Chapter 1107: Diary (1800 2000 Supplement)

【Decided to start keeping a diary, uh, paper is a bit expensive, but Aunt Sophia gave me a discount...】

【Hmm, the quality of the rye beer at the tavern is truly inferior, and I don't know how much water they mixed in... no, wait, how much beer they mixed into the water... but Winnie's waist wiggled so seductively, decided to go again next time...】

【I'm dying, I'm dying, the subjects of Baron Lancaster actually have no sense of time, and I don't even know what year it is... I can only count from the day Baron Lancaster took office, so it is now the ninth year of his rule, Sowing Month, nothing happened today...】

【Sowing Month, 12th, welcomed another guest, the other party died of diarrhea due to drinking raw water, and was then bled to death by an unscrupulous doctor... fortunately, the family gave a generous tip, so I chose a good grave pit.】

【Go to the tavern...】

【Go to the tavern...】

【Discovered a new waitress at the tavern, Winnie seems a bit jealous...】

The herbs in this medicinal soup were all found by Aaron himself.

However, this thought quickly vanished; after all, it might be even more dangerous outside!

After applying it, his complexion gradually became somewhat rough, wrinkles were faintly visible, and his hair turned slightly gray.

Aaron looked at this little companion in surprise, not knowing why they suddenly had such an insight?

"Impressive, right? My old man taught me this."

Aaron pulled Ivey aside again to teach him life experience.

Aaron couldn't help but fall silent.

The entire territory was suddenly shrouded in an uneasy mood.

"Picked up Swordsmanship again... now I can also be considered a master of swordsmanship."

【Tenth year of his rule, Spring Month, many old people who couldn't survive the winter died, but not everyone has the money to buy a cemetery plot... fortunately, spring has come, everything is improving, and I can finally be a little less busy; recently I have rarely even gone to the tavern.】

【No grave robbing, depressed...】

Moreover, a large part of them were key herbal formulas.

【Out of money, start working hard... as if! I found a Wooden Sword and started to recover my previous craft... perhaps I can dig a few graves and see if there are any burial weapons?】

In the Gravekeeper's hut.

Even so, once seen by outsiders, there would be suspicion of communicating with a Demon—do not underestimate human ignorance and the fear of the unknown!

As long as it is not a large-scale siege, he is fully capable of dealing with some stragglers.

【Continuing from the last entry, at night, there were indeed grave robbers, and then... that Ghoul appeared again! I have completely confirmed one thing—that Ghoul has a certain pattern of movement; it is guarding this Graveyard! Or rather... those corpses! This is truly an incredible thing; if it has no self-awareness, it must be kept by someone!】

This was a byproduct Aaron made while identifying herbs and developing various potions; it is rich in herbal essence and collagen, moisturizes and hydrates the skin, and is non-toxic with no side effects...

On the water's surface, a young man with ordinary features and deep contours was clearly reflected.

Once a war breaks out, the first target is obviously the Baron's castle, and the second target is the wealthy Yanan Town; his target here is very small.

However, the next moment Ivey revealed his true colors.

However, after washing up, he habitually took a glob of ointment from a small jar nearby and applied it evenly to his face.

【Heat Month, so hot, so hot... grave robbing plan in progress, for the sake of safety... I deliberately bragged that a certain unlucky guy was buried with a bag full of Silver Coins as a burial object, human hearts are always full of Greed... tonight, someone will definitely come to rob the grave.】

【Went for a walk near the forest, found some herbs, and through simple identification, felt that I could create a discipline of Herbalism... I heard that the reason those Witchers possess powerful physiques, besides hard training, is also related to taking Decoctions... perhaps I can also develop a Decoction system to strengthen my own body?】

【No money to go to the tavern, even more depressed!】

He had already inherited his father's profession and become the town's Corpse Carrier.

The staple food for breakfast had become wheat bread, paired with a cup of foul-smelling medicinal soup.

The succession dispute, coupled with his advanced age, caused undercurrents to surge throughout the Lancaster Territory.

【Winnie actually got married, heartbroken... it is said she found an honest man, wish her a happy marriage... the new girl Trish at the tavern looks quite good, it's just that her skin is a little dark...】

This is the image of a subject entering middle age!

