E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 73 - Igor Sikorsky

"Can you explain more about your words?" Asked the village chief with a faint smile.

But before Leo could answer, he continued.

"Aah! Right too, forgive my impoliteness. I'm Rufus. This head of the village of Rarth."

"Leo, the merchant from Venice." Reply Leo briefly.

For a moment, Leo began to think about the figure of the old man before him. At first glance, he did look just like an ordinary old man. But every action he chose was quite precise and capable of making his interlocutor feel close to him.

Just like this time.

Serving food and drink to guests he did not even recognize.

Indeed Leo did not go that far thinking that he would be poisoned by the food. However, Leo thought that the old man before him could not be underestimated.

'He is no ordinary man.... For the time being I....' Leo thought in his heart as he continued to stare at the figure of the village head

"Well, simply.... I'd like to meet a man named Igor Sikorsky. And if it's possible, I want to buy land in this village to start a farming business." Answer Leo completely.

"Igor.... Aahs. So is that right? He told us that one day someone will be looking for him. So that's you guys, huh? He said you could meet him at one of the windmills on the East side of the village." Obviously the village head.

Hearing that answer, Leo felt quite relieved that the person was still here.

"Is that so? Then I'll be there after this." Reply Leo briefly.

"Then about the land.... I could have sold land around this village. Unfortunately, this still includes forest areas. Come here, I'll show you the map." Said the village head while putting the clean chicken bones on his plate.

He is seen wiping his hands with a cloth before sipping a drink on his wooden glass. After that, he stood up from his seat and walked towards a map plastered on the wall.

Leo, of course, stood up and walked over to the old man.

"As you can see, this village is already quite large and prosperous. But expanding the land will never hurt anyone. If you want to buy land, I can recommend some of these points." Clearly the village chief was while pointing to some locations.

The first location is adjacent to the outer area of the village of Rarth in the West. With a location adjacent to a large river flow, irrigation problems will be easy to solve.

Then the second location is across the river itself. In the North area. If noticed, the area still has a very low population. That is about 500 people or only one-twelfth of the main area in the village of Rarth.

And the location when it was in the East. A forest that is not too dense right on the East side at the very end of the village of Tarth itself.

Leo was seen listening to his explanation well, while the three women who were with him were still sitting while telling stories with other village officials.

After thinking about it for a moment....

"I guess I'll pick a location in the West. Although the forest is quite dense, but I can control a part of the river directly." Obviously Leo.

"The wise choice. Some traders may be tempted to buy across the big river, but given the population.... There won't be much manpower to employ there hahaha!" Reply to the village chief with a laugh.

Both of them sat back in their chairs. And now began to discuss the extent to be purchased and how much capital owned by Leo.

By the time the discussion was done, a banquet meal for Leo and his group had come.

The dish looks so delicious and remembers it a little bit with the world he used to live in. That is a chicken roasted soy sauce with rice and also the yellowish spicy chili.

Leo knew that there was also rice and other vegetables similar to the earth where He lived. However, rice or rice is a little less popular because it is considered less delicious.

Of course, when compared to bread may be true. On the one hand, even without seasoning, people can eat bread without side dishes. But on the other hand, rice is in dire need of the help of side dishes. It can even be said not to be eaten if only white rice because the taste is quite bland.

And here....

"What's up, Leo? Don't you like rice too much?" Ask the village chief.

But Leo was silent. Pay attention to the hot steam coming out of the rice grains on the plate. Just looking at it Leo seemed to be able to spend it all even without side dishes.

"No, it's not that. But I didn't think I'd get a banquet this good. Thank you, village chief." Said Leo after using his Clairvoyance to all the food and drinks available.

He made sure that nothing bad or toxic was put in it.

"Hohohhoo! Goody! Please enjoy it first! We can discuss the price of that land later."

In the end, the four of them ate voraciously. Even for Leo, this is the first rice he enjoys since arriving in this world.

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...- The village of Rarth -

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"Yes, I also ate rice for the first time." Reply Reina.

"Heh?! First time?! You serious?! Rice is delicious, you know?! I remember the time...."

Artemis seems to be getting along with Reina. All of that was evident with him starting to be so chatty to her.

And Selene herself....

"In the end, we gained 24 acres of land with just 110 platinum coins huh?" Selene said with a faint smile towards Leo.

"Well, I didn't think we could buy that much land. Maybe tomorrow I'll start looking for workers in this village to clear the forest. What say?" Ask Leo to Selene.

"I think that's a good idea. If spring in the next year we can start farming, maybe we will start earning a large income. What's more, selling timber from that clearing...." Selene replied with a smile.

Hearing that answer, Leo seemed to be smiling faintly. His right hand began to gently caress Selene's head.

"You really agree with me, don't you?" Reply Leo briefly.

Since they had left the main building area of the village, they were all able to bring back their weaponry. With the record that they are not allowed to do bad things in that village.

Of course not going Why do bad things in the village that will be his new foothold?

Selene took her bow and arrow and two short swords. So did Artemis who took back her Crossbow. Reina is seen carrying a sword with her hands.

But nevertheless....

By the time the four of them had arrived in the direction of the mentioned windmill....

The figure of a man with a body that is not only high, but also large. Not big because of fat, but his entire body seemed to be full of trained muscles. Where all of that was clearly visible even though he was wearing the black leather jacket.

His right hand is seen clamping a cigarette with two fingers. And his own mouth was currently still exhaling a fairly thick white smoke.

The big man with the visible hair started to whiten as if he was looking at this beautiful afternoon sky. I don't know what's on his mind.

But one thing is certain.

'Igor yes.... But I can't believe that such an old person still has such a trained body....' Leo thought in his heart while paying attention to the figure of the big man.

'Srruuugg!'

The big man looked at her. And now notice the figure of Leo who is far different from him.

"Hmm? Are you the one named Dimas?" Ask the guy.

"really. And you're.... Igor, right?"

He nodded lightly without answering. After putting his half-smoked cigarette on the stone he had previously occupied, he immediately stood up.

The previous words that considered that Igor was big seemed to be broken right then and there.

As soon as he stood up, even Leo who was about 170 cm tall had to look up to look at Igor's face.

'190.... No, 200 cm?! What kind of person is this?!' Leo thought in his heart in surprise.

On the other hand, Reina is seen inviting Artemis and Selene to retreat. Give space and time to both of them.

After Igor stood right in front of Leo, everyone was aware of how tall and big the old man before them was.

'That's.... Get to know Mr Leo?!' Selene asked in her heart.

'Leo?! Why are you taking me to a dangerous place like this?!' Artemis cried in her heart.

While Igor himself is seen talking in a voice that is quite soft so that only himself and Leo can hear it.

"Goddess Cyrese sent me into this world. He says I'm free to do anything as long as I protect mankind. Then as an additional task...."

Igor was seen pausing his words for a moment. He placed his huge right hand on Leo's shoulder.

Honestly, Leo at this moment felt a little frightened by the figure in front of him.

'Kat!!!'

The pressure of his hands alone could make Leo feel pain on his shoulders. But it's still a pain that can be withheld. So Leo remained calm in front of the man.

After a while....

"I was asked to tell you something, Dimas." Igor.