"Wow so many coins" Sylas was surprised with his profit
The sun rose early, its light slipping through the trees and spreading over the village. Sylas stood by the fields, hands on his hips, watching the wind stir the crops. Even though he had already harvested his carrots, onions, and snaproot beans, the land still felt full of potential.
He clutched the pouch of coins he had earned from selling. It jingled gently in his palm—a combination of silver and copper. A small fortune, at least by his current standards.
"Not bad," Sylas grumbled. "Not bad at all."
> [Money Earned: 18 Silver, 24 Copper (After High Roller Bonus)]
Thanks to High Roller, the money he received had doubled. He'd hoped for less, but when he counted it, he almost laughed.
That talent is going to revolutionize everything.
Mira walked up to him, drying her hands on her apron. "You're here early."
"Just thinking," Sylas replied. He jiggled the pouch lightly. "I earned a good amount of money yesterday."
Her eyebrows shot up. "How good?"
"Let's say… better than I expected," he said, and tossed the pouch to her.
Mira caught it, her eyes spilling slightly over as she took a peek into it. "You could afford a cow on this."
"Or two goats and a barrel of nails," Sylas said. "But I've got other plans."
He turned toward the fields. "I want to expand. More crops. Better tools. Maybe even hire help, if that's possible."
Mira's lips pressed into a line. "You're serious."
"Very." Sylas looked back at her. "We're not just surviving anymore. We're building something."
> [Quest Added: First Investment]
Objective: Use earned money to improve the village.
Reward: Skill Experience, Village Morale Increase
In his humble home, Sylas sat down at his wooden table and arranged the coins in front of him. He sorted them into heaps, considering what the village could use most. The homes were progressing, the irrigation was consistent—for the moment, at least. But agriculture was still limited.
If I grow more, I can sell more," he grumbled to himself. "But then I'd require more seeds, good soil, and perhaps even a cart."
He got up, walking towards the little market stand by the village entrance. This was operated by an old man named Bren, who half-dozed until he noticed Sylas coming his way with a pouch.
"Morning, lad," Bren greeted, standing upright. "Back for more?
I require seeds," Sylas stated. "Carrots, onions, snaproot—anything that grows fast and sells fast."
Bren stroked his beard. "I can arrange that. But seeds don't come cheap these days."
Sylas handed him five silver pieces. "That should buy enough."
The man blinked, then nodded slowly. "You must've sold well."
"Let's just say I was lucky."
> [Purchase Successful – Crop Seeds x30]
[Money Remaining: 13 Silver, 24 Copper]
With seeds in hand, Sylas went back to the fields. He spent the remainder of the morning planting, digging out rows with practiced ease. His hands moved quickly, and his Greenthumb skill smoothed each movement, making it more natural.
> [Greenthumb (Level 1) – Active]
Bonus: Crops grow 15% faster, slightly higher yield
The earth now appeared to be responding to him. The seeds fell into position neatly, and even the wind appeared more lenient. By noon, he was already half through planting the new crop.
Wiping sweat from his forehead, Mira passed by once more, carrying a cup of water.
"You've been out here all morning," she said.
"Can't waste time," Sylas said. "The quicker we grow, the quicker we can get better."
She gave him the cup. "You're really doing it, aren't you?"
"I said I would."
There was silence, then she spoke softly, "The others are starting to believe in you."
Sylas blinked. "They are?"
Mira nodded. "You've done more in a few weeks than most have in years. They're watching."
He took the water, then smiled slightly. "Then I better not disappoint."
> [Skill Progress – Greenthumb (58% to Level 2)]
[Village Morale: +2]
Later that day, Sylas settled in to go over his stats. It was a habit—check progress, set goals, keep going.
[Sylas's Stats]
Name: Sylas
Class: Warden of the Hollow
Level: 6
HP: 120 / 120
MP: 160 / 160
Strength: 20
Dexterity: 10
Endurance: 11
Intelligence: 34
Wisdom: 10
Luck: 36
[Skills]
Bind of Stone – Immobilizes enemies temporarily with stoneshapes
Greenthumb – Increases crop yield and quality
High Roller – Doubles coin gained from selling crops
[Traits / Passives]
Veil Sense – Detect hidden passages and cursed places
Rooted Will – Increased resistance to fear and mental effects
[Inventory Highlights]
Amulet of the Veiled One (Key Item)
Axe, Torch, Rope, Satchel with essentials
Quest Log:
Improve Village Shelter (Ongoing)
First Investment (In Progress)
Looking over it all, he felt that old spark again—something he hadn't felt in a long time. Hope. Purpose.
"I'm going to make this place into something worth living in," he whispered.
And for the first time, the future did not seem so distant.