Kato Megumi wants to learn magic

"Yeah! I won't dislike you."

Dorothy nodded seriously.

"Ah hey! I meant potatoes!"

Eriri rolled her eyes at Doro in annoyance, but as a cat slave, Doro already knew how to go along with Eriri quite skillfully, so she squatted down and began to massage Eriri skillfully.

"Okay~be good"

At the same time, she pinched the loose soil under her feet with her other hand and made a judgment.

"Hmm... there shouldn't be any problem. It's just that I absorbed too much nutrients. The magic power of this land is almost gone. I'm afraid it will take more time to recover than expected."

As a professional magician, Duo Luo can naturally detect the magic power contained in the land. This land will be almost unusable for planting in a few years because the movable elements in the soil have been basically consumed and the magic power has completely disappeared, becoming extremely thin.

It can be said that the nutrients in the soil are completely supplied to the potatoes as if their lifespan has been overdrawn, so these potatoes have grown so big and so many. After all, this is the fertility of the land for several years.

Hearing Dorothy say this, Ina felt a little regretful, but she didn't dwell on it too much. After all, this situation had been foreseen long ago. Although the actual situation was much more serious than expected, it was a good thing that the crop yield was much higher than expected.

"Can I help you? Harvesting these potatoes..."

Doro asked.

"Of course, it would be great if you could help..."

"Huff... My help is not free, at least... um..." Dorothy pouted, her eyes rolling, "Well! I've heard that Hui gave you a lot of recipes and wants to open a restaurant. It is said that they are all delicious, so I will let you take care of the meal today!"

Dorothy's request was not high, so Ina agreed naturally.

Only Eriri showed a disdainful expression.

"Idiot! If you want to eat, you should eat Hui's! She has practiced cooking before..."

"Hey! Then I'm at a disadvantage! Ah...Aina, can I change my request?"

Doro looked at Ina pitifully, but the other party said apologetically that she could not solve the problem of the saint, which made Doro curl her lips.

"Forget it! There are plenty of opportunities to try her cooking. We live together anyway. Since I promised to help you harvest, I will naturally fulfill my promise..."

Taking out the staff, Dora began to chant the spell.

I saw wisps of breeze, like invisible fingers, wrapping around the vine seedlings, drilling into the ground, loosening the soil, and pulling them into the air one by one like pulling carrots... and all falling on the carriage.

The girls on the side were not idle either. Some of them collected the potatoes, while others sorted and fixed them on the carriage. In this way, the girls began to work and talked and laughed, and the harvest day was filled with laughter.

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Alyssa's side was also going smoothly. The success of the tea cooperation was beyond doubt. Because of the effectiveness of the tea itself and her relationship with Alyssa, Ella didn't even hesitate and directly agreed to Alyssa's request and signed the contract.

After signing the contract, Alyssa's expression relaxed, and she had extra mood to chat with Ella, her former suitor.

After learning that the real owner of the tea was the saint and that she needed the funds to sell fields and shops, Ella readily said that she had many shops and fields that could be sold to the saint. In this way, the shops and fields had a seller and after-sales service, and there was no need to waste time, so everyone was happy.

Although Ella really wanted to give it away for free, considering Alyssa's temperament, Ella did not say so directly.

Of course… Although Ella didn’t say it, how could Alyssa not know what she was thinking… Her mood was also a little complicated.

Although she had no feelings for Ella and she was of the same gender as her, she had to admit that Ella was one of the few people who helped her in her most difficult times. She also had the sense of security that young girls liked. If she didn't have such feelings for her, Alyssa felt that she and Ella should be able to become good friends.

Original Goblin Slayer: Chapter 161 Chapter Dealing with Various Matters

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, are you here? I am Aina."

Suddenly, Ina's hurried voice was heard from outside the door, causing Kato Megumi to pause where she was writing.

"Come in……"

After receiving Kato Megumi's response, Ina quickly pushed the door open and walked towards her excitedly with a potato the size of a head in her hand.

Completely forgetting her proper manners, she just raised the potato in her hand.

"Your Majesty, look, we have a good potato harvest! Just as you predicted, the size of the potatoes has really changed compared to before..."

When Kato Megumi looked up, she saw Ina looking very happy, and the first thing she saw was the unusually huge potato in her hand.

It was simply too big... She hadn't expected that potatoes could grow so big...

Could this also be the result of her using the power of fusion a few days ago? Kato Hui's eyes flashed with light and she began to think.

"Is it this big? It has indeed mutated... Has it been tested? After all, the growing environment is different. This crop comes from a land without demons. I'm worried that it will mutate."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty! Miss Dorothy has already run a toxicity test and it's safe to use. The yield this time is huge, enough for everyone to eat for three months, and it's also enough food to open a store."

"They are all very grateful to you, Your Majesty... Those who were a little skeptical before now have complete trust in the temple..."

Kato Megumi gradually smiled at Eina's answer, "That's great..."

"But... they still have other questions..."

"Ok?"

Seeing that Ina was a little hesitant, Kato Megumi tilted her head.

