《Cultivating the World I Became a Magical Farmer》


 Meeting the Divine

    Chapter 1


    Opening my eyes, I found myself standing on my feet. My head was already lowered, and I was looking down, like a child confronting his mother after realizing his mistake and knowing she was going to yell at him.


    Looking down, my eyes caught sight of something unusual¡ªthere was no proper ground beneath my feet. Actually, I couldn''t even see my feet. Around and beneath my feet was a white space, like clouds covering the area, as if I were standing in the sky. I couldn''t even tell whether I was wearing shoes because I didn¡¯t feel anything in my feet. In fact, I wasn''t feeling anything in my body at all. "That''s strange¡­ what happened?" I thought.


    Suddenly, my eyes shifted toward my clothes. These weren''t my clothes. Looking at what I was currently wearing, I noticed I had on a plain white T-shirt and plain white long pants. It looked like a night suit, but it wasn¡¯t.


    Realizing that I had been looking down all this time, I tried to raise my head¡ªbut I couldn''t. My head was stuck in place, locked downward, making it impossible for me to move. It felt as though my head didn¡¯t even exist, as if it wasn¡¯t part of my body. No matter how much I tried, I couldn''t feel any movement or muscle contraction. "Why can''t I move my head?" I wanted to say, but even though my mouth was open, I couldn''t form a single word.


    "You can raise your head."


    As I was trying to understand what was happening to me, a voice echoed. It was a strong voice, like that of an honorable warrior. It also sounded like an old man, maybe in his sixties.


    Hearing the voice, I tried to raise my head again, and to my surprise, I was able to do so successfully this time.


    The moment I looked forward, my eyes landed on an old man sitting on a large throne. He looked to be around seventy years old. I was never wrong about my guesses. His face was well-defined, without any beard, and he had a strong square jaw. His long white hair flowed backward over his shoulders, just like some godly character in movies and anime. It was a simple but good-looking hairstyle. Despite his age, he appeared quite strong¡ªhis face was free of wrinkles, and his body was muscular.


    I realized that my gaze was fixed on him¡ªI couldn''t move my eyes left, right, up, or down, nor could I blink. Then, suddenly, I remembered my last memory.


    Yes¡­ I had definitely died.


    Actually, I had already been thinking about the possibility that I was dead. I mean, it was easy to understand¡ªI couldn''t move without his permission. Then the man in front of me must be the one who would decide what would happen to me next.


    But what I didn¡¯t understand was this strange feeling.


    I should be sad because of the way I died, yet I didn¡¯t feel anything. Why¡­?


    Was I even breathing? I focused on my breath and realized that I wasn''t. I wasn''t breathing at all.


    "You are getting another chance to live again, so choose."


    He spoke in a hard yet calm tone, gazing at me with a normal expression, though there was a hint of seriousness on his face.


    Suddenly, I felt a sensation in my throat and mouth.


    "Ah¡­" A sound escaped my lips. I understood that he had just given me permission to speak.


    But instead of focusing on his words, I spoke carelessly with a smile.


    "So, you¡¯re God, huh¡­?"


    Hearing my words, his expression changed rapidly. I hoped he wasn¡¯t angry because of that. I thought about what I had just done, fully aware of the consequences.


    After my idiotic response, he simply gazed at me with a mix of surprise and seriousness.


    "I am."


    He replied instantly, confirming his identity. He looked at me with a hint of curiosity.


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    I was confused. What should I say next? He was God¡ªthat was the only thing I had wanted to confirm. But now that I had my answer, I didn¡¯t know what to say to him. After all, I was actually afraid of gods. We all know how powerful they are.


    "Choose¡­"


    He¡ªI mean, God¡ªspoke again, quickly and loudly, reminding me of his earlier words about a second chance. But what exactly was I supposed to choose? He hadn¡¯t given me any options¡­ Oh, I get it.


    "Ohhh¡­ Okay, I choose!" I replied nervously without even thinking, knowing I had made a mistake.


    Hearing his voice, I suddenly felt fear creeping in. But when I thought about my last moments¡ªwhen I died¡ªI felt nothing at all. Like it was nothing. Why¡­? I was still thinking about my death. Well, it was death¡ªhow could I even forget? And it was a bad one.


