I'm an Aristocrat, but I've Started a Farming System

Linn pointed to the window, and Caris and Farr both looked over.

The powder gradually fell, and they finally saw clearly what was on the window sill.

Slender white insects squirmed inside the broken wood, which looked numb.

The moment Karis saw the bugs, he took a step back in fear. There were also dense bugs on the land before.

He still felt that this was a curse, otherwise why would they be insects.

Farr's face was thoughtful, as if he had thought of something.

Tiny breathed a sigh of relief, Sir, you said the problem is not the curse, but these bugs?

Yes! Linn nodded.

Tiny collapsed on the ground again, this time not scared, but relieved that their family would not burn to death.

Before Lin En came, he wondered what the problem might be, but he didn't expect it to be termites. He had encountered a similar situation before when he lived in his hometown in the mountain village.

Termites like wood. As long as there are termites in your home, the wooden furniture will not be able to escape the damage. If you don’t pay attention for a while, even the beams may be hollowed out.

Termites in this world seem to be more powerful, causing more serious damage to wooden products.

But there is one thing that Linn is a little confused about. Farr is a carpenter. Doesn't he know termites? Hasn't this kind of thing happened before?

Farr finally recalled, When I was very young, I heard my father say that there is a kind of insect that has natural restraint on wood. But wherever the insect passes, the wood will turn into pieces. It is also called the wood destroyer.

Wood destroyer? Linn laughed twice. I have to say that this title is really suitable for termites.

Thank the gods, as long as it's not a curse. Far muttered.

Immediately, he thought that the lord was still around, and immediately said: Thank you, lord, for helping us find out the problem. Your wisdom is like the sun in the sky, shining on our way forward.

Linn said: Burn these bugs to death. By the way, you haven't encountered this kind of bug before?

No. Farr shook his head, This is the first time our family has seen it since we came to Ashes Town. This kind of bug is very rare. My father is a senior carpenter and has traveled to many places and has only seen it. It’s just happened a few times, but I didn’t expect it to show up here.”

Linn was even more confused. Termites are gregarious creatures. Once they appear, it means that there is at least one termite nest nearby, and it will spread to the surrounding areas with a crazy growth trend.

They are incredibly destructive to wood, and most of the structures in Ashtown are made of wood.

If the termites are not removed, I am afraid that the entire Ash Town will be eaten away.

When was the earliest time the furniture was damaged?

Far thought for a while and said uncertainly: It should have been a month ago. I couldn't find the wooden spoon and only saw a pile of scraps. Later, it became more and more powerful, and the furniture I hit also changed. I have never been able to find the reason why I am like this. I am afraid that it is a curse, and I dare not tell others because there were serfs who were cursed and burned to death by the mayor before.

Panic, fear, and not wanting to be burned to death led them to keep this matter hidden.

It had been such a long time, Linn looked up at the house and shook his head slightly.

What did you do a month ago? Linn added, For example, you went out to pick up some wood and came back, or you dug some soil and put it at home.

He needed to know the origin of the termites, whether they existed in the town or were brought back from outside. The latter was easier to say, but if it was the former, he could give up on the town.

Farr thought about it carefully.

Tiny said, I remember that you picked up a piece of wood outside and came back, saying you wanted to get a toy for your child, but the wood disappeared after a few days.

Didn't you burn it? Farr's tone was a little dissatisfied, I was still thinking about making a wooden horse for my child to play with, and I told her, but the wood was gone, and now she is still clamoring for it.

I'm not burned! Tiny angrily stomped her feet, Lord, I'm here. I swear, if I'm burned, you'll hang me.

When Farr saw his wife saying this, he scratched his head and asked, Maybe it was eaten by insects, but why didn't I see any scraps?

After listening to their conversation, Lin En could probably determine that the problem was with this piece of wood. As for why there were no fragments, maybe they didn't pay special attention to it.

Where did you pick up the wood?

Just in the forest.

Take me there tomorrow.

Ah, sir, there are monsters in the forest and they are very dangerous.

Just go and have a look. Besides, you won't come back safe and sound. Lin En must know where the termite nest is and get rid of it, otherwise the town will really be turned into rubbish.

Far did not dare to disobey the Lord's order, so he nodded in agreement.

Karis pushed the door open and left. Due to his slightly greater strength, fine powder fell down.

Linn noticed this and said, There is something wrong with your house too. It's best to check it out.

Linn's figure disappeared into the street, and only his voice fell on Far and Tiny's ears.

The two looked at each other and saw the confusion in their eyes.

What does the Lord mean by this? Tiny asked, looking at the house, Is there something wrong with our house?

Farr shook his head, How is it possible? When I was building the house, I chose the best wood and painted it with insect-proof plant sap. There will definitely be no problems. The lord may have just said it casually.

But there are bugs in the window sill.

Farr still shook his head, The wood used for the window sill is ordinary wood, different from that of the house. If you don't believe it, then try it. Just like this door, it can hold up even if a soldier hits it.

Farr said as he slapped the door hard.

Click!

There was a cracking sound, and the door, which Farr praised and thought would be absolutely fine, shattered and fell to the ground with a bang.

A lot of bugs fell from it, which scared Tiny so much that he stepped back and jumped on the chair.

The chair shattered, and Tiny was caught off guard and fell directly towards the wall behind.

She hit the wooden wall, and cracks appeared on the wall that Farr thought was absolutely solid. A large amount of debris fell down, covering Tiny's head and face.

Tiny glared at Farr with his head full of debris, and gritted his teeth and said: This is what you said there will definitely be no problems. The Lord will not lie to us. When he said there is a problem, there must be a problem!