Altruism

After a few days, my body had already recovered from that energy drain.

For the first time, I had a 3-day rest before training again.

I confess that spending the whole day doing nothing is very good, but I need to get back into the routine again before I fall into the temptation of being lazy...

Looking through the office window, today the day dawned beautiful and stuffy. Honestly, feeling hot is horrible; I prefer a mild climate...

"Light, I wanted to ask you a favor." I hear Hera's voice coming from behind me as she opens the door.

"And what would it be, mother?" I turn to her, asking.

"It's a little complicated... haha." She says with an uncomfortable smile. "I thought about you using your magic to help your neighbors with their crops, what do you think?" She asks.

Honestly, I don't see any problem, but it will make me tired...

"Fine, but as long as they pay me!" I answer.

"Pay!?" She seems to have been surprised by my answer.

"Of course, nothing in this world is free." I say with my finger raised.

"By the gods, I'm creating a monster..."

After changing into simpler clothes, I leave the house and go to the houses in the neighborhood.

Truth be told, this is a great chance to use my magic in a useful way.

So far, I've only been training with it, this will be the first time I've used it for something that makes sense.

The village's streets are made of dirt and interconnect with each other. The houses are not big, they are simple and take up the necessary space. The materials they are made from are also similar. It's basically a very rustic village.

Passing along the path, I find a somewhat old man plowing a small field in the backyard of his house.

His hair is a little gray and brown, and he has a goatee, I would say he is over 40 years old.

His eyes are tired, but they show determination.

I should help you...

Your yard is on the side of the house, protected by fences.

I approach the fences.

"...Uh..." How can I introduce myself!?

Damn... I FORGOT THAT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SOCIALIZE!!!

At that moment, I find myself without the strength to speak a single word, my voice simply won't come out...

What should I say? What if he thinks I'm a complete weirdo?

I have to stop thinking about these things. If I don't improve, I will continue to be who I was in my past life...

Just ask if he wants help, it's not that difficult...

Ok, 3, 2, 1...

"...Um..."

THERE IS NO WAY TO!

"Are you Hera's son?" The man finally noticed me standing there!

"Y-Yes, it's me..."

"I remember you when we went to the princess's birthday. Well, I don't know what you're doing, but have a good day!" He responds sympathetically.

Now that I realize; he has cat ears, if I'm not mistaken, he is Katerine's father.

"Do you want me to help with your garden?" I ask.

"What? Hahaha, no need, I'm not going to make Hera's kid work for me." He answers.

Little does he know that that's exactly what she told me to do...

"Don't worry, I'll use magic." I say as I approach the fence.

"What are you going to use?" He was speechless for a moment. "Wait a moment, I'll open the door for you to come in!" He says and goes inside the house.

Opening the door, I enter his house, and at first glance, I see at the end of the house a kitchen with a window letting in light and, in front of me, a table.

To the left is a corridor, in which the bedrooms are probably located.

To my right is the door to the backyard, where there is the vegetable garden.

"By the way, my name is Charles."

"Nice to meet you. Mine is Light." I say as I go to the backyard.

Arriving there, I see where he was plowing the land. A small portion with two plowed strips, one next to the other.

The mana in the seeds must be very weak for me to be able to grow them individually, it will be easier if I focus on a specific region.

I kneel on the earth and place my hands on the soil.

And then, I apply Earth Magic so that any sprout or seed has its evolution process optimized.

A small plant seedling begins to form and protrude above the ground.

I'm going to take advantage of the fact that it worked and distribute my mana across the entire strip of plowed land.

The other seeds develop, begin to grow and take shape.

When they are developed enough, they bear a blue fruit.

The plants don't grow much, but they get big enough.

"I-I don't even know how to thank you!" Says Charles standing behind me.

"Relax, this one's on me." I answer.

After that, I helped a few more residents who needed help on their plantations.

At first, it was very difficult to talk to them, but over time, it became natural.

I don't think my social phobia has completely disappeared, but it's one more step I'm taking.