    Suddenly, a single tear fell from my eye. I hadn¡¯t even felt it forming or dropping, yet I knew I had just cried. But there was no emotion inside me.


    Seeing that tear, the old man who called himself God¡ªwell, I was still skeptical¡ªlooked at me.


    My eyes remained fixed on him, as if I were staring at something extraordinary. I had never looked at someone like this before¡ªnot even a girlfriend¡­ Well, not that I had one.


    "So, you chose, huh? What did you choose, then?" he asked.


    Though he hadn¡¯t actually explained what I was supposed to choose, I knew he was doing it on purpose.


    "About the second chance."


    I replied nervously again, forcing a small smile as I tried to find the best answer to appease him.


    He continued to gaze at me with his serious expression. It was hard to tell if he was angry, but he definitely looked serious.


    "You are already dead. But as another chance, I am going to send you to another world. You have two options. First, if you want special powers or a wish, you won''t be reborn, but you will be teleported with your current body. Don¡¯t worry about the language barrier. Second, if you choose to be reborn as a baby, you won¡¯t get any special wish or power, but you can choose the family you¡¯ll be born into¡ªa noble family, a king¡¯s son, or something else. The world I am sending you to is a magical one dominated by swords, magic, demons, and gods. So, choose wisely."


    Hearing this, I decided to believe he was truly God¡ªhis power was undeniable.


    "So, if I choose to be reborn as a king¡¯s son, I can¡¯t ask for anything else, right? But if I want a wish, I¡¯ll just be teleported into the new world with my current body?"


    "Yes. So choose wisely."


    I started thinking about the kind of life I wanted. Suddenly, I was able to move my head up and down. I guess even God started feeling awkward after seeing me stare at him continuously. Or maybe he just wanted me to think about my future properly.


    Lowering my head, I thought deeply about my choice. I couldn¡¯t even recall my death¡ªit felt like God had blocked that memory to make me focus on my future.


    After considering all the possibilities, I made my decision. I wouldn¡¯t let greed take over. I would choose the life I had always dreamed of.


    "Arthur, don''t make the same mistake again," God says in a serious yet sympathetic tone.


    After hearing this, I raised my head, trying to look at him. But the moment I saw him, my body was stunned. All my thoughts suddenly stopped, and my vision started to blur. My arms and legs moved in shock, as if my body had suddenly been released, making me lose my balance. I tried to steady myself by moving my arms, but I realized I was falling backward. Raising both arms in the air, my remaining vision faded as well.


    ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­


    My eyes closed completely, knowing I was going to fall backward. I braced myself for impact. Surrounded by darkness from all corners, I found myself continuously falling¡ªwithout ever hitting the ground¡­


    "Your wish to become a magical farmer has been granted."


    "To become a magical farmer, you have been given an SSS-rank farming system. Since you know how games work, I designed this system according to this game, so you will find it easy to use."


    "In addition, you have been granted the gift of all world languages."


    "I wish you luck, Arthur."


    "Ahhhhh¡­!"


    My eyes snapped open in shock. I found myself standing on the ground, lowering my head again, just like before. My face was covered in sweat, and I was gasping, unable to breathe properly¡ªlike I had just run several marathons without training. Of course, I hadn''t done anything like that, but my current condition felt no different.


    Suddenly, new memories started flooding into my brain.


    SSS-rank farming system.


    Out of nowhere, I received all the information about my SSS-rank farming system¡ªhow to use it, its abilities, everything. I realized that God had already granted my wish without me having to ask. My wish to become a farmer and live the life I had always dreamed of was fulfilled. To help me with farming, he had given me an SSS-rank farming system, just like in a game.


    Without wasting any time, I tried to steady my breathing. I was still looking down, hoping to control my breath somehow. But now, knowing everything about the SSS-rank farming system that God had gifted me, my eyes shone with hope. A smile formed on my face¡ªI was truly happy for my new life.


    With that thought, I raised my head, looking forward to the new world where I would live and farm¡­


    But before I could fully lift my head, I noticed something strange. The ground I was standing on looked dark.


    Too excited about my new life, I hadn¡¯t paid much attention to it before. But now, as I raised my head completely to look at the new world before me, my eyes widened in shock.

 The Cursed Land

    I rubbed my eyes again and again, thinking there must be something wrong with them because the world I saw in front of me was totally different from what I had imagined.


