Farming in the Tower Alone [EN]: Chapter 302

“Krooooh.”

Creak.

Fenrir, awakened by Sejun’s snoring, stretched his short legs.

“Kyin?”

‘Is it morning?’

Fenrir looked at Sejun sleeping next to him and thought it was morning, but it wasn’t. Sejun had simply gone to bed early, and Fenrir’s blackout time had shortened as he grew stronger from eating the black royal jelly.

“Kyin! Kyin! Hey! I’m hungry! Give me food!”

Thump. Thump.

Unaware of this, Fenrir woke Sejun up by hitting his face with his front paws to get breakfast.

“Ugh… what is it?”

Sejun opened his eyes to Fenrir’s paws, which were somewhat rougher than Theo’s massage.

“Kyin? Kyin! Are you awake? Give me food quickly!”

Plop.

Fenrir quickly sat in front of Sejun, wagging his tail eagerly and demanding food.

“Our Blackie is hungry? Alright.”

Sejun took out dried sweet potato and gave it to Fenrir.

Chomp. Chomp. Chomp.

While Fenrir happily ate the dried sweet potato,

“Chairman Park, are you awake, meow?”

Theo, who had been sleeping on Sejun’s lap, woke up and asked.

“Yeah. Vice Chairman Theo, but why am I here?”

Sejun wondered why he was lying in bed and asked Theo.

Theo’s ears drooped. He couldn’t tell Sejun he had knocked him out! He thought urgently, ‘Eileen, what should I do?’

[The Tower Administrator says not to worry.]

[The Tower Administrator says that she has a way to turn Sejun’s attention to herself.]

Eileen said confidently.

Suddenly,

-Where is our Sejun?!

Kaiser called for Sejun from outside. Eileen missed Sejun’s cheerful voice. She thought, ‘It’s been too long since Sejun heard Kaiser’s greeting!’ She contacted Kaiser, who was patrolling nearby, and told her, ‘Go greet Sejun! He must be awake by now.’

‘Hehehe. Eileen, you are amazing, meow!’

[The Tower Administrator says that she is a great Black Dragon, so it is natural to be amazing.]

‘That’s right, meow! Eileen is great and amazing, meow!’

While Eileen and Theo were talking,

“Yes! I’m here!”

Sejun quickly got up and went outside.

“Kyin?!”

‘Where are you going?!’

Tap tap.

As Sejun, who would protect him, moved, Fenrir also moved to follow Sejun.

“Kyin! Let’s go together!”

The distance between the two grew further and further. Fenrir’s stride couldn’t keep up with Sejun.

“Kyin! Kyin! Hey! Take me with you!”

Tap tap.

Fenrir called out to Sejun and chased after him diligently.

-Is this the Creation God’s monument?

Tier, who followed Kaiser, discovered the tall, grey stone of the Creation God’s monument, standing proudly in the small garden in front of Sejun’s cozy wooden house.

[First Commandment – Only the Tower Farmer can prevent destruction.]

The commandment was written there.

‘This can’t be…’

Tier had always thought that the great Nine Dragonkin were fighting against destruction. She thought that was their mission. Because they were the strongest.

The great Nine Dragonkin who ruled the nine attributes: The Golden Dragon who ruled thunder and lightning, the Red Dragon and Blue Dragon who ruled fire and water, the Brown Dragon and Silver Dragon who ruled earth and wind, the Green Dragon and Violet Dragon who ruled nature and poison, and the Black Dragon and White Dragon who ruled darkness and light.

So Tier only thought that the Violet Dragon among the Nine Dragonkin would become the best, lead the Nine Dragonkin, and defeat destruction.

‘But… it’s not us?!’

While Tier was in shock,

“Oh? Who is this person…?”

Sejun, who came outside, asked, looking at the new Violet Dragon statue.

-Kahaha. This is Tier Peten. The leader of the Violet Dragon.

Kaiser introduced Tier.

Sejun blinked, surprised by the sudden appearance of the large purple dragon statue. Tier stood tall and still, her eyes fixed on the Creation God’s monument, then slowly turned her gaze to Sejun.

“Ah. Tier, nice to meet you. I am Park Sejun, the Tower Farmer of the Black Tower.”

-So, you are the one… Where is Beca?

Hiding her inner turmoil, Tier ignored Sejun’s greeting and asked about Veronica’s location in a cold voice.

“Beca?”

-Yes! Veronica, I mean!

“Ah… Beca is Veronica. Just a moment.”

At Tier’s question, Sejun hurriedly looked around to find Veronica.

