasonable demand. But please, for the royal family. No, for the sake of this kingdom and Sir Bland."
The prince of a kingdom. The heir to the throne was kneeling while thousands of soldiers watched on. If Earl Ashur rejected this, it was clear that his reputation would be the worst. Earl Ashur realized.
'1st Prince… He is quiet sly, unlike his pure and decent appearance.’
Now Earl Ashur realized how he could acquire so many talents.
'Yes, he will be able to deal with that evil Grid.'
Earl Ashur laughed. He was elated by Prince Ren's plan and answered.
"I understand. I will follow your will. However, my lowly ability can only teleport 2,000 troops."
"That alone is good enough! Thank you!”
Prince Ren was thrilled to tears. Earl Ashur knew the tears were false, but the soldiers were different.
“Waaaaahhhhh!”
"Hooray 1st Prince!"
"Hooray Earl Ashur!"
[The morale of the army has risen. The stats of all soldiers will rise by 5% and the stamina consumption rate will decrease. This effect will continue as long as morale doesn't fall.]
It was auspicious.
Hurent smiled at the notification window.
"The great magician who grabbed the ankles of the seven guilds is helping me. How about it? Bunny Bunny. Do you feel the difference between me and the seven guilds?"
He would get revenge on Grid and get rid of his humiliation in front of the whole world. Hurent took Bunny Bunny, the best gaming BJ in the world, with him to fulfill that. Bunny Bunny, who had been recording the whole process with his camera, raised his thumb.
“I must admit that there is a clear difference."
In fact, this situation was Prince Ren's achievement, but Hurent ignored that. Hurent had the vision to recognize Prince Ren's skill and accept the quest.
***
Name: Karin
Age: 21 Gender: Female
Occupation: Soldier
Title: Royman
A pseudonym used since she started pretending to be male. She really feels like a man, so her confidence increased and her strength increased by 5%. However, her charm is greatly reduced.
Title: New Star of the West
A genius that represents the region. Her level and abilities will rise 20% faster than normal. In the 'desert' terrain, all stats will increase by 150%.
Title: Watched by a Legend
She has attracted the attention of the legend Piaro. He has given her private lessons under the guise of military training. The rise in stats is very large and it is highly possible to acquire new skills.
Strength: 630 (▲) Stamina: 331 (▲)
Agility: 655 (▲) Intelligence: 99 (▲)
Belief: 10
Skills: Beginner Bow Mastery (F), Beginner Shield Mastery (F), Intermediate Sword Mastery (D), Farming (B), Prestigious Pedigree (A), Life Saving Sword (S)
In the days when Reidan was called the second capital, Karin was born the daughter of Reidan's greatest warrior. She trained in swordsmanship for a long time and dreamed of becoming a knight like her brothers.
But 10 years ago, Reidan became a desert, and her dreams were shattered. She lost her father to the monsters that constantly appeared, and her brothers disappeared in the vampire cities. Their status was unclear and her family fell.
No, it is correct to say that all of Reidan fell. Since then, Karin has been living every day waiting for her brothers to return. She is truly grateful to Duke Grid for restoring Reidan and giving her time to wait for her brothers.
She even abandoned her sex in order to do her best as a soldier.
Grid trembled.
"It's really amazing."
A named NPC with no limit on how their stats could increase. It was very difficult to build a relationship with these people. He heard it was more likely to win the lottery. However, named NPCs kept appearing around Grid.
'My luck is getting stronger!'
Grid thought this, but it was hard to see it simply as luck. It was simple when considering Grid's current status. A legendary blacksmith and duke of a kingdom. The number of people he had was still small, but he had unshakable power. It was natural for talent to gather around this power.
“But to think she was a woman."
She was quite pretty. Her skin was rough and her hair was short, but her thick lips and long eyelashes were attractive.
"Woman?"
Piaro expressed doubts about Grid's words. Woman? Royman? That excellent soldier? It was ridiculous. It was the moment Grid was about to explain to the disbelieving Piaro.
“Right? She is…"
"Duke Grid!"
Royman fell to her knees. She looked up at Grid with mournful eyes.
"I am a man! My dream is to become a knight and then a soldier, becoming a good man at your side!"
“…"
So please keep this a secret. Grid understood the implications.
