episode_0188

Time passed quickly.

Since I had no other options other than attending lectures for the main event or main episode, my time was filled with testing after I brought the seeds.

Following Trisha’s instructions, I planted chatelaine strawberries and chatelaine grapes myself, and decided to collect data in various ways for comparison.

What factors affect the speed at which crops grow?

Conversely, what are the factors that cause slow growth?

Also, which factors are seen as obstacles in this environment?

How does it change depending on the crop?

This is all that comes to mind right now.

In a world line where there are no settings windows or options, the knowledge I need to know is the laws and settings of this world, so I should also consider this, but in the end, aren’t crops just crops?

If we collected data with a realistic approach, clues would definitely come out. And that was actually the case.

Just like that, the second week of reporting is approaching.

A new message appeared before my eyes.

▶You attended the second week reporting meeting.◀

▶Reporting options appear.◀

“Next. Carcein of Shatrene.”

Arsien took a deep breath and called me, the next person.

The person who was reporting to me before started talking nonsense and criticizing me harshly, but soon left with a shit-chewing expression on his face, not much different from the others.

Now, it was my turn to go up to that podium and start reporting.

“Wait a moment.”

When I tried to go up to the podium, Arcien raised his hand and stopped me.

Then, I went through the documents I received from the symposium director, one by one.

“Hmm. You seem to be different from other nobles this time too?”

Arsien looked at me with a faint smile on his face.

‘This is exactly what it feels like to be a student council president.’

Even so, there wouldn’t be anything to look forward to.

I didn’t specifically investigate the territory, but rather my field.

but…

“Don’t whisper and listen. If there is something you can learn from the author who passed the defense time with Peselos Privilege from the first week, shouldn’t you also learn it?”

▶Arsien is full of expectations.◀

▶Intimacy may increase depending on the results.◀

[Current figure: 38%]

High intimacy isn’t that bad, but… I really don’t know the cause of this.

…What happened?

Looking at those expectant eyes makes me feel like I’m the student council president and I’m a bit confused, but what I need to do now is report honestly.

“Let’s start reporting.”

***

Karsein says he will start reporting.

This time, he started drawing the spiritual evangelism the same way as a week ago.

also. I had expected it from the beginning, but he was an extraordinary person.

All other nobles were busy using magic tools. We tried to somehow shorten this valuable explanation process by using better tools.

No matter which way you look at it, it is natural that the territory must be investigated before proceeding to the next plan.

‘It’s pathetic. ‘Just running fast isn’t everything.’

Even if they pretend to look like they are filled with something else, their future will not change.

To dig up real herbs among the weeds, you must first look at a lot of weeds. Next, before looking at the weeds, you must examine the trees that are drawing your attention above them, and look at the forest filled with trees one by one.

That was the biggest difference between Karssein and the nobles here, full of arrogance and power.

From wide to narrow. Carcein’s conclusion, which was examined in detail one by one, was neatly drawn from beginning to end without any contradictions.

“I claimed that there was a problem with the farming methods of the residents of Chatrene Territory, and this is the evidence.”

Karsein brought crops of each type.

“The one on the left is the farming method previously used by the residents of Shatren Territory, and the one on the right is what I have grown myself. The fact that the poorer quality is on the left ultimately proves that there was a problem with the farming method. In fact, the residents had a big mistake: they thought that seeds would grow better if they were clustered together. When crops are grouped together, they can withstand drought well, but their roots get tangled and harm each other, and they do not grow uniformly, making production unstable. In addition, as it becomes weak to pests and diseases and seasonal disasters, it becomes a weed and becomes overgrown. Moreover, since Chatelaine is a region that receives frequent rain, this method of farming has only drawbacks.”

A clear point about insufficient information and a connection between problematic farming methods.

In Chatelaine, which was famous for its crops, unlike other territories, a detailed investigation revealed that the residents’ farming methods were flawed.

After Carcein finished his report, Arcien was suddenly unable to hide his embarrassment.

‘I’m embarrassed. This is why there are no questions from my side.’

My brother, you might have something to say. He glanced at 2nd Prince Florence, but he too smiled and shook his head.

What more is there to say?

A perfect investigation that didn’t receive a single criticism. An extremely transparent arrangement. Moderate and eloquent speaking skills.

Karssein’s report was truly a model answer.

Still, neutrality must be maintained.

As a judge, there should not be any opinion that you are making a biased decision.

“First of all, I understand your argument. I didn’t know that the Shatrene farming method, which is no different from the imperial style, had such a drawback, but… First, I also have a question. Has the cause been identified?”

“It’s difficult to say that yet. Because there are so many factors, this should be reported every two weeks rather than every week to organize the minimum amount of data.”

“Is that so.”

Well, it has to be that way. Even though such extensive research was conducted and data was collected, a week is too short a time.

Nevertheless, this man created this much data.

“Since we have proven it, there is nothing more to ask. However, the next plan has not been explained yet.”

This was the limit to the questions Arcien could ask.

Final conclusion following this week’s investigation and series of explanations.

There is no answer yet as to what will happen in the third week.

“How do you plan to move in the third week?”

Karcein answered that question very calmly.

“We will close down Shatrene by cutting off contact with all territories except for Rusmire.”

With an answer that seems like it shouldn’t be answered at all.

***

‘What did you just hear?’

‘Are you going to close down Chatelaine? ‘Are you crazy?’

‘her. Speaking of all the territories except Ruthmire… that human. ‘You’re out of your mind.’

There was silence in the hall at the unexpected remark, as if a hammer had been swung at everyone’s heads.

Judges are no exception.

Arsien, who was at a loss for words, let out a very light sigh, and the corners of Florence’s mouth were slightly open.

