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Gu Hong wakes up in a fantasy world with a Hearthstone system, granting him the power to summon legendary heroes like Anduin, Jaina, and Rexxar. But when his plans for conquest hit a snag, he stumbles upon an unexpected truth: this system isn’t just for combat—it’s a game-changer for farming!
Agriculture? Druids who accelerate crop growth.
Commerce? Mushroom Brewers, Trogg Beastmasters, and enterprising merchants.
Crafting? Swordsmiths, Armorers, and even Drakonid blacksmiths.
Magic gear? Alchemists, Enchanters, Jewelcrafters, and Scribes at your service.
Culture? A romance novel-savvy bookseller to spice things up.
He finally realizes: farming is the ultimate strategy to unlock the Hearthstone system’s true potential.

Lord of Farming in Hearthstone

As Sean returned to his residence, Count Rivers lounged in his study, half-illuminated by flickering candlelight. He held two letters, eyeing Lucas with a smirk.

Lucas, no longer the carefree dancer from the ballroom, asked sharply: "What do they say?"

"The first is from Joshua," Count Rivers said, burning the parchment over the candle. (Joshua was the priest Sean met at Yorn's Holy Light Church, Bishop Benjamin's aide.) The acrid smell made him wince. "The Church in Lane is divided. One faction wants to install Sean as a puppet duke via Anjou's cardinal. The other wants to abandon him entirely."

"Where does Bishop Benjamin stand?"

"The old fool is a surrenderer. He cut ties with Sean today, forbidding Paladins and mercenaries from aiding him." Count Rivers sneered.

Lucas nodded. "You'd have backed Sean, right?"

"I considered it," Count Rivers admitted, sitting back. "That's why William subtly recommended Flame Cross. But now… I've changed my mind."

"Read this." Count Rivers handed him the second letter, sipping coffee.

Lucas' eyes widened. "Prince Robert wants us to kill Sean… and frame Prince Daniel?!"

"Precisely. Robert is smarter than Daniel. He wants Sean dead but blames Daniel for it."

Lucas hesitated. "But killing a ducal heir in our territory—"

"Read the compensation," Count Rivers interrupted.

Lucas' breath hitched. "A Sky Rank Upper Fire Magic Core?!" His hands trembled.

"With this, you'll break through to Sky Rank, and I'll become Lane's second Marquis. Then I'll marry Vivian to Robert, giving us leverage against Brandon Hill." (Vivian was Count Rivers' younger daughter; Jessica was his heir.)

Lucas knelt. "I'll surpass Sky Rank! Thank you, Brother!"

"Remember: You're my father's illegitimate son. Earn this." Count Rivers paused. "The plan:

Tomorrow, send Lucio to 'help' Sean clear Riverside's Gnolls.After Xavier Mill dies, Jessica will provoke Brodie to attack Riverside.Our assassins kill Sean, framing Brodie.We seize both fiefs."

Lucas marveled: "Six birds with one stone—Riverside, Waterpine, the Magic Core,Marquis title, Sky Rank warrior, and Windsor's talent! Genius!"

Count Rivers yawned. "Focus on break through. No more noblewomen until you ascend."

After Lucas left, Count Rivers chuckled: "Six birds indeed. The world will kneel before my brilliance."

Chapter 36: Count Rivers’ Six-Bird Strategy