Circus embarked on his journey with only a handful of garments and some bread loaves stowed in his rucksack. His destination was none other than the Cedarland villages, the most inferior location within the Millennial Empire. These villages lay beyond Olese City, which held the dubious distinction of being the weakest and most inferior city in the entire empire.
These locations were infamous for being considered weak and inferior due to their significant population of non-awakened individuals. In addition, poverty and despair were said to reign supreme. However, it was a bit peaceful and secure for ordinary people when compared to other parts of the empire that had many awakened individuals.
In esteemed areas such as Oden, where Circus resided with his family, the awakened individuals constituted the majority of the population. A fierce rivalry for power and control prevailed, leaving no room for the non-awakened individuals who were relegated to the roles of mere servants, slaves, and individuals of low status.
In addition to garments and nourishment, he possessed water stored in a waterskin, a sum of 10 gold coins, and a total of 40 silver coins. His father bestowed upon him the 50 silver coins, of which he had already utilized 10 for his passage on the vessel. It was his mother who clandestinely presented him with 10 gold coins. 10 gold coins were a lot of money, especially for someone of low status like him.
In the Millennial Empire, the Millennial Coin was the official currency, but gold coins, silver coins, bronze coins, and platinum coins were the official currencies of the entire Unirvesalis. Meaning if one got millennial coins, he could not use them in other territories unless they were exchanged. But platinum coins, gold coins, silver coins, and bronze coins were versatile and could be used anywhere on the continent.
1 platinum coin was equal to 10 gold coins, while 1 gold coin was equivalent to 10 silver coins. Furthermore, 1 silver coin held the same value as 100 bronze coins. The scarcity of platinum coins made them exclusive to esteemed individuals such as nobles, merchants, government officials, and members of royal families.
Circus arrived at Olese port. He paid for a carriage there, which transported him away from the urban center. He proceeded on foot thereafter, as he desired to explore the land and select a pleasant abode.
The Cedarland villages were dispersed across the land, with the majority of the region being adorned with majestic cedars. The construction of most structures in this world primarily relied on stone, quarry, and sulphur, leaving wood as a material predominantly utilized by the poor. In fact, most buildings in Cedarland were constructed using wood.
Circus proceeded with his journey, traversing through various villages. Eventually, he reached a dense area where darkness started to envelop the surroundings. Exhausted from the long journey, the circus decides to turn back and seek refuge in the nearest village, which was an hour away from his current location. However, realizing that this option is not feasible, the circus embarks on a search for a more suitable place to rest within the woods. Despite feeling fearful, there is no alternative but to press on. After walking for an hour, no settlement was found yet.
As the sun began to set, fatigue settled in, and he grew weary of making the long journey back to the closest village, situated an hour away from his current location. Consequently, he embarked on a quest to find a more suitable refuge within the depths of the forest. Despite his apprehension, he found himself compelled to do so, as he had no other alternative. With each step, the darkness grew thicker, enveloping the surroundings in an eerie silence. The rustling of leaves and distant hoots of nocturnal creatures intensified his unease, but he knew he had to press on in search of shelter before nightfall.
He came to an old, one-story, abandoned building made of quarry. Although over half of it had collapsed, the remaining structure seemed sturdy enough to provide temporary shelter. Besides, it still had a roof.
He cautiously approached the entrance, noticing the broken windows and overgrown vegetation that had taken over the exterior. As he stepped inside, a musty smell filled his nostrils, and he could see remnants of a forgotten past scattered across the floor. Despite its dilapidated state, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief as he realized this decaying building could be his refuge for the night.
"Pewf, finally, I have a nice place for the night." Circus muttered to himself with his hands holding his waist.
He discovered that only half of the apparent living room remained intact, with a pathway leading to four rooms. On either side, there were two rooms, both without doors, yet still in good condition.
Circus made the choice to rest in a room situated on the left side. Consequently, the room was oriented towards the north. It happened to be the only room that possessed a damaged door. Circus managed to fix the door, ensuring it stood upright, and strategically positioned rocks to reinforce it, thus deterring any potential interference from wild creatures.
"Just for tonight, tomorrow I will find some place near the village to stay," Circus muttered to himself as he settled down for the night. He hoped that by morning he would be able to find a safer and more permanent shelter in the vicinity of the village."
The night was filled with terror and dread. Every noise sent shivers down his spine. The situation worsened as unknown creatures repeatedly pounded on his doors. It felt as though he had already entered the realm of the dead. Fortunately, he managed to survive, and the first thing he did upon realizing that morning had arrived was to find solace in a peaceful slumber once again.