    ¡°Is this where I¡¯m supposed to do farming?¡± I said in shock.


    The land before me was pitch black, like a cursed, destroyed wasteland. I didn¡¯t even know how to describe it¡ªit was the complete opposite of the fertile farmland I had envisioned. It felt like I had been teleported into a horror landscape, or worse.


    As far as my eyes could see, I was standing in the middle of a forest, but even the trees looked lifeless. They were blackened, with only a few branches remaining. Some trees had a few leaves, but I could count them on my fingers. The leaves themselves were dark and sickly. The tree trunks looked burned, and every tree I could see shared the same eerie appearance. The ground stretched endlessly, with trees sparsely scattered across it. It wasn¡¯t a dense forest; rather, it felt abandoned and ruined.


    I was in shock. The world in front of me reminded me of my old world, but this one was in even worse shape. It looked like a massive war had taken place here.


    ¡°A war, huh... War never leaves me alone, not even here.¡±


    ¡°How the hell am I supposed to farm on this land?¡± I muttered nervously.


    I was worried, but then I reminded myself¡ªI was a smart person. Or at least, I thought of myself as one. What was wrong with that? I knew how to handle situations like this. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and tried to relax.


    Before opening my eyes, I told myself, ¡°This is just a dream. The god, the farming land, all of it¡ªit was just a dream. I¡¯m still alive, just sleeping¡­ or maybe in a coma¡­ or maybe I¡¯m back in my camp. Time to wake up from this dream.¡±


    With that, I opened my eyes with a smile. But my smile quickly faded. Yep, this was a dream... I was truly dead.


    ¡°Well, forget it. I don¡¯t want this to be just a dream. God wouldn¡¯t lie to me. There must be something I¡¯m missing.¡±


    Maybe since this world was different from my old one, the land here looked different too. Thinking this, I decided to test the ground. I lifted my leg and stomped on the blackened soil beneath me to check its hardness.


    Boom!


    Suddenly, the ground beneath my feet exploded, creating a massive hole. Half of my body was inside the crater.


    I was shocked. ¡°What just happened?¡±


    I realized the ground was as hard as rock¡ªthough not exactly rock-like, but still tough. I wasn¡¯t even wearing shoes, just the same clothes I had on when I met God.


    Thinking about what had happened, I was confused. Why did the ground break so easily? The best explanation was that it was already weak and hollow inside.


    ¡°Yeah, that must be it.¡±


    Should I try again? But what if I fell into an even bigger hole? No, I shouldn¡¯t risk it. I might die.


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    Suddenly, I felt something in the sky¡ªit was the sun setting. I didn¡¯t have much time. Well, I knew God wouldn¡¯t lie to me¡­ maybe. If I was right, I should be able to farm on this land. And if not, then maybe there was another place with different soil. I needed to act fast¡ªthis world was unknown to me, and so was the land.


    Thinking that my system might help, I called out, ¡°System.¡±


    A small status window appeared in front of me, like in a video game, but simpler and easier to understand.


    Rank: SSS


    Class: Farmer   (SSS+)


    Name: Arthur


    HP: SSS              [+]


    Strength: SSS     [+]


    MP: SSS             [+]


    Stamina: SSS     [+]


    Wait a minute¡­ Why was everything ranked SSS?


    My Strength, MP, Stamina¡ªall SSS? And even my class, Farmer, was SSS+? That was even higher than the others.


    Hmmm¡­ no¡­ no¡­ no¡­ But what if¡­? I needed to test this.


    Cautiously and nervously, I began walking toward the nearest tree, mindful that the ground beneath me might collapse at any moment.


    Reaching the tree, I placed my hand on its rough surface. ¡°What happened to this tree?¡± I muttered, running my fingers along its bark.


    Even in my previous world, nothing was ever this destroyed.


    ¡°Well, let¡¯s see¡­¡±


    The tree I was touching was four times taller than me, and its trunk was twice my width. Grabbing it with both hands, I applied just a bit of strength¡ªand to my amazement, I easily uprooted it from the ground without even using my full power.


    ¡°So this is what SSS-rank strength means, huh?¡± I said with a big smile. I was happy¡ªso happy that my eyes sparkled with excitement.