"It's a joke, a joke. Rather, I have a gift for you."
Grid opened his inventory.
In the inventory, 31 sets of 'Mass Production Grid Set' were listed by type. In fact, he had over 100 sets but they were left in the warehouse due to their weight. Everything he put in the warehouse were normal~rare rated.
On the other hand, the Grid sets in his inventory had an average of an epic rating.
“Now, take this.”
He gave Royman a unique rated set with the highest completion.
“U-Unbelievable.”
The duke was personally giving her battle gear? The emotional Royman accepted the battle gear. Grid looked at her tearful eyes and urged her.
“Go ahead and put it on."
"Yes, yes!"
Royman held the Grid set in her arms and ran into the barracks. Piaro didn't like this.
“That kid always changes his clothes secretly. It's one of his few shortcomings."
“…"
Grid heard that Piaro had no experience with dating. It seemed like he didn't have a sense for women and couldn't distinguish a man from a woman. Grid couldn't say anything. He never would've thought Royman was a girl if he hadn't checked her details.
After a moment.
"This is amazing!"
Royman ran out in grey armor made of steel and black iron.
"Is it good?"
“Not good, it's great! I have never seen such great battle gear since I was born! Three times…! No, I feel four times stronger!"
“That is being overgeared."
"Overgeared…! I don't know what that means, but it's really amazing!"
Royman's tone kept rising due to her excitement. She couldn't hide her female tone and Piaro frowned. Piaro determined that it was a top priority to raise Royman's masculinity.
“If you are four time stronger, the intensity of your training should be increased by four times."
"Huh? A-Are you serious?"
“Have I ever spoken in vain?"
"…"
She was already working twice as hard as other soldiers and even had to do field work at dawn, now she was going to get more training? And by four times? Royman couldn't help feeling afraid. She was like a frightened puppy.
However, Piaro had no mercy.
"Jump! Run straight up Altes Mountains!"
“A-Altes Mountains! It will take two days just getting there!"
” We will be back by tomorrow morning!
"P-Piaro!"
Piaro was full of motivation and Royman started her suffering as she began to run. There was anxiety on Grid's face as he looked at them moving away. Thinking about it again, didn't Royman have the Farming skill?
“Surely the special group doesn't have something to do with farming?"
No way. He had a bad thought. Grid left this place.
At the same time, Altes Mountains.
Pahat! Pa pa pa pa pak!
Thousands of rays of light fell. Hurent and Bunny Bunny were at the forefront of the 2,000 troops that appeared.
“The great Hurent's play, I want you to capture it on camera."
"Hehe, please leave it to me."
The humiliated Hurent getting revenge on Grid. As long as he recorded this clearly and broadcasted it, Bunny Bunny could become rich overnight.
'I wish that there would be many cool scenes!'
He wanted to capture the brilliant battlefield where strong players fought and skills ran rampant. It was Bunny Bunny's desire.
“I hope you can clear the fields here."
“Piaro, why are you taking out a hand plow all of a sudden?"
"This is part of the training. And while doing field work, take off your armor. Feel nature with your flesh."
"…Yes."
The spectacular sight of Hurent and Bunny Bunny's army appeared in the distance.
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Chapter 334
'The two of them have good chemistry.'
Piaro was a person who liked to teach others. There was no one in the Tzedakah Guild who hadn't been taught by Piaro. Royman also dreamed of reaching a higher ground, so if they stuck together, they could become a fantasy pair.
'Please don't lean towards becoming a farmer.’
The unique rated Mass Production Grid set. It had a 160 level limit and had significant value. In particular, it was suitable for people who wanted to grow rapidly. It was an investment, so Grid wanted Royman to achieve a growth beyond his expectations.
“Duke, we'll return to the north."
The road to the castle. Earl Steim's knights came and spoke to him.
"My father-in-law?"
Grid was puzzled because he didn't see Marquis Steim and Laden explained.
"The lord wants to stay near the young nobleman. We have to protect him, but the north is currently slightly unstable. It can't be left empty, so we'll return first. I ask you to please look after My Lord."
“I don't care what you say, but isn't the situation in the north unstable? Is it okay for Father-in-law to leave his position?"
"We will go first so that it will be okay, even if My Lord isn't there."
