Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 1993: Slight difference

Even though the village chief spoke those words and flashed a assured smile, he truly had no grasp on what he was handling.

He remained completely unaware of this individual's identity, yet from the nobles' deferential behavior toward him, the village chief could tell that his status must be quite elevated.

Still, a figure of this caliber actually wished to explore the humble attractions of their obscure village...

As he led the group on the tour, the village chief felt a tightening sensation around his throat, like a rope ready to snap at the slightest error, dooming him entirely.

The primary cause of this unease stemmed from the intense pressure exerted by the nobles.

Evidently, the nobles were desperate to please the one who made the request, so they directed this burden onto the village chief.

Should that person display even the faintest hint of dissatisfaction, the village chief was certain that severe consequences would follow for him.

"As you can see, these represent our fields. We've toiled diligently to ensure they flourish to this extent." Unsure of how to proceed, the village chief began describing random sights as if they were unique village treasures.

Strictly speaking, though, fields could indeed qualify as a village's hallmark feature.

After all, they formed a core element that distinguished a village from other places.

However, the nobles quickly perceived the village chief's ploy and shot him stern glares in response. Under their piercing stares, the village chief felt an urge to break down in tears.

But ultimately, I remarked, "They truly appear quite vibrant. Might I examine them more closely?"

Not only was the village chief taken aback by this, but the nobles also displayed clear astonishment that I would show curiosity toward such ordinary produce.

Upon hearing my words, a flicker of suspicion crossed their minds about my true intentions. They couldn't accept that my interest lay solely in the crops themselves.

In their view, my attention to the crops must stem from some ulterior motive.

"Hmm." Eventually, a grin formed on one noble's countenance.

This particular noble governed the domain encompassing this village.

With their esteemed guest expressing fascination for the land under his control and its yields, he now had a stronger position to bargain for the favor he sought from this visitor.

The remaining nobles grasped this opportunity as well and cast jealous glances his way, though they were powerless to intervene.

I simply disregarded their assumptions, having no desire to set the record straight.

They assumed my curiosity targeted the crops directly, but that was far from accurate.

How could something as mundane as ordinary wheat capture my attention? No matter how robustly it thrived, it remained just plain wheat.

Back in our Kite Kingdom, I had access to endless varieties of such grains at any time, so there was no reason for me to fixate on this.

My genuine intrigue lay in the exceptional growth rate of this wheat.

Beyond just the wheat, every crop in this region caught my eye, as they all developed far superior to those in any other nation.

Obviously, some unique quality in this location boosted the plants' vigor, compelling me to uncover its source.

Yet, my attempts to detect it yielded no results.

Employing my mana sense brought back zero indications.

Similarly, my divine energy sense detected nothing at all.

Not even my visual inspection revealed any unusual aspects of the area.

This environment appeared utterly ordinary when stacked against other locales.

A closer examination even disclosed that the site's conditions were somewhat inferior to those elsewhere.

From my past collaboration with the prime minister on agricultural improvements, I'd visited various spots to assess factors like soil quality. That experience allowed me to recognize the subpar state of this ground.

"What exactly enables such thriving growth here? No matter the angle, something seems amiss with this spot. It's baffling that it went unnoticed for ages..." These thoughts raced through my mind as I scrutinized the area.

Observing my quiet focus on the vegetation, both the village chief and nobles grew increasingly anxious. I stood there examining the plants in complete silence.

Simple observation would be one matter, but my intense scrutiny suggested far deeper analysis.

It resembled a meticulous investigation.

At last, the village chief ventured, "Sir, is there an issue with the plants?"

The nobles held their tongues, yet their rapt attention to my response betrayed their shared concern.

"It's nothing at all. I was merely appreciating the hue of these plants." I replied with an easygoing smile, catching my oversight after the village chief's query.

They regarded me with puzzled expressions upon this explanation, but ultimately, no one pressed further.

Rather than lingering on the plants, I pressed ahead with the village excursion to shift the focus.