11. It's good to be handy

"Just so you know, I didn't kidnap you."

After I got the idea that I had saved Morrow's life, I've used rogues who I thought were okay to do for my experiments, but they're all people who came to my forest from the other side. I have no experience of purposefully kidnapping the residents of this country. Or rather, there's no way I'd do such a tasteless expedition.

"I understand. No one really thinks that the 'Original Witch' did that. Applying the interpretation of being a witch to a mystery that they can't explain themselves, and forgetting it quickly. One of the ways to live. ...It is sometimes used for disciplining children."

"Huh, that's right." It's like if you get kidnapped by a tengu, you'll get kanamahage. If I'm well known at that level, then it's only natural that Lina should know about me. Another common sense update.

"Even if I say that, it's a different story than not doubting it... Lina, how seriously do you think I'm the Primordial Witch?"

"I-I don't know anything. If Idea-sama and Celia-sama ask me to do so, I will do the same."

"Does that mean that she will be treated as a legendary witch, as instructed?" I wonder what it would be like. Even if it's true that a landlord can't defy a king, isn't that a little too good to hear? "I think it would be nice to show that I'm a little more confused, or to appeal."

"I should have said this too, Lady Idea. Now that Lady Ardela, one of the sages, has asserted, even if no one else has been able to confirm her appearance, the existence of the Primordial Witch It has a certain amount of credibility."

"Well, I certainly heard that." I can't help but argue with Celia, who takes an even tougher attitude toward me when I'm in public.

"So how can you believe that I, who looks like nothing but an ordinary girl, is the Primordial Witch herself? That's something no one can prove unless Ardela gives her seal of approval in front of her. is not it"

"You don't seem to realize it, but Idea-sama is not a 'normal girl' even if you make a mistake.

"Huh? ...Where exactly is it?"

"Where is... that's right. Let me tell you everything. Your appearance, your tone, your thoughtfulness. Above all, your eyes that look at people. With that much presence in front of you, they mistake you for a mere girl. there will be no one

"No, I was there, but..."

"It's proof that the person didn't have eyes to see helplessly."

"I'm weak if you insist." In fact, even from my point of view, the people who became Ueki were all outrageously stupid, so I can nod to the point that I see. Celia, Morrow, and Danbas. And Lina... it's also clear why everyone I've met is afraid of me.

"In the end, you can tell that I'm a "bad guy" at a glance." Most people.

"I'm somewhat dissatisfied with being seen that way regardless, but well." I can change the terrain with my Eidos magic, but if you look at me from a person's point of view, I'm definitely a bad guy. Putting aside the question of whether or not to carry it out carelessly, I just said that the fact that he possesses such power is enough to qualify him as a person of caution.

"I was wondering if you would need proof if you doubted me.

"Idea-sama?"

Celia raised her doubts when I stood up, but it's Lina who has business right now.

"Could you come out for a second?"

"Hie..."

"Idea!"

"No, no, I don't do anything. To Lina."

I honestly apologized for using a quarrel-like way of saying things, and asked Lina and an old man named Alf, who was the only servant of the mansion, to accompany me outside.

"Isn't it the number one village in this territory that you can see from here?"

"Yes. After that, there are small villages beyond the forest over there and beyond the mountains over there...that's all there is to this territory."

"The village you can see is rather small, but it's more than that." Oh my God. According to Lina, the number of residents of the two small villages has been decreasing, and they will be joining this village in the near future.

"But as you can see, the land is devoid of nutrients. Too many people in one place will starve to death..."

"The only option is to have them wait until they're on the verge of extinction so that the population doesn't increase too much.

"Edea-sama, what the hell are you doing?"

"I don't know much about agriculture, but the problem here is that the soil is depleted, right? I can do it...stay away from me for a moment."

If you look closely at the plants around you, they're small, thin, and shabby. and very thirsty Isn't there enough rain? "It's as if something in heaven has abandoned this place." What should I do to make up for it?