"Will you spread this high-yield crop to the common people? After all, most of these girls are common people, and they have a deep impression of the people around them who are hungry and full. So when they see this high-yield crop, some of them want to ask you... Are the potatoes only provided to the restaurant that is about to open in the temple, and not given to the common people outside?"

Ina asked. After all, they were all civilian girls, so they naturally thought about the significance of crops to civilians. Their desire for yield made them empathize with other farmers who were still working hard in the fields.

"After all... if we have such high-yield crops, civilians won't have to go hungry due to natural disasters. They will have more food to exchange for money, and then buy what they need to improve their quality of life. They will live a better life."

Listening to what Aina said, Kato Megumi nodded in agreement.

"Hmm... what you said makes sense. I actually had similar thoughts before. After all, this kind of thing can not only benefit the common people and gain their faith, but also better promote the prestige of the temple and the upcoming hotel."

"But... don't be in a hurry to popularize this matter... They only saw the high yield, but didn't realize that these potatoes were grown by Duoluo and me. In fact, regarding the growth of these crops, we were worried that they would not adapt to the environment here, so we planned to grow them first, and then select some of the potatoes that were grown as high-quality crops as seeds."

"Besides, the civilians' annual food rations all depend on the crops in the fields. Asking them to change seeds and plant crops of unknown origin is undoubtedly putting their lives in the hands of the unknown and gambling. Trying to promote it directly by relying on the prestige of the temple is obviously more harmful than beneficial. The temple does not yet have the ability to make people absolutely believe in us. Even the Water Temple may not be able to do anything, after all, food is a matter of life and death."

Aina didn't expect that the saint had already had a plan, and she admired her even more.

"So that's how it is... Your Majesty, it turns out that you have already thought of this step. Popularization is indeed a difficult task. It is indeed difficult for ordinary people to accept new things..."

Kato Megumi nodded.

"You're right... So we don't need to rush to promote it. Instead, we should open the restaurant first and attract them with delicious food. If we popularize it later, they will be more likely to accept it. At least they won't mind using a small piece of land to try it out."

"As expected of Your Majesty... You have really thought it through."

Aina worshipped.

"I just thought about it a lot. The recipe is already written. Here is the cookbook." Kato Hui handed the written cookbook on the table to Aina. "Give the recipe to Carissa and ask her to learn it as soon as possible and train those chefs."

"Also, the store and farmland have been settled. You still need to be busy with the renovation of the restaurant and the planting of new crops." Kato Huizhong took out the decoration drawings and store information and handed them to Aina. "Here is the location of the store and the decoration drawings. You can find a craftsman to start planning. Get it done as soon as possible."

Taking the store and land information in her hand, Ina couldn't help but take a breath.

"So many shops and fields! They are all prosperous commercial streets in Locha City, and the fields are also the most fertile ones outside the city." Aina felt her heart suddenly stop, and then she looked at Kato Megumi in disbelief, "Sir! Where did all these come from! There are too many! I remember that the shops and fields here seem to belong to Count Ella. Did you pay any price for them?"

Looking at Ina's startled expression, Kato Megumi chuckled.

"Don't worry. I didn't pay her any money, nor did I make any promises to her. I simply made a deal with him. These acres of land and shops are just part of the funds brought by this deal."

"Don't worry, these shops and fields have been permanently returned to the temple. From today on, you will be busy."

Hearing the saint say this, Aina breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems that I am overthinking it... If you are asked to make an important promise for the sake of the temple, it is absolutely impossible."

"You think too much... As a saint, I naturally know this, don't worry."

Ina did not ask the Saint what the deal was. If the Saint said it was no problem, then it was no problem, so she did not ask any more questions.

After that, Ina turned to look at the decoration design. Her expression became more and more strange. She couldn't help swallowing as she looked at it. Only after she finished reading the several design drawings and the necessary information in her hand did Ina look at Kato Megumi.

"Saint...are the materials you need for decoration too precious...flame wood, golden mouse skin, crystal lamp, constant temperature array,...these materials are all very expensive...the purple gold required may..."

At this point, Aina seemed to have thought of something, so she stopped talking and asked hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, you mentioned the deal between you and the Countess before... Could it be that these materials are also included in the deal? Isn't it a bit too extravagant... We just run a restaurant..."

In response to Ina's question, Kato Megumi remained noncommittal.

"If you want to do it, do it to the best of your ability... Only in this way can you attract and retain people; besides, I didn't say that I would only open a restaurant. After all, there are so many shops that can be used for many purposes... Don't worry... Funding is not a problem."

"I understand, Your Majesty. If you say so, I will do it."

After bowing, Ina quickly left with the drawings in her hand. Watching her leaving, Kato Megumi slowly sat down.

Then she took out another drawing from the space, spread it out on the table. Something was outlined on the white paper with various lines. It was obviously a design drawing of something.

"Give these to Clina later and ask her to find someone to make them. After they're done, find some people who can weave cloth to help them! It should be ready in time for the hotel to be renovated and opened..."

That's right, the drawing that Kato Megumi took out this time was not something else, but an improved textile machine. This textile machine greatly improved the speed of weaving. It was a product of the Western Industrial Revolution in the world. It could speed up labor efficiency, reduce labor costs, and produce cheaper fabrics.

