I Didn't Really Want to Do Farming! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 87

The food Lian had prepared melted away in the mouth before one could even chew it. Croft never imagined that in his entire life, he’d ever feel regretful about food disappearing so quickly.

“Scholar, please eat slowly. What if you get indigestion?”

Unable to stand it any longer, Lian handed Croft a cup filled with warm water.

“Oh! Thank you. It’s just so delicious—it’s truly exquisite.”

Croft drank the water Lian offered and gave her a thumbs-up.

“How can you say that? It’s not because of my cooking skills at all. It’s because the crops grown by Princess Stella are unbelievably delicious.”

Croft nodded vigorously, clearly agreeing with her words.

Watching this usually stiff, unyielding man—so rigid he seemed incapable of bleeding even if pricked—completely melt and drop his guard over food, the entire Verdura household gathered around the table couldn’t stop smiling.

Not just Croft, but everyone present enjoyed the meal heartily, sharing stories of the day’s events. The time they spent together was so warm and sweet it melted away all their daily fatigue and then some.

“Oh, right—Princess. Have you heard the news that candied peanuts are becoming wildly popular not only in the imperial capital but also in the main capital?”

Sipping a warm cup of tea after the meal, Croft posed the question, and Stella slowly nodded.

“I’ve heard rumors that they’re selling well.”

Since even a low-ranking knight like Lois had heard about it, Stella figured they must be selling everywhere, so she answered casually.

“It’s not just ‘selling well’—they’re an absolute sensation! Everyone’s scrambling to get them, and prices are soaring because they’re so hard to find.”

“Really? How much are they selling for?”

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