Chapter16-Enhanced Farmland Scroll
[Enhanced Farmland Scroll, beginner scroll, can enhance a 100m x 100m plot of land to Level 2 'Rich Soil,' increasing yield and allowing the cultivation of medicinal herbs.]
After reading the detailed function of the scroll, Owen became even more excited.
He could not always rely on the Awakening Scroll to help devotees level up. He needed many resources to continuously enhance their strength.
Now, with the existence of Level 2 'Rich Soil,' his problem could be perfectly solved!
As long as he continuously planted medicinal herbs that could aid in advancement on 'Rich Soil,' it would be more than enough for the awakeners in the village.
However, as he knew, medicinal herbs that could help awakeners upgrade were extremely rare, and finding seeds was not easy.
According to the information obtained from the god mark, there was a nearly 100m x 100m Level 1 'Rich Soil' within Black Iron, firmly controlled by the local tyrant, serving as the foundation of their lasting prosperity.
And that piece of Rich Soil was only Level 1, far inferior to the Level 2 Rich Soil that could be created with the enhancement scroll!
"This scroll will have great use, but I'll wait until the people of Reinham Village and Colmar Village have all joined Annasi before using it."
"After all, such an enhancement will cause a huge stir, and it will surely attract many more devotees."
Owen muttered to himself before shifting his attention to the system interface to check on his devotees.
Just now, with Divine Descent, he had caused a great commotion. He believed that the people of Colmar Village and Reinham Village must have seen it clearly.
The shock to them must have been enormous. He wondered how many devout devotees this would bring him?
As Owen glanced at the system, he suddenly noticed that another C-rank devotee had appeared!
"Frank! It's actually him!"
Seeing the devotee's name, Owen's face showed a hint of surprise.
He had not expected that the third devout C-rank devotee would turn out to be this orphan!
Owen had quite a deep impression of Frank.
Back when he only had two Awakening Scrolls, he had hesitated over whether to give one to Frank or to someone else.
For this reason, he had specifically looked into Frank's background.
He had lost his parents at a young age and was raised by Annasi villagers, eventually growing up to be an adult.
His aptitude and character were both quite outstanding.
In a small mountain village like Annasi, he was undoubtedly a rare talent.
The key was that, in Owen's view, Frank's background carried an unusual air, resembling the lowest point in the life of a legendary warrior who had fallen into hardship.
Now that Frank had become his most devoted devotee, Owen would not treat him poorly!
He had plenty of beginner Awakening Scrolls—39 in total—so there was no need to be stingy.
For such a blessing, he already had a well-thought-out plan.
At present, he had too few advanced devotees. He could absolutely use generous benefits to elevate C-rank and higher believers, letting the other devotees see the advantages of faith.
At the same time, this would serve as an encouragement for other devotees.
However, he couldn't grant blessings too frequently, or it would diminish his divine majesty.
He could conduct large-scale blessings at intervals, making them even more devout.
Moreover, for the elderly and older women, there was no need to make them awakeners.
Instead, he could use the Healing Spell to restore some of their youth and dispel their ailments.
As for men and children with greater potential, they could be given Awakening Scrolls to help them become awakeners.
"The third phase of the mission is complete. I wonder what the fourth phase will be?"
Owen quickly adjusted his mindset and looked at the system's My Mission panel.
From the tasks issued by the system so far, the rewards were always generous. Moreover, failing to complete a mission had no penalties, which was very fair.
[Path of Divinity, Fourth Phase Mission]
[Mission Content: The centuries-long terror brought by the Vampire Baron to several villages has been eradicated by you. Although you have completed the task perfectly, you have also begun to attract the attention of spellbeasts. Expand your devotee count to 1,500 as soon as possible.]
[Mission Rewards: 5 beginner Awakening Scrolls, 1 mid Awakening Scroll, and 40 divine points.]
After reading the fourth phase mission, Owen found himself in a dilemma.
"I need 1,500 devotees to complete the mission, but even if I combine all the people from the four nearby villages, it's not enough."
"It looks like I have to continue expanding outward."
"However, the surroundings seem to be teeming with spellbeasts and eerie entities."
Through Thomas's memories, Owen knew that the four villages nearby were all within Black Iron's domain.
Not to mention the countless spellbeasts that roamed the vast mountains, ruling as undefeated overlords, even within Black Iron, where many awakeners resided, there were still spellbeast threats and eerie disturbances.
"Spellbeasts are brutal and violent, and eerie beings are elusive and spread disasters—both are formidable enemies."
A cold light flickered deep in Owen's eyes.
The Vampire Baron in Howling Cavern alone had tormented the four nearby villages, causing countless casualties.
In other areas, spellbeasts and eerie entities were even more numerous.
"Becoming a 1-Star high-level Ancient God will still take some time. Right now, my priority is to complete the fourth phase mission and claim the rewards as soon as possible."
By then, his devotees would be even stronger and more devout, providing him with an astonishing amount of spice points.
Especially during the annual grand festival, they could also offer him invaluable treasures!
With the hundredfold amplification effect, the benefits he could receive would be even greater.
"Not enough devotees—I need to expand outward!"
...
Time passed quickly.
When Annasi's villagers carried the corpses of vampires back to the village, they looked like victorious generals returning from battle. Every villager wore a confident smile.
Seeing this, the other villagers, even though they had been mentally prepared, were still deeply shocked!
These vampires had slaughtered many of their loved ones, and now they had finally been avenged!
"I heard that spellbeasts have mana cores inside them, which sell for a high price in the city!"
"Exactly! Selling these mana cores can buy a lot of good things."
As they watched the stream of vampire corpses being brought into the village, many villagers became excited.
"These vampire corpses themselves are also valuable. Their hides and flesh can be sold in the city for a good price..."
At this moment, the villagers gathered around the vampire corpses, showing no fear, only excitement, as if they were looking at piles of gold.
Thomas listened to their discussion and smiled:
"Everyone, we will first process these vampires and then transport them together to Black Iron for sale. The gold we earn will be shared equally among all villagers!"
Hearing Thomas's words, the villagers erupted in cheers.
With nearly a hundred vampire corpses in front of them, the gold they could sell for was an astronomical figure. Everyone would get a good share!
Once he had stirred up everyone's enthusiasm, Thomas scanned the crowd and spoke loudly:
"Everyone must remember, our good fortune today is entirely thanks to Deus Initium!"
"Without Deus Initium's blessings and help in eliminating the Vampire Baron, we would still be living in constant danger!"
"Only by being more devout in our faith can Deus Initium grant us greater blessings and an even better life!"
Hearing this, the villagers found it reasonable and decided to go to the stone hall to pray.
At that moment, however, a large, dense group of people suddenly gathered toward them.
"Kevin, what are you from Colmar Village and Reinham Village doing here?"
Old John scanned the villagers from the other two villages and locked his gaze onto their leaders.
Thomas saw their humble demeanor and immediately knew they had been deeply shaken by Deus Initium!