Cool air, in front of a vast stretch of rice fields, while drinking water under a shady tree.
A very good day, plus a great view of my rice fields. Seeing it like i was looking at my developing child.
I've been taking care of my rice fields since I was 10 years old. It's been 7 years until I have the ability of a veteran farmer.
My rice field holds the record for the highest number of harvests in the village. Because of my knowledge, I understand how to make rice fields so that they can harvest on a large scale every season. Even though i was still young, my talent reached its peak and began to be recognized by the village people.
In fact, I was nicknamed the 'Harvest King' by local farmers.
I look at the sky. There is a smile on my face. If someone look closely, they can definitely see a drop of water flowing from my eyes.
Every morning I have to get up early to plow this vast field.
Then i must fertilize my farm at a certaint time.
"Plucking wild plants."
Besides that I have to go around for about three hours to make sure there are no pests attacking my fields.
On holidays I can't relax because at that time I used to choose which seeds could produce the best results.
When it's time to harvest is the most severe. I have to lift my own harvest because nobody helped me, because they have their own fields.
I used to have several people who helped me take care of this rice field.
But everything disappeared when the old farmers called me 'that'.
"I hate them."
What's the 'Harvest King', you old fart!?
You just don't want to be bothered right?!
"Those old fart, just go die already!"
Yeah that's right, I hate my farmer's life!
I am still young! I can do anything!
Becoming an adventurer, adventuring with beautiful girls, defeating powerful monsters, getting rich, buying a large mansion, having many beautiful servants, forming my own harem and living relaxed seven generations!
I have a lot of dreams, but why should I be trapped in a place like this and take care of the rice fields in this little village ?!
"Wowow calm down Loyd. What are you doing talking to yourself like that?"
I know exactly who the owner of the voice is. When I suddenly heard his voice I wasn't even surprised, instead I was waiting for him from last week.
The owner of the voice is a big-bodied uncle who has a thick yellow beard, just like the color of his hair. From his wrinkled face he can be seen as in his 50s. He has bright blue eyes and from his gaze can be seen that he is the type who really doesn't like troublesome things. He wears clothes from tunic and brown leather armor. A sword was wrapped in his back.
His name is Arnold. A famous adventurer who has made up three-thirds of my dreams.
Even though at a glance he would not be recognized as a great person because of his looks that looked stupid and relaxed.
"Yo, I came to pick you up." he said, grinning and waving at me.
"Hi Arnold, you came very fast. Even though it was just over a week from the promised time."
I'm sure he heard cynicism in my tone, but like he didn't realize it, he still smiled at me.
"Oh yeah? Haha I forgot. After all, I came on the same day as I promised, right?"
"Do you want to be hit!?"
Unconsciously my hand gripped which made the glass in my hand shattered. Ah this is Grandma's favorite glass, she will definitely be very angry with me.
"Calm down. Hurry up and get your things ready. We'll leave now."
"Really? Right now?"
O yeah! I can finally leave! But ... what about grandpa and grandma? I shudder how my grandmother will respond when I told them that I would go ...
They were not at home, but they would be here soon because they already knew that Arnold had come here.
"Take it easy, I'll take care of Mr. and Mrs. Miles. You can get ready now."
"Really? Okay, thank you Arnold."
Hearing Arnold say he would take care of them I immediately shot towards the house to get all the items I had prepared.
I don't need to check it again, because I have prepared it for one week.
And without my knowledge, grandfather and grandmother were meeting Arnold.
"Arnold, you've come, apparently."
"Will you really take the child away?"
Mr and Mrs Miles, Loyd's grandparents came together. Mr. Miles looks like a farmer while Mrs. Miles wears clothes like a housewife. She usually collects plants, wood in the forest and takes care of household affairs. They are old couples that can be found everywhere.
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"Hi, Mr and Mrs. Miles, it's nice to meet you again. And yes, Mrs. Miles, I will take the child to my place. Because I have promised him."
