The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 117. Farming 2. Planning

                                                          John Ericsson Point Of View

My training went well in some ways. I felt more in control over my sword, in the same way you "can" control a speeding car on ice. I could manipulate it somewhat, but it'll probably cause a crash if anything. I hunted 20 squirrels and 10 crabs yesterday. Sarah and Anna's group hunted 6 gators, 15 crabs and 10 squirrels. Safe to say, they won that day. From what I understand, the hunting was a competition and now I owe my wives 1 thing they ask of me. There're worse conditions for a loss I suppose. I woke up today, to Anna's breakfast and then like the other day, my wives trained, and I meditated. I spent 3 hours and couldn't find that final pair of eyes yet, but they feel closer.

" Lord Matthew, take a right here."

" Thank you, Ruby."

Again, it was the late afternoon, and I was heading to the farm again with Ruby alone. The guards had been hard at work since the first time we arrived at the farming area. Today is a day of improvement, however. From what I'm told by Lily, the mana she'll need for today is less than the first day. So, I've thought of a good use of the rest of the mana I now have nothing to do with.

" Lord Matthew, take a left here."

" Thank you once more, Ruby."

I explained to Ruby that we could just use Paula's magic to head to the farmland, but Ruby refused and wanted to walk. She eventually got me to agree by saying since I'm the Lord of this land, I should familiarize myself with the roads less travelled. I feel there was some other reason, but I couldn't figure it out. I looked at Ruby for a second to ask if there was something she wished from me, but the happy smile she had on her face made me think that she was thinking of something joyous. I didn't want to interrupt her, so I decided not to answer. Until she noticed I looked her way and spoke with an excited voice.

" Is there something I can help you with Lord Matthew?"

She wore a bright smile after she spoke. I could almost forget the quite angry woman she was when I arrived with my wives to Paradise. I guess, she had other problems going on at the time. I mean, Paradise still does, but the town seems happy. Almost too happy if I'm being honest. Earlier today, the servants for my house moved into the dormitory behind the mansion in order to begin working for us. While they did this, Janet and Jim, Ellie's parents, requested to speak with me before I left. I sat at the table overlooking the garden as they dropped a surprising bit of knowledge to me.

" Master Drake... We just want you to know, that the settlers who have moved into Paradise have chosen us as their representees."

I was a little shocked at this, I thought I was doing pretty well as a Lord, but they've already decided to unionize! I opened my collar as I began to feel sweaty all of a sudden. I then asked the difficult question any leader of any group would have at this information.

" What am I doing wrong?"

At my words Janet and Jim looked confused. Jim spoke very fast.

" Wait! No! Lord Drake! Nobody has any problems among the settlers. Actually, I think the only problem would be a lack of work for the tradesmen, but they're making do with repairing some of the old equipment of the town so their satiated for now. The men picked me, and the women picked my wife because we're the closest adults from the settlers that are near you. The settlers just wanted us to make sure their gratitude was properly understood! Granted, I'm sure if anything were to happen to cause an issue, we'll be sure to approach you. Is that fine with you Lord Drake?"

Thank God! Or Thank the Gods, I guess... In the sweet joy of relief, I spoke to Jim and Janet.

" I'm grateful everything is working out. I hope to continue to make this place problem free, but yes, if there are any issues bring them to me. I want to make this place worthy of its name after all."