Lina and Alf looked puzzled. And I smiled to reassure Celia, who was clearly dripping with cold sweat on her forehead.

"Well, just watch. I won't do anything bad."

"What, it's easy to do." Just like when I made the Black Forest, I'm going to throw a lot of magic into the earth. That's all.

"As I said, the magic power of Eidos is the powerful drug itself." It also acts as an activator, but its effect is so strong that it even changes the quality of objects. If I fail, I can't even look at it, and Black Forest is the result of overdoing it, but thanks to that, I can grasp the feeling of pouring magic into the earth.

"Besides, it's just right that there's too much stimulation in this kind of withered earth." It's much easier to adjust the salt and plum than doing it to humans. It's useless to let your guard down and invite failure, so let's do it seriously.

"There you go"

The magical power is extracted from the ideal realm of Eidos and flowed into the earth through me. ... Hmmm, the fixation is weak. I mean, it's late. There shouldn't be any flaws in my handling now, so this is it. Is it that the land is dead more than I thought?

Fufu, but I already have experience recovering from dying in Morrow. I had no choice.

"──Alright, it's done."

Intuitively, it's a perfect response. My magical power spread not only to the visible range, but also to the positions of the two remaining villages beyond the mountains and forests. I worked too hard and it ended up being wider than planned, but it's better than narrow.

"With this, the Orio territory has become the land with the best harvest in the country… I think."

Come to think of it, in the Black Forest I've only ever eaten things that grew and ripened on their own, so I don't know if this would actually have a positive effect on agriculture...but it's certain that the land has become fertile. If that's the case, it's unlikely that there will be a negative impact. surely.

"Oh, is that true...? 　The land of the Orio territory, which my grandfather and father had no choice but to lament, was reborn, Lord Idea."

"It should be—here, take a look."

The trees growing on the side of the road leading to the mansion had already changed. The shriveled bark is fresh and taut. The surrounding lawn, which had been bald everywhere and the bare ground could be seen even though it was uncontrolled, was growing more and more grass as if the video was fast-forwarding.

"You can immediately see the effect of magic power once you're in the center of the city." Seeing this scene, Lina laughed and began to cry, and Alf gently supported her shoulder. There is something shining in his eyes. Umu, I'm glad you're happy with it. I can confirm that it went well and I am also smiling.

"There are no nobles in this country anymore, and the stupid taxes that are levied on the territory will be much cheaper.

"…This is the blessing of the Primordial Witch-sama. Thank you, Idea-sama.

"Return? 　You're saying something strange. This land is under your control, but isn't it supposed to be me who originally owned it?"

"Because I'm the king." In a way, this is like reworking your own stuff. Originally, there is no reason to say thank you.

"Well, even if it's just a form of king. I'm glad I was able to help the country a little."

"But then why did you choose this frontier and come here?"

"Hmm... I have a little connection with a woman from here. She's no longer around—"

"I remember it well." It's partly because it's a recent event, but the reason I, who tend to forget things I'm not interested in, was able to remember her visit... was because of the beauty of her earnestly pleading with me. .

"No matter what, serious people are beautiful." Because I had forgotten about it for so long, I still can't get away from her heart as she desperately tries to save the baby at all costs. Hearing Morrow's story reminded me of it like it was yesterday.

"I thought it would be nice if I could at least be a hand for her.

"Still... Idea-sama is the savior of this territory and me. Let me say it again--thank you very much."

Lina bowed her head deeply and expressed her gratitude while aligning her voice with Alf.

"This is devastating." I just did what I liked, but I'm sorry if it's taken seriously like this.

When I turned my eyes to Celia in trouble, she burst into tears. Oh, are you that type? "She is beautiful and has long eyes, and at first impression she seems rather cold-hearted, but the more I talk to her, the more I get the impression that she is a very serious girl." I almost cried when I was in Morrow.

Realizing that Celia was unreliable, I had no choice but to force Lina and Alf to raise their heads.