Into the healing farming game - CH 28

38th day of spring
Open your eyes.
He got up and moved erratically towards the table.
It was a morning without any growth, but there was nothing to be sorry about.
I was thankful for my rapid growth so far and enjoyed a glass of water.

Cool liquid flowed down the esophagus and cooled the brain.
It was an exhilarating feeling.

Was it because I had gained more knowledge and experience that was somehow forced upon me?
It felt very pleasant to start the day with cold water like this.

Cooling down something by pouring cold into it.
It was strange to feel that way even though I wasn’t self-quenching.

Opened the door and went out.
I planned to spend my mornings in the same manner until I met the conditions for advanced fishing.

If fishing satisfied the conditions for reaching the advanced level,
at that time, things would be done in a slightly different way.

The cooking was on track to a certain extent, and the funds were growing steadily without any fluctuations.
Outdoor activities were good, but the time came to strengthen my inner self.

For example:
House extension construction,
building barns and chicken coops,
greenhouse restoration,
or restoring a huge warehouse.

It was a pretty big job, so it was a bit odd to say it was an internal affair, but in the end, if you look at it broadly, it was all housework.
Since it was work done near the house, it would be no problem to call it housework.

Okay.
The time for architecture had arrived.
It reminded me of the days in the game when I frantically cut down trees, dug up stones, and piled up basic materials.

Mining was done by mining stones, and cutting down trees was done for logging.
We grew by learning architecture together (I don’t know if we had the skills).

It was just the right time.
A structure in which several elements interlocked had always been the most preferred section for growth.

Of course, not now.
Planting the seeds nicely in the ground was the only way to start my morning routine.
The seeds planted so far bore fruit, and the seeds were planted again, turning the cycle around.
Thanks to this, the size of the field was not expected to increase beyond a certain limit.
This was largely due to the fact that I was able to maintain an appropriate level of 2,000 to 3,000 seeds.
If I wanted to expand it outright, I could do it, but that kind of unbalanced growth was not as good as one might think.

Above all, planting seeds was not that fun.
There were plenty of other good, fun, and motivating things to do.
I didn’t want to lose my entire day to something like that.
I would be able to put my mind at ease if one day we got close to automation.

After planting all the seeds, there was still some time left until lunch.
So, after a long time, I looked around the production table and checked each architecture-related item.

Chicken coop.
Cowshed.
House extension.
Fish pond.
Stall.
Windmill.
Barn.

Dock.
Watchtower.
Workshop.
Altar.
Secret.

There were more items further down, but my eyes stopped on the architectural wonder.
What was this? This was an item I had never seen in a game.

My fingers naturally selected the wonders.
The list opened accordingly.

Yeonggok Tower
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Sancta Sophia)
Abbaye de Cluny
There were a few more down there, but they were locked in grey.
It seemed like I had to meet some conditions to open it.

These were names of unfamiliar buildings.
They didn’t seem to exist in this world, and they were buildings you might see somewhere in Europe or this part of the world.
I guessed wonder meant architecture.
If I chose this, did I have to build it myself?

Out of curiosity, I opened the description, looked at the ingredients, and carefully closed the item.
I was dizzy with the numbers for the basic materials, which ranged from a minimum of a few hundred thousand to a maximum of a million.
It would be better to just pretend it didn’t exist.
I thought opening this would be in the very distant future.

I turned my eyes and checked the basic building specifications again.
The first thing to be done was to expand the chicken coop, barn, and house.
I decided to think about the rest later and read what each item required.

500 wood, 250 stone, 70 fiber.
800 wood, 550 stone.
Gold 5000, wood 2200, stone 1500.

These were the materials required for chicken coops, barns, and house extensions, respectively.
There were no specially needed rare materials, so in the end, if I worked hard enough, I could collect all the materials and achieve the requirements.
The problem was that just having the right materials did not mean that construction could be done quickly.

You had to jump on your feet and build the wooden pillars, fit the trees together, and cut the stones to fit them together.
Okay. Architecture, which I thought I would never encounter before, had come into my life.