‘Father-in-law has many good subordinates.'
Grid nodded.
“Okay, I understand. I will look after Father-in-law, so please go. If you're having a hard time in the north, go to Jude in Winston. He doesn't have any thoughts, but he has great strength, unlike a braggart like you."
“…I will listen. I am grateful for your care."
Laden and the knights respectfully said goodbye and left Reidan. It was with 1,000 soldiers. 500 elites were left behind to protect Marquis Steim.
“Vacating his territory because of his grandchild. He had no dignity as a marquis."
Grid said so, but he fully understood Marquis Steim's mind. Lord was cute, smart and pretty!
"Lord, wait! Father is coming!"
Grid hastened his pace. He wanted to see his son's face as soon as possible. Lauel gazed at Grid as he entered in a hurry.
“Do you know that your work efficiency has been very poor since Lord was born?"
"Ugh."
Grid knew. Every day, he had played with Lord for at least two hours, so he had a tendency to neglect item making and hunting. Lauel grinned at Grid, who couldn't speak.
“Well, your current look is very good."
"Eh?"
Grid was confused since he thought he would be scolded again. Lauel gazed at him carefully.
“It is right to get used to loving someone. You will learn to be generous through this."
Grid was fundamentally a simple and narrow-minded person. What was the reason? Lauel could roughly guess.
'It is because he has been despised most of his life by others.'
Grd had a low self-esteem and was narrow-minded compared to his ability. He wasn't good at interacting with others. If Lauel listened to the Tzedakah Guild, Grid was much worse in the past. He only thought about himself and was always jealous of others.
But Grid started changing, and at the center of this change were Irene and Khan. Receiving love and giving love. Grid became more mature because he experienced one of the basic principles of human relations.
“You will eventually rule over millions of people and receive a lifetime of taxes from them. To become a good and wise king, you must learn compassion first."
“…"
If Grid was a normal user, he would've responded incredulously. Love? Charity? Good and wise king?
'Are you shooting a movie alone? This is just a game,' was what they would say.
However, Grid was different from a common user. Satisfy wasn't a simple game for Grid. It was a world that was a precious as reality, where he got wealth, friends, a lover and a child.
“I understand what you're trying to say. But isn't it better to think of the people first instead of me? We can't even raise the taxes, right?"
“It will be fine as long as I coordinate with you. As you know, I have the qualities of a tyrant like you. The two of us complement each other."
"Qualities of a tyrant… Two of us…"
Grid shivered. He struggled to shake off this feeling.
***
Reidan's desert was full of heat.
There were powerful and wild monsters here, as Prince Ren was well aware. Nevertheless, the reason why he marched his army without any hesitation was because he had a countermeasure.
“That way.”
"Beyond there as well!"
The Royal Knights Captain, Chucksley. The best archer in the palace, Ferrell.
The two people, known as the strongest men, were leading a handful of troops. Their mission was to eliminate the monsters on the way. It was possible because the royal monster scholars displayed the location of the desert monsters on the map.
“It's easy."
The squads scattered in all directions around their base, defeating monsters. This allowed the base to safely advance. While this progressed smoothly, the smiling Ren gave orders to 20 assassins.
“Head to Reidan first. If the war begins and there's a gap in Reidan's defenses, grab the duchess and bring her to me. Alternatively, you can also kill her.”
“Yes!"
The assassins moved quickly. Ren confirmed this and gained greater confidence, speeding up his march.
"Hurry! We have to arrive at Reidan tomorrow to match up with Hurent's schedule!"
“Ohhhhhh!”
The soldiers' morale increased. The heat of the desert? It wasn't an obstacle for a person who would soon become king.
***
“What's this?”
The northern knight leading 1,000 soldiers across the desert. He looked up at the high sand dune and stopped the march.
Tadat!
Laden climbed up the sand dune. The soldiers admired his slick movements. Then the sight of thousands of soldiers appeared before him.
“That flag is…!"
Laden's expression stiffened. It was a silver dragon with wings. It represented the royal family of the Eternal Kingdom.
'Why are royal troops here in the west?'
The royal army was advancing towards Reidan.
'Is it to celebrate the young lord's birth?'
However, the scale of the march was too big.
'It can't be!'
