Chapter 64: Mashed Potatoes (1/2)

A week passed by quickly and Rino witnessed the magic of his new watering methods. Even Fronzo, the farming expert, could not adapt to this new growth speed.

Using the new water Rino stocked to water the potato plants, the shrubs kept growing taller and taller until some fell over. At the end of seven days, Rino had an entire field of flimsy potato plants ready for harvesting.

Although these potato plants were not as impressive as the one he grew using nature magic, it was still larger than a normal harvest. Fronzo was so touched that he couldn't stop trembling from excitement at the sight on the seventh day.

Rino was simply waiting for his daily quest to update and gave the hardworking slaves a day off to do whatever they wanted.

The fairies patrolling the borders discovered an underground hot spring, and almost everyone left to check it out. As Rino could afford it, he summoned all his shadow slaves to accompany the fairies to enjoy themselves in the newly discovered hot springs.

Meow!

It was close to midnight when Rino heard that sound. He quickly jumped from the bed to check the door, but Noir was faster than him, teleporting right into his cat bed by the crackling fire.

”You're back!” Rino gushed and lay on his exposed ribs with an elbow propping his skull up as he patted the black cat, revelling in how soft the fur felt.

Ace had to admit, Rino was quick on the uptake. All he did was give the lich a hint, and in less than a week, there was so much advancement.

”I see that you figured it out,” the cat said haughtily while fighting back a purr as Rino gently scratched behind its ears.

Rino nodded. ”Thanks to you, I did. Do you like what you see? It's a little quieter tonight because I gave everyone a night off and a day off, depending on which shift they worked. The spuds are ready for harvesting at any moment thanks to the mana imbued water.”

”Where did they go?”

”The hot springs that some patrolling fairy discovered.”

Noir made a face. Hot water bath full of smelly sulphur. Ace did not like it, and the cat's body he was in hated it.

The hissing sounds made Rino chuckle silently. Of course, Noir would hate it. Cats were not fond of water. They would rather give themselves a tongue bath than ever touching water with their fur.

Ping!

The sound made Rino pull away reluctantly. He wanted to pat Noir a little more and maybe comb that soft fur with the new comb the gnomes made when he requested it. Noir didn't really mind that Rino had to stop. He was feeling too comfortable by the fire in this soft bed.

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Daily Quest #8 [Chain Quest] (Complete)

Objective: Planting Potatoes

1. Sow the potato seeds

2. Water the field daily

Time Limit: 7 Days.

Tutorial here.

Reward: Fertiliser Recipe.

Claim your reward here.

Penalty: Deduct 24 hours of sleep upon failure and [Curse of Overtime] until quest is forcefully completed.