Pushing open the door, the farm scenery looked brand new.
The budding bashfulness of spring had faded, replaced by the fiery, heavy makeup of summer.
Daeron looked out.
On the farmland in front of the cabin, twelve Basic Sprinklers arranged neatly in a 6x2 grid had just finished their work.
The dense mist of water gradually receded, moistening the forty-eight plots of farmland that had been tilled in advance.
Shua, shua!
Daeron pulled out his tools, cleared the weeds and stones that had appeared after the season change, and checked the condition of the Basic Sprinklers and the farmland.
Confirming everything was correct, he purchased summer seeds.
The seeds in the shipping bin, much like those in the profiteer Pierre's general store, updated their variety with the seasons.
The summer seeds included:
Blueberries: 80 gold
Matures in 11 days, can be harvested repeatedly every 4 days.
Hops: 60 gold
Matures in 11 days, can be harvested repeatedly every day.
Melons: 80 gold
Matures in 12 days, a single-harvest crop.
Poppy: 100 gold
Matures in 7 days, a single-harvest crop.
Corn: 150
Matures in 14 days, can be harvested repeatedly every 4 days.
A summer and autumn crop.
Tomatoes: 50 gold... There were eleven types of summer seeds in total, among which Corn could continue to be harvested through autumn.
"Buy all Melons!"
With a tap of his finger, Daeron purchased 48 Melon seeds.
The Melons in the game looked like pink longevity peaches, modeled after cantaloupes or honeydews.
Like the Cauliflower in spring, Pumpkin in autumn, and Frost Melon seeds in winter, planting Melons in a 3x3 area had a chance of producing a Giant Crop.
Cultivating a Giant Crop was one of the joys of being an old farmer.
However, Daeron didn't have that kind of leisure.
He was going to Dragonstone and wouldn't have time to look after the farm.
Melons were simply convenient to plant.
Looking at the Hops seeds on the seed sale board.
Daeron sighed at the sight: "My farming level is too low, and I haven't gathered enough Copper Bars and wood to make a Tapper, nor have I made Kegs for brewing."
Hops processed through a Keg can produce Pale Ale.
The selling price was considerable.
But the requirements for making a Keg were strict.
The Keg crafting recipe unlocks at Farming Level 8.
Keg crafting recipe: 30 Wood, 1 Copper Bar, 1 Iron Bar, 1 Oak Resin.
The required Oak Resin needed a Tapper to be crafted first and hung on an oak tree to collect.
The Tapper crafting recipe unlocks at Farming Level 3.
Tapper recipe: 40 Wood, 2 Copper Bars.
Dragon Language Farm was still in its early stages; it couldn't afford to brew wine yet.
"The Westeros Continent is missing a brewing tycoon."
Daeron felt truly regretful.
He bought 48 Melon seeds in one go, costing 3,840 gold coins.
Checking his balance: [Gold Coins: 4,649 gold]
Daeron planted the Melon seeds and checked the farmland and Basic Sprinklers again to ensure the seeds wouldn't stop growing due to a lack of water.
Bang!
Taking out the materials, he crafted a Scarecrow wearing a straw hat.
Scarecrow crafting recipe: 50 Wood, 1 Coal, 20 Fiber.
If a farm has more than 15 crops, it 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.
No crows had appeared before, and Daeron had stayed at the farm all day, so he hadn't made a Scarecrow.
Now that he was leaving for a while, it was necessary to put up a Scarecrow.
He planted the Scarecrow in the open space.
Daeron patted its straw shoulder and instructed, "I'm leaving the farm to you. Protect the crops well."
Scarecrow:!!
Good job, full of motivation.
Daeron petted the chickens and picked up eggs again, checking the building fence where the barn was located.
After confirming everything was correct, he began the final spending phase.
Copper Pickaxe upgrade requirements: 2,000 gold, 5 Copper Bars.
Upgrade!
New Fishing Rod - Fiberglass Rod: 1,800 gold.
Buy!
Daeron comforted himself: "You have to give to get!"
Checking his panel, the number of gold coins had plummeted to 849 gold.
The fruits of a whole spring's labor were gone in the blink of an eye.
But it was all worth it!
Upgrading the pickaxe would improve mining efficiency.
The Fiberglass Rod was a must-have for early-game fishing.
On the trip to Dragonstone, he could squeeze in plenty of fishing to supplement the household income.
"I'll make some more Bait."
Daeron returned to the cabin, took the Bug Meat dropped from killing insects in the mines from the chest, and turned it all into Bait.
1 Bug Meat = 5 Bait
From 135 pieces of Bug Meat, he crafted 675 portions of Bait.
The material of the Fiberglass Rod was superior to the Bamboo Pole, and it also had a Bait slot that could hold up to 999 portions.
Clang!
Bait filling complete.
Daeron said, "In the future at Dragonstone, I'll be counting on you for fishing."
Organizing his inventory, he kept the neptune greatsword, hoe, and Fiberglass Rod.
Pack up the television.
A little divine tool that could divine the daily fortune; it was indispensable whether at home or away.
He searched the cabin once more.
He put away the dragon egg from the fireplace, packed the exquisite gift box on the table, and dug out the three sun essences dropped from monsters on the 40th floor of the mines... Bang! Bang!
Finally, he spent 100 wood to craft two chests to take along, just in case.
Taking up 8 inventory slots in total.
"Let's go!"
Having packed his gear, Daeron walked out the door.
"Woof woof woof~~"
After finishing its water bowl, the puppy Doro saw the farm owner leaving and scrambled to follow, wanting to go along.
"A puppy that can't guard the house isn't a good puppy."
Daeron's expression was serious.
"Woof woo woo~~"
Doro lay on the ground, exposing its soft belly, whimpering and whining urgently.
Daeron rolled his eyes and scooped Doro into his arms.
"The puppy is still too small; it can guard the house alone later."
"Woof woof!!"
...King's Landing.
Mud Gate, port.
The refitted royal ship was docked at the shore, with sailors performing their duties, ready to depart at any moment.
"Prince, everything is ready."
Davos reported solemnly and meticulously.
"Good."
Daeron said his goodbyes to everyone on the shore.
Shae wore a sea-blue gown, her beautiful face calm and untroubled as she gazed blankly at the horizon.
By her side, she held her brothers on either hand.
"Second Brother!"
Jaehaerys was full of reluctance as he handed over the puppy Doro from his arms.
He seemed to want to go to Dragonstone with his brother.
Daeron patted his brother's head and smiled faintly: "Be good. Let me scout the way at Dragonstone first. If everything's fine, I'll send someone to fetch you."
"Alright."
Jaehaerys couldn't hide his disappointment but still forced a bright smile.
Daeron rubbed his head again and turned to look at Viserys.
At this moment, Viserys was looking at the bustling scene at the port, constantly amazed: "Delicious, delicious..."
"Sigh!"
Daeron had no choice; he'd just let him be happy.
"Take care of your brothers, and take care of yourself."
When it was Shae's turn, Daeron hesitated for a moment; there wasn't much to say.
She only appeared withdrawn on the outside; it didn't necessarily mean she lacked wit.
"You too."
Shae snapped back to her senses and naturally opened her arms to hug him, her voice soft: "My brother, remember to take care of yourself."
The young girl's fragrant, soft body exuded a sweet scent, feeling like the softest vanilla pudding.
There was a healing sense of happiness.
Daeron closed his eyes comfortably and returned the hug.
"This was his right!"