Chapter 16: This Is Not Scientific at All
Stepping out of the wooden cabin, Leon looked up at the dim sky. The air felt damp, though no raindrops had yet fallen.
But judging from the clouds above, Leon knew the rain wasn’t far off. Thick, dark clouds were rolling in, the cold, moist wind whispering of a coming downpour.
Glancing at the crops on the ground, Leon was pleasantly surprised to see a few tender shoots already poking through the soil. It had only been two days since he planted the first batch of seeds, yet they were already sprouting. The soil of Stardew Valley truly was fertile—and special.
Since rain was on the way, Leon didn’t bother taking out his watering can. Waiting for the rain was far easier than watering each plant by hand.
“Caw, caw, caw!”
At that moment, a crow landed right on the tilled soil. Croaking loudly, it actually tried to jab its beak into the dirt, searching for seeds to eat.
There was no way Leon would just stand there and watch it plunder his property. He lunged forward, grabbing his scythe and swinging it at the bird.
Startled, the crow flapped into the air, squawking angrily as if cursing Leon for the sneak attack.
Leon frowned at it. Crows were smart, and they held grudges. If this one decided to come back while he was away and destroy his crops, it would be a huge loss.