It was almost sunset when the old cart finally rolled past the crooked sign that read Welcome to Sunvale. The wheels creaked like they were too tired to continue, and the air smelled faintly of pine and earth, a scent that clung to your clothes as if it had been waiting for you. You had barely stepped off when the first message blinked into view, floating quietly in your vision, pulsing with soft golden light.

[System Notification] Welcome to the village of Sunvale. You have accepted the inheritance of Lot #53, left by your grandfather Elias Graymoor. Life quest activated: [Return the land to its former glory] Reward: 300 EXP, 50 Suncoins, 1 Wooden Starter Chest

The screen faded, and the quiet of the village returned. Somewhere far off, a crow called once before flying past the fading sun. The lot itself looked like it had been forgotten by time. Weeds taller than your knees rustled as you stepped through them. The cabin stood in the middle, worn down and weathered, with cracked windows and ivy climbing its frame like nature was reclaiming it inch by inch.

The system had been a part of everyone's lives for as long as you could remember. It logged your tasks, tracked your progress, and offered rewards for every completed goal. In the city, it had always felt rigid and cold, like a machine with no soul. But here, in this sleepy village wrapped in green, it felt quieter. Softer. Like it was giving you a second chance.

Another screen blinked open as you stepped onto the porch.

[Daily System Task – Beginner Tier] Clear 10 weeds Water 5 soil patches Greet 3 villagers Reward: 30 EXP, 1 Beginner’s Lunch Pack, +1 Reputation with Sunvale

The wooden door creaked as you opened it. The scent of dust and old pine greeted you like an old memory. Inside was a single-room cabin, untouched and silent, with shelves covered in cobwebs and empty picture frames. An old kettle sat quietly on the stove, as though someone had once planned to come back.

This was where your grandfather had lived. They said he kept to himself. They said he loved the land more than people. But this place did not feel abandoned. It felt paused. Like a story waiting to be picked up again.

You dropped your bag on the floor and stared at the faded wood beneath your feet. Your hands still trembled from the long trip, from everything that led to this moment. This was not just about taking over some forgotten farmland. It was about finding your own beginning. Maybe even understanding what your grandfather had seen in this life.

Then, just as the last light outside dipped beneath the hills, the system chimed again.

[Quest Chain Unlocked – Legacy of the Graymoor] Chapter 1: The Forgotten Farmer Objectives: Repair the Old Cabin Roof Locate Grandfather’s Journal Unlock the Storage Shed Rewards: ???