The terrain of the Valley of Starwind is quite unique.
When I was in the game, I didn’t realize it, but it’s fair to say it’s special.
No matter how I plant crops, the vitality of the land never wanes.
It’s as if a massive fertilizer block is buried in the ground, allowing the crops to always sprout with vibrant energy.
An endless supply of fish.
Of course, this is because one person fishing can’t deplete all the marine resources, so I’m not too surprised by that.
The boundless vitality of the forest.
Trees grow quickly when planted, and the gatherable items from the forest never run out regardless of the season.
When faced with these phenomena in reality after experiencing them in the game, you can feel how strange they are.
But is it bad? No, it’s not. It’s just slightly different from ordinary occurrences.
Of course, everything benefits me in some way.
“Hmm…”
That’s why…
I found myself pondering near the nearby forest while holding the seed of “green possibility.” All my senses were screaming that this place was fine, yet I kept hesitating.
Because the heavy potential handed to me by someone else was something I had to take responsibility for.
A slightly better location.
Worry that maybe my senses were wrong.
The process of meticulously examining the suitability of the land continued for quite some time.
“It’s been a while.”
The place my feet led me to was the center of the newly established Fairy Farm.
Even though fairies reside in different places, there’s something about this spot that makes it brim with an overwhelming sense of life compared to others.
“It’s been a while.”
Meeting the Fairy Captain feels like it’s been quite some time.
Since the captain stays put and doesn’t move, I rarely get to see her unless I come here myself.
“Take a rest.”
The captain’s tone is warm.
It’s nice to be welcomed so happily despite dropping by unexpectedly. It means we’ve built trust between us.
“You’re wearing clothes?”
“Yeah. Fairies are a bit sensitive to trends.”
“Are those Anne’s clothes?”
“That’s right.”
“Did you visit home?”
“I squeezed in a visit. You weren’t there at the time.”
A light outfit.
The fabric flutters gracefully in the wind, adding a cheerful touch to the captain’s appearance.
The scene made me laugh—I didn’t expect Anne’s influence to be so immense. Who would’ve guessed the fairies would love her clothes?
“I’m thinking of planting something here—would that be okay?”
“What is it?”
“Here, take a look.”
“Hmm… It’s a seed. There’s no reason it wouldn’t work.”
The captain’s quick nod of approval.
With her consent implied, I dug a small hole in the center and planted the green possibility without hesitation.
“Will you take care of it? What kind of crop is it?”
“It’s a tree.”
“A tree. Understood.”
Since she’ll also take care of it, I’m very grateful. After planting the seed in the forest, I relied on instinct and natural farming skills to choose what I felt was the most optimal location.
There might be better spots elsewhere that I haven’t explored yet, but for now, this is the best choice. Besides, it’s hard to imagine a better place than the Valley of Starwind.
“Be careful on your way back.”
“See you later.”
With a light farewell, I left the forest.
Beyond the forest lies the mountain range where I met Yul, but I didn’t venture further this time.
The journey home became a path of contemplation.
With spring arriving, my concerns revolve around labor and workforce issues.
Although the fairies are helping, the sheer number of them isn’t enough given how large the farm has grown.
Reducing the size feels wasteful since the land sits idle otherwise.
Ultimately, dividing the areas and staggering the crop planting over days seems to be the best solution. Even though it takes more time, it works.
Fairies aren’t limitless in stamina either, so this system allows seeding to finish in three days, albeit slowly.
After seeding, maintenance becomes easier, so waiting a few days to cover the entire land isn’t a problem.
By the time I got home, fairies were flying around the yard chaotically.
Each adorned in beautiful outfits, they bustled about carrying seeds.
Their efficiency made any automation system seem unnecessary.
If I imagine myself without fairies, I’d probably be knee-deep in dirt, endlessly farming with no personal or village development possible.
In that regard, fairies are great benefactors to me.
While I’ve done similar favors for them, it’s mutual support.
We help each other well—it’s a good relationship.
“What are you thinking so deeply about?”
Evangelin approached me quietly in the yard.
She listened when I said biking wasn’t good for pregnant women, even though she looked a little sad. Thinking about how Yul missed his biking partner made me chuckle.
“Just thinking about the fairies a bit.”
“Is that so?”
As she stepped closer, her faint scent reached me. She stopped only inches away, close enough that our noses could almost touch if I tilted my head.
“The baby says he misses his dad.”
“Does the baby demand such things?”
“Of course.”
Then, she subtly wrapped her arms around my neck, leaning into me. Following her lead, I responded gently.
She kissed me deeply, nibbling on my lips playfully.
