After Being Sold Out By The Empire, I Decide To Assist The Demon King
Chapter 92 - 91 Innocent and Foolish Cuteness

Chapter 92: Chapter 91 Innocent and Foolish Cuteness

"The curved plow was a very common thing... at least, it was common in Yila’s memory. It was the artifact for transmigrators to show off. But since coming to this world, he never had the idea to develop it."

"In the Empire, they didn’t need it. This world didn’t even have plows, let alone talking about the differences between a curved plow and a direct plow. This world didn’t even have plows."

"The peasants used a hoe... which was, well, just a hoe."

*What should he say?* "The reason should be obvious. Most of the farming in the Empire was done by peasants... Fertilizers could increase the output, but what could a curved plow increase?"

"The answer is nothing."

"The curved plow was designed to save effort. It didn’t increase anything and might even reduce something—reduce the wear and tear on peasants? That wouldn’t be a reduction but an increase—increasing the cost of buying farming tools."

"Farming tools were way more expensive than the lives of the peasants."

"After arriving in the Demon King Territory, Yila didn’t prioritize promoting the curved plow either because... it was hard to explain. Just watching the goblins plowing the fields would make it clear."

"Like going mad, countless goblins each took charge of a strip of the field, their arms swinging like phantoms, rapidly hoeing the ground while moving forward... If you didn’t know better, you might think they were using some kind of martial skill."

"Like Phantom Sword Dance or something."

"Soon, the field would be plowed, and the goblins would collapse from exhaustion. Then another batch of goblins would come to plant the seeds... and so on, in a continuous cycle. After all, the goblins’ body structure was not suited for prolonged labor."

"Goblins, once known as goblins (地精), had higher aspirations back then, like driving robots to battle each other."

"Giant Mechs were the romance of goblins."

"Steel and machinery were far more romantic than Female Knights and Female Elves. But now, goblins were no longer capable... The thing called Mana Technology, just had a few buds and then ended in relentless wars."

"Of course, all this Yila read from a book called ’The Remote Races (2): Goblins and Goblins,’ and the accuracy was questionable. After all, the author probably had a bit of an exaggeration."

"For example, it mentioned ’goblins would fall in love with a machine and try to mate with it,’ which was full of ridiculousness and déjà vu, but Yila still thought... the beings in this world had not updated to that level of kink yet."

"Gob gob?"

"While Yila was thinking idly, a goblin noticed him inspecting and shouted something incomprehensible. Then all the goblins turned to look in Yila’s direction."

"Huh?"

"Yila..."

"Sir..."

"What..."

"Happened..."

"Here?"

"Three little fairies also noticed Yila’s arrival. They each spoke a sentence, stringing together a coherent question. But Yila wasn’t here for anything specific this time; he was just contemplating whether to start the production of the curved plow."

"Saving effort was, of course, a good thing, but there weren’t many carpenters in the Demon King Territory right now... or rather, everyone knew a bit of carpentry and blacksmithing, but none were particularly specialized in innovation."

"It could only be said that everyone had their specific roles, leading to different strengths. For example, the Sea Demons, who were great at shipbuilding, couldn’t be expected to try making a curved plow. There were also time constraints, as the Demon King Territory was still short on time."

"And this world didn’t have the habit of using livestock to plow the fields. The efficiency of animals was too low."

"Not to mention monsters; even peasants were stronger than animals."

"Uncertain whether to produce a ’plow,’ Yila voiced his thoughts to the little fairies, causing even the not-very-smart fairies to fall into a dilemma, which didn’t need to be the case."

"But at this point, the difference between worlds prevented Yila from applying his experiences... For example, he shouldn’t have ignored Isabella’s part as a ’girl.’ A normal girl would naturally get mad at Yila."

"However, as Yila explained, a goblin with a scar on his head seemed interested. While Yila and the little fairies were pondering, the goblin spoke up: ’I think it’s great, the plow.’"

"..."

"Did goblins think a curved plow was great?"

"Yila’s thoughts were interrupted. He looked at the scarred goblin who was now shrinking back under Yila’s gaze, seriously considering his words... By right, the curved plow shouldn’t be worth much."

"After all, the intelligent creatures of this world were very capable, so much so that cattle were only used for meat and leather production. Having cattle help with plowing should only increase labor time."

"But wouldn’t the front of the curved plow need to be pulled by cattle? Wouldn’t that be very slow?"

"Yila asked softly, and the goblin became visibly timid, not daring to answer. Unable to help it, he started explaining: ’I am not rebuking your interruption; on the contrary... I think you make a lot of sense.’"

"Thank you, Lord Yila." The goblin respectfully said, his eyes surrounded by wrinkled goblin skin gleaming with seriousness. "We can pull it."

"Goblins pulling it? Indeed feasible. If monsters pulled it instead of cattle, it would likely be faster and safer since monsters cooperated well and wouldn’t throw tantrums or go on strike."

"But... But... But..."

*Yila thought somewhat conflictedly, lifting his head to meet the gazes of the goblins... They were monsters, not livestock. Was this really okay?*

*Thinking this, Yila prepared to say something, but before he voiced it, he realized... perhaps the issue wasn’t with the monsters.*

*Having the Little Demons and goblins pull like cattle seemed inappropriate, but thinking carefully... this world didn’t have such a concept.*

"So, it was probably just a labor-saving tool and wouldn’t affect anyone’s dignity. The initial idea of ’having cattle pull while you push and steer from behind’ was ridiculous from the start."

"If the goblins and little fairies were smarter, they might have laughed at Yila for it."

"Then... let’s do as you suggested..."

"Yila said, pressing down the slight discomfort in his heart. After all, whether the goblins pulling the curved plow or steering it, they were slaves of the Demon King. So, no need to mind, no need to feel ashamed, so..."

"I’ll go design the curved plow. Your future work will be easier!"

"Saying this, Yila clearly heard the cheers of the goblins behind him—"

"Great~"

"Lord Yila! Lord Yila!"

"..."

"These guys, really..."

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Little Fairy Leader: Yesterday, two goblins fainted from exhaustion.

Vera: Ever since Yila developed that curved plow, two goblins now faint from exhaustion at once, one more than before.

Yila: ...

*It’s indeed twice as easy, but they voluntarily worked twice as much. It’s not my fault if they faint or die from exhaustion, right?!*