The Void Mask Church was very efficient. Only half an hour later, Miramon, received the oracle and found Crick to discuss with him about the cultivation of herbs.
Listening to him, Crick was astounded at first. Then after careful consideration, he became overjoyed. This could strengthen the relationship between the Keane family and the Void Mask Church, and that would offer the Keane Hill more support. The cultivation of herbs alone had great benefits.
The Keane Hill's harvest was so remarkable that it could maintain peace for a year or two, but trouble had to come eventually. It was like a child holding a large piece of gold and walking alone in a strange street; it was similar to hanging a banner on his body with the word "wanted."
So even if it was not to grow herbs, Crick had been considering adjusting the Hill's agricultural planting plans by cutting grain to free up more land to plant something else.
