episode_0040

Even though the world was different, civilization was not much different.

Because that’s the way people live.

Therefore, it was natural for a country to be formed in a temperate climate that was neither hot nor cold, and the fertile and abundant Great Plains were the agricultural region that everyone wanted.

And the southern part of the empire of Astyren, which could be said to be the master of the continent, was also such a region, and of course the southern nobles were wealthier than the nobles of other regions, and their power within the empire was powerful.

“Father, there is land in such a rich place?”

“Yes.”

“Anyway, I think it would be unreasonable to say that my father was a nobleman… How big is 5000 acres?”

“A typical village has an average of 300 to 500 acres of land. Although Rugeron Village has not been cleared extensively due to the Dark Forest, it still covers about 500 acres. It’s at least 10 times the size of Rugeron Village. Do you think this is small, Xi’an?”

“……”

If what Elsia said was correct, it was the same as having at least 10 territories.

And that’s in the fertile land of the South!

“Father… What exactly is it?”

Considering that he was an intellectual beyond imagination, I thought it was something out of the ordinary, but I never thought it would be like this.

“But is this credible? Won’t you be accused of being a fraudster?”

“I was also worried like you said, but thanks to the imperial seal stamped here, you don’t have to worry.”

“I see.”

There are no cheats, but I met my adoptive father well and made a fuss.

If this were a web novel, I thought it would have a title like this.

“But isn’t the south too far from here?”

“Yes. Rugeron village is in the northwest, which is the exact opposite of the south relative to the capital, so if you don’t have a carriage, you’ll have to walk for several months.”

“Really? Then let’s forget about it.”

“Yes?”

The southern land left to me by my father.

Honestly, it would be a lie if I said I wasn’t attracted to it.

However, considering that there were a lot of people in fertile lands, and that more people led to more political issues, there was no need to force a move to the south.

“I think it would be better to live here rather than in a place that doesn’t suit me. You’re still living well anyway, right? Sell it at full price or use it as an emergency fund in case of an emergency.”

“Yes. If Cyan decides so, I will use it that way.”

Elthea did not complain about my decision.

“But what about this? This is what I was wearing when my father found me.”

“Hmm… This is my first time seeing the fabric. Also, this script is neither an imperial language nor an ancient language. It appears to be the traditional language of a certain tribe.”

“Ancient language? Is there such a language?”

“Yes. It is the language of the fallen civilization that was the master of the continent before the thousand-year empire of Astyrene.”

“A country from a thousand years ago. It’s definitely safe to say it’s an ancient language.”

Rather than saying that there was an ancient country like a cliché, it was surprising that an empire had existed for over a thousand years. In the original world, there are many countries that have lasted for more than a thousand years, but how can a country at the level of an empire last a thousand years? It is amazing how on earth they managed their power and were able to maintain it for a thousand years.

Is the level of politics special in this world?

“Then there is no problem if I use it on my unborn child, right?”

“Yes. At least in my eyes, it is a better quality fabric, so there will be no problem.”

“Thank you. I feel secure because I have Elthea.”

I kissed Elthea on the forehead, who answered my doubts.

As expected, Elthea, who was embarrassed by the surprise kiss this time, blushed.

“There is no need to show affection like this to me, your concubine.”

“I do it because I want to.”

I thought the embarrassed Elthea was cute, so I kissed her again, this time on the lips. Her moist lips and tongue interacted, mixing and exchanging saliva.

“I’m looking forward to it tonight too.”

“… . I will serve you with all my heart.”

. . .

Apart from being boring because it was winter and there was no work, time passed quickly.

If we use the fact that I married Chloe during the harvest as a standard, half a year has already passed.

‘A lot happened.’

As I got married, I built a house, and as I became a member of the village, I created various facilities, a group of mercenaries attacked the village, my family grew, and I had to deal with a possessed yeti, etc.

When I think about it now, a lot has happened over the past six months, and this year’s winter has felt particularly long.

But it was really long.

“There is no sign of winter ending?”

It was now roughly the end of February. But strangely enough, it was still as cold as midwinter outside.

It was a strange phenomenon, considering that spring should soon be coming.

“Tom, do you know anything?”

“I’m sorry. This is my first time experiencing something like this.”

I asked Tom, a trusted adult in the village like the village chief, but he just awkwardly scratched his head.

“I was not born in this village to begin with.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

About 20 years ago, when Tom was an apprentice blacksmith, he visited the village of Ruggeron for work given by the lord. It is said that he met his sister-in-law, fell in love with her at first sight, married her, and settled here. Although he could have lived happily in a better village, his love for his sister-in-law was so great that he remained in the village of Ruggeron, which she loved, even after she passed away.

