“Thanks to this.”

With his answer, Will placed a ring in front of Kai.

It was a rough silver ring with no particular shape or characteristics. However, upon closer inspection, it could be seen that the inside of the ring was densely inscribed with writing, so tiny that it seemed scratched.

“What is written inside the ring?”

At Kai’s sharp question, Will’s lips formed a line. He appreciated the sharp gaze of the disciple who didn’t miss even the smallest details.

“It’s a spell.”

“Related to Earth Fairies?”
The Emperor was sharp-witted. Will nodded with a satisfied expression, then picked up the ring again and put it on his finger.

The thick silver ring returned to its original position, and surprisingly, at that moment, the ring was no longer visible to Kai’s eyes.

Only then did Kai realize the reason he couldn’t remember seeing the ring on Will’s finger. He stared at Will with a serious expression.

“Do you remember the death of the Empress?”

In response to Will’s unexpected question, a sudden sense of distance was felt in Kai’s gaze as he looked at him.

“Forget about it.”

“Do you know why the Empress’s coffin is empty?”

Instead of answering, Kai stared coldly at Will.

“Because her body was not found.”

“What are you trying to say?”

Kai’s voice, heavily restrained with anger, lowered.

“Do not get close to Princess Stella, Your Majesty. The Earth Fairies she leads are not entities that will benefit you in any way. I do not want to see the one I used to serve disappear without a trace.”

“Are you implying that they might threaten my life?”

Kai asked, thinking about Stella and the Earth Fairies. The mere thought of them lifted his spirits.

“They are already a threat. You are just unaware of it.”

“Proof?”

“Don’t they appear to Your Majesty as well? That should be sufficient.”
Will’s tone was more composed than usual, but the gaze he directed at Kai revealed an indescribable concern.

Normally, Kai would have appreciated his concern, but now it felt irritating and stifling, like facing a solid wall.

“Stella! We need to harvest the Gihicho!”

Estar rushed towards Stella, who was taking a break and sipping tea. In her urgency, Estar hopped around like a rabbit on the table.

“Really! Now is the best time to harvest Gihicho; the moon is in the perfect shape.”

Even Ark, who was gazing out of the window, nodded his head in agreement.

Iver, who had been dozing off after eating a hearty dinner, blinked his eyes, glanced out of the window, and suddenly stood up. Oton was already preparing to go outside.

“Gihicho? Oh! The herb seeds that Grandpa Wuho gave us!”

Stella had planted them and completely forgotten about it in the dark of the night. She had been preoccupied with thoughts of sugar peanuts, spinach, and other things, completely forgetting what she had sown. She felt a bit guilty towards Gihicho.

“Yeah, we need to harvest them now. Look at the moon! It’s the best time.”

Estar pointed outside with her chubby fingers, and Stella approached the window to carefully observe the moon hanging in the sky.

It had been a neatly cut crescent shape not too long ago, but today it seemed a bit rounder.

“That shape?”

If it had some symbolic meaning, it would have been more suitable for a full moon or a crescent moon.

“Yeah, that one. Now. The effect will wear off after today.”
“It seems that the timing for harvesting sugar peanuts and everything else is quite important.”

“Of course. There’s a perfect time when the roots are in the soil, absorbing sunlight, soaking in the energy of the earth, and caring with dedication. It’s a mind-blowing period that aligns perfectly. That’s the best time for harvesting. Harvesting is as crucial as planting. So, let’s go out now.”

“But everyone else is probably resting.”

Stella felt reluctant to call back those who had entered the room to rest.

“It’s okay. We’ll help. Let’s call the other Earth Fairies too. Grandpa Wuho must have been eagerly waiting for the Gihicho harvest, so he’s probably just waiting for us to call him.”

As Estar continued speaking, Stella’s anticipation grew.

“Really?”

“Yeah. Let’s go out quickly!”

Estar urged Stella like an impatient child ready for an outing. The other Earth Fairies, who were prepared to go out, were also looking at Stella with eyes full of anticipation.

Stella was slightly puzzled by their more enthusiastic attitude compared to harvesting other crops, but since she loved plants so much, she thought it might be the reason and got up from her seat.

As Stella stood up, the four Earth Fairies started hopping around simultaneously.

“Should we bring a pickaxe?”

“Yeah. The Gihicho roots go deep, so a pickaxe will definitely be needed.”
Finally, the time had come for Stella to use the pickaxe in earnest, and she felt a thrill throughout her body.

During the process of planting and harvesting various crops, Stella had used the pickaxe, but it wasn’t really necessary. In fact, there were more occasions where she used the pickaxe just because she wanted to try it.

As Stella picked up the pickaxe, her expression seemed more excited than the Earth Fairies.

“Wow! It’s grown so much since the last time.”

Due to focusing on other crops, Stella hadn’t paid much attention to the Gihicho, which was planted in the corner. Of course, Dudul and the others had diligently taken care of it in her absence, but Stella couldn’t help but feel sorry.

“Do you remember when Gihicho was mentioned in that noble farmer’s book?”

In response to Otton’s question, Stella confidently replied, as if she were a strict teacher.

“Of course. I’ve read that book several times. Gihicho looks like a small cabbage at first glance, but if you unfold each leaf, you’ll find the Gihicho fruit in the center. Right?”

Otton’s face showed great satisfaction at Stella’s answer. The other three applauded with expressions of admiration.

“Shall we begin, noble farmer?”

“Why not?”

Stella, as if she were a miner, lifted the pickaxe onto her shoulder and spoke with a dignified expression.