The Gravekeeper's work is very leisurely, or rather, as long as few people die, one can openly slack off.

【Twelfth year of his rule, the Baron looks increasingly aged; he has always been troubled by the lack of an heir, while his relatives greedily eye his position, especially his two sons-in-law...】

【Eleventh year of his rule, after I don't know how many attempts, my personal Attribute Panel finally recognized my Herbalism and formed a skill... worth commemorating, specially went to the tavern to celebrate...】

After all, he had infinite time and was very patient.

【Summer Month, continue to collect herbs, find small Animals to test the medicine...】

The span of his diary entries is very large; sometimes he only records one entry a month, and at this time, it only occupied half of the diary's content.

Ivey's eyes lit up: "This isn't some small scuffle over grabbing a few pieces of prey; once the war starts, how many people will die? We definitely won't be able to keep up with the work..."

This is a set of Swordsmanship he re-explored by combining it with his local body, best at finding weaknesses and attacking enemies!

Aaron sighed: "Let me think about it... it's quite chaotic in the Baron's territory recently."

In this era, by the time they approach thirty, most people appear aged and are considered to have entered middle age.

If one gets closer, one can even smell the stench of corpses on him, and he is unwelcome in many places.

"So that's the kind of problem you still care about?"

And as winter approached, Baron Lancaster finally made a decision!

He named Catherine Lancaster as his heir!

【Age: 28】

Aaron looked up blankly; it must be said that he really didn't have much concern for this little companion.

After finishing all this, Aaron glanced at the Attribute Panel:

【Name: Aaron (Zoro)】

"Never heard of it... isn't it normal for a lord to want to go to war? Why mediate?"

【Really want to see a Witcher... unfortunately, according to Grandpa Eisen, the oldest person in town, the movements of Witchers are unpredictable, and the last time a Witcher visited our Yanan Town was over twenty years ago... fine, this damn, poor, backward feudal society...】

Ivey patted his chest to guarantee.

……

……

In the blink of an eye, several more months passed.

For instance... I have been unable to find a Witcher to consult.

However, in the Graveyard, he lived quite comfortably—after all, the eldest brother won't mock the second.

This was also an opportunity for Aaron.

However, he was not prepared to storm Baron Lancaster's castle amidst the chaos—that was too dangerous!

This was also the reason why he did not plot against that Ghoul.

Ivey lowered his voice.

He wanted to wait until the Baron's castle was breached or fell into chaos, then go to the black market to collect relevant books...

【However, I see that the Baron lost his son, yet the commoners are completely indifferent, even quite happy, because the harvest this year is good...】

"Hm? With whom?"

Aaron took out the iron sword forged at the blacksmith's, which had cost him quite a few Silver Coins, and performed a few sword flourishes.

Ivey looked at Aaron: "Zoro, you are getting old too, and you have money... you can marry a decent wife, then have a child... In this life, we are at least more successful than those old bachelors, right? At least... we successfully continued our bloodline, even if our descendants forget us in the future, our blood still flows within their bodies..."

Aaron put down his quill, leaving behind square, pictographic characters on the paper, a system completely different from the local alphabetic script, ensuring that no matter who looked at it, they would not be able to recognize what he had written.

【Skills: Reading and Writing (Mastery), Herbalism (Novice), Swordsmanship (Mastery)】

Ivey asked in return.

Ivey's face carried irrepressible excitement: "The buyers like them very much, saying those Decoctions helped them rediscover the youthful Vitality of their younger days... although it's only in bed, they still offer a high price of one Silver Coin per portion."

This was also the source of his confidence to swap his daily black bread for whole wheat bread.

Just as Aaron was leisurely gazing at his herb jars, a thin, tall figure approached; it was Ivey!

"Zoro, the herbs you sold last time, I need a few more portions!"

【By the way, I delayed the Autumn Harvest Month to chase after the Witcher, but fortunately, I found Ivey to help me, and for that, I treated him three times! A full three times!】

"Oh? But I am indeed short on raw materials here, and I must sell sparingly... it will be the same as last time, only five portions of Decoction per week."

