Chapter 56 (1/2)

Chapter 56: Bright Prospects For Potaton

After lunch, Liszt said to Goltai, “There’s a farmer in Potaton named John Stretchers. His potatoes are big and delicious. Let’s see what’s special about them.”

Goltai found it strange. “Liszt, how did you know?”

“Observation and listening. Mr. Goltai, a qualified liege has to know everything that’s going on in his dominion.”

“Okay.”

Goltai was still puzzled about how Liszt knew something he didn’t know. Maybe Liszt had spies in the town?

Thinking about the mysterious operation in the morning, he decided that he needed to work harder, because Liszt must be observing him.

It was not a good sign. He might lose his lord’s trust at any time.

…

“My lord, this is John Stretchers.” The clerk pointed at a numb serf.

John Stretchers, with his wife and his children, knelt to Liszt. “My lord.”

He was quite nervous, wondering why his lord asked for him.

If the tax-collecting knight who reigned the place earlier asked for him, he would’ve pissed his pants, but Liszt’s reputation was much better, so he was only anxious.

The lord of Flower Town smiled gently. “Don’t panic, John. I heard that you grow the best potatoes, right?”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Do you know why yours are the best?”

“No, my lord, but my potatoes are getting even better this season. The free folk in town like to buy my potatoes. Even Mrs. Abby in your castle praises my potatoes,” he declared proudly.

Nothing was more delightful for the serfs than the approval of the castle.

Without further ado, Liszt simply said, “In that case, take me to your plantation.”

Following John Stretchers, they soon came to the plantation of Potaton. Potatoes were not grown like wheat but divided into smaller sections. John’s land was at the center of Potaton. The potatoes there were obviously growing better.

Of course, his land was essentially Liszt’s land.

“My lord, these are my potatoes,” John said ecstatically. “The officials in the town taught us how to farm. I fertilize them with sludge and feces every day. They’re growing better and better.”

The seedlings in the land were all quite thick and strong. It was hard to tell which of them had an elvish insect.

However, Liszt had a new way to figure it out now.

He activated Eye of Magic Power and observed the land. Soon, he discovered a potato seedling with green magic power. It was undoubtedly a wormgrass.

“I think I’ve figured out the reason.” Liszt deactivated Eye of Magic Power and said to Goltai, “An elvish insect is growing here. Mr. Goltai, you have more work to do. Protect John’s potato seedlings, particularly this one. It will be a wormgrass.”

“Oh, heavens. Really? Another elvish insect is to be born?” cried Goltai. “Glory of the knight favors you, my lord! Flower Town is on the rise! Rest assured, I’ll certainly protect the lovely fellow and ensure that it grows safely.”

Marcus, who had followed them here, was amazed, too. “Two elvish insects after such a short time. My lord, you are indeed favored by the glory of the knight.”