A week has passed since I first cleared the land. The results were astonishing because there, apple, mango, banana, and peach trees had grown up. The effect of genetic modification is amazing.
There are also some monsters around but I haven't encountered any savage monsters even though rabbits are already savage. Some of the monsters I defeated were chicken monsters, horned rabbits, purple toads, and the occasional water-spewing lizard. Fortunately, I was able to dodge it before I was hit by it. Witnessing these kinds of dangers, I decided to build a fence.
"Uncle, I also want to hunt with Blacky"
"Grrr grr"
Rika said her wish and it seemed like Blacky also agreed with Rika's opinion.
"Rika, it's very dangerous outside. Uncle can't let you."
I immediately forbade Rika's crazy idea. If Amelia found out that I allowed her to hunt, wouldn't she swear at me?
"But, uncle, Rika will be accompanied by Blacky. Blacky said there aren't many strong monsters around here?"
Rika said that with a stern face. Wait-
Since when can Blacky talk? Wasn't he just growling all along?
"Rika, don't lie to uncle. Since when can Blacky talk?"
I interrogated Rika seriously this time. This was one important matter that she shouldn't hide from me.
"Look at this, uncle..."
Rika didn't explain and then showed me her status board.
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Name: Rika
Age: 4 years old (almost 5 years old)
Level: 2
Skill: Tamer
Ability to tame animals or monsters by feeding.
Sub skill: Animal language
Knowing the general words of the tamed animal.
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I didn't expect Rika to level up. This is probably because she often exercises (plays) with blacky.
I haven't leveled up myself. This is probably because I pay more attention to Rika playing with Blacky and only rely on my skills for plantation work. In fact, using my skills also makes me very tired.
On second thought, I agreed to Rika's wishes but I had to stay by her side with my air rifle and machete. This was a different world after all, our safety wasn't guaranteed here. If I died first, Rika should be able to take care of herself.
"Alright, Rika, uncle will agree to it but there are two conditions that Rika must abide by. First, don't tell mom and dad. We can't make them worry. And the other is that I have to keep an eye on you so that I can protect you from any problems that might arise."
I emphasized those two conditions to Rika. She must be under my supervision and must not be careless in her actions.
"Okay uncle, Rika understands"
After agreeing to that, I took Rika around the garden. There, there were already horned rabbits that could attack us at any time.
Blacky soon appeared in front of us - right in front of Rika. Rika who saw the rabbit got excited and acted immediately.
"Blacky, bite the rabbit"
Blacky who heard Rika's instruction immediately moved quickly forward. Wait- why is Blacky so fast? Is this Pik*chu's legendary quick attack?
The surprised rabbit wanted to run away but unfortunately, he was bitten without giving Blacky any real resistance.
"Yeeeaaaayyyy, Blacky!!! that was great"
Rika clapped her hands and spun on the spot in excitement.
I, who saw it, was very surprised. If I think about it, wouldn't I be the one Rika would protect later?
My skills are only limited to processing unlike Rika.
I then quickly dismantled the rabbit's corpse and collected the loot. Rika did this until noon where she was tired. We then went back and had lunch. An exhausted Rika immediately fell asleep on her bed with Blacky under her bed.
I also continued my land development and fencing projects.
Processing wood and modifying wood really took a toll on my stamina but I had to endure it.
The fence needs to be strong and hard to get through. The problem was that the modified wood would automatically become wooden blocks. I ended up making a two-meter-high fence there.
As a result I became exhausted and couldn't continue working. As soon as I wanted to go back, I felt my body glow slightly. I was surprised and thought something was wrong but this feeling was very comfortable. All the fatigue in my body disappeared.
My body muscles felt tighter and harder. It felt like I was getting younger than my age.
"What's going on?"
I was confused and froze in place for a while. Finally, I remembered Rika's status board and started checking mine.
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Name: Rio
Age : 30 years old (almost 31 years old)
Level : 2
Skill : Creation
Create objects that the skill user thinks of with some limitations. (Manual)
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There is a sign that appears on my skill status board.
(Manual?)
I'm confused by the description there. It seemed like I needed to try out my new skill for a while.
With that, I quickly pressed the ground next to my field to check my updated skill.
Suddenly, there was a different choice after the general question of "do you want to create this soil?"
There were no longer options to improve the land, modify the land, and explore the land.
Now, there was only one menu available.
"Describe what kind of land you want to shape"
"W-what does that mean I can shape the soil to my liking?"
I then tried to enter the description I wanted.
"I want soil that contains gold"
With a short description, the prompt started processing.
"Gold soil can be formed. It takes one week with a land area of 3x3 meters. During the processing time, skills cannot be used"
[Yes/No]
This choice makes me hesitate but it's worth trying.
I then chose yes and....
"Nothing happened"
However, the prompt already said "on process"
"Alright, let's wait for another week"
I could only hope that the result was what I expected. I then headed home and rested as well. It was tiring working all day but strangely I felt very happy living this kind of life. However, this was only the beginning of my life.