The Rise of the Sword Expert
New Technology

I ate my lunch quietly. This calmness I haven't even gotten in the past few days. I finished everything, people came in and out of this house. Then my mind that keeps working on getting loyal subordinates is a stroke of luck.

This corruption wine, too, is still good to enjoy, even though the corruptor is dead. For those who dare to invade my territory I will make sure they will get their reward.

Aksion is too stiff, whereas my mind is not. Lucky to be in Akion's body with my brain capacity. Perhaps, now they were busy making what I designed. I twirled the wine glass while remembering yesterday's incident.

"We're going to farm with water!"

Their faces looked incredulous. They even thought of me as a madman. "Plant only with water.. Are you crazy? That plant will rot!"

"Do you think this is just a lotus flower?" Maybe that's the way their minds go.

But I replied with a grin. They looked alert, there was a sense of doubt but obedient to their self-ruler.

It is only natural that they are in doubt because this technology is on earth. To my knowledge, these people live like the sixteenth century on Earth. Their technology was left behind because they relied too much on magic. Anything all with magic.

I want magic and technology to evolve. Magic makes something easier. Making good use of it will make life a lot easier a million times.

"The most important thing for a plant is its haram" I said.

Their expressions changed, some nodded. That's basic knowledge for farmers, no nutrients, then the plants will be difficult to grow.

"And more importantly water, right?" ask them for their opinion.

Water is a solvent from nutrients for plants to absorb it well.

"Therefore, we will plant using water. If you do it right, the plant will not rot. Oh, yeah, can you guys see the design I drew?"

I looked at them with confidence. They opened the sheet quickly as if they did not believe, then watched it again closely for a long time.

"This is amazing. New thinking!" said one of the men. It looks like that guy named George, he's the chief of the farmers here. The response certainly makes me happy.

"George, this is indeed an amazing thing. We can plant without soil. Yes, the land here is so barren!" The man beside him patted George's shoulders strongly.

Their conversation is getting stronger and more crowded. The five people were busy discussing themselves without remembering me. I let it go, I assume this is their fighting spirit that will fulfill my wish. I will make a very broad and advanced hydroponics so that my territory is not left behind.

Then those rulers will be envious and move back.

"ah! "George seemed to realize that I was watching them. "I'm sorry, my lord. I'm just too impressed by this concept. We can produce millions of agricultural produce with just this!"

I'm nodding.

"This is a new invention discovered by our ruler! A genius!" George's eyes sparkled, he was amazed at me.

I'm ashamed of the compliment, because I'm not the real inventor. I'm sorry, William Frederick Gericke, the inventor of the hydroponic method. In fact, everything in that room turned out to be very admiring of me.

"Our master is a swordmaster and a genius in many ways. Long live Young master Akion Naal Sanktessy!"

"Life Young master Akio Naal Sanktessy!"

Everyone in the room shouted while clapping. There was discomfort crawling my back. I can only accept it with that uncomfortable feeling.

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"Most of them are teenagers" Levian continued.

"Good! Train them physically even harder."

Young is a gift. When you're young, anything can be possible. Their physical abilities as well, they would continue to increase beyond their minds.

"I've sent a letter to Melian, Mr. Akion."

I saw Levian look doubtful from my rapidly swinging sword slash. "What's wrong?"

"There's a letter from Mr. Einsh."

I stopped swinging the sword, I saw Levian straight and I stretched out my hand. The letter Levian gave well, the seal is still neat. There was a picture of a forest of darkness on it a not-so-good family crest.

Dark forests are more likely to be negative. Isn't this symbol like a mock?

I shrugged both of my shoulders unconsciously. I opened the letter and read it straight away.

In 1674, Zeus 12

Akion, son. I want to deliver a desperate message for you.

I got a letter from Count Invit, your uncle, a few days ago. He asked for debt repayment. I hope you're going to your uncle's. Aurus and your uncle's territory are very close. Please tell us that we are asking for more time to pay off our debts.

Forgive your father, Akion. Ask for time until Harzem returns.

Greetings from your father, Baron Einsh Naal Sanktessy

I touched my forehead involuntarily, a long breath coming out of my mouth, indeed a region that was suffering greatly. In my memory, Count Ivnit was a conceited and greedy person. What is done is often beyond the limits of human reason. Isn't it dangerous that his uncle made Akion his subordinate? I really don't want to.

"Young master, are you okay?"

I glanced as fast as a bullet at Levian, his countenance worried.

"We have to go to Ivnit in two days" I said.

Levian nodded calmly. I walked past him with a stifled annoyance.

"Sucks." I half whispered. Yet the sharp ears of a warrior like Levian, were able to hear him and that was what made his expression change for a second.

Akion would not say so.

I took off my whole shirt and went into the bathtub, which had been prepared with warm water with a fresh fragrance of pine and lemon mixture. In the bathtub, my heavy mind continued to erode, like it was melting into this warm water. Being strong is not easy. Be a leader too.

Naturally when I was in Indonesia a lot of people who have become leaders look older with more gray hair.

"Ah, that's it." I drowned my whole body in the bathtub. Hope to feel the calm. After finishing the bath, wearing a bathrobe I lay on my bed. I'm tracing all the tasks, and imagining a trip to the Invit region later.

Ogres.

I will fight that monster often. I've only seen it on television and comics. A little curiosity tricked my mind quickly, making me a little excited. Then I remembered about the words of the law of the jungle. I laughed, laughed at all this irony. "Fucking jungle law!" my annoyance.