I hoped to develop construction skills and looked around the crafting table.
From equipment such as mithril swords and armor to air conditioners, refrigerators, and boilers.
It was strange because looking at the all-purpose production table that had everything was like shopping online.
It might be a bit different in that DIY involved making your own materials rather than buying shopping products with money.

I looked around without realizing how much time had passed, and it was lunchtime.
I headed to Evangeline’s house along the warmly sunny road.

“Who are you?”

I heard a commotion inside the house.
Evangeline’s younger brother, Jack, could not speak.
So that meant there was someone else.

“I brought salmon.”

“Ah, Minho. Please come in.”

I came inside with a salmon that looked just as good as when it was freshly caught.
This was why I really liked the bag.
Whatever the reason, the value of the bag increased as it maintained its condition.

“Hello, Minho!”

“Luna?”

“Evangeline invited me. She said she’s having a dinner here today?”

Luna sang well.
I remembered it clearly because she was like an idol from the Middle Ages.

People might ask what kind of idol she was in the Middle Ages, but she seemed to be doing well in some way.
I remembered being more interested in it because it was so fascinating.

She seemed to take good care of her skin, and her hair looked good.
The silvery, fluttering strands were vibrant and alive.

“I thought it would take a few people. Since the salmon was so big, I didn’t think two or three people would be able to eat it.”

“It’s actually better.”

“I brought Maxim too.”

I glanced at Maxim, who was dozing in the corner.
He opened his eyes as if he could sense my gaze, and immediately shifted his gaze to look at the salmon.

“Oh! Minho. Thank you for inviting me. You’re always welcome at events like this.”

“Haha. Of course.”

“Is the salmon in good condition? I guess it was stored thoroughly?”

“I cared.”

I said the bag took care of my nerves, but that was definitely an ability I had.
This was enough to show that I had paid attention.

The atmosphere became like a small party.
Jack also smiled happily and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Even if he couldn’t say it, I could feel it.
Was it because my senses had become more sensitive?
Even without saying anything, I could see something more in Jack’s actions.
Joy and relief. Feelings like comfort.

“Today’s menu includes salmon bruschetta, raw fish, sushi, steak, and grilled salmon.”

The chef’s explanation of the menu continued.
Just listening to that explanation made my mouth water.
I had a happy imagination about how delicious my fish would be.

I left the ingredients entirely to Evangeline.
The sight of her smiling, with her scarlet hair flowing, was even more attractive today.

“Is there anything I can help you with?”

“I’ve finished preparing everything. I just need to prepare the salmon. If you sit down and enjoy it, that will help me.”

“Thank you.”

I was amazed at the perfect preparation in the world.
I was about to hum a little from my seat when Luna looked at me intently.

“Do you sing too?”

“Huh? What does that mean?”

“You were just humming a song. It was nice to hear. What song is it?”

Ah.
I guess I was humming a song I often listened to without even realizing it.
How should I explain modern music?

In the end, I brought out the being that was both an all-purpose shield and the origin of all my things.

“It’s a song my grandfather used to sing to me when I was young.”

“Aren’t there any lyrics? It’s really good.”

Luna’s curiosity seemed to have been aroused as she dug a little deeper into my hum.

“Yes.”

“Sing for me!”

“It’s embarrassing to sing in front of everyone’s idol.”

“That doesn’t really matter! What matters is the fact that you sing, right?”

Luna smiled brightly.
She had the kind of lively behavior befitting an idol.
She was a medieval idol.
No matter how many times I thought about it, I didn’t really understand.
How did she manage to work in the party and gain popularity?
There’s no such thing as the Internet here.

I blocked out the thoughts trying to spread to strange places and cleared my throat. I started humming a song I had never actually sung before.

“Oh!”

Luna giggled and clapped her hands. Thanks to that reaction, I continued singing little by little.

“That’s nice to hear! I guess you have a talent for singing too?”