1st Prince Ren hated Duke Grid. No, strictly speaking, he was afraid of the duke. A rat cornered by a cat would act! Marquis Steim was concerned that Prince Ren would act against Grid after King Wiesbaden died. Therefore, he wanted to mediate between Prince Ren and Grid.
'My Lord's efforts have been ruined.'
It was clear that King Wiesbaden was dying. It happened when Laden was thinking.
“Why are northern troops here in the west?"
He heard someone's voice behind him. Laden turned and saw 300 people on horseback. They were one of the squads hunting monsters. The elite royal cavalry, the Iron Wind. The leader of the Iron Wind, Beida, was famous for being a master of two spears.
"I asked why northern troops are here in the west."
Beida approached and asked again. There weren't any hostile intentions and they were from the same kingdom, so the northern soldiers didn't bother him. But Laden was different.
“Get down!”
Laden shouted to the soldiers. The spear flew over the heads of the soldiers who had reflexively ducked. The spear was swung by Beida.
“H-Hik!”
The soldiers who survived peed themselves. The few people who were unable to escape had their heads separated from their bodies, causing the entire northern army to turn white. Beida's gaze fell on Laden.
"You have very good eyes. What is your name?"
"You keep asking questions. You're like a coquettish woman."
"…!"
Laden's attitude that showed no fear stimulated Beida. He slowly revealed the wild nature that was hidden under his calm expression.
"You…! I will cut off your arms and legs first before asking again. Hiyah!”
Beida ran forward. It was a speed beyond common sense as he rushed through the desert hills. The northern troops were frightened, but Laden remained calm.
“The sin of killing Marquis Steim's soldiers, I will pay it back with death."
"Bah!"
Laden placed a hand on the sheathe at his waist and watched Beida.
“You are still wet behind the eyes!"
Puok!
Beida's spear stuck in the sand. It was the place where Laden had been standing just a moment ago. Laden avoided the spear and swung his sword at Beida's thigh.
Chaaeng!
Beida defended with his spear and declared angrily.
“You are fast but not very strong… Kuk?"
Beida paled as he realized it. Blood was rising from the wrist that held the spear.
"You!”
Phoenix wasn't the only strong one in the north? Laden knocked down the astonished Beida and commanded the northern troops.
“Kill all of them and return to Reidan."
Until yesterday, they were serving the same king. Laden believed that Marquis Steim would be on Duke Grid's side, rather than Prince Ren, and quickly knew what to do.
***
'It won't be long now.'
Hurent's mood was heightened as he descended towards the foot of the mountain. His blood boiled as he thought of paying back the 5 second humiliation.
'I will show you the true power of aura.'
The biggest advantages of aura were the fixed damage and form changes. At the time of the National Competition, Hurent couldn't properly make use of the form changes, but now it was different.
It was a power that made imagination become reality. With this fraudulent power, Hurent believed that he could defeat Grid. No, it wasn't just Grid. It included Kraugel, the top rankers, Agnus and the hidden rankers.
Hurent had no doubt that he would overwhelm all of them.
"Who are you?"
It happened when Hurent and the 2,000 troops had just left Altes Mountains and were about to enter the desert. Two farmers blocked their path. Hurent was upset and fired aura at them. The farmers' eyes widened as they saw the aura stretching like a whip.
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Chapter 335
Swaeek!
The aura whip aimed at the farmers. The farmers standing here were Piaro and Royman.
'How can aura have this form?'
Royman was familiar with aura. Her father was a prominent swordsman and able to skillfully use aura. But this was the first time she had seen such a changeable aura. It was released from the sword? This wasn't aura, but magic!
'There are many masters in this world!'
Royman accepted Hurent as a master of a new world. She felt awe.
Chaaeng!
The aura blade aimed for her neck as she stared blankly. Piaro tsked and blocked it with a hand plow.
“Not reacting when a blade is coming at your neck, it's a convenient way to commit suicide."
"I-I'm really sorry!"
Royman was confused. That amazing aura was blocked by a hand plow?
‘I knew Sir Piaro was strong, but this much?'
Royman expected Piaro to have the strength of an ordinary knight. It was natural since he did field work every day. He didn't look very special. But not now. Perhaps Piaro's strength was higher than Asmophel.
