Craftsman

Li Wei left in a hurry.

Roger was the only one left at Senluo Farm.

In the next few days.

He also heard rumors from different sources that the "Land of Buried Bones were about to be invaded".

Various versions are available.

Moreover, the more it was spread, the more fantastical it became.

Some people claim to have seen a giant dragon with skeletal wings near the Charcoal Fire Inn.

Some hunters also came out of the forest and said they saw a giant skeleton as tall as a mountain.

Opinions were divided for a time.

The people in the manor, who had just begun to settle down, were once again filled with anxiety.

Regarding this kind of thing.

Roger could only mutter "This is weird" under his breath.

Why is it that everything is calm when I'm not around, but all sorts of monsters and demons appear as soon as I come back?

He also tried to go to Dawn Town to gather intelligence.

However, the martial law in Dawn Town was severe.

He neither saw Freya nor found any other way.

Even Li Wei has disappeared without a trace; no one knows where he was transferred to.

At times like these.

The location of Senluo Farm became awkward.

This place is located southwest of Dawn Town, not far from the border with the Land of Buried Bones.

If war really breaks out.

Then Senluo Farm must be the first to be affected!

Roger wasn't afraid of those skeletons, but he still had to be on guard.

So for the past few days, he has been reinforcing the farm's defenses.

Fortunately, the title "Master Roger" still carries some weight within the manor.

Even in this somewhat chaotic time, he still managed to hire a dozen or so people to help.

In this way, the efficiency is greatly improved.

One week later.

Roger successfully dug a deep trench on the west side of the farm.

A temporary wall was also erected over the trench.

It's not very tall, but it's sturdy enough.

These facilities certainly cannot stop the invasion of the skeleton army.

Roger valued their delaying effect.

Given enough time to react, he didn't think his farm would become a breakthrough point for the skeleton army.

If those skeletons really angered him...

I'm afraid no matter how many necromancers are in the Land of Buried Bones, they wouldn't be enough for Roger to kill.

This is the confidence of an extraordinary person.

Two days later at noon.

Eastern part of the farm.

The former wasteland is now surrounded by a high fence, with only one gate for entry and exit.

There were more than a dozen mannequins inside the fence.

Each dummy has a string of wind chimes hanging on its body.

When a gentle breeze blows, the wind chimes will make a series of sounds.

Roger, dressed in simple clothes, pushed open the door and walked in.

He was carrying a large cage and six black bags.

The large cage contained twelve lively rabbits.

Roger placed the cage in a corner and casually released them.

The rabbits ran out in a panic.

They scurried around inside the fence.

Roger silently closed his eyes and casually took a pebble from the black bag and held it in his palm.

The soft tinkling of wind chimes and the sound of rabbit footsteps reached my ears.

Specialty: Sound Location! In a short while.

It was as if a black-and-white map had appeared in his mind.

The fleeing black dots drew clumps of yarn on the map.

Whoosh! Roger threw a pebble.

Unfortunately, no sound of hitting the target was heard.

The rabbits ran even faster.

They occasionally bump into the mannequins, causing the wind chimes to make a louder noise.

This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of hitting the target.

Roger was not discouraged and continued to throw.

The hit rate of throwing stones with bare hands is very low, probably less than 30%.

After quickly emptying the three bags of stones.

Roger then took out his "Little Finger" slingshot from his pocket.

The next second.

He drew his bow and launched it!

With a soft "poof".

A rabbit that was running happily was hit on the forehead and died on the spot.

Roger persevered.

Several more pebbles were launched in succession.

The hit rate has improved a lot this time.

I got it right five times out of eight.

Roger opened his eyes and ran to collect the rabbits' corpses.

"My hit rate has improved again today."

"However, my hand skills are still a bit rough."

You need to practice more.

In the Hidden Hero system, hidden weapons are a very profound art.

Roger is preparing for his later skills and specializations.

While this method is far less efficient than grinding monsters for special skills, the latter is more random. You might get lucky and get the right skills, but if you're unlucky, it's hard to say.

Therefore, exercising on your own is also very necessary.

Roger quickly picked up the ten rabbit carcasses from the ground.

I'll take it back to the kitchen and process it in a bit. That'll take care of tonight's dinner. The extra meat can be made into smoked jerky.

The two remaining trembling little creatures were truly the Lucky One.

They will become Roger's medicine rabbits tonight.

As for tomorrow.

A new batch of rabbits will be delivered from Dawn Town tomorrow.

Acquisition at a high price.

Everyone was happy to give Master Roger face.

Just as Roger was carrying the rabbit toward the kitchen, the long-absent sound of horses' hooves approached from afar.

The rider on horseback moved quickly and skillfully led the horse to the stable, then trotted over.

"Master Roger!"

Li Wei shouted loudly, his expression very relaxed.

"Haven't seen you for a long time."

Roger stopped and greeted him.

"Ah, it has been quite some time."

A hint of apology appeared on Li Wei's face:

"I was temporarily assigned a task and went to the east with Lord Hayward of the Lord's Manor."

"Hayward?" Roger asked in surprise.

"What about the Skeleton Soldier invasion?"

Li Wei said indignantly:

"It's completely fabricated."

"I don't know where this rumor came from; it's completely unfounded!"

"Perhaps it's because the lord is not here, everyone is very uneasy."

