The morning sun spilled gold across the cabin and fields. Ronald stood on the edge of the sprout-tuber rows, his emerald eyes scanning the little green shoots that swayed in the gentle breeze.
He flexed his hands. "All right… time to see how fast I can grow today."
His Verdant Bracelet glimmered faintly, almost like it approved.
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[System Update: Unified Experience Mode Enabled]
🌱 All actions now grant EXP to Main Level.
🌱 Farming, crafting, house-building, tool mastery, joinery, wood shaping, and use of farming magic all contribute to Level progression.
Current Main Level: 2 (EXP 22/200)
Farming (Comprehensive) Lv.1 (EXP 22/100)
Crafting Skills:
Carpentry Lv.3
House-Building Lv.2
Joinery Lv.2
Wood Shaping Lv.1
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"Wait… everything counts toward my main level now?" Ronald muttered, blinking. "I'm going to get crazy fast if this keeps up."
Brontus snorted. "Good. You'll need strength, skill, and stamina for the harvests ahead."
Maphala hummed from her calf-sized form. "And don't forget patience, little farmer. Growth isn't only measured in EXP."
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Ronald started with the fields, hoeing the soil, activating Sprout Magic to instantly germinate new seeds, channeling Sunray over the sprouts, and using Water Vein to pull fresh water from the soil for the ones he didn't want to overwater.
Every swing of the hoe, every sprinkle of water, every magical boost registered in his system:
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[Action Logged: Farming / Magic / Crop Care]
+5 Main EXP
+5 Farming EXP (Comprehensive)
Soil Proficiency Lv.3 → 4
Crop Care Lv.2 → 3
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Satisfied with the first rows, he returned to the cabin, measuring walls, trimming beams, and adjusting joints with his axe and chisel. He carved the beams for the roof carefully, his system recognizing every precise cut as experience.
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[Action Logged: Crafting / Carpentry / Joinery]
+10 Main EXP
+8 Carpentry EXP
+8 House-Building EXP
+5 Joinery EXP
+3 Wood Shaping EXP
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By midday, the sprout-tubers had grown enough to begin their first harvest. Ronald knelt, pulling each tuber gently, brushing soil away, and stacking them neatly. The system chimed with a soft hum as he finished:
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[Harvest Logged: Sprout-Tubers]
+15 Main EXP
+10 Farming EXP (Comprehensive)
Stat Bonus Triggered: Strength +1 (Permanent)
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Ronald laughed, brushing dirt from his hands. "This… this is insane. Everything I do makes me stronger—fields, cabin, even chopping wood. I feel like I'm actually growing every day!"
Maphala nuzzled his shoulder. "That is the way of Verdantia, child. The land teaches, the work strengthens, and your body and mind flourish together."
Brontus added in his usual stern-but-warm tone, "Don't just enjoy it. Learn it. Master it. A farmer who cannot adapt will not last."
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The afternoon passed in a haze of activity. He built shelves in the cabin, shaping wood with precision, tested the joinery by stacking logs, and even made a small table for the cabin's common area. Every task, no matter how small, added EXP to his main level:
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[System Log: Daily Progress]
Main Level EXP Gained: +78
Farming EXP: +30 (Comprehensive)
Carpentry EXP: +18
House-Building EXP: +15
Joinery EXP: +10
Wood Shaping EXP: +5
Current Main Level: 2 (EXP 100/200)
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A soft chime rang through his vision.
LEVEL UP!
Ronald Alexander Roberts Jr. → Level 3
Max HP +10
Max Mana +5
Stamina continues to remain infinite
Skill Growth Rate Slightly Increased
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Ronald dropped onto the grass, laughing and breathing hard—but not from exhaustion. Maphala curled up beside him, brushing her leaf-shaped ears against his arm, while Brontus grazed calmly.
"I can't believe it… Level 3 already!" Ronald exclaimed. "I mean, I just planted, watered, chopped, and built a cabin. And I leveled up!"
Brontus grunted. "You're a prodigy in your own right, boy. Now use it wisely."
Maphala hummed softly, "The land will reward diligence, and you will rise with it. But remember… even gods have limits, little farmer."
Ronald smiled, emerald eyes shining. "Limits are overrated anyway. Let's see how far we can take this world together."