“It’s a shame we couldn’t settle the match.”

“Oink oink oink. I agree. Let’s compete again next time.”

“Yes. But I’m hungry after using my strength.”

“Oink oink oink. Let’s go eat lunch quickly. Sejun will surely make something delicious.”

“Really?! Hehe. I’m looking forward to it.”

Veronica put Iona on her palm and walked over, chatting happily. Their match ended in a draw, leaving only one fire ant left, because the last fire ant was the fire ant queen. They couldn’t exterminate the fire ants. So, they promised the next match and decided to be co-ranked 2nd for the time being. Naturally, Pink Fur and Kkuengyi’s ranks were pushed back to 4th and 5th.

-Beca!

Tier shouted towards Veronica, who was approaching.

“Oh?! Tier?!”

Veronica, who found the Violet Dragon statue that should be on the 99th floor of the tower, was flustered.

-Yes. It’s me! Beca, explain yourself. Why are you here, in the Black Tower? Is everything alright?

Tier asked.

“Hic. Hic. Hic.”

Iona, surprised by Tier’s strong energy suddenly directed at her, began to hiccup.

“Iona!”

“Don’t bully Iona, meow!”

Sejun and Theo hurriedly stood in front of Iona and Veronica.

-Tier, withdraw your energy! You are scaring Iona and Sejun!

The three dragons were startled by Sejun’s actions and surrounded Tier.

At that moment,

“Tier, I defected to the Black Tower on my own without anyone’s coercion. I’m sorry.”

Veronica hurriedly stepped forward as things got bigger because of her.

-What?! Why… why did you do that?!

Tier asked in a disbelieving voice at Veronica’s words.

“It’s… it’s lonely in the Violet Tower. And everything is so… poisonous. Here, with Sejun and everyone, it’s warm and friendly.”

“What?! But… the Violet Tower? It can’t be *that* bad, can it?

Tier, who thought the Violet Tower was the best, was shocked at Veronica’s words. Veronica’s words meant that it was difficult to live because of the poison, but Tier took it differently.

“What? Are you saying the quality of my Violet Tower is inferior to the Black Tower?!”

Well… to some extent, that was true. Tier thought her Violet Tower was better than the Black Tower. Veronica didn’t say it was worse, but Tier felt that way.

-Tier, now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, please return. Sejun, are the black beans ready?

Kaiser asked Sejun, leaving the disheartened Tier behind. It wasn’t clear what misunderstanding was just cleared up. Maybe Tier thought the dragons were insulting her tower, but they were just talking about the black beans from the Black Tower. Adding a short sentence before this line will help.

“Yes, but… there are four of you now…”

Sejun said, glancing at Tier.

Six black beans. These beans were so rare and delicious, a fight might break out if they weren’t careful…

-Hahaha. Don’t worry. Tier has decided not to buy anything from the Black Tower.

-Uhahaha. That’s right. I said I would never buy anything.

-Fuhahaha. Indeed.

The dragons roared with laughter, their scales shimmering in the light. Kaiser slapped his knee, chuckling, ‘Oh, Tier, you can’t have any!’

“Is that so? Then…”

As Sejun, reassured by the dragons’ words, took out the black beans in his left hand…

Squeak!

‘Black berries!’

The Fenrir, who had been diligently following Sejun, got excited at the sight of the black beans.

And then,

Thump.

Squeak! Squeak!

‘I’m sitting! Give me the black berries quickly!’

It sat in front of Sejun’s feet, demanding the black beans.

“Alright, here you go.”

Sejun slyly took out a black royal jelly from his pocket with his right hand,

Pop.

And put it in Fenrir’s mouth.

And then,

Squeak…

‘Holding o…on…’

Fenrir endured a little longer than before and then fainted.

“Piyot, please lay Blackie on the bed.”

Piyot!

[Yes!]

Flap. Flap.

Piyot picked up Fenrir and flew to the bed.

As Fenrir disappeared,

“Here are six black beans.”

Sejun sold the black beans to the dragons.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

The dragons took two black beans each from Sejun’s hand and handed over their money pouches.

And Tier could only watch.

‘That’s right! Now that I think about it, they said the Black Tower’s farmer grew the black beans!’

Tier regretted her contract with the Black Tower again, when Aileen spoke in her mind. [Aileen said, ‘It’s okay if Veronica buys the beans with money from the Tower Manager, and then your grandfather gets them. That’s not breaking the contract.’]

Aileen, the queen of inner affairs, told Tier a way to buy black beans.