    Lifting the tree completely, I held it above my head with both hands. ¡°This is the power of a magical farmer!¡± Then, with all my strength, I threw the tree toward the sky, curious to see how powerful I really was.


    The tree shot upwards at an incredible speed. A sonic boom echoed as it pierced through the air. I kept watching, trying to see how far it would go, but at some point, it disappeared from sight. I couldn¡¯t even tell if it was still ascending or had started falling back down.


    After waiting a few minutes, I finally saw the tree coming back toward me.


    Taking a stance, I bent slightly, placed my hands on the ground, and then jumped with all my might.


    Boom!.......


    The impact of my jump was so strong that the ground beneath me completely shattered, creating a massive crater the size of half a well.


    Soaring into the sky, I shielded my eyes from the rushing wind with one hand while keeping my focus on the falling tree.


    As I got closer, I clenched my right fist tightly, preparing to strike. My left hand still blocked the wind, and just as the tree was about to collide with me, I delivered a powerful punch.


    With a single blow, the tree shattered into countless pieces mid-air.


    I continued ascending for a bit before gravity pulled me back down. As I started to descend, I took a moment to observe the vast, dark forest beneath me. It was all the same¡ªblackened, lifeless, and eerie, stretching as far as the horizon.


    This was the land I needed to use for farming.


    As I got closer to the ground, my heart pounded with a mix of fear and excitement. But I knew I could survive this.


    Boom! Thud!


    With a tremendous impact, I landed on my feet, crouched slightly, and rolled to absorb the shock. I was alive¡ªand completely unharmed.


    However, my clothes weren¡¯t so lucky. My white T-shirt was half torn, and my pants had been ripped so much that they were now shorts. Well, at least my shirt was still a shirt.


    Now that I knew my status, it was time to check my farming tools. Darkness would come soon¡ªI needed to work fast.


    ¡°Tools,¡± I said, knowing how to access my farming tools.


    Suddenly, a tool window appeared before me, displaying all the tools I would need for my farming journey.


    ¡°What?¡± I was confused because I didn¡¯t expect this.

 Carving a New Home

    Chapter 3:


    ¡¶ TOOL WINDOW ¡·


    Tools


    Mind-Bending Wooden Stick (Rank SSS)


    The reason I was confused when I first saw the tool window was that it displayed only one tool. But after reading its name, I quickly understood why it was called the "Mind-Bending Wooden Stick." Seeing it marked as an SSS-rank tool made things even more interesting. If I needed to cultivate this land, I knew having an SSS-rank power tool would be a huge advantage.


    I focused on the Mind-Bending Wooden Stick shown in the window before me, and as soon as I called for it, the stick appeared in my right hand. I decided to call it just a stick because its full name was too long.


    It looked like a simple wooden stick, as if it had just broken off from a tree. However, its surface was smooth and rounded, making it easy to grip.


    Holding the stick in my hand, I thought about an axe. If I was going to clear trees and prepare the ground, an axe would be necessary. As soon as I imagined it, the stick transformed into an axe. It was a short axe, just the right size¡ªbecause that was how I had envisioned it.


    "So, this is how it works, huh?" I muttered, feeling excited.


    With a smile on my face, I held the axe and thought about a sword. However, this time, the axe did not change shape. I had suspected that might be the case, but I figured it was worth trying. After all, if we don''t try, how will we ever know?


    Suddenly, I noticed that the light around me was fading. The sun was setting, and darkness was creeping in. Even though I had SSS-rank strength, I still felt uneasy. This land was unfamiliar, and who knew if creatures stronger than me lurked in the shadows? Besides, what was the use of all my strength if I couldn''t even see in the dark?


    Without wasting any time, I took a stance to jump again. This time, I bent my knees slightly¡ªless than before. The axe was still in my hand, but when I thought about storing it, it vanished instantly.


    I was back at the spot where I had first been teleported, though I had moved a bit due to my earlier landing. The reason I was preparing to jump again was simple: when I had fallen from the sky earlier, I had scanned my surroundings, looking for a better place to settle. While the land seemed the same everywhere, I had noticed one significant difference¡ªthere was a massive tree in the distance, far larger than any other tree in sight.


    Its trunk was at least ten times wider than the other trees, and its height and number of branches surpassed them all.


    "Boom!"