The cabin, fields, and companions were bathed in the warm glow of sunset, and the system pulsed faintly, as if echoing his joy:
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[System Status: Post-Level-Up]
Main Level: 3 (EXP 0/300)
Farming (Comprehensive) Lv.1 → Lv.2 (EXP 52/100)
Crafting Skills:
Carpentry Lv.3 → Lv.4
House-Building Lv.2 → Lv.3
Joinery Lv.2 → Lv.3
Wood Shaping Lv.1 → Lv.2
Blessings: Verdant Bracelet, Hearthlight, Farming Magic (Sprout, Water Vein, Sunray, Weedbane)
HP: 110/110
Mana: 65/65
Stamina: ∞
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Ronald stretched back in the grass, feeling the warm evening wind on his skin, and whispered, "I can't wait to see what tomorrow grows."
The morning sun peeked over the horizon, painting the cabin and fields with soft orange light. Ronald stretched, feeling the warmth in his muscles and the thrill of another productive day.
The system pulsed softly in his vision, giving him a morning update.
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[System Morning Briefing]
Main Level: 3 (EXP 0/300)
Farming (Comprehensive) Lv.2 → EXP Needed to Level Up: 100
Includes crop care, soil proficiency, beast handling, and farming magic (Sprout, Water Vein, Sunray, Weedbane)
Carpentry (Comprehensive) Lv.3 → EXP Needed to Level Up: 80
Includes house-building, joinery, wood shaping, and tool mastery
Daily Objective: Gain EXP through farming and crafting to grow stronger and more skilled.
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Ronald grinned, flexing his hands. "All right… let's see how much I can improve today."
He started in the fields, checking his sprout-tubers. The shoots had grown overnight, their leaves shimmering faintly thanks to the passive Sprout Magic.
He used Water Vein to draw fresh water from the soil and Sunray to accelerate photosynthesis. As he worked, the system logged his efforts.
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[Action Log: Morning Farming]
Watered sprouts → +10 Farming EXP
Activated Sprout Magic → +5 Farming EXP
Sunray applied → +5 Farming EXP
Soil turned and weeds removed → +5 Farming EXP
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By midday, Ronald had harvested the first small batch of tubers. He ate one, savoring its earthy, nutty flavor. The system chimed as a tiny permanent stat boost triggered:
Strength +1
"Not bad for breakfast!" he muttered, brushing dirt off his hands.
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After the harvest, he moved to the cabin construction, focusing on the roof and interior shelves. The joinery and wood shaping felt natural now, almost meditative. Each careful cut, each beam placed, added experience to Carpentry (Comprehensive).
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[Action Log: Afternoon Carpentry]
Roof beams shaped and slotted → +15 Carpentry EXP
Shelves constructed → +10 Carpentry EXP
Joinery adjustments → +5 Carpentry EXP
Tool mastery (axe/chisel) → +5 Carpentry EXP
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By evening, the cabin was more than functional—it was spacious, cozy, and had room for Maphala and Brontus no matter their size. The divine beasts stretched in the newly built stall, watching Ronald with calm, approving eyes.
Maphala hummed softly, brushing her leaf-shaped ears against him. "You've grown a lot today, little farmer."
Brontus rumbled, "Strength and skill improve with action. Remember that tomorrow is another chance."
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Ronald plopped onto the grass, gazing at the cabin and fields. The system pulsed again—this time with his daily summary:
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[System Evening Summary]
Daily EXP Gain:
Farming (Comprehensive): +25 EXP → Progress: 25/100
Carpentry (Comprehensive): +35 EXP → Progress: 35/80
Main Level: 3 (EXP 60/300)
Achievements Today:
Harvested first sprout-tubers → +1 Strength
Watered, weeded, and applied magic to crops
Progressed cabin construction with roof and interior shelves
Improved tool mastery (axe, chisel)
Learned smoother joinery techniques through hands-on practice
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Ronald yawned, feeling the satisfaction of a day well-spent. "Okay… that's actually really fun. I can see how much I improved today."
Maphala curled up beside him, humming a lullaby that seemed to glow in the fading light. Brontus sat protectively at the edge of the field, horns gleaming faintly in the sunset.
"Tomorrow," Ronald whispered, "we'll grow even more… and maybe I'll finally get to see how fast these potatoes can get crazy big."
The system pulsed faintly, as if nodding in agreement. Another day of growth awaited.