“Was that also the baby’s idea?”
“Yes. The baby wants it.”
There’s no excuse that can’t be blamed on the baby.
Even if it wasn’t necessary, I’d do it anyway, but she still seems shy about direct expressions. This has always been her nature.
Her habit of using the baby as an excuse while doing what she really wants is rather cute.
Warmth-filled magic.
I placed gentle hands imbued with tranquility and healing on Evangelin’s belly.
This routine twice daily—morning and night—is comforting to her, but there’s nothing wrong with doing it more often.
Both Anne and Evangelin adore this act.
She closes her eyes, enjoying the warmth, finding peace in the sensation.
She especially loves it before bed, as it eases minor stomach pains and dizziness.
“The baby likes it.”
“Good.”
“Do you have any names in mind for the baby?”
“Hmm… We should start thinking about it soon.”
“Why don’t we decide on a nickname first?”
“Nickname?”
“Yes.”
Does she have something in mind?
I focused as she confidently announced the name.
“Let’s decide tonight together. How does that sound?”
“Sure.”
“Great.”
Then she lightly kissed my cheek before skipping back inside.
Such fox-like behavior usually came from Anne.
Are they influencing each other living together?
Love makes people alike—not just for me.
It’s unimaginable to leave these two loving pregnant wives for faraway adventures.
Especially since we plan to spend more time together as pregnancy progresses, now is the perfect time to handle major tasks.
For the system to ascend to a higher level, I need to complete an exploration quest.
Spring is the ideal time for this.
No big events in the village, the fairies handle the seeding, and the desert ruins expedition is already done.
Even if I explore alone and use warp spells to return home frequently, it’ll mean less time focusing on the village or farming.
Thus, starting the exploration now is appropriate.
“Where should I go…?”
Locations, rewards, and required achievements.
I opened the system window and reviewed the exploration options.
One particularly caught my eye.
S. Eternal Shadow.
Achievements:
– Do you like mirrors? (Repeat action 10,000 times)
– Tick-tock goes the clock. (Perform same daily action 216 times)
– Does the shadow exist at night? (Spend a day without seeing your shadow)
– Order in going. (Witness death)
Rewards:
– Special world ‘Mirror Space’ creation.
– Special skill ‘Mirror Clone’ creation.
The Mirror Space seemed like a customizable personal retreat—a dimension untouched by others.
The Mirror Clone allowed me to summon a duplicate for three hours daily. While it lacked communication and intelligence, it had full specs.
What intrigued me most was that the clone’s actions granted experience points directly to me.
This meant I could effectively gain 27 hours of experience instead of 24.
Very appealing.
Forgotten temples and tombs of lost gods were tempting, but Eternal Shadow drew my attention.
All achievements except “Does the shadow exist at night?” were already completed. Eating daily fulfilled the repetitive task, fishing achieved the 10,000 repetitions, and witnessing death was done.
“Forever’s Shadow.”
What kind of place could this be?
Its mysterious name piqued my curiosity.
Discovering something challenging always feels more rewarding.
Starting immediately wasn’t possible since the third achievement remained unmet.
Once village matters stabilize and personal tasks are finished, it won’t be too late to begin.
Before spring ends.
Plenty of time.
“Minho!”
“Yeah?”
“Look at this!”
Anne’s tone resembles Yul’s—or perhaps Yul’s tone mimics hers.
“Wow!”
“Oh, did you embroider flower patterns yourself?”
“How is it? Isn’t it pretty?”
“Beautiful. Well done.”
“Right?”
Bounding over, Anne twirled around, her delicate fabric fluttering in the spring breeze.
“The baby likes this outfit too!”
“The baby?”
“Yes!”
Do all mothers claim their babies approve of everything?
The connection between mother and child.
Not my field to judge since the baby is inside her.
If she likes it, that’s enough.
“Hey, Anne.”
“Yeah?”
“Let’s decide the baby’s nickname tonight.”
“Nicknames?”
“Yeah. Let’s involve everyone.”
“Okay!”
I’ll tell Jack later.
And Yul too.
Even though Jack can’t speak, he can express agreement or disagreement through nods and shakes.
Having a younger sibling affects both Yul and Jack.
Though Jack prefers spending time with spirits in the greenhouse, having another sibling might change him.
“Need to start researching ways to cure his aphasia.”
Magic specialization.
High-level magic shows promising results.
Sacred magic, regeneration, and healing seem fruitful, but I’m too busy to focus much.
Still, it’s important, so I’ll prioritize it in my daily schedule.
With spring plans sorted, life feels busier.
Winter passed with one big event.
Now spring brings smaller, continuous tasks.
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