The Witch Lord's Jade Codex: All She Wants Is to Farm

The ninety-ninth seed in Mujin's hand turned to ash in her palm.

“According to the law of conservation of energy, this is deeply unmagical,” she said, earnestly analyzing the empty wasteland.

A blank, gold-edged book suddenly fell from the sky. A line appeared on its title page:

“Compliant complaint detected. Activate Article 1 of the Emerald Codex: No anti-science?”

In the distance, a herd of tusked, steel-maned beasts gnawed on rocks to stave off hunger.

Mujin raised the codex and smiled. “Under the new regulations, your employment contracts will last... forever.”