He is a true lover.

“I loved the village so much that I thought I was born in the village. Well, if you like people like this, you will have a hard time later. Hard work.”

“Haha, is that so? But don’t I have you?”

“Eeh?! Is that a love confession? I am a man with ownership.”

“Then I have no choice but to give you my daughter.”

“Yeonggamtaengi! Stop talking nonsense!”

Were you eavesdropping while working? When her story came out, Tom’s daughter Petra blushed and screamed.

“That’s right. Don’t hand your daughter over to me like you’re discarding some kind of product.”

“Sian, shut up too!”

“Baby! Don’t yell at Petra Xian!”

In “? The inspiration is that I am his own daughter!”

Although he loves his wife with all his heart, he secretly thinks that his daughter is a genius, which is a pain in the ass.

Well, looking at Petra’s actions, it was quite understandable. Because Petra has a bit of an ugly personality.

‘I hope the baby that will be born soon will be different from Petra.’

“Cyan?! Did you think it was strange?”

“Is everyone learning mind reading these days? I’m quick-witted.”

I don’t really care about gender, but I hope her personality is at least as gentle as Chloe’s.

If you resemble me and run wild, it will be a pain in the ass.

How do you beat a kid with the stamina of an arc reactor?

‘If you look like me, you really have infinite stamina.’

I hoped the child would be born healthy, but I prayed that it wouldn’t be too much.

Goddess Hestia, please grant my wish.

“Shop?”

“The day is getting dark so I should go quickly. See you tomorrow Tom.”

“Sian, will you come by tomorrow too?”

“I think the village chief will probably gather us tomorrow.”

“The weather is definitely like this, so the village chief will call the village and men like you said.”

“Hey, take this.”

“Huh?”

Petra threw something at me.

It was a small dagger, and it appeared to be a knife used for tanning.

“Did you make it?”

“Uh, this is my first work. Please try it and tell me if there are any problems.”

“Give me this for free?”

“Because it’s my first work. Selling it is impossible.”

It’s my maiden work… A grown woman shouldn’t say things like that. A bad man has dark thoughts.

“Then I’ll put you to good use, you virgin.”

“Hey!”

Petra blushed and got angry at my teasing, but I had already run away.

therefore

. . .

“Hmm?”

When I arrived home.

Elthea was arguing with a woman she didn’t know.

“Help me. There is no firewood for tonight.”

“I don’t think it’s an issue we need to worry about, so look for another house.”

“Is there any other family that can afford it other than here!”

“That’s your situation.”

It was a woman with dark brown hair.

It wasn’t satisfactory to my eyes, which had been heightened by the women in my family, but compared to the average in a rural village, she was a beauty.

It is not for nothing that the real Rugeron Village is said to be full of beautiful women.

“Elsia, what’s going on?”

“Sian, are you here?”

“And you?”

As I approach. Elthea bowed to me, and the dark brown haired woman looked at me and started to panic.

I guess they were surprised by my scary appearance.

“Who are you?”

“Well, my name is Selnia, Jace’s wife.”

Jace?

Oh, the village man who said he lost his leg during the war.

They were also a vigilante group that was on guard duty when a mercenary group attacked.

I was delighted and formally introduced myself to a woman named Selnia.

“I am Xian, a hunter. As you can see, it’s Elthea and her husband.”

“I know. The rumor that he had Elsia as his concubine spread throughout the village.”

“It seems like there are rumors going around because it is a small town. Are you acquainted with Elthea?”

I felt a little offended by her words and actions, but perhaps sensing this, Elthea, instead of Selina, opened her mouth first and answered my question.

“Yes, Sian. Selnia and I were once friends of the same age.”

“Once upon a time? Looks like not now.”

“Women’s friendship fades away after marriage.”

“Hmm… I see.”

It seems that Elthea’s ex-husband, the owner of the mill, is causing harm to Jace and his wife, Selnia, due to embezzlement.

What was your name? I don’t remember. Well, there’s no need to remember the name of the person who died. He’s also an asshole.

“So, it doesn’t seem like you came because you wanted to see Elthea because of our past friendship, so why did you come here?”

“That… I came here because I needed firewood.”

“Do you mean firewood?”

“Yes. As the winter gets longer, there is not enough firewood to withstand the cold. My husband lost his leg during the war, so he can’t go out in this cold to chop firewood. Please help me!”

“There is such a situation.”

I felt that the prolonged winter could be more serious than I thought.