With such a convenient tool, the efficiency of weaving will be greatly improved and the cost will be greatly reduced. By then, Kato Megumi will also use some existing materials to make some ingredients that can dye clothes with bright colors that will not fade. When the cloth store opens, it will surely be very popular.

This can be considered as other options that Kato Megumi gives to girls. After all, not everyone wants to farm and cook. Everyone has their own characteristics. Kato Megumi does not plan to open only a restaurant as an industry. She will open both a restaurant and a cloth shop, and later a milk tea shop and an ice cream shop.

The Industrial Revolution could not be started here, and Kato Megumi did not want to start it either. She just wanted to settle these girls and accumulate enough faith for herself. In this way, the settlement problem, industrial problem, and improvement of the status quo of civilians, as well as the prestige of the temple and herself, could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

When the time comes, all the stores will open together, forming a chain store and offering discounts that are not available here, then everything will be perfect.

The routines of modern people cannot be compared with those in the other world where information has not yet exploded and the source of information is single.

According to statistics, the information received by modern people is more than 30 times that of the era without the Internet. Not to mention the convenience and food that have been born out of social prosperity, Kato Megumi believes that it will be surprising when it is launched in a dozen days.

"Well... With so many fields now, there are more and more crops to choose from, such as corn, sweet potatoes, etc. The curved plow that I asked Klina to customize should be almost ready and can be put into production."

"Well... there is also the issue of the number of people farming. We definitely cannot let these girls farm all the time. There are too many fields, and even a few hundred people may not be able to finish farming. It seems that we have to recruit some people to do the farming... When the scale is expanded and the food supply decreases, there will be another wave of faith..."

Kato Megumi frowned and poked her cheek with a pen, writing the next plan seriously. The quiet study room with a faint scent of books and the serious girl created a peaceful and comfortable picture that made people smile.

This is what Klina saw when she came in.

"Your Majesty..."

"Hmm? You're back, Krina..."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Everything you ordered has been completed. The tools made by the craftsmen are also ready..."

Speaking of this, Klina couldn't help but sigh at the kind of thing that the Saint asked her to hire someone to make. When she gave the design drawings to the craftsmen, the other party was surprised and enthusiastic, and kept saying that the person who designed such a thing was amazing. After the craftsman's explanation, Klina knew what kind of thing the Saint had handed over to her. Combined with the high-yield crops that the Saint had recently produced, it is conceivable that when these are all popularized, the prestige of the Saint will be greatly enhanced. I'm afraid that even the Pope will not be able to match it.

You should know that this benefit is not just this small city, but all of humanity.

Is it because the Saint is so unique and has such outstanding abilities that the gods gave her the oracle? Let the crown come down to save the world...

Thinking of this, Krina looked at Kato Megumi with a fiery gaze.

As a guard, I must work harder to protect Your Majesty and share the burden with Your Majesty.

Kato Keika didn't know that Clina had thought so much in an instant. These technological products were the achievements of the whole world, not just hers.

It just so happens that I have brought this achievement to this world, which not only allows me to make money, but also helps me establish a reputation, gain faith, and also benefits the human beings in this world. What's wrong with that?

Kato Megumi looked up at Krina, and seeing that she was looking at her with a strange look, she couldn't help but stop and look at her. At that moment, Krina calmed down, and Kato Megumi didn't feel anything. She blinked strangely, and didn't care too much. Instead, she handed the textile machine drawing on the table to Krina.

"This is an improved loom. Go find a craftsman and have him make it according to the blueprint. This loom can weave cloth more efficiently than ordinary looms. By the way, go find some girls who are good at weaving and give these to them."

Klina solemnly put away the drawing, she knew that this was another extraordinary thing.

"I understand, Your Majesty!"

"Well, there are a few dyeing ingredients and a bag of cotton seeds... Next you..."

Kato Megumi arranged everything one by one, and only after she had told all the plans to Klina did she solemnly leave the study with the drawings and seeds in her hand.

"Huh... I've been really busy lately. Now I've finally finished all the preparations. Next thing I know, the store will be open in a dozen days."

"Hmm~"

Kato Megumi crossed her fingers and stretched hard.

She could finally rest easy.

I don’t know whether the captain has tracked down the Sisak monster using the searching tool.

This flying behemoth is elusive and extremely cautious. It usually does not live in one place for more than three months, and will destroy any traces of its residence when it leaves, so it is difficult to find its trace.

The captain was able to find the other party with certainty because he had obtained the other party's hair. Of course, the prerequisite was that he obtained the guild's searching item. You must know that this item is extremely precious. Even if you are promoted to a high-level team, you only have one chance to borrow it, and it is extremely strict.

Original Goblin Slayer: Chapter 162 Chapter The Possibility of Advancing to Legend

Thanks to the fact that Kato Megumi had done such a big thing this time, the Adventurer's Guild relaxed its review a lot, so the captain was able to borrow the props and then go looking for the monster alone. Of course, once the trace is found, the other party will rush back to Roha City to inform them.