"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 bottom right corner.
It was in his profile that he found his strength. Great coins and skill points could also be observed from the profile.
After that, he took a look at his store, which was divided into two categories: combat and farming. The combat category contained combat skills and weapons, while the farming category contained farming equipment and tools, seeds, and other farming products.
Following that, he proceeded to inspect his store, which had been segregated into two distinct categories: combat and farming. The combat category encompassed combat skills and weaponry, whereas the farming category consisted of farming equipment, tools, seeds, and other related products.
Without making any purchases, he then directed himself towards the Quests Dashboard. This platform featured three categories: main quests, side quests, and growth quests. Within the Main Quests section, he found two quests. The details of these quests were as follows:
1. Create Your First Farm.
- It should be at least 10 square metres in size.
- It should have crops growing.
Rewards:
- Low-quality wooden chest.
- 100 EXP
- 10 skill points
- 30 Great coins
2. Master the following skills;
- Vegetable growing
- Weeding I
- Ploughing I
- Levelling I
- Manuring I
Rewards:
- 50 EXP
- 20 Great coins
- 5 skill points
In the SIDE QUESTS section, there were a total of four quests available, outlined as follows:
1. Prepare the land for your farm.
Rewards: 10 EXP & 5 Great coins.
2. Find a water source for your farm.
Rewards: 12 EXP & 6 Great coins.
3. Plant your first crops.
Rewards: 5 EXP & 2 Great coins.
4. Make at least one purchase in the store.
Rewards: 5 EXP & 2 Great coins.
Finally, he came to the GROWTH QUESTS section, which consists of a total of five quests.
1. Create at least a 1-acre farm.
- It should have crops growing.
Rewards:
- 500 great coins
- 50 skill points
2. Make your first harvest.
- It could be a partial or complete harvest of any crop.
Rewards:
- 50 Great coins
- 10 skill points
3. Reach Level 5
Rewards: 100 Great coins & 20 skill points.
4. Reach Ordinary rank.
Rewards: 500 Great coins & 50 skill points.
5. Gain at least 20 kg of strength.
- It should be gained from the system, not outside activities and practice.
Rewards:
- 10kg strength
- 100 Great coins
- 20 skill points
The rewards in the GROWTH QUESTS section had left a lasting impression on him, but he was well aware that he had a long journey ahead before he could attain them. However, all he needed was to take that first step and start.
His heart was filled with joy. He had found a place, equipment, and tools, and now he had stumbled upon a system that appeared to be incredibly beneficial, like a guardian angel. It was clear the heavens were on his side, and he felt a surge of motivation to begin his journey towards achieving the rewards. With the system's support, he knew that his efforts would be rewarded, and he was determined to give it his all. .
He rose from his spot and made his way towards the barrels of water. Covered in a mixture of dust and sweat, he looked dreadful. Therefore, he longed for a bath to wash away the grime and rejuvenate his tired body.
He pulled one barrel out of the storage and cleansed himself. The water had been sitting there for quite some time, making it slightly sticky. But what did it matter? At least it didn't have a foul odor.
As he scrubbed away the dirt, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and satisfaction. The cool water soothed his aching muscles, and he could already feel his energy being restored.
He felt refreshed. That's when he grabbed some bread, as it was almost time for lunch. Once he had eaten his fill, he lay down on the floor, which wasn't much different from the ground, in the uncovered part of the living room, which was rough and had plants growing.
With his hands supporting his head, serving as a makeshift pillow, he gazed up at the sky as the sun beamed down on his face. The rough texture of the floor scratched against his skin, but he didn't mind. He closed his eyes and let the warmth of the sun seep into his tired body, enjoying a moment of tranquility before continuing with his day. It was a beautiful moment.
After he believed he had sufficient rest, he proceeded to navigate through his system and reached the skills section. There, he began by mastering vegetable production skills. He hated the fact that he had to start by growing vegetables instead of more significant crops like rice and wheat.
Nevertheless, he understood that a baby must first crawl before standing and walking. He spent 5 skill points to master the skills, gradually assimilating knowledge about vegetable growing.
[Stay calm and avoid unnecessary movements until the process is completed for a better assimilation of knowledge.]
Within the system, a timer and a progress bar were displayed, indicating "Mastering in progress." Observing this, he knew he had to wait for ten minutes.
He could sense the assimilation of knowledge into his mind as he patiently waited for the progress bar to reach completion.
After ten minutes, he suddenly found himself acquainted with various vegetables, including vegetables he had never even known about, as well as the techniques to cultivate them. In Universalis, vegetables were seldom consumed. People were only aware of a few vegetables that were considered edible.
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
He embarked on a journey towards the closest village and enjoyed his breakfast en route. The morning air was crisp as he walked along the winding path, taking in the picturesque scenery that surrounded him. The sound of birds chirping and leaves rustling provided a soothing soundtrack to his adventure.He reached the village after an hour and inquired about the route to the village market. The market, however, did not possess the grandeur and prominence of the market in Olese City. In fact, when compared to the market in Oden City, it was significantly inferior, surpassing it by more than a hundredfold.The majority of its merchandise consisted of agricultural goods due to the fact that the majority of the population engaged in farming. In fact, ordinary people were mostly involved in farming. His objective was to acquire a cart, a few oxen, and provisions. It didn't take much time for him to come across an individual selling the items he needed in a shed. The shed was tucked away in a
"Have a nice journey, sir." The older man uttered when Circus was leaving with the cart and the animals."You too." He waved at them, and they waved back at him."That young man is definitely from Olese." The younger man said."I know. How can he be from these villages?"Besides all that, Circus still looked prestigious despite living in poor conditions in the bunker and the heavy work he was doing.Circus proceeded to traverse the market, leading the bulls along. He acquired five sacks of rice for one gold coin, as well as various household furnishings, including pots, plates, mats, benches, cups, and other items. Additionally, he purchased some meat. Upon tallying his expenses, he discovered that he had spent a total of two gold coins, which increased to six gold coins when accounting for the cart and animals.He returned to his home in the woods. After unloading everything and packing them into the bunker, he took the two 1000-litre tanks on the cart and left to draw water. The hors
An onion like plant 5 metres in front was highlighted. He got up and approached it."What can a plant named Ioly do? What makes it a treasure?" Circus asked doubtfully while approaching the plant.He had never heard about the plant named Ioly and had never seen the highlighted plant ahead of him before. It looked like an onion, was about half metre tall, and had yellow wheat like flowers. Nevertheless, vast expanses of forests and thickets conceal countless varieties of plants and trees that remain unknown to mankind.[The Ioly plant contains stamine, which is a raw form of stamina.]"Are you suggesting that consuming it will provide me with energy?" He asked in disbelief.This was exactly what he needed.[You’re right, sir. The plant’s juice is stamine.]Circus plucked some of its long and fat leaves. A pleasant fragrance rushed into his nostrils. He put the leaf into his mouth and chewed slowly, wondering if it was going to taste like onion leaves or something entirely different.The