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Chapter 43: The True Harvest
Chapter 43: The True Harvest
"If the after-effects occur right after the skill's activation, it would be quite a situation. What if the enemy still has the strength to fight back? It's like putting yourself in a 'weakened state' during a battle. In that case, one must be extremely cautious when using the Blacksmith's Might!"
Rain endured the soreness in his muscles and tendons, gritting his teeth as he struggled to stand up.
"But, does enhancing my physique reduce these after-effects or even eliminate them entirely?"
A sudden thought crossed Rain's mind.
He really wanted to test it! "But alas, I only have 1 Attribute Point left. I need to save it. Otherwise, I could immediately allocate points to confirm my theory and simultaneously relieve this muscle soreness."
The remaining 1 Attribute Point was like a trump card to Rain.
He wouldn't consider using it unless he obtained new Attribute Points.
"It's probably around Bloom Month, right?" Anna smiled at Mint, her eyes filled with affection.
After changing clothes, Rain's muscular physique was mostly concealed, and his muscle definition was barely noticeable.
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The improvement in their meals at home started when Rain gave his mother two gold coins. Knowing that her son would soon join the Night Watch, she immediately upgraded their family's meals by two levels.
If he hadn't had that determination and willpower, he might have backed away and hid, lacking even the courage to face the werewolf. Such a person, even with increased attributes, would only have a strong exterior, unable to fully utilize their strength in real crises, predicaments, or against formidable foes.
Rain was startled and immediately checked his attribute panel.
Mint asked, "Anna, when can we harvest the winter rapeseed we planted?"
Rain's horizontal development was more rapid, which made him appear unchanged.
Mint wore a layered waistcoat with a light blue skirt resembling an apron over it.
Perhaps this was the true harvest hidden within the battle!
In this world, breakfast wasn't considered a main meal. Usually, only those engaged in strenuous labor would have a better breakfast.
"Anna, what about the leeks we planted earlier? When can we harvest them?"
Rain walked over to a set of clothes that belonged to his father, Elder Rain.
Looking at himself in the bronze mirror, Rain nodded in satisfaction.
"It seems I'll have to visit the meat pie shop later to fill my stomach."
Only then did he realize that he had come downstairs to eat.
Indeed, his Mental Attribute had increased from 9 to 11, surpassing Strength once again and becoming his highest attribute.
When Rain reached the first floor, he looked out the window and saw Anna in their small courtyard, accompanied by Mint, planting winter rapeseed in a tiny plot.
He hadn't paid much attention before, but now he noticed that he had indeed become more muscular.
After quickly finishing his food, Rain patted his still-empty stomach and sighed.
But soon, Mint asked about the recently planted leeks beside her:
Rain lowered his head and touched the linen waistcoat he was wearing. He realized that the once-loose clothing now felt slightly tight, subtly outlining his muscular physique.
Suddenly, as Rain came to his senses, he received a system notification:
Rain was a little dazed for a moment, never expecting that his insights and reflections on combat and life would bring him such a pleasant surprise.
Just then, hearing the commotion from the kitchen, Mint rushed in with excitement and said sweetly, "Brother, you're finally awake. Come and plant winter rapeseed with us!"
"It's Bloom Month, so that's three, four, five... It's almost five months away," Mint counted on her fingers, answering with a hint of disappointment.
After all, adding attribute points had the special effect of restoring one's physical condition.
[Congratulations! You've experienced an epiphany, and your Mental Attribute has received a minor boost!]
To be honest, Rain was only about half-full at the moment. Firstly, it was because his physical qualities had been rapidly soaring, and the enhancement was too intense. Another reason was that he was in a developmental stage, and his body desperately needed nutrition.
Apparently, this was an extra-large breakfast.
"This one... can be done faster. By the time it's Green Grass Month, we should be able to harvest it!" Anna wiped off a bit of mud from Mint's face.
Mint wore a tube-shaped, sleeveless long dress with straps hanging over her shoulders. From the front, it looked similar to an apron, and it looked incredibly cute on little Mint.
Seeing this heartwarming scene outside the window, Rain felt as if a layer of mist had been cleared from his mind. He recalled the previous day when he faced a savage werewolf, whose strength far surpassed his own. The werewolf's hideous face, towering figure, and bloodthirsty aura had left him feeling intensely oppressed.
He vaguely sensed that beyond his line of sight, there were three birds chirping on the oak tree by the front door, and a mouse cautiously poking its head out of a crack in the kitchen wall.
"That's great! We'll be able to harvest it after winter!" Mint laughed, her eyes curving like crescent moons.
As Rain immersed himself in the joy, his stomach suddenly rumbled loudly.
He walked to the doorframe and gestured to indicate his height, realizing that although the growth wasn't very noticeable, he had actually grown almost half a pinky finger's length.
"My appetite is getting bigger and bigger!"
This wasn't an improvement in eyesight, but more like a change in perception. His senses seemed to have become sharper!
Thinking about it, Rain took off his slightly tight linen waistcoat and found a large-sized linen waistcoat in the wardrobe.
A large chunk of white bread weighing about a pound, a piece of cured meat, and an egg—this was the breakfast Rain's family had prepared for him.
When Rain raised his head, he realized that his perception of the surrounding objects had changed.
Focusing his gaze on his own arm, Rain noticed that his biceps and triceps, among other large muscle groups, had significantly developed, and there was no trace of his previous bean sprout-like physique from when he first crossed over.
This was akin to a divine skill in combat! After getting up, Rain unintentionally caught sight of himself in the bedroom's bronze mirror and noticed that his body had become much more robust.
"Yeah!"
Seeing Mint's smiling face, Rain couldn't help but step forward, pat her head, and say, "Mint, you and Sister Anna continue planting. Brother has something to take care of outside."
"Okay~ Brother, come back soon," Mint said, then skipped off to continue planting.
Anna, standing by the doorframe, blushed as she looked at Rain and nodded, saying, "Then I'll go with Mint."
(End of Chapter)
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