Time passed without me realizing exactly when.
The days stopped being counted one by one. Routine took shape, and within it, the changes began to appear more clearly.
It was no longer just a process.
Now… there were results.
I woke up as usual, before the sun had fully settled in the sky. I went downstairs in the mansion and found the hall silent for a brief moment, something rare since we arrived.
But it didn't last long.
Lyannis appeared shortly after, with a slight smile. "Today you woke up before everyone."
"By a little."
Rai'kanna came next. "A miracle."
Scarlett entered, already prepared. "Routine maintained."
Elara walked with calm steps. "No deviations."
Vespera watched through the window. "Movement has started."
Liriel came down last. "Today feels different."
I looked at her.
"How?"
She didn't answer immediately.
She only turned her gaze outside.
"Let's see."
We left the mansion.
The path to the village was already automatic. Our steps moved effortlessly, as if that route had already become part of us.
But as soon as we arrived…
It became clear.
Lyannis was the first to notice. "…Wait."
Rai'kanna frowned. "This…"
Scarlett took a few steps forward. "It grew."
Elara stopped for a moment. "Confirmation."
Vespera nodded. "Visible results."
Liriel smiled faintly.
The field…
Was different.
Small sprouts.
Spread across the rows that had been prepared days earlier.
Still fragile.
Still small.
But…
Present.
Real.
I stayed silent for a moment.
Just observing.
It was simple.
Nothing grand.
But after everything…
That was enough.
Harren came running toward us.
This time…
Without hesitation.
Without doubt.
"They grew!"
I nodded.
"Yes."
Lyannis crossed her arms, smiling. "Look at that."
Rai'kanna let out a breath. "Finally."
Scarlett kept her eyes fixed. "First result."
Elara analyzed carefully. "Consistent growth."
Vespera said: "Within expectations."
Liriel simply watched.
"It was your magic," Harren said, looking at Liriel.
She gently shook her head. "No."
Silence.
"It was balance."
Simple.
But enough.
Harren didn't argue.
He only nodded.
And returned to the field.
Now with a different pace.
Faster.
Lighter.
Lyannis commented: "They were waiting for this."
Rai'kanna nodded. "Now nothing's stopping them."
Scarlett said: "Real motivation."
Elara added: "Direct impact."
Vespera agreed: "Increase in efficiency."
Liriel simply said: "They believe."
I kept watching for a while longer.
And I understood.
That changed everything.
It was no longer an attempt.
It was confirmation.
"We'll monitor it closely," I said.
Lyannis nodded. "Of course."
Rai'kanna crossed her arms. "Now's also when things can go wrong."
Scarlett agreed. "We need to maintain control."
Elara said: "Avoid mistakes during growth."
Vespera added: "Constant management."
Liriel confirmed: "Yes."
We spent the rest of the morning in the field.
Observing.
Adjusting small details.
Nothing excessive.
Just enough.
The villagers were different.
More attentive.
Faster.
And most importantly…
More confident.
At one point, Lyannis commented: "They're even talking more."
Rai'kanna replied: "Because they're not trapped in the problem anymore."
Scarlett nodded. "Now they're focused on the solution."
Elara added: "Change in mentality."
Vespera said: "Sustainable."
Liriel simply watched.
Time passed.
And when the sun reached its highest point…
We took a break.
We sat near the field.
But this time…
The atmosphere was different.
Lyannis lay down on the grass. "Okay… this was worth it."
Rai'kanna remained standing. "There's still more to do."
Scarlett kept her gaze on the field. "But it started."
Elara nodded. "And that's crucial."
Vespera added: "Turning point."
Liriel smiled faintly.
I stayed silent for a few seconds.
And then I spoke.
"We'll keep the pace."
Lyannis looked up. "Without speeding things up too much?"
"Without mistakes."
Rai'kanna nodded. "Better that way."
Scarlett said: "Prevents losses."
Elara added: "Stability."
Vespera agreed: "Control."
Liriel confirmed: "Balance."
We returned to work.
But now…
With more care.
More attention.
Because growing was one thing.
Maintaining it…
Was another.
The day continued without problems.
And when the sun began to set…
The sprouts were still there.
Firm.
Small.
But alive.
That was enough.
"We're done for today," I said.
Lyannis stood up. "They won't want to stop."
Rai'kanna crossed her arms. "But they'll need to."
Scarlett nodded. "Control is still important."
Elara said: "Avoid excess."
Vespera added: "Maintain the standard."
Liriel simply confirmed.
Harren organized the end of the work.
This time, more easily.
The villagers were tired.
But satisfied.
And that made a difference.
We climbed back to the mansion.
The path felt lighter.
As if the environment itself had changed.
We entered.
Gathered in the hall.
Without needing to say much.
Lyannis broke the silence. "They grew."
"Yes."
Rai'kanna nodded. "And they'll grow more."
Scarlett said: "If we maintain this."
Elara added: "Avoiding mistakes."
Vespera agreed: "With planning."
Liriel smiled faintly.
After a while, I went upstairs to my room.
Without rushing.
I stopped at the window.
Looked at the village.
At the field.
And at the small green points that now existed there.
And I understood.
That…
Was more than growth.
It was proof.
That we were on the right path.
I lay down.
And closed my eyes.
Because now…
It was no longer doubt.
It was continuity.