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 for me. I knew I could do it."
He gathered the watering cane, rake, mattock, and hoe and sauntered into the building, stowing them away in the bunker. Afterwards, he returned outside to attend to a barrel that still held a substantial amount of water, despite his previous use for bathing and watering the garden. He knew he had to use water carefully.
As he maneuvered the barrel into the building, a sudden realization struck him just as he was about to enter the path leading to his rooms. His mind flashed with a bright idea, causing his eyes to twitch and halt his movement instantly.
"No, I must acquire that particular item from the store. I need to give it a try."
Immediately after remembering that, he opened the store and looked for a product called the "fertilizer gem." It was about the size of his fist, with an irregular shape resembling a rock. It was pink in colour and it emitted a faint glow.
The fertilizer gem had captured his attention the first time he browsed the store. Its description boasted of its exceptional ability to enhance plant growth and growing and maturing speed, making it a must-have for any avid gardener. Intrigued by the promise of lush, vibrant gardens, he couldn't resist the urge to purchase the fertilizer gem and witness its magical effects firsthand.
It was available in various sizes and price ranges; the smallest and most affordable option was a 100-gram gem priced at 5 Great coins. With it, one could make 10 litres of fertilizer liquid by dissolving it in 10 litres of water. Dissolving it in more water would reduce its effectiveness, and using less water would do nothing as the effect would still be the same.
There was also a 500-gram fertilizer gem priced at 25 great coins, capable of producing 50 liters of fertilizer liquid. Lastly, the largest option was a 1 kg gem costing 50 great coins, yielding 100 liters of fertilizer. Opting for the latter, he made the purchase. Considering the remaining water in the barrel, estimated to be around 100 liters or less, he briefly contemplated dissolving the gem within it but refrained, fearing a potential mistake.
"What is the volume of water in the barrel?"
[The water in the barrel measures 98.7 litres, sir.]
He grinned and tossed the pink-colored gem into the barrel. It descended with a bubbling sound, and the bubbling continued to intensify. Circus observed the unfolding scene as the water transformed into a vibrant shade of pink, accompanied by bubbling. The water in the barrel continued to bubble and swirl, taking on a vibrant shade of pink. Circus watched in awe as the transformation unfolded before his eyes, intrigued by the fertilizer gem's effect on the water.
Only when the bubbling ceased did he venture into the bunker and retrieve the watering can once again. He filled it halfway and proceeded to water the nurseries with the pink liquid. Since the nurseries were already adequately watered, he aimed to minimize the wastage of the pink liquid.
As he watered the plants, a peculiar evaporation process took place. He observed for approximately 2 minutes and realized that he would need to observe for several hours, possibly even into the night. Consequently, he decided to halt his observation and pack up his tools.
Although it was not yet nighttime, the impending darkness was evident. He swiftly cleaned the bunker, mopped the floor, and prepared a comfortable sleeping area for himself. After washing up, he secured the trapdoor of the bunker by inserting a metal bar through its inner handle, ensuring that the bar would hold the bunker's roof if someone were to pull from outside. That would prevent the trapdoor from moving.
That way, it was impossible for someone to open it or something to break it and attack. He was absolutely safe.
Circus had finished dinner and concluded what had been the busiest day of his life so far. He lay down to sleep, using clothes as makeshift blankets. Exhaustion quickly overcame him, and he fell into a deep slumber in less than five minutes.
With a yawn, he awoke early in the morning. It was the only time he had woken up the entire night.
'Another new day has arrived. Let's see what it has in store for us,' he thought as he sat up.
"Sleeping on the floor was surprisingly peaceful for me, despite the discomfort. It's amazing how adaptable humans can be." He stretched his arms and legs, feeling a renewed sense of energy for the day ahead.
"Oh, I need to check the system. I'm certain I completed some quests, and there must be rewards waiting for me."
He had completely forgotten about it the previous day. What if the rewards had an expiration date? Why did he even allow that thought to enter his mind? He opened the system and discovered a multitude of notifications.
[SIDE QUEST 1 completed!]
[Congratulations! You’ve been rewarded with 10 EXP & 5 Great coins.]
[Confirm to collect the rewards.]
[SIDE QUEST 2 completed!]
[Congratulations! You’ve been rewarded with 12 EXP & 6 Great coins.]
[Confirm to collect the rewards.]
[SIDE QUEST 3 completed!]
[Congratulations! You’ve been rewarded with 5 EXP & 2 Great coins.]
[Confirm to collect the rewards.]
[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
"Sorry, son, I just have to do this; otherwise, I’m going to be the one to take you as my servant. You know you have grown up, and I can’t keep feeding you for nothing any longer."These words left the mouth of a middle-aged man who carried a rucksack with two arms. Immediately after, he handed over the rucksack to a young man in front of him, whom he was talking to.The young man's face fell as he reluctantly accepted the rucksack, realizing the weight of his father's words. It was a harsh reminder that he needed to find his own path and take responsibility for his own future. He looked up at his father, determination burning in his eyes.He then nodded. "I understand."He turned his head, gazed at a large ship beside him, and said, "I have to go."He slightly bowed and hastily made his way to the ship. The middle man and two men behind him accompanied him with glum gazes.Circus Gontomn, an 18-year-old young man, recently participated in his final awakening ceremony. Unfortunately,
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, an