Sun Haven Village

Devin frowned realizing that he couldn't bypass the normal process as easily as he had hoped. He would need to gain the approval and favor of the Sun Haven village before being granted full authority as the domain owner. It seemed he would have to follow the established rules and work towards earning the village's trust.

Devin recalled the information he had read about the Haven guild's actions to gain the favor of the Sun Haven villagers. The village was located on an isolated island, cut off from the outside world except for the occasional visit from passing merchants. Currently, the village was facing a crisis as a plague was infecting their crops, leading to food scarcity and sickness among the villagers.

Devin stood beneath the unique tree species that belonged exclusively to the island. He remembered reading that this tree held significant importance to the villagers and the Haven guild. To confirm his thoughts, Devin decided to use his identification skill on the tree.

Placing his hands on the tree, Devin expected to hear the familiar system voice. However, this time he received a different response.

[ Identification skills requires experience points to activate. Player Devin currently has no experience points. Please continue to work hard to enjoy and explore the game] the system informed him.

It seemed that in order to fully utilize his identification skill, Devin would need to gain experience points through his endeavors in the game.

Devin accessed his personal panel to review his current status and available resources:

Name: Devin James

Title: Village Owner (locked)

Class: unallocated

Level: 0

Race: Human

Exp: 0/1000

Reputation: 0

Skills:

- Appraisal skill (advanced)

- Origin Sutra (not started)

- Art of Medicine (locked)

Items:

- Pharmacopeia

- Storage Ring

- Eyes of Indra

- Origin full body suit including cloak

-Origin katana(weapon)

-10 faerie plum

-20 luminary citrus

-30 Emerald fern Stone

-50 iron ore

-50 Copper ore

-20 steel ore

-10 silver light blossom herbs

-10 Moonstone Moss herbs

-10 Everflame ruby and Moondust opal.

Devin took note of his existing skills and items. His advanced Appraisal skill would certainly come in handy for identifying various objects and resources. However, he noticed that his Art of Medicine skill was locked and the Origin Sutra had not yet been started. These were areas he would need to focus on developing in order to better assist the village with their current crisis.

Additionally, Devin possessed several useful items, such as the pharmacopeia, which would aid him in his endeavors as a pharmacist. The storage ring allowed for easy organization and transport of items, while the Eyes of Indra provided enhanced perception, especially in the form of glasses. As long as he put it on he would be able to read complicated ancient text, and the Origin suit which consisted of A sophisticated popped collar overcoat, crafted from supple black leather, exuded an air of exclusivity and protection. Its structured collar, perpetually angled upward, gave him an aura of authority. With a meticulously tailored jacket, shirt, pants, and high boots all draped in a deep, regal shade of purple. The fabric, both lightweight and resilient, allowed him to move with fluid grace. Adornments of gold and purple trim adorned his ensemble, adding an opulent touch to his already impressive attire. Intricate patterns woven with golden threads snaked along the edges, cuffs, and collars of his garments, catching glimmers of light with every deliberate movement.

The Cloak granted certain abilities as invisibility and protection.

The weapon of choice is a silver katana with 42" in length.

The various herbs, ores and gems provided by the system were also valuable, especially Moonstone Moss that only grows during full moon.

The price will rise as high as 1 gold coin which is equivalent to 100 points.

Oasis game currency is copper, silver, gold. 1 copper = 20 points, 1 silver coin = 100points, 1 gold coin = 200 points in reality. Also within the game 100 copper coins = 1 silver coin, 100 Silver coins = 1 gold coin.

The game company doesn't sell game currency, it can be gotten from completing tasks , player trade, Trade centres, black market.

Devin decided not to equip the origin set yet, it's too eye-catching.

Devin didn't have to wait long before his brother Alex joined him in the game world. As they explored their surroundings, Alex marveled at the realistic feel of the environment and the fresh air.

"Not only that," Devin responded, "but in this game world, you can experience sensations like pain and taste. It's designed to be as immersive as possible. And remember, we shouldn't just treat this as a game. Let's approach it as if it's the real world, because there are rewards and perks to be earned."

"Alright, I'm on board," Alex agreed, ready to fully immerse himself in the game and embrace the challenges and opportunities it presented. Together, they embarked on their journey in Sun Haven, eager to make a difference and forge their own paths in this virtual but vivid world.

Devin and Alex approached the sobbing boy, intrigued by his presence in the seemingly deserted village. Devin introduced themselves, hoping to establish a friendly connection.

"Hello, my name is Devin, and this is my brother Alex," Devin said warmly, offering a smile to the boy.

The boy, still wary, looked at them skeptically. He seemed to be on guard, questioning their motives. Alex, determined to put him at ease, asked for his name.

"What's your name, little man?" Alex asked with a friendly smile.

The boy hesitated for a moment before responding, "Who are you people?"

"We are adventurers who came to the village to sightsee and see if there's anything we can help with," Devin explained, hoping to reassure the boy.

"The village chief is not around," the boy answered, his voice tinged with sadness and uncertainty.

"No worries," Alex replied, his smile unwavering. "We can wait here with you until the village chief comes back."

Devin and Alex sat down in front of the boy, hoping their presence would provide him some comfort. They were ready to lend a helping hand and unravel the mysteries that awaited them in the village of Sun Haven.

Devin empathetically asked the crying boy about the reason behind his tears, eager to understand and potentially offer assistance.

The boy remained silent for a moment, contemplating whether he could trust these outsiders. Devin, understanding the importance of trust, assured the boy that they had come from outside the island and were experienced adventurers who might be able to help.

Reluctantly, the boy decided to share his burden with them. Through his tears, he explained, "My brother is sick, and his condition is worsening. I don't want him to suffer the same fate as Gary's brother, who didn't survive the sickness. They had to cremate him."

Devin and Alex listened attentively, their hearts heavy with sympathy for the boy and his brother. "It's alright, little man, let's try to find a solution together. Can you provide more details about this sickness? How is it affecting the village?" Devin inquired gently.

With a deep breath, the boy composed himself and began to explain, "The village is suffering from a plague that is infecting the crops. The plants are withering and dying, leaving the villagers struggling to find enough food to sustain themselves. But it's not just the crops. The sickness is also spreading among us, making us ill."

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Devin and Alex exchanged a concerned glance.

Devin's heart raced as he realized that the quest he had read about was indeed unfolding before his eyes. The quest to rescue the villagers and find the source of the problem with the crops and sickness was now in front of them.

Before Devin could attempt to trigger the quest from the boy, they heard another voice calling out to him. It was a burly, tanned middle-aged man with a tribal tattoo on his bicep—the village chief. Jeremy explained to the chief that Devin and Alex were adventurers from outside the island who had noticed his distress and decided to wait with him.

Upon hearing this, the village chief, Kellan, looked at Devin and Alex with a mix of curiosity and appreciation. "You are adventurers, you say?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.

Devin nodded, confirming their status as adventurers. At that moment, a system message informed them,

[You have gained 5 favorability points from village chief Kellan"]

It was a small gesture, but it signified that their presence was welcomed and appreciated by the village.

This is good with this favorability they can do more with the village chief's favor.

Are you two from the adventurer guild? Did they finally accept our mission" asked village chief Kellan.

"No we are not from adventurer guild we heard about the good environment of Sun haven and decided to come and see it," answered Devin.

The village chief sighed in disappointment "I should have known better that no one would take our village problem serious since the reward we offered is not enticing enough"

Devin and Alex exchanged determined looks as they understood the village chief's concerns about their low levels and potential dangerous situations.