This once gave Aaron the thought of leaving to travel and seek knowledge elsewhere.

After a light workout in the early morning, he began to eat breakfast.

This type of Decoction was a special ratio he discovered, which possessed an 'aphrodisiac' effect; once introduced, it was immediately well-received.

Aaron answered unhurriedly.

【On the 17th, Baron Lancaster did not hold the Autumn Harvest Month festival as usual because an unfortunate event occurred: one of his born heirs just passed away! The scale of this funeral was large, and many noble members and Knights came... I also learned from Ivey that this Baron currently only has three daughters, putting him in a very awkward situation... This incident must have been a huge blow to him, right?】

Immediately, a hint of joy appeared on his face: "Zoro... I am getting married."

On the blade, a chilling Light bloomed.

Then, he would exercise, eat breakfast, and follow that with a leisurely morning and afternoon, where he could study herbs, and then at night, without a Lamp, he could only sleep—the lamp oil was basically all sold off by Aaron to cover research and entertainment expenses.

"And remember... the Sheriff, Town Mayor, and Tax Officer all need to be greased, lest they cause you trouble..."

The effect?

"Probably a bit better than not drinking it... Damn it, I need a real transcendent classic or inheritance before I can adapt my knowledge to the local system... But in the entire town, damn it, it's hard to even find a single book..."

As long as you don't gamble, you will absolutely never lose!

If the boat capsizes, it really means death!

【Talent: Changsheng】

Well, such an era is quite baffling!

Especially knowing there is a Ghoul specifically dealing with grave robbers...

Therefore, he still hid his Diary carefully.

【I feel the coming of a storm; perhaps... it is time to leave?】

Aaron completely gave up the job of night patrolling.

"Is it a struggle for the succession? I heard that behind Lady Lilith's husband, there is support from a Viscount... If he cannot be satisfied, it might even lead to war!"

【Combining several observations, I am increasingly certain that the Ghoul is being kept by someone... After figuring out its movement patterns, I feel having such a guard is quite nice; it makes one feel at ease.】

"Don't you worry... those old men all have unspeakable hidden troubles in that regard; once your medicine is out, there will absolutely be no problem!"

No, wait, there is still a slight side effect.

Morning.

Then, he walked outside, drew a basin of water, and began his daily cleaning work.

【Aunt Sophia always nags that I should get married, but I don't want to look, and I can't find a suitable marriage partner... Ordinary women always have a bit of prejudice against the job of a gravekeeper, and besides... I don't fancy those village women...】

Aaron was almost speechless: "Now... it just depends on how the old Baron chooses. By the way, don't we have a superior noble coming to mediate? Like the King or something?"

……

"I don't care..." Ivey gave a bitter smile: "After all... for people like us, what other choice is there?"

Aaron went to attend the wedding of Ivey and Trish, blessed the two, and specially gifted a large jar of Decoction as a wedding present.

Sleeping until broad daylight every day.

【Autumn Harvest Month, the planted wheat had a bumper harvest; after all, I mastered the techniques of composting and Chemical Fertilizer, and I understand scientific farming... The price of wheat is good this year, so I earned a sum and went to the blacksmith's to buy myself an iron sword...】

And the Ghoul... the other party obviously could not speak, nor would it teach him anything.

……

However, for the sake of safety, Aaron still put the Diary away.

Aaron immediately recalled the slightly dark-skinned waitress: "It's her... do you... care?"

【Autumn Month, I heard that in the neighboring Roland Territory, a Water Ghost is causing trouble. A passing Witcher solved the Water Ghost, but by the time I chased after him, the Witcher was long gone... This damn speed of information transmission!】

What he was troubled by were other matters.

"It is... Trish."

"The place where there is truly a possibility of good things appearing is still inside the Baron's castle... Recently, the Baron's health does not seem very good either; after all, he is a person over forty years old..."

However, Aaron was indifferent to this.

This tone carried a hint of sorrow.

An appearance as young and full of Vitality as Aaron's, as if he were forever eighteen, was a very rare thing.

"This war... will it be an opportunity?"

"However, Demon hunters do not seem to participate in wars; they only have trouble with monsters... They are also a strange group of people..."

(End of this chapter)