Chapter 631: Royal Date and Stalkers (5) (1/2)
”Why are the kelp yellow?” That was Zero's first question as they got off the carriage. The royal coachman left, and they were greeted by the owner of the establishment, who smiled at his question.
”As expected of a land-dweller! These are sea wheat, but they are modified kelp that grows on soil and seawater. Our queen is a fan of bread, and it is very difficult to obtain grains underwater to make flour. This is the only place that grows sea wheat, and the watermill behind turns the harvested sea wheat into salty flour. Would you like a tour?”
Zero looked at Queen Leah, who nodded. She turned to Priscilla and requested to change into something easier to move.
”At once, your majesty. Would you like me to prepare your riding gear as well?”
Queen Leah thought about it and looked at Zero. ”Just bring us the riding gear. It's too much of a hassle to change.”
Zero agreed, and Priscilla took a few maids with her to make preparations as the sea wheat farmer gave them a tour.
Fascinated by how Queen Leah designed something similar to the irrigation system they used in Half Moon Village, Zero asked how she found the inspiration for it.
Queen Leah was surprised that there was someone else using her methods of farming.
”Shouldn't land-dwellers have enough resources to not need sprinklers and water regulators? They can simply shift to a new plot of land and acclimatise it for a new farm. Indra Seagloo's soil is very old and lacks nutrients. We artificially introduce the needed nutrients for crops with this water irrigation method.”
It made sense. Zero would have done so if there wasn't a need to maintain Half Moon Village's location and secrecy in Endow Hill. Packing and moving would be a lot easier for farming. However, the things they grew there and the portals they had made it impossible to relocate.
Zero shared how there was a particular location with special water that was needed for a new species of flower in their village.
”Oh? A triple waterfall that produces energy similar to mana and a flower with powers similar to the world tree? What kind of country is that? I've never heard about it.”
Zero blushed. She spoke too highly of a mere village. ”It isn't a country, my queen. It's just a small village on Endow Hill. I was there for about two years. Half my time was spent elsewhere, but I grew very fond of it. It has now become the home of my heart. I wish to give the villagers there a better life, but I know I will not be able to remain there for long.”
Indeed, the Chosen One had duties to fulfil from the prophecy. After he earned the last key from her, he was going to leave. What a pity, she was starting to like him a lot.
”Will you miss them?” she asked as they strolled in the sea wheat field. The farm owner left them on their own to follow the dirt path after giving them a brief rundown about the farm's layout and what they could do here. Neither Zero nor Queen Leah was interested in operating a water tractor or playing with sprinklers, so they opted for a simple casual stroll.