68 Passing of a month (1/2)

It's been around a month since Isamu started work at the farm, and life has been going pretty good for him.

The cat-folk has finally adjusted into the life of agriculture.

For the past few weeks, Isamu learns all about the intricacy of farm work, such as tending to the fields, harvesting different kinds of crops, taking care of the livestock, plowing the land in preparation for sowing the seeds, and many more.

Fortunately for the cat-folk, Septima is a labor-free day, where farmers get the time to rest. Mindful of how to keep a population from being resentful, thus leading to rebellion, the government also enforced Mandatory frequent holidays.

As a result, Isamu gets to go to the Fighter's Retreat every Sextus night to meet up with Gray for some drinking. The two talked about their own time as they regale each of their tales.

Isamu could only feel slightly jealous about his elven friend since the Gray was getting the most out of his apprenticeship while the cat-folk is merely doing some farm work as per the agreement to be trained by the orc \u003cChampion\u003e, Krothu.

Despite his feeling, as mentioned earlier about the matter, a part of Isamu tells him that farming is not bad.

Even if this was merely intended to be a compliance of some sort, an agreement initiated by Krothu for him to agree with Isamu's training, the profession kind of grew into the cat-folk as he finds it fulfilling.

The cat-folk, throughout his ventures of the agriculture trade, has learned to appreciate the honest work of the peasants that provide food and crops to the market in Chadena.

Not to mention, the farmers themselves are a kind and friendly bunch, willing to help with one another as they fulfill the work of the day. Meaning, Isamu was able to adjust rather quickly and seamlessly integrates himself within their social hierarchy as the farmers consider him as one of their own.

Overall, it was a new and enlightening experience for Isamu, as he came to value the profession and the people involved.

Today, just like any other sunny day that the farmers are accustomed to, Isamu's task is quite different this time as he was assigned to milk the cow located outside of the barn. The cow's head is secured with a halter as the lead end is tied near a fence to prevent the animal from wandering off.

”Heh, you sure are healthy and strong, girl.” Isamu praises the cow's health as the animal produces the right amount of fresh milk from her udders. ”I'm sure your milk is going to be of excellent quality and will yield delicious butter and cheese.”

While the cat-folk was doing the chore with enthusiasm, he heard a giggle right beside him as he turns to the source of the sound.

Isamu is not alone in this task, as the girl, Sarah accompanied him. She is performing the same job as well, milking a cow of her own right beside him.

”Hmm, what's so funny, Sarah?” Isamu blinks in confusion.

”Hehe, complimenting a cow?” Sarah could only chuckle as she finds Isamu's action a bit hilarious. ”And I thought I was the strange one of the bunch.”

Isamu merely shook his head as he answers her. ”Every being regardless of race, gender, and class deserves a noteworthy compliment when they truly deserve it. And yes, animals or beasts are included. My father once told me that animals could sense a person's intentions that are within. As such, showing nothing but kindness and gratitude to the cow that provides us with milk is the right thing to do.”

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The cow that Isamu was milking uttered a loud moo in response like it was reacting to the cat-folk's statement.

”Sheesh, I was only kidding around, Isamu, no need to be overly serious, hehe.” Sarah chuckles sheepishly in response while blushing with slight embarrassment. Then, she opted to shift the topic a bit to converse more with the cat-folk. ”Your father, huh. He must be a really good man.”

”Yes, yes he is.” Isamu could not help but smile as he reminisces his old man. Although one could see that his smile has an aura of agony in it as he slowly looks down to the ground.

”Hey, you alright?” Sarah, this time, looks at him in concern.

”I'm fine,” Isamu assures the human girl. ”Just remembering about… things.”

As Sarah was about to question Isamu at what he meant, both of them were suddenly interrupted by Bren as he called them out.

”Hey, you two, it's already lunch break!!!” The old man made his presence known right behind the two cow milkers.