"I will teach you to reflexively defend, even if you don't have two arms. Let's plant rice for three hours every day starting from tomorrow."
"Huh?"
She was sincerely grateful for her life being spared. He would be her savior for the rest of her life. But planting rice? This wasn't a penalty game, so Royman couldn't understand what was going on.
On the other hand, Piaro was somewhat confused.
'Is there another strong person?'
The Red Knights.
Piaro carried out wars all over the continent when he was a part of them. He spent more days falling asleep on the battlefield than he did at home, and he had to face countless enemies. He saw the powerhouses that represented each nation.
However, the enemies he met while staying at this peaceful(?) Reidan were much more brilliant. It was truly amazing.
'Reidan entices powerhouses.'
Or maybe it was just a different time. In any case, Piaro enjoyed it. The invasion of enemies would be the food that further strengthened the legendary farmer's power. He was caught up in this positive feeling and told Hurent what he thought.
"Your ability to control aura is amazing. But it's still lacking strength."
“…Ah."
A farmer praising an aura master's aura, Hurent couldn't be happy.
'However, his skills are real.'
The dirt-covered farmer had blocked his aura with a hand plow. It wasn't a dream. The 2,000 soldiers all saw it.
'The rumors were true?'
He heard that there were powerful farmers in Reidan. There were rumors that the reason the seven guilds failed was due to farmers.
‘Of course, I thought it was nonsense.'
Now it seemed to be true.
"Hrmm."
Hurent turned towards Bunny Bunny. Bunny Bunny had the camera in hand and was filming the situation. From his excited expression, he also seemed to be aware of the rumors about Reidan's farmers.
'I don't need to take risks before meeting Grid.'
He was confident about getting revenge on Grid, so he couldn't fall victim to this farmer. Hurent judged and turned towards Royman.
'Use him.'
Hurent's judgment and execution were excellent. There were no unnecessary delays. In order to increase his concentration, he closed his eyes and used 'Aura Impact.'
[You have released your aura.]
[Accurately imagine the shape of the aura within 2 seconds. If there is even a small error in the image, the skill will fail.]
He had been practicing image training every day for the past 10 months in order to bring out the true power of an aura master! Hurent's eyes flashed and he shouted.
"Dragon's Roar!"
[You have developed the breath of a dragon! By reproducing the power of a transcendent being, the power of your aura is greatly increased!]
[There is a limit to the power that a unique rated aura can exert.]
Kuwaaaang!
The aura fired by Hurent blew out in a straight line. The strong energy that stirred the earth and caused a sand storm couldn't be compared to the whip from before.
"Ha!"
Piaro was sincerely amazed. When he was a great swordsman, he realized the limits of aura. However, the man in front of him was different. He broke through the limits of aura. He was a truly respectable person who achieved a level that Piaro couldn't reach.
“In honor of your talent, I will also use my full power."
Piaro couldn't afford to relax. To be precise, he had no room to spare. He had to protect Royman, who would grow to be a strength for his lord. The power of the aura breath was strong and wide. He couldn't just stand by and watch.
"Free Farming 4th Style."
Suruk.
Piaro moved his hand to his waist. It was to extract a plow from one of the six sheaths hanging there. A plow that Grid created. As soon as he pulled it out, Piaro's power exploded.
The power of items.
[All skills related to farming will increase by 20%.]
"Plow the Field!"
Pepepepeng!
Piaro's plow struck the ground, causing it to rise like a tsunami.
***
'Amazing!'
The world's top gaming BJ, Bunny Bunny. He pointed his camera and admired the whip-like aura. Hurent's control skills were extraordinary. However, Bunny Bunny was disappointed when the shabby farmer blocked it with a hand plow.
'A farmer could block that skill?’
Aura Master Hurent. His aura was gorgeous, but it was without strength. There was a reason he was defeated by Grid in 5 seconds.
'Instead of getting revenge on Grid, will he die in four seconds this time?'
Bunny Bunny was extremely disappointed in Hurent when he suddenly had a thought.
'I heard a rumor that there was a monster famer in Reidan…'
Was the rumor true?
'A huge scoop!'
This was a great opportunity to inform the world about the truth of the rumors. The excited Bunny Bunny focused on filming. Hurent used a tremendous skill that was reminiscent of a dragon's breath.
