Adam's head throbbed as he started to come to. The pain was sharp like someone trying to split his head open, He groaned, blinking against the dark and the blur of his surroundings. He was lying on the ground, face pressed against something soft it felt like damp grass, maybe? The scent of pine trees filled the air. For a moment, Adam couldn't process what was happening. The last thing he remembered was the crash and then nothing.
Now, here he was, in a forest, The forest was vast, the trees towering above him in all directions. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, casting long beams of warm light onto the forest floor. He took a deep breath, hoping it would calm his racing heart, but that only made his dizziness worse. His head pounded even harder. "What the hell is going on?"
He tried to push himself to his feet, but his vision swam, and he almost collapsed back onto the ground. Forcing his breathing to slow, he steadied himself, looking down at his hands. No sign of injury. No cuts. No bruises. Nothing. "This isn't right."
He closed his eyes, trying to focus. The forest, the sky, the trees—it all seemed so out of place. None of this made sense. Had he died? Was he in some kind of afterlife?
But then, as if the universe had heard his thoughts, something began to materialize in his vision.
A rectangular screen popped up in the air before him, glowing faintly with golden light. Adam blinked and rubbed his eyes, sure he was hallucinating. But when he opened them again, the screen remained
It wasn't just any screen. It was... a system?
[SYSTEM SCREEN]
Welcome, Adam.
You have been chosen for a new journey.
Class: Herbalist (Level 1)
Subclass:
Race: Human
Patron: Airmed
Titles:
Current Status:
HP: 100/100MP: 80/80Stamina: 50/50
Abilities:
Herb Identification (Passive) – You can identify and analyze any plant or herb in your vicinity.Alchemy (Active) level 1 – Craft a basic salve from herbs.
Attributes:
Strength: 5Intelligence: 8Dexterity: 5Wisdom: 10Vitality: 10
Inventory:
Herbalists RobesHerbalist toolsAntidote x1
Quest Log:
Main Quest: Mastering HerbalismObjective: Harvest your first batch of herbs and create a healing salve.Reward: 50 XP
"What is this? Why is my class... orange?" Adam asked aloud, his voice shaking with confusion. He stared at the glowing screen, trying to make sense of the color difference. The class itself stood out, bathed in an eerie, vibrant orange glow, while everything else—his attributes, inventory, and quest log—remained a normal, standard color.
No response. The system remained silent.
He shook his head in disbelief. "Okay, this is insane," he muttered, his fingers brushing across the screen. "I've been thrown into some... game world, haven't I?"
Adam sighed, rubbing his temples, trying to steady his nerves. He could ask questions all day, but it wasn't helping. This was real. Whatever this was, he was here now. So, he decided to focus on the class Herbalist.
As soon as his mind focused on the class, the screen flickered once more. A new prompt appeared, glowing brightly as if the system was responding directly to his curiosity.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Class: Herbalist (Legendary)
You are the first holder of this class. As such, you have unlocked a Title: "Master of a Legendary Class."
Since this is a Legendary Class, you gain more attributes than any other class.
Every Level:+1 Strength+3 Intelligence+1 Dexterity+3 Wisdom+5 Vitality+2 Stat pointsEvery 5 Levels:Gain a Skill Token that can be used to buy new skills.Every 10 Levels:Gain a Skill Upgrade Token that allows you to upgrade an existing skill.
Adam stared at the glowing screen, his breath catching in his throat. "Legendary... class?" He swallowed hard. The system wasn't offering any more explanations. It was up to him to figure it out.
Next, he focused on the new title he received.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Title: Master of a Legendary Class (Equipped and Hidden)
Effect 1: Passive Effects — You learn class-related skills faster than others, gaining experience with each attempt at practicing or crafting.Effect 2: Teaching Modifier — You can teach others your class skills with greater ease and efficiency, reducing the time needed for them to learn from you.Effect 3: Subclass Flexibility — You can save and swap subclasses without losing progress as long as the subclass is classified as Common or Uncommon.Effect 4: Hidden Class Rarity — The rarity of your class and title cannot be seen by anyone outside of other Legendary Class holders.
"Wait..." Adam mumbled to himself, his mind working quickly. "I can swap subclasses? And save levels? That's huge. Does that mean I can... build a character in different ways?" Trying to remember his gaming days… This seemed kinda broken.
And finally the last thing that didn't make since was the Patron portion.
Adam blinked at the Patron section of the system screen, his brow furrowing as he read the word. "Patron? What's this about Airmed?" He muttered to himself. It was the only part of the screen that didn't make sense. The rest was understandable—he was here, he had a class, and now he had to learn how to use it. But this "Patron" thing, linked to Airmed, was a puzzle piece that didn't quite fit.
He focused on the name, thinking of the woman's voice he had heard earlier, calling herself Airmed. It all clicked in his mind—she had mentioned offering him a gift. Was this the link between them? Did she have some kind of power over his new life?
With a mix of curiosity and caution, Adam tried focusing his attention directly on the word Airmed in the system screen, hoping it would give him some answers.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Patron: Airmed
Effect 1: Gift of Healing — Airmed has granted you a deeper understanding of the ancient art of Herbalism. This gift allows you to craft healing potions and remedies with greater efficiency and potency.Effect 2: Guidance — Airmed will provide occasional guidance to aid you in your journey. However, her help will not always be direct; you must earn her favor through deeds and actions in the world.Effect 3: Favorable Alignment — You gain increased trust from the followers of Airmed, followers of the natural ways of healing, and anyone who works with herbs. This can grant you aid, information, and resources as you progress.
Adam read the system message with a sense of understanding slowly dawning on him. Airmed wasn't just a mysterious name from a voice in the void. She was his patron, and the link between them seemed to grant him a variety of special abilities and blessings related to Herbalism. A gift from a being who must have held great power in this world.
"Okay," Adam said aloud, trying to wrap his head around it. "So, Airmed's not just some voice from the void... she's my guide. And she's basically the reason I'm here. Alright, I think I get it now." He sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair. "This is insane."
The more he read, the more he realized that this wasn't just an opportunity for a fresh start—it was a chance to live out a life he had never considered in the real world. And it wasn't like he had a choice, anyway. He wasn't going back. Not without answers. Not unless he earned it.
His eyes drifted back down to the Quest Log in the system screen. It felt strangely grounding—like a to-do list for his new life. There were steps to follow, tasks to complete, and now, he had a way forward.
Quest Log:
Main Quest: Mastering Herbalism
Objective: Harvest your first batch of herbs and create a healing salve.
Reward: 50 XP
Adam exhaled slowly, his nerves starting to settle. "Okay, let's get started.