Chapter 11: Lewis’s Request
In Pelican Town, Leon stepped into Lewis’s home, curious to see what kind of handiwork the mayor was capable of.
On the way here, Lewis had shared quite a bit about how, back when Leon’s grandfather was still around, he had helped Stardew Valley flourish. It felt a little strange to Leon—things here didn’t seem to match what he remembered from the game’s story mode.
Still, Lewis spoke with reason and sincerity. Leon couldn’t help but believe him.
Of course, Leon suspected Lewis’s words weren’t just about reminiscing or getting closer—they were probably meant to encourage him to revive Red Star Farm. After all, the local economy relied heavily on tourism, which only kept things stable at best.
If managed well, his inherited farm might bring new vitality to Pelican Town’s economy—much like how developing cities invite major companies to set up factories to boost growth.
True, his farm probably wouldn’t create many jobs, and neither he nor Lewis had any intention of letting outsiders interfere in its operations.
And with Lewis already having promised not to collect any taxes from the farm for the next three years, Leon still wondered: why was Lewis so confident that the farm could drive the town’s economy?
As Leon mulled over the question, Lewis came back carrying a big pot of stew and two bacon sandwiches.
“Just something simple,” Lewis said, setting them down. “This was a spur-of-the-moment idea. Nothing fancy.” He gestured for Leon to dig in.