Soon it was the nobles who broke the silence.

“Your Highness Arsien. Request defense time!”

From the question of what plan he had, it was obvious that the nobles would have their eyes lit up.

That would never be tolerated.

You might ask how we can continue with such a ridiculous plan.

It will be anxious to bite Carcein somehow.

‘Well, it looks like they’re already ready over there.’

Arsien smiled and turned on the recording magic tool.

“Please proceed.”

Normally, he would have just sighed out of fatigue, but this time, I was excited to see what kind of answer he would give.

First, a self-author’s son who was sitting in the lower middle class took the signal and stood up to ask Defense Time’s first question.

“I heard that the current situation in the Shatren territory is not good. However, rather than continuing exchanges with other territories here, you are going to close it down altogether?”

“Yes.”

“Say something that makes sense. Doesn’t your second week’s report just say that you were plowing the fields in the Shatrene territory? Still, it looks like they are planning to isolate and ruin Shatrene, right?”

Some of the nobles raised the corners of their mouths as if they were cool. Derisive ridicule also spread out knowingly.

However, Karssein responds brilliantly to the ridicule.

“You must be really out of your mind?”

“What, what?”

“Isn’t that right? Even though I told you that the farming method was wrong, it means that you never thought about why this plan is necessary. Ah, that might be true if my head was empty.”

“Are you belittling me now! In the sacred conference hall like this─”

-Taang!

“To be continued.”

Viscount Youngsik got angry and shouted, but Arsien stopped him. He shouted indignantly.

“Description! Well then, let me explain! For what reason are they shutting down Chatelaine?”

Karssein frowned as if he didn’t want to deal with that stupidity.

“Let me ask you one question. You hosted a party and caught a cold. The doctor said that someone at the party had a cold and it was contagious. However, if you didn’t catch a cold just the day before and caught it today, who would suspect it?”

“Of course… Isn’t he the one who came in today?”

“Why?”

“The people who were there yesterday had no problems, so there is someone who came in today with a cold… Wow!”

Self-author Yeongsik covered his mouth as if he noticed something.

“It is true that there were problems with the farming methods, but even with this, the quality and yield of chatelaine strawberries and chatelaine grapes did not return. There was no answer as to why the performance was low. So what’s left?”

chuck.

Carcein picked up the fertilizer right below and shook it a couple of times.

“Influenced by items outside this territory. Isn’t it normal to make a judgment like this based on common sense? So, the idea is to close Chatren from the outside world. It’s the same as looking for someone with a cold.”

“…”

– Bang bang!

“I think I’ve reached a conclusion. Please take a seat now. Don’t become more ugly.”

Arsien clicked his tongue and silenced the questioner of the first defense time. Karcein then continues his remarks.

“And now that the opportunity has come, I will tell you. Considering the shape of the land, the Shatren territory has a large area in contact with other territories. That’s why it’s good for people from other territories to come over. Therefore, it is quite possible that external intervention ruined Shatlaine. For that reason, I plan to block the road that passes through Chatelaine.”

“Huh…! What nonsense is that!”

“Don’t you know how important a strategic point Shatrene is!”

“I knew what kind of impact this symposium would have if I couldn’t use that path…!”

“Be quiet!”

-bang!

Arcien struck the hammer again.

“There is already evidence. In the first week, a request was found that sent a request to one of the residents of the Shatrene Territory to destroy it. It is impossible to conclude that there was no external intervention. Otherwise, even if there is an internal enemy, is there anyone among you who will just ignore it and see that the plan is ruined?”

The nobles immediately fell silent.

“Hmph. Does anyone have any more questions?”

Originally, it was a situation where anyone would have pointed a finger at me and Karssein, but no one was able to continue this defense time.

This wasn’t really defense.

It was Karssein’s one-sided attack.

***

-Tiring!

▶The 2nd week report has ended.◀

▶The suspicious request item has been consumed.◀

▶Defense time has been successfully completed.◀

▶We succeeded in bringing about a result that went beyond the options!◀

[Defense Rank: A]

[There is no penalty for managing the 3rd week territory. ]

[ Awareness of the Shatrene Territory field increases slightly. ]

The 2nd week report has ended.

At first, there was no feeling of being stuck, but their farming methods were old-fashioned. To me, as a modern person, the problems with their farming methods, which I learned only from textbooks, were clearly revealed.

After digging into this part and organizing it, I found that the reporting options were not particularly threatening. In fact, it was expected to some extent that better quality crops would be obtained.

When I return, I now have one thing to ask of the residents, so I will try to put this to good use.

However, I don’t know if it was because of Trisha or because there was a lot of data accumulated, but the defense rank rose very high.

I’ve never seen a rank like that before.

There was no penalty for A rank, which I had never earned.

-Tiring!

▶We have entered week 3.◀

▶Penalty trigger, has disappeared.◀

▶From now on, your agent rank will not drop even if you accept a third agent.◀

“Hmm. Now I guess I should start here too.”

There is a hidden trigger in accepting the third agent.

Because agents were hired too hastily, their opinions are not coordinated, causing friction, resulting in a penalty that is difficult to ignore, such as lowering each other’s rank.

So the third and final one will have to wait until week 3 begins. Instead of moving on to the next episode right away.

▶If you select a destination from the list as the third agent, the destination will be notified.

[1. Brem]

[2. Trisha]

[3. Aeon]

…

…

Well, this was decided from the beginning.

[ 6. Count Lilpeten ]☑

There is a reason why Karssein chose him as a memorial, but realistically, this is the man that Chatlaine needs the most.

▶Go to Count Lilpeten, western part of the Peselos Empire.◀

This will not be done right now, but we will move after making some preparations.

To more definitely accept him as a third agent.