The morning sun cast a golden veil over the humble plot of land Riven now called home. A soft breeze rustled the fields of budding berries, and dew glittered across leaves like scattered stardust. Riolu stood in the distance, meditating atop a flat stone, while Zorua was sprawled belly-up in a patch of soft grass, tail wagging lazily.
Riven stepped outside with a stretch, greeted by the faint shimmer of the translucent interface that had become his constant companion.
Ding![Daily Quest Completed – Berry Bed Maintenance]+5 SP | +3 FP
System Update:You've accumulated 50 SP and 40 FP.Farm Upgrade Tier I is now available.
Riven blinked as the system unfurled a new interface, almost like a scroll, lines of sleek digital script neatly organized.
[Farm Upgrade Menu – Tier I]
Available Upgrades:
Water Distribution Node (20 FP): Auto-irrigation for 2x faster crop growth.
Soil Enrichment Rune (25 SP): Increases harvest yield by 30%.
Storage Silo – Mini (15 FP): Secure storage for harvested items.
Basic Breeding Pen (LOCKED – Requires Pokémon Compatibility Skill Lv2)
You may choose two upgrades from the current tier.Please confirm selection.
"Huh… That's actually useful," Riven muttered, rubbing his chin. "I should automate the watering. Saves effort."
He tapped on the Water Distribution Node and the Soil Enrichment Rune.
Confirmed. Initiating construction.Completion Time: 3 in-story daysPassive system assistants will assist in setup.Minor quests related to construction will be generated.
Small glowing motes flickered in the air, converging near the crops. Within seconds, faint glyphs etched themselves into the soil like glowing roots, then faded into invisibility. Nearby, a line of blue nodes rose from the earth in a semicircle near the berry fields. The future had begun to settle into the farm's bones.
Zorua cocked his head from where he lay, blinking at the glowing lights.
"Zorua, that's not for chewing," Riven called, laughing.
Suddenly, another prompt appeared—this one bearing the faint ring-shaped icon that only showed when the Sanctum Ring was involved.
[Sanctum Ring Notification]
Core Synchronization Level: 8%You have unlocked access to the first Ring Memory Fragment.Would you like to initiate memory viewing?
[Yes] [No]
"Wait… memory fragment?" Riven pressed [Yes].
The world shimmered—and his vision blurred. Then, silence.
He stood in a surreal dreamscape. Everything was shades of white, gold, and blue. A figure, cloaked in robes resembling ancient Unovan designs, stood beneath a tree made of starlight. His hand hovered over a glowing Poké Ball.
"To guard the flow of life, one must nurture it. Not all strength is found in war. Growth… harmony… that is our path."
The figure turned. His eyes—piercing gold—met Riven's.
"Bear the ring, Guardian. One day, your sanctuary will awaken a miracle."
Then, the dream collapsed.
Riven gasped as he stumbled backward, landing on the soft grass. His heart pounded in his ears. Zorua padded over, sniffing him curiously.
"What… what was that?" he breathed. "A memory from the ring? Or a vision of the past?"
System Prompt:Memory Fragment 1 unlocked.Core Synchronization increased to 12%.Next milestone: Fragment 2 at 25%.Special Perk Unlocked: [Growth Pulse I] – All crops gain minor passive regeneration bonus.
The implications were huge. If the ring stored memory fragments, then it wasn't just a System—it was history itself.
He opened his Status Menu.
[User Status – Riven]
Age: 20
Class: Farmbound Pokémon Host
Affinity: Growth, Aura
Sanctum Ring Core Sync: 12%
SP: 25
FP: 15
Abilities:
[Appraisal] Lv3
[Seed Nurturing] Lv2
[Aura Sensory] Lv1
[Growth Pulse I] (Passive)
Daily Quests: [✓]
Weekly Quest: [Pending]
Inventory:
Potion x2
Oran Seed x5
Revival Seed x1
Glowroot Bulb (Unidentified)
He stared at the Glowroot Bulb again. Something about it pulsed in tandem with the ring now. He would need to test its use in the enhanced soil once the farm upgrades completed.
That night, over a campfire, Riven looked at the team gathered around him.
Riolu sat upright, eyes closed, meditating.
Zorua curled against Riven's legs, yawning sleepily.
Buneary was combing her ears using a soft leaf.
Stufful and Sableye were locked in a weird standoff over a half-eaten berry.
"I wonder what kind of farm we'll build together," Riven said softly. "And what kind of trainer I'll become."
[Weekly Quest Unlocked]
Title: [Foundation of Prosperity]Objective: Complete 3 daily quests, assist in the installation of one farm upgrade, and analyze the Glowroot Bulb.Reward: +30 SP | +20 FP | Unlock Tier I Seed Pack (Special)Bonus Objective: Reach 15% Sanctum Ring Sync – Bonus Aura Infusion Skill (Lv1)
Quest Duration: 7 in-story daysProgress: 0/3 | Installation: 0/1 | Analysis: 0/1
The week was about to bring new changes, and the path to becoming a tycoon of both earth and aura had only just begun.