The cold air bites at my skin as I leave the shelter. It's not much, but it'll do. I can't stay in one place for long.
The screen appears again, showing me my next mission:
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[New Mission: Explore the Surrounding Area]
Gold Reward: 15
Unlock: Territory Purchase Option
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I glance around, spotting a clearing to the north. It's open, the land dipping into a small valley. I pick up a few tools—a sharp stone, a bundle of vines—and head out.
The ground is uneven, the forest dense. I keep moving, eyes scanning for anything useful. It takes a while, but I eventually reach the clearing. The soil is fertile, and a stream runs nearby. It's good land.
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[Gold Earned: +5]
[Exploration Complete]
Gold: 15
New Mission: Purchase Territory (5 Gold)
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I check the screen again. Gold. It seems the system is making it the key to everything.
I head back to the shelter, thinking about the next step.
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[Purchase Territory – Cost: 5 Gold]
Available Options: 1. Small Clearing (5 Gold) 2. Rocky Hillside (5 Gold)
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I choose the small clearing. More space and resources.
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[Territory Purchased: Small Clearing]
Gold: 10
New Mission: Expand Shelter or Buy Landscape
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With the new territory, I have a chance to grow. The gold sits in my mind as a currency for everything—expansion, summons, upgrades. I'm not sure how far this will go, but it's enough for now.
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The sky darkens, and I settle by the fire, ready for whatever comes next.
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