The new cocoa field plan was facing difficulties.
After all, the work was right in the middle of the Demon Forest.
Despite being enclosed by walls, no one was fearless.
Therefore, the construction of a village for those working in the cocoa fields had also stalled.
The plan was to build a settlement next to the fortress at the edge of the Demon Forest and commute to the cocoa fields using a dedicated road for work.
The construction of the village involved Ryu and Leanne building houses with earth magic, then artisans would finish with doors and windows, but since there were no scheduled migrants, it remained abandoned like a ghost town.
Currently, the industry of the Landmark Territory was thriving with coffee beans and processed “coffee”.
Manufacturing had been steadily growing as well.
Cocoa bean fields were expected to become one of the pillars, but without workers, it seemed hopeless.
“Hmm… I’d like to come up with a solution by the end of this year, but is it impossible?”
Ryu sighed unusually.
“Don’t worry. Just spread the greatness of cocoa beans. It’s not easy. Your stall at this year’s Harvest Festival will serve that ‘Choco Banana’, right? It’ll be a breeze!”
Indeed, as Leanne said.
Just by adding “Chocolate” to a rare fruit like bananas, it would surely attract attention, making it a perfect conversation starter.
Let’s emphasize to the residents that it’s made from cocoa beans.
Encouraged by Leanne, Ryu renewed his determination as the Harvest Festival approached.
On the day of the Harvest Festival.
The residents were eagerly anticipating one of the biggest delights, the stall run by the lord’s son.
This time, there was a lot of hype surrounding something even more amazing than before.
Newcomers from Sugoella’s city were puzzled, but they were greatly surprised to learn from the locals that you could enjoy cheap sweets at the Harvest Festival every year.
Sugar was a luxury item.
Although a substance called syrup was produced in the Landmark Territory, it was still relatively unknown and considered a luxury item.
That’s why newcomers, who had just moved in, were also eagerly looking forward to these sweets made with sugar.
As soon as they set up the stall in the morning, queues began to form.
Although sales wouldn’t start until noon, when they explained this to the people waiting in line,
“Last time, I couldn’t get any. So, this time, I decided to line up!”
“I had it last time, but I want to have it again this time.”
“I’m a newcomer, and it’s my first time, but I’ve never had sweets before, so I really want to try it! I’ll wait until noon!”
Each person seemed to have their own feelings and expectations.
The effects of Ryu and Leanne’s vigorous promotion were evident.
When the time for sales came.
Despite not having the habit of lining up, the residents lined up neatly at this time.
The instructions given by Ryu’s henchmen children to line up seemed to have paid off.
“Now, the Landmark family’s offering for this time, the ‘Choco Banana’ made from cocoa beans, will be on sale!”
“Please, only one per person, don’t try to hoard them!”
Ryu and Leanne, acting as salespeople, raised their voices.
The children who helped also raised their voices to plead.
Rustle.
The residents, chatting among themselves, waited for their turn and bought one ‘Choco Banana’ after another, skewered on sticks.
“What’s this!? It’s totally different from the previous sweets!”
“Even this banana alone is delicious, but this ‘Chocolate’ adds a perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness!”
“I’ve never had sweets before, but is this how delicious they are? Huh? The taste is different from ordinary sweets? Did I just eat something amazing all of a sudden!?”
With a taste completely different from previous sweets, the residents showed joyful confusion and were delighted.
This time, Ryu had prepared 600, much more than usual due to the increase in population from newcomers to the territory, but they sold out in no time and were sold out by evening.
Ryu and Leanne rejoiced greatly, then gave the leftover ‘Choco Bananas’ and some pocket money to the children who helped and sent them home.
The children thanked Ryu and hurried home with their ‘Choco Bananas’ in hand.
Watching them leave, the two of them were satisfied and proceeded to tidy up the stall.
