The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 121.Harvest

It's been 2 days since I contracted with Hawk. I was excited. Not only for Angel's Swordsmanship finally giving me some amount of proper control! But because yesterday, I finally figured out how Accelerate and Decelerate work. I used it on some of the squirrels that I would allow to use their last resort to grow stronger so I could get a better fight for my training. My companions are never big fans of my use of this method. My spells, it seems that they do slow or speed others up, but more importantly. I used the spells on myself. I know, sounds strange. However, I finally figured to make it effect the perception of the person if I choose it to. I just had to focus on either making it effect the body or the mind. I was surprised that it worked. But with that, I've gained quite a few new strategies during battle. Speeding someone's perception up as I fight them to cause them to panic is a go to strategy if I decide to get serious. So is slowing their perception so I can easily end the fight.

" Lord Drake, we've arrived!"

Ruby alerted me that we arrived at the field. Today was the day. The last dose of magic before Paradise can make a 2nd farm field! Who would've thought that I, a city kid, would be excited about fresh vegetables being ready to get picked? I sure wouldn't have. We've gathered a group of 30 demons to collect the vegetables after Lily gives the green light.

" Lord Matthew, you have a nice smile!"

" Huh? Oh, thanks, Ruby. I don't think it can compare to yours though. The first time I saw it, I couldn't believe you were the same person who was so angry when we first met."

Ruby looked a little bothered by my words.

" I wish you would forget about that already..."

" How could I? It was the first time we met after all, then we fought the gator, and I evolved my Job. All in all, I thought that was a good day."

Ruby seemed a little less bothered by my words. Regardless, with the silence between us, I decided to summon Lily. I would've summoned Gil as well, but through the past few days, we outfitted everything we could ever need for protecting the field. From guard towers to trenches. A burst of green light appeared to my side. Out popped Lily.

" Todays the day isn't it!"

" Yup!"

" Hi Queen Lily!"

" Hello Lady Ruby!"

All 3 of us were excited for the day. Finally, after 2 weeks, our field will finally be ready for harvest!

" I'll go and cast the final spell! Wait here!"

Lily took off with enthusiasm. Once she reached the height that felt most comfortable, she began to glow a pale yellow again.

" I can't believe that soon, we'll be fully self-sufficient! Lord Matthew, this is going to be amazing!"

" I know right! From only having food for around a year for about 30 people, to now, we have enough food for 3000 for a year! And the stockpile will only grow more and more as we go! How goes the training of the new hunters by the way?"

While we've been busy hunting and farming all week, Ruby began to train the demons who had the hunter Job from the settlers to Paradise. I haven't heard anything about how she's doing. Ruby turned to look at me and began to answer my question.

" So far, the training has gone well. Their growth now will only come from experience and knowledge of the swamps. I believe we should take them north and allow them to hunt for a few days. After that, we should take squads for hunting when we head further east."

" I don't see a problem with that idea. We can let them hunt the day after next. We'll spend that time farming. It'll be 2 birds with 1 stone in terms of food procurement."