He awoke once more when the sun was high in the sky, signaling the arrival of a scorching day. After navigating through the building, he refreshed himself by washing his face and consuming his breakfast—simply bread and water. This type of sustenance was new to him, but he had no choice but to adapt and develop a taste for it. As he ate his simple breakfast, he couldn't help but reminisce about the days when he enjoyed a hearty meal with a variety of flavors.After completing his morning meal, he meticulously surveyed the entire premises. Based on certain discoveries, it became evident that the previous occupant of the residence was a farmer. A farmer! Suddenly, a thought sparked in his mind.'Why not pursue a career in farming?'His mouth then moved."Yes, cultivating sustenance for myself. It is far superior to leading an insignificant existence. Furthermore, food is a fundamental necessity for all individuals. What if I could become a producer of food for thousands? I could attain
He carefully reached out and gently touched it. To his surprise, the chest felt warm to the touch and as if there was an invisible force that had been shielded from the surrounding dust. As Circus ran his fingers along its smooth surface, he couldn't help but wonder who could have placed such a pristine chest in this desolate bunker. Intrigued by its mysterious aura, he finally mustered the courage to unlatch the lid and reveal its hidden contents. In the next instant, he averted his gaze as a brilliant light erupted from the enigmatic chest, compelling him to do so. With caution, he fixed his gaze on the light. It was a potent, dazzling radiance emanating from a beautiful blue crystal that hovered in the center of the chest.He only beheld it for a few seconds before closing his eyes in anguish. The light began to forcefully penetrate into his body, causing an intense, piercing agony. The pain intensified with each passing moment, reaching a point where he almost cried out. As the pa
"I appreciate that."[No problem, sir.]The fourth box displayed an image of a tomato along with the number 50. Below it, the words 'Tomato Seeds' were written. As for the fifth and final box, it featured an image of a leaf, the number 50 in the bottom left corner, and the words 'Lettuce Seeds'.Under all the boxes, bold letters were flashing, urging the reader to 'CONFIRM TO COLLECT THE REWARDS'"I CONFIRM THE REWARDS!"Circus shouted immediately after seeing the words. How could he ignore these rewards?All the boxes morphed into thin light, leaving the package image visible. The package was now open. It had been opened, and the rewards in the five boxes had been collected.Circus could see the coin symbol with G engraved on it at the top right corner of the screen. It was followed by number 20. He could also see his skill points. After closing the page with the package image, he returned to the inventory and found two boxes with tomato and lettuce images. Number 50 was on their bot
However, Circus had recently discovered that many plants deemed wild and inedible could actually be consumed."Hmph, why am I thinking this way? Perhaps these vegetables are more like herbs than food. Even if that's really the case, not all of them can be herbs," Circus debated with himself.As Circus continued to explore the world of vegetables in his head, he marveled at how the system was able to transfer knowledge directly into his mind, making the learning process much faster and more efficient.He then spent an additional 3 skill points to master the skills of Weeding I. This only required 3 minutes, and he couldn't fathom why."Perhaps this skill contains less extensive knowledge."He was correct. Weeding I skills encompassed fundamental weeding techniques, while intermediate and advanced weeding skills were categorized under Weeding II and Weeding III skills, respectively.After those 3 minutes, he became knowledgeable about the process of weeding, something he had never done
The sweat dripped down his brow, but he knew that all his hard work would be worth it when he saw the fruits of his labor flourish in this newly cultivated land. He didn't stop there; he grabbed a watering can and watered all the beds thoroughly, ensuring that the soil was adequately moist for optimal plant growth."Now, let's sow."He retrieved 50 tomato seeds from the system and scattered them on one nursery bed. Then, he took out 50 lettuce seeds and scattered them on the other nursery bed. He carefully covered the seeds with a thin layer of soil, making sure they were protected and had the right conditions to germinate. With a sense of anticipation, he imagined the vibrant red tomatoes and crisp green lettuce that would soon fill his garden, providing nourishment for himself and his loved ones.Taking a deep breath, he asked himself, "What else?"He couldn't seem to remember anything else that needed to be done. A smile formed at the corner of his mouth. "This is not too difficult
[SIDE QUEST 4 completed!][Congratulations! You’ve been rewarded with 5 EXP & 2 Great coins.][Confirm to collect the rewards.]"I CONFIRM ALL THE REWARDS! Oh my god, this is becoming my culture."Shouted Circus. He was not of the modern world, where modern devices have people repeating the same thing again and again, despite some things being obvious. 0’s and 1’s had no obvious.Circus checked his profile to take into account the changes.[Name: Circus Gontomn][Years Of Existence: 18 years][Title: Rookie Farmer][Level: Level 1 (82/120 EXP)][Rank: Rookie Level 1 Farmer; Visit the Quest Dashboard to Find Quests, Complete, and Earn rewards to Level Up.][Farmer Strength: <1 kg][Great Coins: 35][Skill Points: 8][Inventory: Open the inventory to see your resources.][Store: Open. (Purchase equipment, tools, seeds, and other farming supplies.]"Still pretty, but not much change. My eyes are on the remaining main quest."Circus went out of a bunker. When he got out of the building, h
By this time, it was already around nine in the morning. He began by mastering the Weeding II skill, which took him 7 minutes to master. It contained just better and improved skills in weeding. Circus was glad, knowing it would help him weed better than the previous time. Five skill points were used to master it.He proceeded to enter his dwelling, specifically the bunker, and emerged with a hoe, an axe, and a knife. With these tools in hand, he began his weeding task. As he diligently cleared away the tall grass and shrubs, birds and other small creatures scurried away to safety. He even managed to capture a few birds."Today, I shall feast on meat!"A smile covered his face as he securely placed the captured birds in a designated area where they could not escape, in a tin that also contained bird eggs. He carefully covered the tin and resumed his work.Furthermore, he successfully eliminated two snakes that attempted to strike him. It seemed as though the heavens were always watchin
Despite his hunger, Circus remained calm and composed. He had managed to catch three birds, each about the size of a pigeon, and he prepared them to be fried. Since there were no pots available in the bunker, he used a tin to fry the birds. Circus skillfully placed the tin over the fire, watching as the flames danced beneath it. The sizzling sound of the birds cooking filled the air, and he patiently waited for them to turn golden brown.Finally, he sat down to enjoy a delicious meal consisting of the fried birds, bread, and wine. He saved some of the meat for his supper later. The wine had a slight intoxicating effect on him, causing him to fall into a deep sleep right then and there. When he woke up, it was already 6 in the evening. Realizing the time, he quickly packed his belongings, took a quick bath, and locked himself inside the bunker.Inside the bunker, he had his supper and indulged in more wine, which eventually led him into a deep slumber. Rest was exactly what he needed a