What's wrong with me, a mage, loving to farm?

Chapter 5.5. Planting Sunflowers

After landing, the magic crystal sprouted roots like a magic plant, extending from inside the crystal and spreading outwards.

Its crystal-blue light could not be obscured even by the sun.

That was the aura of magic.

They quickly and evenly covered the open space of about thirty square meters. They intertwined and intertwined, and although they were root-like, they grew very neatly.

Like furrows in a field.

Kroa, who had been watching them, breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing this. "Three pieces should be enough for now..."

This spell is essential for mages to cultivate crops in barren lands, because such lands often lack sufficient magical energy, which is very detrimental to the growth of magical plants.

With this spell, the "magic roots" that spread from the magic crystal can provide magic power to the magic plant, ensuring that there is enough magic power for the magic plant to grow.

This is only the first step in the Demon Field Method.

The magic power emanating from the magic crystals will gradually transform the soil. Once the magic power has completely permeated the soil, the second step of modification can begin.

For example, adding special potions like fire potions and frost potions can modify the magical composition of the soil, making it more suitable for the corresponding magical plants.

Land restrictions are no obstacle for mages; a qualified mage can farm and discover resources anywhere.

As the butler Robert watched Kroya cast her spell and saw the pleasant smile on her face, he suddenly thought that getting away from the capital might not be so bad.

At least their master can do whatever he wants.

While the knights and Bartos were busy, he asked, "Master, what do you plan to do with those servants?"

"Repatriate them all; you, Robert, will select a new batch."

Rob wasn't too surprised. When he saw that Chloe didn't even look at the servants, he knew that Chloe must look down on them.

Actually, he didn't think much of it either.

Compared to the servants trained by the Royal Capital Mage Association and the Imperial Household Agency, these servants were simply unacceptable.

"Rest assured, I will do my best to train a group of suitable servants." Robert nodded.

"Then it's up to you... We've just arrived and aren't very familiar with the area yet, so I'll need Rob to keep an eye on things." Chloe smiled and continued:

"The lord has an army under his command to protect the territory. That army must be kept firmly under control. Let Joshua and Atreus go."

"Here's what we'll do, Robert. You can choose suitable ones and let their children come to the castle as mage apprentices and knight apprentices."

"Let Chris and Norman handle these."

This was a solution he had already planned.

Anyway, once they get to the castle, it's up to him to decide what to learn. It's perfectly normal for him to work for over ten years before learning magic, and it's perfectly normal for him to learn whatever he wants.

This place is entirely his personal domain.

Since I will need to monitor the condition and data of various magical plants at all times when I farm, I can't let him do everything.

At this point, some obedient and well-behaved students are needed.

Cultivating loyalty from a young age can ensure their loyalty and also keep their parents in the military in check—at the very least, their physical fitness should be significantly different from others.

After all, the amount of money earned affects the quality of life, and naturally, physical conditions also differ.

Those with some talent can help him farm, while those without talent but with good physical abilities can become knight apprentices, or at the very least, become servants and do manual labor.

To be honest, if he hadn't had so few people with him, things wouldn't have come to this. But there's no other way now; this is the only way to quickly gain control.

This is a blatant conspiracy; anyone with a modicum of intelligence can see it. But who can refuse a mage and knight from the capital?

Not to mention he was already a lord.

The farm servants in the territory are born to submit to him and work for him.

If there are indeed those stubborn people, then we'll have to trouble the four knights to visit them one by one.

I believe they will make a "rational" choice.

Butler Robert looked at his master with surprise, wondering if this exile had suddenly enlightened his master, and was immediately very pleased.

"Don't worry, leave it to me!"

He made a guarantee.

"I trust you the most with me, Robert."

He didn't mention anything else, such as island exploration or a census... Rob had planned all of that long ago.

With such a reliable butler, Cloa was very satisfied.

……

Time passed quickly.

Each of the knights was followed by a dark-skinned man carrying a large basket.

It was filled with sandy loam, one of the best soils for sunflowers.

"My lord, these men said they were skilled in growing crops, so I brought them along," said Joshua, Rob's son, respectfully.

"Okay, do a good job. I'll reward you if you do well."

Kroya pointed to the ground covered with magical roots and said, "Cover the roots evenly with soil, leaving enough space between the soil mounds..."

Magic plants are more troublesome than ordinary crops, but also easier to grow.

As long as there is enough magic and nutrition, it can grow safely and will basically not get infested with insects or get sick—but if it does get infested with insects or get sick, that would be a huge problem.

These men were indeed quite skilled at farming, and they were very meticulous. They quickly spread the soil evenly and made ridges according to the distribution of the magical roots.

The magical roots, covered beneath the soil, not only release magic but also kill any insect eggs or other creatures hidden within.

"Good, your reward is well given. Let's go!"

Seeing this, a satisfied Cloa generously rewarded each of them with a copper coin, and then ordered them to leave.

These serfs were overjoyed, of course. They knew that serving as soldiers in the castle only earned them thirty copper coins a month, and this was a whole copper coin from just a little effort.

This is truly a joyous occasion.

Unable to contain their joy, the group went outside, determined to spread the word about the new lord's generosity and magnanimity.

Of course, Kroya didn't care what they were thinking.

He had already taken out the crystal bottle and carefully planted the sunflower seeds, which he had imprinted with "Sunfire Rays," himself.

Only after planting the twelve precious seeds did his heart, which had been racing ever since he discovered the cheat code, finally settle down.

All you need to do now is patiently wait for it to grow.

We need to plant the magical plants, find places to plant the sea god's water wheat and olive trees, and also see if there are any hidden magical plants that haven't been discovered yet.

Of course, one's own studies cannot be neglected.

The mage's transcendent status stems from their vast knowledge and magical abilities; strength is paramount, and they cannot be dealt with casually.

There's still a lot to do...

As he gazed at the ground in thought, Joshua suddenly mustered his courage and took out the two large coconuts that he and his companions had just picked.

"Sir, these are coconuts we picked. Would you like some to fill your stomach?"

Kroya then came to his senses. Looking at the two huge coconuts, he suddenly realized that he was indeed both thirsty and hungry.

He laughed and said, "Alright, tell the cook to prepare a meal. I want to see if there's anything good to eat on Hanjiao Island."

As he spoke, he walked down the steps with light steps.

(End of this chapter)