Chapter 14 [Edge Village, 3. Field]
The mountain hut borrowed from the village came with a small field—currently just a plain of grass. Planting some suitable herbs could make it look like a garden, and self-sufficiency in vegetables wouldn't be a bad idea. Planting Earth-produced vegetables might be frowned upon, but the villagers might share some seed potatoes if asked. Wild vegetables could also be a good option...
Dreams expanded, but reality dampened enthusiasm when faced with the overgrown grass and bushes. How to turn this into a field?
"What are you thinking, Master?"
Win spoke to me as I stared.
"Oh, Win. Well, this place used to be a field at least, or so it seems. Now it's a mess, and I'm not sure what to do."
"Master! In that case, leave it to Win!"
"Wait, Win. What do you mean by 'children'?"
"Yes. I have the 'Asexual Reproduction' skill, so I can hatch eggs and produce children right away."
Was that really a skill? I thought it was just a racial trait.
"Well, it's useless like this anyway. Sorry, but go ahead. If it consumes magic, I'll replenish it later—with food or drinks, not nectar."
"Yes, then please have a look!"
Win's body emitted a bubble-like substance, which soon burst, revealing small worm-like creatures, about ten of them.
[Individual Name] None
[Species] Faycaworm (larva)
Faycaworm's offspring is produced through asexual reproduction skill.
[Status] Dungeon Monster (temporary), Crou's Familiar (temporary)
[Level] 0
[Skills] Earth Magic (weak), Wood Magic (weak)
Oh... born as Faycaworms from the start... This mountain hut is undoubtedly a dungeon, and they are technically dungeon monsters (temporary), despite the "(temporary)" tag.
"Okay, everyone, let's tidy up Master's field!"
In response to Win's words, the small worms reacted and scattered across the field. It was a heartwarming sight.
"I'll help too, and by tomorrow, it should be neat."
Oh, that's wonderful.
"Wait... Master, won't this be conspicuous?"
"Oh, Win, wait. It would be bad if everything finishes in a day."
"Eh, I can handle this easily."
No, that's not what I mean...
"Win... Master doesn't want to cause trouble... It's not the right time to stand out."
"Ugh, I thought I could be useful to Master..."
Seeing Win disappointed, I started feeling sorry.
"Win... you see..."
"That's why... if you don't want to know, it's fine... Just leave the grass on the surface and cultivate the soil underneath... Pull out the grass little by little from the edges, and it won't be noticed."
"Is that so? Thanks, Haifa. Everyone, follow the plan. Cultivate only under the grass to avoid attention."
The tiny worms seemed to understand, diving into the soil. Win took care of weeding by sections, and the grass was gradually cleared.
"Thank you, Haifa."
"No... I always want to be of use to Master."
My children are truly beyond my expectations.