Preparations Before Departure

The Gate of Opening refreshed the farm scenery.

The shy, budding green of spring gave way to the passionate, fiery makeup of summer.

Daeren looked out.

On the Farmland in front of the cabin, twelve basic sprinklers, neatly arranged in a 6x2 grid, had just finished their work.

The dense spray of water gradually receded, moistening the forty-eight plots of Farmland that had been prepared in advance.

Swish, swish!

Daeren took out his tools, clearing away the weeds and stones left from the seasonal change, and checking the condition of the basic sprinklers and Farmland.

Once confirmed, he bought summer seeds.

The seeds in the selling box, like those in the shady merchant Pierre's general store, updated their types with the changing seasons.

Summer seeds included:

Blueberry: 80 gold 11 days to mature, can be harvested once every 4 days repeatedly.

Hops: 60 gold 11 days to mature, can be harvested once every day repeatedly.

Melon: 80 gold 12 days to mature, a one-time crop.

Poppy: 100 gold 7 days to mature, a one-time crop.

Corn: 150 gold 14 days to mature, can be harvested once every 4 days repeatedly. A crop for both summer and autumn.

Tomato: 50 gold...

There were a total of 11 types of summer seeds, with corn being harvestable into autumn.

"Buy all melons!"

Daeren tapped his finger, purchasing 48 melon seeds.

In the game, melons resembled a tender, pink peach, with their prototype being cantaloupe, honeydew, and similar fruits.

Like Broccoli in spring, pumpkin in autumn, and frost melon in winter, planting melons in a 3x3 area had a chance of producing giant crops.

Cultivating a giant crop was one of an old farmer's joys.

However, Daeren didn't have the leisure for such a pursuit.

He had to go to Dragonstone, with no time to tend to the farm.

Melons were simply convenient to plant.

Looking at the hops seeds on the seed vending board, Daeren sighed, "My Farming level is too low. I also don't have enough Copper Ingots and wood to craft a sap collector, nor can I make a keg to brew beer."

Hops, processed in a keg, could be brewed into pale ale, which sold for a considerable price.

But the conditions for making a keg were harsh.

Farming level 8 unlocked the keg crafting recipe.

Keg Crafting Recipe: 30 Wood, 1 Copper Ingot, 1 Iron Ingot, 1 Oak Resin.

The required Oak Resin needed a sap collector to be crafted first and then hung on an Oak tree to collect.

Farming level 3 unlocked the sap collector crafting recipe.

Sap Collector Crafting Recipe: 40 Wood, 2 Copper Ingots.

Dragon Tongue Farm was still in its infancy; it couldn't afford to brew beer.

"Westeros is missing a brewing tycoon."

Daeren felt truly regretful.

He bought 48 melon seeds in one go, costing 3840 gold coins.

Checking his balance: [Gold Coins: 4649]

Daeren planted the melon seeds, re-checking the Farmland and basic sprinklers to ensure the seeds wouldn't stop growing due to lack of water.

Bang!

He took out the materials and crafted a scarecrow wearing a Straw Hat.

Scarecrow Crafting Recipe: 50 Wood, 1 Coal, 20 Fiber.

If the farm's crops exceed 15, they will attract crows to peck at them.

A scarecrow can protect an area with a radius of 8 tiles, forming a 17x17 square (though 10 units in each of the four corners are unprotected) from crow harassment.

Since there were no crows before and Daeren stayed at the farm all day, he hadn't made a scarecrow.

Now that he had to leave for a while, a scarecrow was necessary.

He planted the scarecrow in an open space.

Daeren patted its straw shoulder and instructed, "I'm leaving the farm to you. Protect the crops well."

Scarecrow: !!

Good job, full of motivation.

Daeren petted the chickens again, collected eggs, and checked the fenced area where the Barn was located.

Once everything was in order, he moved on to the final spending phase.

Copper Pickaxe upgrade requirements: 2000 gold, 5 Copper Ingots.

Upgrade!

New fishing rod - Fiberglass Rod: 1800 gold.

Buy!

Daeren comforted himself, "You have to give something to gain something!"

Checking his status, his gold had plummeted to 849.

The fruits of his labor for an entire spring were dwindling in an instant.

But it was all worth it!

Upgrading the Pickaxe would improve mining efficiency.

The Fiberglass Rod was essential for early-game fishing.

The trip to Dragonstone would yield plenty of fish to supplement his income.

"I should also make some more bait."

Daeren returned to his cabin and took out the bug meat dropped by monsters in the mine from the Treasure Chest, making it all into bait.

1 Bug Meat = 5 Bait

135 pieces of bug meat yielded 675 servings of bait.

The Fiberglass Rod's material was superior to the bamboo rod and had an added feature for storing bait, with a capacity of up to 999 servings.

Clink!

The bait was refilled.

Daeren said, "In Dragonstone in the future, I'll be relying on you for fishing."

He organized his inventory, keeping the Neptune Greatsword, hoe, and Fiberglass Rod.

He set up the television.

This little artifact that could divine daily fortunes was indispensable for both home and travel.

He rummaged around the cabin again.

He collected the Dragon eggs from the fireplace, packed the exquisite gift box on the table, and found three Sun Essences dropped by monsters on the 40th floor of the mine...

Bang! Bang!

Finally, he spent 100 wood to craft two Treasure Chests to take with him, just in case.

They occupied 8 inventory slots in total.

"Let's go!"

Having packed his belongings, Daeren walked out of his house.

"Woof woof woof~~"

The puppy Doro, whose water bowl had just been refilled, saw the countryman leaving and scrambled to follow, wanting to go along.

"A puppy that can't guard the house isn't a good puppy."

Daeren's expression was serious.

"Woof woowoo~~"

Doro lay on the ground, exposing its soft belly, whining eagerly.

Daeren rolled his eyes and scooped Doro into his arms.

"The puppy is still too young. You'll guard the house by yourself later."

"Woof woof!!"

King's Landing.

Mud Gate, Port.

The refitted royal ship was docked, and the sailors were busy with their duties, ready to set sail at any moment.

"Your Highness, we are ready."

Davos reported with a serious and meticulous expression.

"Good."

Daeren bid farewell to the crowd on the shore.

Shayani, dressed in a sea-blue gown, her beautiful face calm and unruffled, gazed out at the sea with a faraway look.

Her younger brothers stood beside her, one on each side.

"Second Brother!"

Jaeherys, his eyes full of reluctance, handed over the puppy Doro he was holding.

He seemed to want to go with his brother to Dragonstone.

Daeren patted his brother's head and smiled faintly, "Be good. Wait for me to scout ahead at Dragonstone first. If everything is fine, I'll send someone to pick you up."

"Okay."

Jaeherys couldn't hide his disappointment, but he still managed a bright smile.

Daeren ruffled his head again and turned to Viserys.

At this moment, Viserys was staring at the bustling scene at the port, utterly awestruck. "Delicious, delicious..."

"Sigh!"

Daeren couldn't do anything about it; he'd just let him be happy.

"Take care of your brother, and take care of yourself."

When it was Shayani's turn, Daeren hesitated for a moment, having nothing specific to say.

She only appeared aloof on the outside; it wasn't as if her mind was deficient.

"You too."

Shayani snapped back to attention, naturally opening her arms to embrace him, her voice soft, "My brother, remember to take care of yourself."

The girl's soft, fragrant body exuded a sweet scent, and her touch was like the softest vanilla pudding.

It was a comforting happiness.

Daeren closed his eyes comfortably, returning the embrace.

This was his rightful privilege!