I Didn't Really Want to Do Farming! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 136

“There are those who covet the Princess’s crops. It seems someone had planted people around the Red Bat Syndicate leader.”

Croft’s expression remained dark as he spoke. It wasn’t surprising that nobles would resort to despicable tactics to get what they wanted.

Yet, the thought that this despicability was ultimately aimed at Princess Stella made Croft feel ashamed and guilty, as if he himself were a wretched person.

“If they’re targeting it…”

Stella’s heart pounded even though she hadn’t yet heard any concrete details. Seeing the Princess’s large eyes filled with worry only weighed heavier on Croft’s heart.

But precisely at times like this, he needed to tell her the truth as it was, so she could prepare accordingly.

“They’ll use any means necessary to seize your crops, Your Highness. They’ll likely brand your noble farming efforts as illegal by citing some obscure Imperial law.”

“Is farming illegal for me?”

If it truly were illegal, Mila certainly wouldn’t have stayed silent. Still, there might be things even Mila didn’t know.

“No, it isn’t.”

“Then how can they possibly claim it’s illegal?”

Though Croft’s answer reassured Stella somewhat, her anxiety didn’t vanish completely.

“Nobles will stop at nothing when they want something—especially if their target lacks the power to resist them.”

Croft’s face hardened as he referred to nobles as though he weren’t one himself. His expression clearly revealed his deep resentment toward them.

“Haaah.”

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