Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

“Lord… we still don’t have enough water magic stones for irrigation this year.”

“The water level in the wells is also very low!”

Hearing these reports before the ceremony began, Campbell’s expression grew increasingly grave.

It seems today really isn’t a suitable day for sowing…

If this continues, they’ll have to divide the farmland and sow in batches, barely managing to carry out the sowing ceremony.

But that would waste a lot of manpower. Working in this weather is already a difficult task, and as the lord, he doesn’t want to see his people exhausted and resources wasted,

The sowing can’t be delayed any further; if it’s postponed, they’ll miss the season, and the yield will certainly be affected.

Ultimately, it’s still the problem of insufficient water sources.

“If only we could have a timely rain…”

Someone in the crowd sighed.

However, at this moment, the sun was blazing overhead with a clear sky, showing no signs of rain or impending rainfall.

“It’s true that the gods don’t favor poor places like ours, it’s still very difficult to cultivate the land well…”

A dispirited voice came through.

“If the harvest isn’t good again this year, maybe our family should move away next year.”

“But where can we move to?”

Seeing the morale dropping, Elsa hesitated, then stepped forward voluntarily,

“Um… I can use water magic, may I help?”

“Really?!”

Campbell’s face lit up for a moment, but then his expression turned complex again. He helplessly reached out to pat Elsa’s head.

“Thank you for your kind intention, but save your strength… It might be more useful to save your magic power for the ‘Blessing’.”

“…Eh?”

During sowing, the dry soil needs to be thoroughly watered to ensure the survival rate of seeds in this region with scarce rainfall.

Campbell naturally assumed that at Elsa’s age, the magic she could use would only produce a few more buckets of water, which would be a drop in the ocean for the irrigation needed during sowing,

“Papa, don’t underestimate our Elsa.”

Seeing her father’s doubts, Yvonne moved to Elsa’s side, hugging her shoulders and making her stand tall.

“This child is very capable when it comes to magic, you can trust her!”

Her eyes were full of trust.

“…Can I ask for your help?”

Looking at Elsa’s bright eyes, Campbell still had some doubts, but he chose to believe his daughter.

Patting her small chest, Elsa nodded seriously:

“Yes, leave it to me, Father!”

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All eyes followed Elsa as she ascended the high platform built specifically for the blessing ceremony,

Everyone was expecting the lord’s daughter to bring something different to this sowing,

Below the platform, only Yvonne felt a vague sense of unease.

…Isn’t this too demanding?

Even for a genius, using weather magic over such a large area would be quite physically taxing.

However, that child smiled and said it was fine, winking at her as usual:

“Isn’t magic meant to be used at times like this?”

She also wanted to show Evie.

How far that child she once saved has now grown.

Now she is strong enough to stand by her side, to become her strength.

Under everyone’s gaze, Elsa took a deep breath and began her chant:

“Endless waters hidden in the atmosphere,

Please return the sky to light,

Gather into rain clouds,

And spread grace across the land!”

Muttering what sounded like embarrassingly chuunibyou prayers, Elsa stretched her hand straight towards the sky.

And then—

One second passed,

Two seconds passed,

Three seconds—

“!!”

The originally still air began to stir,

Noticing the changes around, Campbell’s expression shifted slightly,

This is…

In the sky, centered on that child, signs of impending rain appeared.

Amidst continuous gasps of surprise, the sky quickly darkened.

Like a richly painted scroll, water vapor rapidly condensed, and soon dark clouds gathered above everyone’s heads.

Accompanied by a clap of thunder, life-nourishing rain began to fall, a long-awaited abundance descending upon this land.

“—It’s raining!”

“—It’s really raining!!”

Crossing the field paths, glistening raindrops fell incessantly.

The cool droplets carried away the summer stuffiness, nourishing rain fell, and magic power returned to the soil,

Campbell’s hands trembled with excitement.

The scene before him could be called nothing short of a ‘miracle’!

His daughter-in-law was truly a treasure!

Campbell was overjoyed, but quickly realized what he should do, issuing timely orders:

“Don’t waste this precious god-given water—Begin sowing!!”

“According to the previous divisions, first team prepare the soil! Second team follow behind and apply base fertilizer! Third team sow!!”

“”Yes!!”

Seeing the villagers’ morale suddenly soar, Yvonne also began to roll up her sleeves.

“Alright~ I’ll do my best too!”

Holding a bag filled with sun-dried corn kernels, Yvonne prepared to join the sowing team.

“—Wait! Evie!!”

However, just as she was about to move with full enthusiasm, both Elsa and Campbell rushed forward to stop her,

Both of them looked very flustered,

“Listen to Papa, we have enough hands for sowing! You don’t need to go!!”

“…Why?”

Yvonne looked confused, thinking her strength as a girl was being underestimated, so she angrily rolled up her sleeves, revealing her long, well-proportioned arms:

“Don’t look down on me! My stamina is very good!!”

Since she was seven years old, she hadn’t missed out on swordsmanship or combat training. She was confident she wouldn’t be inferior to those boys.

“Evie~~~ This isn’t about stamina at all!!”

Elsa hugged her from the front, looking somewhat frantic.

It was fine for others, but when her clothes got wet, they clung tightly to her body, revealing all her curves. It was too dangerous.

If she joined the sowing team like this, probably half of the men would be distracted.

Absolutely—absolutely can’t let others see!

Because this exquisite view is for her exclusive enjoyment!!

“If you want to help, wait until the rain stops, okay?”

To completely block Yvonne’s chest, Elsa couldn’t help but hug her even tighter.

“…Alright.”

Although she had no idea what this girl was on about.

Being hugged like this, she couldn’t move at all. Yvonne could only agree with a red face.

With their clothes soaking wet, the two embraced each other.

…It seems I’m starting to like the rain.