"Let's go. Move out." Kenley didn't even acknowledge her, simply leading Tia forward without looking back.

  Seeing this, Sylph quickly picked up her pace to follow. She was still curious—how could a warrior like Kenley possibly detect elemental affinities? But for now, she had to suppress her curiosity.

  She caught up to Tia and flashed her a smile. Tia returned it with a sweet smile of her own. At this moment, neither of them spoke a word, choosing instead to cherish this rare moment of companionship.

  Tia knew all too well—Sylph was the princess of the Elven Forest. One day, she would have to return. That was exactly why she had done everything she could to get their master to form a party with her.

  As Kenley led them toward East Light Avenue, he mulled over which quest to tackle first.

  After a moment's thought, he settled on the Dwarven Quest. Of all the quests available, this one had the highest level of uncertainty. In particular, the Black Mountain Spider, a third-tier threat, was the greatest danger he had to watch out for.

  Please, let nothing unexpected happen… Kenley silently prayed, trying to suppress his unease.

  With his course decided, he steered the carriage toward the Kerr household. Kerr didn't live within the city; he resided in the countryside by a small stream. Following East Light Avenue out of the city gates, one had to take the third fork south and travel a bit further until a massive waterwheel came into view. Once past the waterwheel, Kerr's home would be just ahead.

  As Kenley silently drove the carriage forward, Sylph found herself unable to contain her curiosity. She kept sneaking glances at his face along the way.

  After a while, Kenley spoke without even turning his head."Sylph, you keep staring at me like that—what, do I have lice on my face?"

  Sylph's face immediately flushed red. She hastily turned away, pretending to focus on the passing scenery instead.

  "I wasn't staring at you! I just happened to be looking in your direction!" she huffed.

  There was a brief pause. Seeing that Kenley didn't continue to engage with her, Sylph couldn't help but ask,"Why did you save Tia?"

  The moment those words left her lips, Tia instinctively turned back to glance at Sylph.

  Kenley continued guiding the carriage forward as he replied indifferently,"And why should I answer you? What do I get out of it?"

  Sylph's temper flared instantly. Again! This guy always acted like she wasn't worth his time.

  Am I really that unworthy of his attention?!

  Why is he always like this?! What did I ever do to deserve this attitude?!

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  "You—!"

  Sylph was momentarily speechless, unable to find a rebuttal against Kenley's reasoning. Every word he said made sense, leaving her no room to argue. Frustrated, she chose to sulk in silence.

  The carriage continued forward, the rhythmic clattering of hooves echoing in the quiet. Before long, a massive waterwheel came into view, turning steadily beside a small stream. The moss-covered paddles lifted water into the air, sending crystalline droplets splashing about. The sight was mesmerizing, and Sylph couldn't help but steal a few more glances.

  "So this is a human waterwheel?" she mused aloud."This is my first time seeing one. It's surprisingly fascinating."

  It was clear that everything in the human world was novel to her. Though she had ventured into the Gaifei Kingdom as a child, she had never strayed far, always under the discreet protection of her father.

  But this time was different. She had secretly activated an ancient teleportation gate, having no idea where she would end up. She simply followed an old incantation and—before she knew it—had been transported straight to Marlen Imperial City.

  This meant she had completely bypassed the normal process of entering the human world, leaving her knowledge of it fragmented—gleaned from old books, the idle chatter of her people, and the childhood stories she had exchanged with Tia.

  Kenley gave a slight nod. Since there was nothing else to do, he casually explained,"This device is called a waterwheel. It uses the power of flowing water to scoop water into buckets, which then rotate and pour it into an artificial aqueduct. This allows water to be transported from lower areas to higher fields, ensuring proper irrigation for crops. With this system, farmers can cultivate their lands efficiently, leading to plentiful harvests and a stable food supply."

  "So that's how it works! You're really knowledgeable!" Sylph blurted out in admiration.

  Tia giggled sweetly."Master was a farmer before. Of course, he knows more about these things than the average person."

  Hearing Tia's laughter, Kenley suddenly felt a wave of satisfaction wash over him. Traveling with beautiful women really was a pleasure.

  At that moment, a thought struck him.

  He possessed the‘Farmer' profession, yet he had never truly explored it. Since it was a non-combat profession, he had always dismissed it, never bothering to study its mechanics.

  But what if he fully developed it? Could it be a hidden goldmine of potential?

  Driven by curiosity, he opened his Farmer Profession Interface while still steering the carriage.

  His eyes immediately landed on the Peak Skill of the profession tree—the ultimate ability that often defined a profession's worth.

  [God of Abundance]

  Effect: Increases all agricultural yields by 200%.Bonus 1:+79% fruit yield.Bonus 2:+79% grain yield.Bonus 3:+79% livestock production.Bonus 4:+79% vegetable yield.Bonus 5: Your agricultural products gain worldwide acclaim, becoming the most sought-after goods in every nation. Market success rate +100%.

  "...What the hell?"

  Kenley almost gouged his own eyes out to make sure he wasn't hallucinating. Was this for real?!

  This skill was utterly broken! How had he never heard of this before?!

  His heart raced with excitement. Unlike combat professions, which required max level and a Golden Rebirth to unlock their final skills, lifestyle professions followed an entirely different set of rules.

  Take the Dwarven Blacksmith, Smith, for example. He was purely a blacksmith, level 50, with no combat abilities whatsoever, yet he could craft legendary weapons that rivaled those of the greatest warriors.

  Kenley's gaze shifted to the level requirement for [God of Abundance].

  Level 60.

  That was just the threshold for a Silver Rebirth—ridiculously easy compared to the requirements for combat professions!

  "...Is this my destiny?" Kenley couldn't help but chuckle bitterly.

  Looking at the absurdly high return on investment, he suddenly found himself warming up to the idea of being a Farmer.

  But then, a new problem arose—

  To be a farmer, he first needed land.

  And land was monopolized by the nobility.

  There were only two ways to acquire land:

  Lease it from the aristocracy.Become a lord himself.