I stand at the edge of the newly acquired land, looking at the vast open space in front of me. There's so much potential here, but it feels... empty. Just land, trees, and nothing else.
I've made good progress with the shelter, but now, with five acres to manage, I need more than just a single structure. I need houses. Houses for future workers, potential guards, and whoever else might be summoned or join my growing settlement. It's time to build something that lasts.
I turn to Lira, who's standing nearby, looking eager and ready to get to work. The summoning has granted her a certain awareness of her role here, and I can already see the determination in her eyes.
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"Lira," I call out to her, my voice carrying a hint of excitement, "I need your help with something. We're going to build houses."
Her eyes brighten at the mention of the task. "Houses? For the future of our people?"
I nod. "Exactly. We need to start creating a foundation for what's to come. A place to live, to work, to grow."
She doesn't hesitate. "I'm ready. Where do you want them?"
I survey the land. There are plenty of clearings, and some of the trees could be felled to make way for the houses. It won't be quick, but with two of us working together, we'll make it happen.
"I think here," I say, pointing to a flat area just past the shelter. "This will be the beginning. We'll build a few small houses to start, just to get things moving."
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[New Mission: Build Houses]
Gold Needed: 30 for 1 House
Gold Available: 0
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I check the system once more. Building houses is crucial, but I have no gold. I'll need to gather resources—wood, stone, and anything else we can find. Fortunately, Lira is here to help.
I hand her a simple task list. "Lira, I need you to gather wood from the forest grove. You'll also need stone from the nearby hills. We'll need a lot for this."
She nods immediately. "Understood. I'll begin right away."
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With that, I get to work as well. I head to the forest, chopping down trees and hauling them back to the area we've marked for construction. The sound of the axe against the wood rings out through the forest, and I lose myself in the rhythm of work. I've got a lot to do, but it's satisfying to see the land slowly transforming.
Lira returns quickly with a stack of gathered stone, carrying them with surprising ease.
"We'll need more wood," I tell her, "but this is a good start. I'll handle the cutting, you keep bringing back the stone and other materials."
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As the day passes, we work tirelessly. The shelter is no longer alone. The foundation for the houses begins to take shape, and the sounds of construction echo in the quiet forest. We make good progress, but it's clear that there's much more to do.
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[Mission: Build Houses]
Gold Needed: 30 for 1 House
Gold Available: 0
Resources: Wood (100), Stone (50)
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I look over at Lira. She's sweating, but there's a smile on her face as she works. "We're getting somewhere," I tell her.
She nods. "We are. It feels good, building something. It'll be a home."
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[New Mission: Gather More Resources or Explore New Territories]
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It's clear we need more resources, and there's a good chance we'll have to expand even further to keep up with the demand. But for now, we'll focus on building what we can.
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