    The sun was close to setting, so I jumped toward the massive tree, planning to use it as my first shelter. This time, I had a better grasp of my strength, and though I miscalculated slightly, landing farther than expected, I learned from it.


    After overshooting the tree, I walked back toward it. As I moved, I observed the ground¡ªit was flat. When I was in the air, I hadn''t seen any mountains or hills, meaning this forest stretched across a vast, level plain.


    When I finally reached the massive tree, I was surprised¡ªit was even bigger up close than it had seemed from the sky. The best part? There was a large open space around it, making it perfect for my plan.


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    The tree''s upper branches were sparse, meaning nothing was hiding in them. The setting sun''s crimson rays bathed the area in a warm, golden glow. With no leaves to block the light, the forest floor was well-lit.


    I circled the tree carefully, inspecting it. Then, standing on the east side¡ªopposite the setting sun¡ªI called out, "Tool."


    As expected, the wooden stick appeared in my hand. I had called it "tool" on purpose, testing if a simple command would work. Then, I imagined a machete¡ªa sturdy tool with a strong handle and a sharp, long blade. Instantly, the wooden stick shifted, transforming into a machete.


    Looking at it, I realized it resembled a small sword. "Maybe I could use it as a weapon too," I thought.


    But for now, my priority was shelter. I planned to carve out a space inside the massive tree, using it as a temporary base until I found a better place to live.


    To ensure precision, I measured half my height before pressing the machete''s sharp blade into the tree. With a swift motion, I sliced through the trunk¡ªit was even easier than cutting a cake.


    The reason these tools were so powerful was simple: they were all SSS-rank. I knew that even if I tried to cut through rock or the land itself, these tools would slice through effortlessly.


    I carved out an entrance about the size of half a door, then summoned a shovel. Without wasting time, I hollowed out the inside of the tree according to my measurements, being careful not to pierce all the way through.


    Bit by bit, I expanded the space, ensuring it was large enough for me to sit, stand, and sleep comfortably. When I finished, my new shelter had only one entrance¡ªno windows, just a single opening.


    All the wood I had carved out, I placed inside. I planned to use it for firewood. Luckily, I didn¡¯t have to worry about starting a fire¡ªI was confident that with my strength, I could create sparks by transforming my wooden stick into a sharp blade and then striking the blade against a rock.


    Building my shelter had taken only seven to eight minutes. After cleaning up, I gathered several stones from around the tree. Why more than one? "Well, if anything tried to attack me at night, I could use them as weapons. With my SSS-rank strength, even a simple stone could be deadly."


    I collected about ten stones and placed them inside my new tree home. Then, an idea struck me. "If I simply struck two rocks together with my strength, I could create fire." Testing this, I smashed two stones against each other¡ªand fire appeared. But the rocks shattered.


    "Too much strength," I muttered.


    I realized it would be easier to use a knife and a rock to make fire, so I gathered more stones again.


    "....."


    My stomach growled.


    "What should I do?" I thought, rubbing my belly.


    I hadn¡¯t seen any animals earlier¡ªperhaps I hadn''t looked carefully. As for fruits, they were out of the question. These trees didn¡¯t even have leaves, let alone fruit.


    "Hunting can wait until morning," I decided.


    Going out in the dark would be risky. Instead, I sat inside my shelter and summoned a knife. Picking up one of my stones, I scraped the knife¡¯s sharp edge against it, successfully igniting a small fire.


    Now, I had a tree house and a bonfire inside. The fire was small, ensuring it wouldn¡¯t burn down my shelter. It wasn¡¯t cold, but I needed the light. Besides, fire kept animals¡ªand possibly monsters¡ªat bay.


    Darkness had completely taken over the forest. The sun had vanished, leaving everything shrouded in black. Inside my shelter, the fire cast flickering reddish-yellow light against the carved walls.


    I shifted my position, sitting on the north side of my shelter. If anything entered, it would come from the east, where my entrance was.


    "I should make a door," I thought.


    But for now, I closed my eyes.


    Only to open them again immediately.


    "I can¡¯t afford to sleep here¡ªnot yet. I know nothing about this land."


    I had to stay awake. My mind raced with plans¡ªshould I search for a better place? Should I turn this into my permanent home?


    For now, I had one certainty.


    Tomorrow, my first task will be hunting.