This statement left not only the Salthos people stunned, but also Mydei lying on the ground and Castorice, who was caring for Derick.
He just gave it away?
Trianne couldn't help but say to Derick, "Little Derick, if this method can bring abundant food to Okhema, do you know how much the reward would be?"
"But no matter how large the reward, can it be exchanged for food that helps the Salthos people survive?" Derick retorted.
He could indeed gain a great fortune, but if he used that money to buy food to relieve the Salthos people, the city's populace would surely be dissatisfied. Only if this technique originally belonged to the Salthos people, and they used the technique to exchange for food, could it be accepted by the people of Okhema.
This was the only choice that could prevent people from starving.
"But, Little Derick, even if you don't seek wealth, what about fame..."
"Nothing is more important than life," Derick interrupted Trianne.
As a young man raised in a modern city, he couldn't bear to see death; his heart couldn't be that hard.
Hearing him say this, tears of gratitude welled up in the eyes of the Salthos people.
"Thank you, benefactor." The Salthos people suddenly knelt before Derick. Seeing this, Derick quickly rolled aside to dodge.
After dodging, Derick quickly said to them, "You should hurry and experiment according to my method. Remember, when you reach Okhema, you must insist that this technique is exclusively yours."
What a good child, his character is as flawless as his appearance.
The Salthos chief thought to himself.
He spoke to Derick, "Regardless, Your Excellency Derick, you are the benefactor of our entire tribe. From this moment, I vow, if Your Excellency Derick needs us to do anything, even if we die, we will accomplish it for our benefactor."
"That won't be necessary." Derick waved his hand. "A few of you come over and write down my cultivation method."
In his past life, during moments of boredom, he had watched some programs on this topic, so he could still recall the general method.
After hearing Derick's method, the Salthos people, filled with excitement, went to try cultivating mushrooms according to his instructions.
They originally wanted to leave someone to care for Derick and Mydei, but both Derick and Mydei gestured for them not to.
"We'll just lie here for a while. If you have the strength, go tend to the injured first," Derick said to the Salthos chief.
"The dictionary of the Kremnos people does not contain the four words 'needs to be cared for'," Mydei said quite stubbornly.
The Kremnos dictionary had just lost another four words thanks to their prince.
After the others left, Mydei looked at Derick lying in Castorice's arms, then looked at himself lying on the ground, suddenly feeling like he got the short end of the stick. Trianne stood aside, hands on her hips, watching them.
"Derick, you really aren't like someone from Amphoreus," Mydei commented to Derick.
Hearing Mydei say this, Derick's heart jumped.
Had he figured him out?
But then, Mydei continued, "You are too kind, even kinder than that fellow Phainon. You should really be thankful you weren't born in Castrum Kremnos; otherwise, with your personality, you probably wouldn't live long."
"Then it seems my luck is quite good. Growing up, I haven't encountered many setbacks, so my heart has always been kind, not wanting to see others suffer. Perhaps, one day I'll suffer a great loss because of this," Derick scratched his head and replied to Mydei.
"Derick, I won't let that happen," Castorice said softly.
"Yes, Little Derick, I will help you too," Trianne added from the side.
Mydei had recovered by now. He stood up and dusted himself off.
"Keep holding onto that kindness. Having people like you for comparison highlights my correctness."
Trianne tilted her head and said to Mydei, "Little Mydei, if you want to say something nice, you can just say it directly."
"I don't want to say those things." Mydei walked aside.
"I'll go check the surroundings for danger. In case that Mad King's avatar comes back, you won't be caught unprepared."
He left directly.
Derick and Trianne couldn't help but laugh seeing Mydei's reaction.
After laughing, Trianne said to Derick, "Little Derick, although you gave the fame to the Salthos people, I will still tell Aya about what happened here. I believe Aya will compensate you."
"Compensation isn't necessary; I did this willingly." Derick thought for a moment, then said to Trianne, "If there really is compensation, then help me find a job. When I came out, I spent all my money."
"Derick, I have a lot of money here," Castorice said without hesitation.
"No, the previous money can be considered rent. If I take more money, what would that make me? Besides, I also want something to do, to integrate into Okhema life."
"Mm, alright then. I'll talk to Aya later and find a suitable job for you."
Trianne agreed without hesitation.
"Thank you, Lady Trianne."
"Don't keep calling me 'Lady'; it makes Trianne feel a bit embarrassed." Trianne didn't like Derick addressing her this way.
"Let's change the address. Teacher? But you haven't been taught by me. Miss? That sounds too distant. I have an idea..." Trianne clapped her hands.
"From now on, Little Derick, call me Sister Trianne. I'll tell Trinnon and Tribbie too."
"Ah!?"
Derick and Castorice's mouths dropped open.
"What? Is there a problem?"
Trianne placed her hands proudly on her hips.
...
And so, after this trip, Derick gained three more sisters.
Leading the Salthos people, Derick and the others returned to Okhema city, conserving their resources.
On the way, the mushroom cultivation bore fruit. Seeing this, the Salthos people were even more excited. To be safe, they had two more people try eating them. The result was naturally that they were edible, which completely put their minds at ease.
The Senate of Okhema couldn't possibly ignore an invention that could bring about large amounts of food.
The Salthos people's gratitude towards Derick grew even deeper.
Standing at the entrance of Okhema, Trianne said to Derick and the others, "Little Castorice, Little Derick, Little Mydei, you guys go rest first. I'll take Chief Ratu to the Senate."
Ratu, the chief of the Salthos people.
"Mm, see you later."
Derick said goodbye to Trianne and the others.
"Okay."
Mydei was also preparing to leave.
Before leaving, he said to Derick, "I'm off. You guys rest for a bit; I'll treat you to a meal later."
After saying this, without waiting for Derick's reply, he left directly.
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