“Ugh!”

Maxim and even Jack responded well, boosting my morale. Despite being a little embarrassed, I sang diligently until the first verse.

Eventually, my song came to an end as Evangeline emerged from the kitchen.

“It was nice to hear the song.”

Her voice whispered as she placed the bruschetta with salmon on the table. Her dreamy scent lingered intimately around me. Her short scarlet hair, gently brushing past, felt soft again.

“Thank you.”

“What are you doing, Evangeline! Why are you interfering?”

“What do you mean? When did I?”

“Stop playing dumb? Do you like him?”

Luna giggled and teased Evangeline, who was standing close to me. Evangeline’s simple, tone-deaf voice allowed her to easily ignore the teasing. Maybe that’s just how she was.

Evangeline’s slightly flushed cheeks couldn’t be hidden. Was it because she was hot from cooking? Or was she really embarrassed?

“It’s salmon bruschetta. Next time, I’ll serve sashimi and sushi.”

“Ah, Vangeline, the salmon bruschetta is so delicious!”

“Thank you.”

I wondered if some people were naturally good at singing. Luna displayed the essence of her everyday music as she sang notes while eating.

The salmon bruschetta was delicious. Salmon placed on chewy bread, wrapped around red onions and chives. It was simple, but the taste of salmon was amazing—the kind that melts away. The crunchy texture of vegetables neutralized the fat.

At that moment, I understood Maxim’s story about catching a rare fish and eating it abundantly. They say more than 80% of cooking is made up of ingredients. This was the perfect example of that statement.

As Evangeline left for the kitchen again, Luna sneaked up next to me. She immediately poked my side and asked in a curious voice.

“How did you seduce Evangeline? She didn’t open her heart even after I showered her with affection for over two years.”

“You’re joking. If someone saw us, they’d misunderstand. We’re just friends.”

“Hmm. What was it then? This face? Sincerity? What is it? Singing skills? Or a kind heart?”

“It’s not like that.”

“I’ll be watching. You can’t just take Evangeline from us!”

Kong—
Evangeline approached Luna quietly and gently tapped her head.

“Don’t embarrass Minho.”

“Wow! Are you already protecting him as yours? I’m sad, Evangeline.”

“It’s delicious sushi. Come on.”

“Hehe, it’s delicious. I’ll forgive you for this.”

Luna’s cheeks puffed out like a squirrel’s. Ignoring her words, Evangeline placed sushi and raw fish on the table one after another.

It was delicious. Even though I wondered if raw fish and sushi were popular enough in the Middle Ages, I just ignored it, shoveling salmon into my mouth, telling myself it was just part of this world’s rules.

The unique springy texture, the grease that melted into the dish, and that fluffy feeling that came when I bit into the sushi. The rice grains were crushed at once, mixing with the umami taste of the salmon and sweetness.

All the food was excellent. So delicious.

We finished the meal with a warm ending of salmon steak and oven-baked salmon. Luna was so full that she patted her stomach. As she shook her head from side to side, her silver hair fluttered rhythmically along with her movements.

“It was a good meal. As always, I never get tired of a dinner like this.”

Maxim tapped my shoulder and laughed heartily.

“Thank you for enjoying the meal.”

“Oh! Our chef! She’s very good. It was amazing proof that she was a former chef.”

“That’s right! Evangeline’s cooking has always been the best! Thank you again today!”

Luna, Maxim, and even Jack expressed their gratitude to Evangeline. I also chimed in gently and expressed my appreciation. It was lovely to see Evangeline smiling, her eyes forming a crescent moon.

The dinner party came to an end. Maxim left, and Luna followed suit.

I went fishing afterward. Unfortunately, it was another waste of time.

Apart from finding some decent equipment in a treasure chest, there wasn’t much else. It seems the fish is rarer than I thought. When I finally caught one, I knew it would make a delicious dinner.

With my appetite satisfied, I returned home late at night and prepared to sleep. Today was a very delicious day.