-Oh! That would work. Thank you, Aileen.

Tier thanked Aileen for telling her a good method.

[The Tower’s Administrator says that Tier’s grandfather should prepare plenty of Tower Coins to buy the black beans.]

-Yes. I already prepared enough Tower Coins, thanks to you telling me, Aileen.

Tier replied in a warm voice.

[The Tower’s Administrator says you did a good job.]

[The Tower’s Administrator says that there are about 1000 bottles of Samyangju left in the brewery and tells you to have Veronica buy them.]

-Really? There are 1000 bottles of Samyangju?! Veca, come here for a moment.

Tier called Veronica after hearing Aileen’s words.

“Yes…”

Veronica went to Tier, nervous about being scolded. Does she feel awkward asking Sejun for alcohol since she doesn’t drink? Does she feel a little happy to be helping Tier? Showing her feelings, even in small ways, will make her more real.

A moment later,

“Um… Sejun, would it be possible to buy some Samyangju?”

“Samyangju? Why Samyangju?”

Sejun asked because Veronica disliked alcohol.

“That’s… Tier’s errand.”

Veronica quietly pointed to Tier.

“Ah… I understand.”

Sejun took Veronica to the brewery and traded for Samyangju.

And then,

“Tier, here you go.”

Veronica delivered the Samyangju she bought from Sejun to Tier.

-Good job.

Tier replied in a very bright voice.

The thought of taking Veronica back to the Violet Tower disappeared from Tier’s mind.

Rather, even if Veronica were to return to the Violet Tower, she was now thinking of telling her to stay in the Black Tower.

With the black bean trade finished, the dragons settled down, munching happily. Sejun, feeling his stomach rumble, headed to the kitchen.

“Ah. I need to eat.”

Sejun hurried to the kitchen, the smell of kimchi already making his mouth water. He grabbed his favorite pot, ready to make a warm, comforting lunch.

The lunch menu was kimchi egg porridge. He was only planning to make kimchi dishes today.

Sizzle.

Sejun filled a pot with water and added rice flour to boil.

While the rice flour was turning into porridge,

Chop. Chop. Chop.

He took out a head of kimchi, chopped it finely,

Sizzle.

And put it in a frying pan to stir-fry.

As the kimchi was stir-fried, he added the stir-fried kimchi to the pot where he was making porridge.

Stir. Stir.

He mixed the kimchi and porridge with a ladle.

A moment later,

Kkueng?!

[Daddy, what are you making?!]

Peep!

[It smells delicious!]

Pyak?!

[Uncle, are you making something delicious again?!]

Suddenly, noses twitched and sleepy eyes opened. Fenrir, Cuengi, and even Piyot, usually so quiet, were drawn to the kitchen by the delicious smell, their paws padding softly on the cave floor.

“It’s done. Wait a moment while eating this.”

Sejun said, taking out the scallions he was grilling over the fire.

Breakfast was eaten in a space full of memories, so lunch was with a dish full of memories. It was the memory-filled dish of grilled scallions. What makes it memory-filled? What does it look and smell like? Connect it to a specific memory if possible, even briefly.

Crunch. Crunch.

The animals began to eat the grilled scallions that Sejun had piled high on a plate.

“Oh! It’s really delicious!”

Veronica tried the new food. She loved it! She quickly ate three scallions at the same time.

Tap. Tap.

Meanwhile, as Sejun was cracking an egg fruit and putting the contents into the porridge,

-What is that?

Tier, who had been drinking Samyangju with the other dragons, followed a scent that refreshed her chest and asked, looking at the grilled scallions.

The Violet Dragon Statue could also smell with the upgrade.

“These are grilled scallions. Tier, would you like to try some?”

Veronica carefully handed Tier a grilled scallion.

-Hmph!

Tier made a sound as if she didn’t like it. Is she trying to hide that she does want the scallion? Is she embarrassed to admit she was wrong? Adding a little more emotion to her words will make her more engaging.

“If you don’t like it, I will…”

As Veronica, who didn’t offer twice, was about to put the grilled scallion into her own mouth,

-When did I say I didn’t like it?!

Whoosh.

Tier hurriedly snatched the grilled scallion from Veronica and put it in her mouth.

Tier, who had the grilled scallion in her hand through space travel,

Crunch.

Tier in the Violet Tower put the grilled scallion in her mouth.

And then,

Saaaah.

“Oh?! It’s refreshing?”

The scallion helped Tier feel better. Her chest, which felt tight before, now felt a little lighter.