Hmm . . . She does have some extent.

Athena would possibly maintain the information of the world, however none the expertise. Good factor that I had one B-grade Token left, simply in case I wanted another person.

“Very properly, then.” Utilizing it, I summoned a Farmer since there was no Agriculturist within the choice. If I needed that, I would want an A-grade Token.

Turnip was the farmer’s identify, and I could not be extra shocked — thoughts the sarcasm. He regarded as skinny as a twig, and he had a giant head with bulging eyes and large tooth.

“Your orders, my lord?” Turnip requested with a no-nonsense face.

At the least he was formal although each his face and identify had been a joke.

<Merciless. Host is pure evil. The system loves it!>

I used to be solely talking the reality.

“I would like you to plant these seeds,” I mentioned and handed the seeds to him.

I known as for Florin and regarded again at Turnip. “She is going to allow you to plant these. Be sure that she’s planting and taking good care of the seeds.”

Florin pouted. “I am offended, my lord. After all, I’d do my responsibility! I will not simply be one other mouth to feed. In addition to, I like to plant. That is my previous time within the orphanage.”

“Good. Then you definately’ll love your new position as a farmer right here.”

Florin shrugged. “So long as I get to eat and reside comfortably.”

She then roamed her eyes across the space. “By the best way, do we now have sufficient land to plant all these seeds? They take a lot house, you realize.”

“I do not need you to plant crops for a complete village. Simply plant sufficient meals for the 2 of us for months to return. The Tokens do not eat.”

Florin’s face brightened. “Ah! That is proper! I forgot about that. I assumed they had been additionally gamers like us.” Her eyes then went huge and glossy. “So meaning . . . my lord and I are the one gamers right here!”

I rolled my eyes and flicked her brow. “Do not consider pointless issues, and do your job correctly.”

“It is doable to have large-scale manufacturing of cereals, tea, grapes, greens, and herbs with out fields stretching out so far as the attention can see,” Athena chimed in. “Economize on worthwhile crop house by organising hillside terraces or constructing a vertical farm.

“There is a hilly terrain simply south from right here earlier than the mountain vary. It is solely a few fifteen-minute stroll or a five-minute run.”

She then addressed Turnip and instructed him. “Place a mini-field on the slopes within the type of broad steps. Assemble clay bumpers round every terrace, or the layer of fertile topsoil will shortly be washed away. When you’re at it, dig irrigation channels with openings for drainage. Periodically plant Azola, an aquatic fern– its roots host a bacterium that may take up nitrogen from the air and convert it right into a type appropriate for vegetation. It is a superb pure fertilizer.”

Turnip nodded in understanding. I wager he already knew what he ought to do, however Athena reminded him nonetheless.

“Rising rice would require you to have a river or lake close by to irrigate your crops by gravity through canal or hoses. Fortunately, we now have these since we’re nearer to the mountains,” Athena mentioned.

“Coordinate with Daedalus, our grasp builder, for the stuff you want,” I butt in. “Additionally, for those who want assist in setting up that rice terrace, you too can ask for his assist. I would like meals on my desk as quickly as doable.”

Turnip nodded. “Understood, my Lord.”

“Remember. Rice shoots should be protected against sturdy direct daylight and weeds. This crop requires loads of water, however the water stage ought to solely cowl lower than half of the plant. To keep away from pointless waterlogging, drain water infrequently via a canal system,” Athena reminded and added additional. “Earlier than planting rice, flood your discipline pre-emptively to scrub away any undesirable seeds and stop weeds from rising.”

All Turnip might do was nod like a hen choosing grains within the face of Athena’s knowledge or, if I would add, barrage of phrases.

I did not perceive something she mentioned, however I wager Turnip did, so all was properly . . . I hope.

The quantity of hoping I do these days was unhealthy.

I used to be glad to have acquired Athena first. A variety of issues and future issues had been and may very well be solved by her. She even appeared extra just like the lord than I used to be.

Not that I minded. In any case, that meant much less work for me.

“Rice can substitute bread and different grains as the idea of your weight loss program, so I haven’t got to stretch at how necessary it’s that they need to be always cared for,” Athena mentioned significantly. “The grains can be utilized to make starch, flour, alcohol, or wine. Rice germ makes oil, and rice straw works properly as paper pulp or mattress filler. Rice flour will also be used as the muse of many beauty merchandise reminiscent of powders, blushes, and oils, which in flip will be made into lotions and scrubs.”

Now I do know why she stretched the rice a lot. Cosmetics would without end be a lady’s finest pal it doesn’t matter what time and dimension we had been in.

Athena cleared her throat when she observed that I used to be her, stuffed with which means. She will need to have learn my ideas, evident by how she instantly modified the subject.

“The bran, the stuff that is still after the grain has been cleaned, makes good feed for livestock and poultry. By the best way, the duckling and fish you increase within the paddy discipline also can develop into the protein in your meal if ever you purchase geese and fish sooner or later.”

I nodded. “Thanks for explaining the ‘fundamentals’ of farming to us,” I mentioned.

Alternatively, Florin solely yawned on the facet. Her face informed me that she did not care about what Athena mentioned so long as she did her job.

“Florin, Daedalus is already completed with that discipline.” I pointed to a small five-by-five meter newly plowed land.

“Get to work and begin planting these root crops there. There is a properly over there for those who ever want water.”

“Roger that!” Florin readily went in that route along with Turnip. Seeing from her keen steps, she should be glad to lastly get away from Athena’s prolonged speech.


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