There was an excellent test subject right beside him.
That was right-the Thicksoil Potato.
This potato-like magic plant had an exceptionally high yield. Supposedly, a single plant could produce a full ten pounds.
In terms of quantity, that was pretty impressive.
Then what if he cut away most of them? If he left only a small portion to absorb all the plant's magic, the new Thicksoil Potatoes would surely be of higher quality when he propagated them from cuttings.
The question was how to make the plant feel that it needed this.
Without a desire for such a change, he could not use the Astral Body Inscription Technique to modify it.
In that case...
"I'll take it back."
In the end, Kroya decided to take a Thicksoil Potato back and grow it in his laboratory. Generally speaking, magic plants like this would reduce their yield when they lacked magic.
He wanted to see whether deliberately controlling its magic supply, combined with his Quiet Little Serenade, could successfully make it develop that desire.
With that, he chose an unremarkable plant and set it aside, then summoned Elena and instructed her:
"For now, you'll tend this Magic Field with Jamie."
"This contains descriptions and instructions for these two magic plants. Remember to pay special attention to the Soothing Lily planted on its own."
After giving her a few instructions, he took out a booklet and handed it to her.
Holding the booklet Kroya had given her, Elena hurriedly bowed. "My lord, I'll take good care of them!"
To her, this was a sign that Kroya was gradually coming to trust her.
To earn her lord's trust...
What an extraordinary honor!
"I'll judge by the results."
With that, he promptly rose and left.
Anyone could make fine promises, and he no longer cared