'Ohhh!'
Hurent's abilities were real. It was too early to be disappointed in him. Bunny Bunny started sweating as he saw the power of that breath. How would the rumored farmer cope with this cool technique?
'Increase my viewership with a spectacular battle scene!'
Bunny Bunny prayed, but his wish was soon popped.
"Another farming equipment?"
The hand plow changed to a plow! The farmer called Piaro didn't seem to be showing a brilliant battle scene, unlike Bunny Bunny's expectations. No, Bunny Bunny was crazy to have high expectations in the first place.
Bunny Bunny frowned.
“Free Farming 4th Style, Plowing the Field."
Pepepepeok!
The earth rose and collided with Hurent's aura breath. At the same time, the ground started to be cleared for use as a farming field.
"What is this…?"
Bunny Bunny's camera picked up the stunning sight. Streams of water were rising from the center of the cleared land.
'This is the desert!'
Water was found in the desert? Bunny Bunny's cognitive abilities failed to keep up with the scene in front of him.
“Free Farming 1st Style, Sowing."
Papat! Pa pa pa pa pak!
Seeds poured down like rain over the confused Bunny Bunny and 2,000 soldiers.
‘What is this?’
It was a series of processes that reminded him of farming.
'No, this is impossible.'
No one was crazy enough to start farming in front of 2,000 enemies…
“Free Farming 2nd Style, Rapid Growth."
Kwaduk! Kudududuk!
“Heok!”
Bunny Bunny's face turned white. It was because the thousands of seeds scattered on the ground started to sprout all at once.
'This is crazy!'
He wanted a spectacular battle scene, but it was a farming diary? Bunny Bunny felt more anger than wonder as he stared at the scene of a desert being turned into rice fields. At this time, Hurent was aiming for Royman.
***
[Block Toys to Help a Child's Development.]
It was an item Grid got from the Reputation Store. At first he thought it was a useless item, but he was glad to see Lord playing well with them.
“Abu. Abu."
A small baby was sitting on the bed and building a spire with the blocks. It was a crude shape that anyone could recognize as a castle. A child only 10 days old was building a castle with blocks? It was an unbelievable sight.
"A genius! The best genius of the continent!!"
Marquis Steim was sure of it. It was an objective assessment, not because he was blinded by love. Irene made a happy expression.
"It's good that his dexterity resembles my husband's. I think he will become a master of blacksmithing."
Grid replied with a smile.
“He's just like you."
“Dear husband…"
"Irene."
The eyes of the couple were filled with affection. The couple's love was much deeper than before. Every night, the six hands…
Omitted.
So it was natural that their love would deepen.
"Hum hum."
Marquis Steim coughed as the coupled embraced each other. It was a signal that they shouldn't forget he was here.
“What type of education are you planning on focusing on for Lord?"
Marquis Steim's question activated the child care system.
[Please select Lord's education.]
[Lord's age is still young, so there are limited options to choose from.]
Leave it until he is older. Basic academic education. Basic etiquette education.‘Don't rush.'
What education should he give to a child who was only 10 days old? Grid was able to pick option one when he suddenly stopped.
'No, if I think about it, isn't the current Lord twice as intelligent as Jude?'
Jude's maximum intelligence was set at 20, while Lord was born with 48 intelligence. He was young, but had a good brain, so he was already at a level that could be taught. That's why basic academics and etiquette were provided in the options.
'He is highly likely to become arrogant.'
Grid pondered and made a decision.
"I will teach him etiquette. He was born with a gold spoon, but he shouldn't be too indulged."
"Um, yes. Early education is important. It's especially important for talented children."
"I'm in favor of Dear Husband's will."
[Lord's early education method has been selected. Your wife Irene will teach Lord.]
At this moment.
‘Eh?'
Grid could see Lord's face, which had been smiling happily the whole time. Now Lord looked like he wanted to complain about something.
‘Don't tell me he doesn't want to study?'
Did he understand their words?
'I must be mistaken.'
Grid was being too sensitive. Grid laughed it off.
“There's a strange expression on Lord's face, so it seems like he has done a poo."
"Oh my, really?
Irene confirmed it and called a maid.
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