Attribute Value Lynn Age 17 Level 2 Race Human Strength 3 Agility 4 Intelligence 7 Constitution 3
Basic Skills Value Intermediate Housekeeping Proficiency 901/1000 Beginner Potion Making 90/100 Beginner Surgery Skills 20/100 Skull Coins 100 Reputation None
Introduction: A nameless assistant at the Bloodsaw Apothecary, a frail but shrewd human teenager who has been alive in this world for two years, though he might die at any moment...
Lynn calmly examined the suddenly appearing panel.
The ability to keep a straight face, developed over the past two years, allowed him to remain composed in almost any situation.
He studied it for a while, gradually understanding some of the system’s functions.
“So, as long as I keep completing tasks given by the creatures of this world, I can receive rewards to improve my abilities?”
Lynn thought to himself.
If that’s the case...
Then his chances of surviving in this world just increased a bit.
Just then, his teacher’s hoarse voice and footsteps came from the hallway.
"Lynn, I’m going out for a bit. I’ll be back in about two days. You need to watch the shop. Make sure to lock the door at night and don’t let those pesky thieves steal anything."
Screech—
The sound of dragging footsteps echoed down the corridor.
Ding! Your teacher, Bloodsaw Madman, has given you a task: Watch the shop.
Task Reward: Skull Coins x50, Base Experience x100, Special Reward x1
Task Failure Penalty: The Apothecary may require more collections.
Lynn immediately returned to the shop.
In the front lobby, his teacher was dragging a blood-soaked sack, something inside rustling and squirming.
The sack’s height was at least two meters, and the dark red, cyst-covered body was his teacher.
At that moment, a new panel appeared in front of Lynn.
Bloodsaw Madman
Race: Stitchmonster
Level: ???
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Combat Ability: Do not provoke him.
Introduction: Owner of the Bloodsaw Apothecary in Soul Alley, skilled in various surgical procedures, but outside of surgery, he often indulges in some "interesting" side ventures...
Lynn was stunned, but his face remained unchanged.
"Teacher, is there anything I should be careful about while you're away?"
Lynn asked.
He knew this was a question he had to ask. Without it, he might end up dead.
Bloodsaw Madman threw the bloodied sack behind him and hoarsely said:
"Those with money, take money; those without, offer equivalent exchange. Those who refuse to trade, handle it yourself with the scalpel."
Thud—
A bloodstained bone-cutting knife was tossed in front of Lynn.
Ding! You have acquired a special item: Bloodsaw's Bone-Cutting Knife x1
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Bloodsaw’s Bone-Cutting Knife
Quality: Fine
Level: ???
Exclusive: Bloodsaw Madman (Authorized)
Introduction: A scalpel frequently used by the owner of the Bloodsaw Apothecary. It is extremely sharp and cuts through both flesh and spirits with great ease. It is said that the longer you use it, the more you’ll feel the urge to cut something...
"Remember."
Bloodsaw Madman hoisted the blood-soaked sack onto his back and strode toward the door.
"Don’t step outside the range of the Soul Lamp, no matter what noises you hear.
Don’t listen to anyone asking you to go out and treat them.
At night, lock the door and close the windows. Kill anyone who enters, ignore whoever calls you!"
Lynn nodded and committed his teacher's words to memory.
"Yes, Teacher. I understand."
Then, under his watchful eye, the burly Bloodsaw Madman disappeared into the heavy darkness.
Time passed quickly.
Lynn went about his daily routine—scrubbing the blood from the floor, adjusting basic healing potions for various illnesses, then sitting at the counter, bone-cutting knife in hand, eyes closed, waiting for time to pass.
And then, at that very moment—
Knock, knock, knock—
Three knocks came from the door.
Lynn raised his head and looked toward the door.
A dirty little girl stood outside, clutching a doll in her arms. She gently tapped the door with her small hand.
With a pitiful expression on her face, she said:
"Is the boss here? My doll’s arm is broken. Can you help me fix it?"
Ding! The Blood Puppet has given you a task: Heal the injured doll.
Task Rewards: Skull Coins +50, Surgery Experience +50, Special Reward +1
Lynn glanced at the girl outside.
The flame of the Soul Lamp flickered faintly.
The chaotic flickering represented the strength of the visitor, and under the protection of the Soul Lamp, as long as you didn’t invite someone inside, they couldn’t enter.
Of course, this didn’t apply to powerful beings.
At the same time, a new panel popped up in front of him with the girl’s information.
Blood Doll
Level: 5
Race: Flesh Evil Spirit
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Combat Ability: You can slightly provoke it.
Introduction: A doll carrying a doll, wandering Soul Alley looking for her mother. Anyone who tries to take her favorite doll will be eaten by the doll...
Lynn felt a chill run down his spine but kept his face calm.
"Come in," he said.
As an assistant at the Apothecary in Soul Alley, Lynn knew the rules of this place. For these evil spirits, as long as you didn’t touch their taboos, they weren’t always murderous, and business could still be done.
The little girl, clutching her doll, sat down at the counter.
Lynn glanced at the doll. One of its arms was completely torn off, blood and grime oozing out as though it had been bitten off by something.
"Doctor, please help my doll. Her arm is missing, and I can’t find it. She’s my favorite doll, and if this goes on, she’ll die..."
The girl said pitifully.
Suddenly, her mouth twisted violently, and her face contorted into a bloody smile.
"You can save my doll, right? Can’t you, big brother?"
Lynn's SAN value -5
Lynn remained calm, reaching out to inspect the doll’s severed arm.
At that moment, the system’s voice sounded in his mind.
Ding! The wound shows signs of bite marks. The initial temperature of the bite and the blood composition inside the doll’s mouth match the doll's own blood. Preliminary diagnosis: The doll’s family member ate the doll’s arm.
Lynn: "???"
This system was impressive, even helping him with diagnoses.
If that’s the case, then this was simple.
He glanced at the little girl, ignoring the bloody smile on her face, and asked:
"Did you eat anything recently?"
The little girl immediately stopped smiling and returned to her previous pitiful expression. She clasped her hands together and said:
"I haven’t eaten in many days. I’m starving. But last night, I had a big meal in my dream."
She licked her lips and suddenly broke into a silver bell-like laugh.
"It was so delicious."
Creek—creek—
The doll on the counter suddenly echoed the same chilling laugh as the girl, repeating over and over:
"It was delicious! It was delicious! Hehehehe!"
Lynn's SAN value -10