“It is the seed of a hemp plant.”
“What!? What are you trying to suggest to me! I don’t care how much money you can make with it! This is a horrible thing! I am so disappointed in you!!”
The plant contained very strong narcotic ingredients, and the planting and possession of it were heavily restricted in the country.
It was true that he could make a fortune by selling them in the black market, but surely the country would eventually find out, and he would be punished for his crimes.
The mere thought that he might be suggesting they do such a thing in this village was unthinkable.
“Now, now. You misunderstand me. Don’t worry. Unlike most hemp, this doesn’t create any narcotic substances, so it cannot be made into drugs.”
“…Is that right?”
“It is. Instead, it grows at a much faster pace than normal hemp plants. About three times, I believe? After all, it is red.”
She was not sure what the color had to do with the speed of growth, but Qudels nodded and began to explain.
“In fact, when the gods made this world and the intelligent life in it, they gave these plants to our ancestors as a way to support themselves.”
“Now that I think of it, I have heard stories about it being used in some shrines during festivals.”
She was finally able to match Qudels’s words to her own knowledge. This helped Adelia calm down a little.
However, where had he learned all of this?
In spite of her misgivings, Qudels continued to talk passionately.
“What is particularly wonderful about this plant, is that not only does it grow incredibly quickly, but it has so many uses as well. No part of it will go to waste. Of course, the most famous is the narcotic substances in the leaves and flowers, but they can also be used as medicine and even fertilizer. The seeds are very rich and will become a valuable source of nutrition for the villagers. The outside layer of the stalks can be made into string, and the rest can be used as building materials.”
Qudels was waving his fist in the air as he sermonized. Adelia felt like she was being pushed back by the force of his words.
“Well…you do seem to feel very strongly about it.”
“…Not at all. But really, I would recommend this plant, primarily because it will help improve the soil. The thing is, the soil in this area is quite poor.”
Adelia was surprised to hear this.
There hadn’t been anything about that in her reports.
“That is news to me.”
“Well then, let us go outside so I can show it to you as I explain.”
Qudels said as he guided her outside.
Da Red Wunz Grow Fasta
Why is it red tho’? You need to feed it blood or something?
Thanks.
For gundam reasons, the red ones always go about 3 times faster.
Thanks for the new chapter!
I dub this Plant Char Hemp. 3x faster and 3x powered up. Good Gundam joke author. 😂