"But he still can't take care of himself. Even though his ability is enough, I think the problem with his personality is still very bad if I'm not the one who take care of it ...
Seeing the worried expression from Mrs. Miles, Arnold knew she was very concerned about Loyd. Arnold was trying to calm Mrs. Miles.
"Take it easy, Mrs. Miles. I've found a number of ways to control him to obey me." said Arnold with a sly smile.
Mrs. Miles who heard it smiled and was relieved that Arnold was the one who would take care of him. Meanwhile Mr. Miles laughed at Arnold's answer.
"Hahaha, that child can be relied on a bit now. Even though i'm old, I can still take care of several fields. But with our current wealth, easy life in any old age isn't a dream anymore hahahaha!
"Haha, Mr. Miles is great, you have been planning it all. By the way, I bring something to you two."
Seeing Arnold pull out a bottle from his bag, Mr. Miles's eyes widened and looked like they were glowing.
"That! You bother to bring it to me ?! Arnold, you are really very great hahahaha!"
"Hahaha, Mr. Miles, I have considered you as my own father. And it is also a sign of my gratitude for taking care of Loyd all this time. You two can enjoy it tonight."
"Oh Arnold, thankyou for the gift."
"Hahaha I feel flattered because you are considered me as father! If you want you can help us finish this wine tonight."
"Haha, unfortunately, Loyd and I have to go this afternoon. Because there are some matters that I have to take care of ... and also Loyd has a lot of things to learn there."
"Is that so ... too bad then."
At this time, I, who knew nothing about their conversation, saw grandpa holding a wine bottle but looked disappointed and Arnold and grandma joked with each other.
Only this time I saw grandfather not happy when receiving wine from Arnold.
Carrying a large bag I approached them.
"Arnold, I'm ready. Let's go quickly."
The three of them realized my presence. Arnold smiled and waved.
"Say goodbye to the two of them, then we'll leave."
"OK..."
I exhaled a long breath and faced my grandfather.
He is still down, but when he saw me looking at him, he smiled warmly at me.
"Grandpa .... Thank you for accepting me as a family and for everything you have done to me."
"Haha, you will always be a part of this family. Come back whenever you want."
"Grandpa!!!"
He is a good grandfather. Although I will never forget that he was one of the people who suggested that his fields be taken care of by only me, because of the emotional atmosphere I unconsciously embraced him.
But the touching atmosphere was broken when he whispered the words in my ear.
"... later if you have a beautiful wife, bring her here. I want to talk to her and grop - I mean to know her more deeply."
"What are you saying, you depraved old man!"
Like i thought he was a terrible grandfather!
"Grandpa ... looks like we have to talk."
"Hii! I'm sorry! I was just joking!"
... somehow my grandma can find out what grandpa said.
Maybe she has the power to read people's minds?
"Grandma...."
"Loyd ..."
Then we hugged each other.
"You have to obey all of Arnold's command, understand? You can't make a problem for him. Don't forget to eat three times a day, I've made arrangements with him about food matters. Don't forget to take a shower. Be honest and responsible. Don't forget to do good deed to everyone. And don't forget that we are your family. You may come back whenever you want. "
"Grandma...."
Unlike my grandfather, grandma is a very good person. She is indeed a very strict person, but in all that I can feel her subtle goodness towards me.
Tears dripped a little when I realized that I had to part with my grandmother soon.
But before that I had to speak honestly to grandma. As she said, I must always be honest and responsible. And chances are we won't see each other for a long time, so I have to say something to her while I have time.
"Grandma, I have to say something to you ..."
"Yes, Loyd ...?"
I feel if she is still in 'good mood' mode, so maybe she will accept my statement and maybe I can get away with this!
Then I say it.
"I destroyed your favorite wooden glass."
"......"
Then the touching atmosphere was destroyed again, plus a barrage of attacks towards my butt.