Seeing the confusion on Roger's face, Li Wei couldn't help but explain further, "Lord Hayward is the Weather Warlock of the Lord's Manor. This trip to the east was mainly to observe the situation of the Serra River tributary; he recorded some data, which I don't quite understand, but it seems to include things like water level changes."

"He is a very good person."

Roger nodded slightly and continued walking, carrying the rabbit.

Li Wei caught up and coughed, "Master Roger, I really want to apologize to you."

"Before, before I really thought..."

Roger almost burst out laughing.

He went into the kitchen and tossed the rabbit onto the cutting board.

"That's not necessary."

Roger grabbed a pair of scissors, skillfully cut open the rabbit's mouth, and then began to skin it.

"So you came all this way just to apologize to me?"

"Of course not."

Li Wei glanced at the rabbit that had been quickly stripped naked, and awkwardly turned half his head away:

"I have received word that the lord is about to return!"

"And the first thing he'll do upon his return is to visit you, probably tomorrow. In the evening, someone will likely come to deliver a formal visiting card—this is a trend started by Lord Alan; before him, no one cared about these things."

At this point, he became slightly excited:

"What an honor it is to have Lord Alan personally pay me a visit!"

Roger responded with a calm "hmm."

Then, use a knife to quickly cut off the remaining meat and organs from the Rabbit Skin, and carefully wash the Rabbit Skin in a bucket of clean water next to it.

After washing it clean, Roger hung the Rabbit Skin under the eaves outside the kitchen.

There, seven or eight ropes were stretched out, covered with similar Rabbit Skin.

The area receives little sunlight and has good ventilation, making it ideal for drying Rabbit Skin.

Roger took a look.

Two of the Rabbit Skin on the ropes have been washed multiple times.

We can begin the nitration process.

"The tanned Rabbit Skin is a substitute for bamboo or stone, and is an excellent material for writing contracts."

"With a sufficient number of Rabbit Skin, the 'Contract Master' side job can be put on the agenda."

Roger was intently planning his next move when he suddenly noticed that Li Wei looked constipated in his peripheral vision.

"What's wrong?"

He couldn't help but ask.

Li Wei scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and asked:

"Master Roger, have you considered taking in tenant farmers?"

Roger paused for a moment, then laughed:

"Did someone ask you to inquire about it?"

Li Wei nodded awkwardly. "They are friends I've known for a long time. They trust you a lot, so they want to move to Senluo Farm."

Tenant farmers were dependents of the farm owners.

Not only do they have to pay rent, but they also have to hand over a large portion of their agricultural output.

But in this era.

The opportunity to find a powerful farmer to rely on is something no ordinary person would easily miss.

"I'll think about it."

Roger didn't rule out the possibility of a fight, and casually picked up another rabbit and began skinning it.

"By the way, do you know how to peel?"

Out of the blue, Roger blurted out this sentence.

In the end, the young patrolman was unable to help Master Roger.

He made an excuse that he needed to let people know he was safe after being away from home for several days, and then slipped away as quickly as possible.

This made Roger feel very sorry.

I never imagined that such a useful tool... oh no, such an ambitious young man could also be so cunning and lazy.

He could only silently do it himself.

After a series of operations...

Looking at the abundance of furs hanging under the eaves, Roger felt a great sense of accomplishment.

During the peeling process.

He also reached a new milestone.

"You've achieved a new milestone: Skinning Master, after accumulating 100 perfect peels."

"Skinning Master: You have an unparalleled knowledge of animal bodies and can always find the right spot to start when skinning them."

"Corresponding title: Craftsman (Finger dexterity +30)"

"This title is not bad."

Roger hesitated for a moment before choosing to exchange.

After finishing today's Rabbit Skin, Roger quickly ate dinner and began tonight's pharmacological deduction.

The newly developed drug successfully sent the two surviving rabbits to their deaths.

Roger washed up and went to bed feeling perfectly at ease.

Another well-organized day.

Roger preferred a more structured life to the constant fighting and killing.

The only drawback is...

It's been a long time since we've seen Johnny Turtle on the farm.

Roger missed their chubby, adorable appearance very much.

"Let's wait until next spring at the latest."

"If they don't show up soon, we'll have to consider going to the Serra River to check."

With that thought in mind, he soon fell into a deep sleep.

the next day.

Roger got up early as usual.

Last night, soldiers from the Lord's Manor did indeed deliver a visiting card—Alan and Freya would be arriving in the afternoon, and he needed to make some preparations.

He certainly couldn't afford to make dinner; at most, he could treat Alan to some roasted rabbit.

It's mainly about making some fruit and tea as a token gesture.

Only at the Paramount Manor; elsewhere, there's no such thing as a "visit."

But when Roger slowly walked out of his house, he was shocked by what he saw! On the surface of a tributary of the Serra River.

One after another, plump shadows floated by!

He ran over to take a look.

They turned out to be "Underground Warthog".

"So many warthogs? Where did they come from?"

He ran along the riverbank to the Serra River, where the scene before him was incredibly bizarre: countless warthogs floated silently on the surface of the river.

A faint white mist drifted in the middle of the river.

Looking around, the entire Serra River was covered with the carcasses of warthogs! At that moment.

Roger felt a chill run down his spine.