Chapter 5

The number of the people in the domain has decreased again.

The servant finished the regular report and hurriedly returned home.

“Well, as long as everything is peaceful and safe, that’s all that matters,” the father said nonchalantly.

“Yes, that’s true,” the mother also agreed.

I am the only one who has turned pale.

Last month, I tentatively proposed increasing the cultivated land, but it was easily rejected.

Indeed, the beauty of the Helan domain is its lifeblood; losing it would mean losing the very identity of the Helan domain.

If things continue as they are, the number of people in the domain will only decrease.

I also consulted with Old Moran, but his response was unhelpful: “Well, the strength of this domain used to be the large number of tourists.”

“By the way, have you finished reading Magic Book 1?”

“Yes, I have successfully mastered the basic property changes, advanced material changes, and even the creation of plants.”

“Then please move on to Magic Book 2.”

The author was indeed Chris Helan. I wonder who he is.

Recently, a sword instructor has been coming to our home. It took me three days to persuade my parents to hire him. During the sword training, I focused and forgot about everything else.

As expected, Kururi’s sword skills improved quickly. Hmm, I wonder why she became so fat in the original story with this body.

“Recently, mysterious sounds have been heard coming from the ground within the domain.”

This was a concern raised by the people of the domain. Father, Teral Helan, had no intention of taking any action.

I wasn’t paying much attention, but on a whim, I decided to go and check it out.

At the location, there was indeed a bubbling sound coming from the ground, and the slight vibration was likely causing the people’s unease.

“It has been like this for about a year. Fortunately, it is far from the village, so there has been no damage so far.”

Removing the people’s concerns and unease is an important job. It could also help prevent the domain’s decline in the future.

After about one or two hours of investigation with the people, a light bulb went off in my head.

Wait a minute, could this be a hot spring?

There must be a hot spring source flowing beneath the ground. I heard there are several in the domain. Perhaps the source is flowing and causing the sound everywhere.

I immediately got some money from my parents and prepared about 30 workers.

I joined the work with a shovel in hand.

With the lord’s son leading, no one could slack off, and the work progressed efficiently.

“Ouch, it’s hot!”

During the work, one person’s cry drew everyone’s attention. It seemed that hot water had spurted out and hit him.

Suddenly, the ground shook violently, and the bubbling sound became louder.

“Everyone, run!”

At my shout, everyone ran away.

Just in time, the hot spring source overflowed, creating a massive natural geyser.

Indeed, it was a hot spring.

Everyone was shocked but soon the mood turned festive. When the geyser subsided, a large natural hot spring had formed, and the surrounding garden was illuminated by the water.

Soaking in the hot spring while enjoying the garden was a blissful moment.

Upon returning and reporting, it seemed that I had stimulated the hot springs. All the sources in the domain had erupted, creating dozens of hot springs.

This is it.

This is it.

This is the key to the Helan domain’s revival!

“Father! It’s time to increase the number of tourists by promoting the hot springs in our domain. We should immediately prepare to welcome guests!”

“Hot springs? I heard they have erupted. Can something as simple as hot springs be a selling point? Kururi.”

“I realized it after trying it. The view of the garden from the hot spring, it will surely be a hit!”

“Well, but hot springs.

The Lazan domain has gemstones, and most of the excellent soldiers in the royal army come from the Talisman domain. I want a cool selling point like that for our domain.”

“Hot springs are the best!

Father, please, promote our hot springs at the first prince’s birthday party next month. Invite the nobles to this place!”

“Hmm, I understand, but that’s enough talk.”

“First, please give me the money for the preparations.”

“I understand, I understand, but don’t pressure me like this. I can’t breathe.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I was pressuring you so much.”

Thus, the preparation of the hot spring facilities was entrusted to me.

Given my father’s attitude, I can’t expect much.

Well, I will go to the party and promote it myself!

...By the way, I have never been to such a party. Can I fit in?

Moreover, the first prince is my age, Ark Kudan.

A symbolic character of the "Fantasy Academy" heroines. Is it okay to get involved?

I’m a bit anxious.

“You are losing focus.”

I was scolded by the sword instructor, Mr. Reel.

“I’m sorry.”

“If there is something on your mind, please share it. I think it will help you switch your focus.”

Indeed, she is a female instructor. Her kindness is different.

“Next month, I have to go to the first prince’s birthday party. He seems to be quite cool and not very likable.”

“Do you mean the first prince?”

“Yes, I just can’t seem to like him.”

“You seem quite familiar with him. If you could be a bit more friendly, I think you could become friends.”

“Do you think so? I’m still anxious.”

“Why don’t you give him a gift?”

“Oh, that’s a good idea.”

After the sword training, I immediately went to the forge. A large sword as a gift might be too much, so I decided to make a short dagger for self-defense.

I started the work right away.

I had been practicing every day even after leaving my master.

The finished short dagger was excellent.

“Yeah, I want to keep this one for myself.”