Chapter 258: Raising Chickens
Putting Pam’s visit out of his mind, Leon returned to his cabin, grabbed some money, and left the farm straight for Marnie’s Ranch.
The chicken coop had already been built, and it felt like a waste not to fill it with chickens.
When he reached Coal Forest, Leon followed the small path to Marnie’s Ranch. Even before stepping inside, he could see the fenced pasture beside Marnie’s house.
Unlike the game where a few cows served as decoration, the real-life Marnie’s Ranch had cows, sheep, rabbits, and pigs—practically a full menagerie. The spacious pasture was rich with grass, and the animals wandered leisurely, occasionally lowering their heads to graze.
Leon observed a nearby sheep. Its condition was excellent—no dirt or tangles in its wool, so clean it resembled a brand-new plush toy. Clearly, Marnie took great care of her animals.
With a good first impression of Marnie’s animal care, Leon knocked on the door.
“Oh, Leon! We’ve known each other for so long, but this is the first time I’ve seen you at my ranch. What brings you here?” Marnie opened the door, eyes wide in surprise, before greeting him warmly.
“I just built a chicken coop and wanted to buy some chicks from you,” Leon explained.
“I see. Come on in.” Marnie invited him into the house. The ranch’s shop area, directly opposite the front door, was much larger than in the game. Besides haystacks, shelves were stocked with neatly packaged animal products.