Chap 4 The System!

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 pain surged through his veins, he desperately tried to resist the overwhelming force invading his body. With every ounce of willpower, he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, determined to endure the excruciating torment.

Thud!

He couldn't take it any longer. He collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness instantly. The radiant light seeped into his being, causing the ethereal blue crystal to dissipate like smoke in the air. Circus remained sprawled on the ground, drenched in sweat, particularly on his face.

Had he been conscious, he might have detected a peculiar sensation coursing through his body, converging towards his head, specifically his brain. He might have also realized the comforting warmth enveloping his entire being.

It took over ten minutes for him to regain consciousness.

[Welcome Host, the Great Farming System has been successfully bonded to the host]

[Here’s your profile]

[Name: Circus Gontomn]

[Years Of Existence: 18 years]

[Title: Rookie Farmer]

[Level: Level 1 (0/120 EXP)]

[Rank: Rookie Level 1 Farmer; Visit the Quest Dashboard to Find Quests, Complete them, and Earn Rewards to Level Up]

[Farmer Strength: < 1 kg]

[Great Coins: 0]

[Skill Points: 0]

[Inventory: Open the inventory to see your available resources. (Congratulations! you’ve received a starter pack. Open the inventory to see what’s in)]

[Store: Open. (Purchase equipment, tools, seeds, and other farming supplies to enhance your farming abilities.)]

Circus was still trying to process what had just happened, but he was bombarded with confusing information and a mechanical voice speaking inside his head. The mention of Rookie Level I, Great Coins, and Skill Points only made his headache worse.

In an attempt to find some peace, Circus decided to remain silent and clear his mind. After a moment, he looked up and asked, "May I inquire as to your identity?"

[I am the Farming Assistant AI, designed to assist you in becoming the Greatest Farmer of the millennium. I have been programmed with vast knowledge and strategies to help you optimize your farming abilities. With my guidance, you will be able to navigate through the complexities of the farming world and achieve unparalleled success. Together, we will unlock your full potential as a farmer and conquer any challenges that come your way.]

Being unfamiliar with the concept of artificial intelligence, Circus was completely unaware of what he was dealing with. However, he chose not to ask any further questions, as each inquiry seemed to only deepen his confusion.

[Every millennium, a single individual is chosen from various worlds and realms. Since you have lived for 18 years, you have 982 years left to become the greatest farmer. Failure to do so will result in death, and you will be reincarnated in another realm as a loser or an inferior being.]

"Oh, how I wonder if I will even live to see half of those years. It would be more appropriate to say that I have 82 years to become what so called… err… a great farmer."

Ordinary people could live up to 150 years, but due to the suffering and cruelty of this world, extremely few reach 100 years.

The system didn’t reply. He then said, "I want to open the inventory."

A new page appeared before his eyes. It had a box with a package symbol. He clicked on it and a package image popped up. He tried to click on it and it opened. Light popped out of the package and images in boxes were displayed in front of the package. The boxes were next to each other.

The first box contained a brain symbol, and there was a number 20 on its bottom right corner. Under it were the words ‘Skill Points’. The second box had a coin with the capital letter ‘G’ on it, and the number 50 was in the bottom right corner. Below the box hung the words ‘Great Coins’. The third box had an arm symbol, the number 500, with the small letter g next to it, making it 500g. Below it was the word ‘Strength’. Circus was able to tell that it was 500 grams of strength.

‘I have been given 500 grams of strength?’

[Yes, sir, a farmer needs strength to do farming activities and protect his belongings, including his animals. You’ll be rewarded with strength on some occasions, and you can also purchase combat skills and weapons in the store.]

[Note: The system's currency is the Great coin. You can obtain great coins by completing quests and obtaining treasures from outside the system.]

Circus was really impressed. He got a chance to become stronger than ordinary people because ordinary people had the maximum possible strength they could get from combat practice. For example, an ordinary person would never be able to break a stone wall with a punch, no matter how much they have trained or how long they have been training.

Getting strength from external things like the system, not the body, would probably help him surpass the limitations of ordinary people.

Moreover, Circus realized that by acquiring powerful weapons from the store, he could enhance his combat abilities and potentially break through the barriers of his own physical strength.