With the workshop finished and the resource teams already returning with wood and stone, I finally have room to think beyond the basics. We have houses, guards, workers—this isn't just a camp anymore. It's a budding civilization.
The system window pulses softly in my mind.
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[Special Projects Unlocked]
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These aren't like regular buildings. They're bigger, more expensive—but the rewards are massive. I scroll through the available options:
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[Special Projects List]
1. Hall of Records (Cost: 800 Gold)
Unlocks research system. Start discovering new technologies, building upgrades, and combat tactics.
2. Temple of Light (Cost: 1000 Gold)
Boosts morale, allows healing, and unlocks faith-based units or blessings.
3. Training Grounds (Cost: 1200 Gold)
Improves unit strength, unlocks training paths and promotes units to higher tiers.
4. Marketplace District (Cost: 900 Gold)
Drastically increases passive gold income. Unlocks trade routes later.
5. Command Post (Cost: 1500 Gold)
Unlocks scouting, missions, and lets you create squads. Adds control and flexibility.
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I don't hesitate.
"Hall of Records." It's time we start discovering things on our own, instead of relying solely on the system.
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[Special Project Selected: Hall of Records]
Cost: 800 Gold
Gold Remaining: -50 (System auto-defers next income to cover deficit)
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I gather the crew—Mira, Lira, and Elder Magnus. This isn't just another building. It'll be the heart of our settlement's knowledge, where we'll learn to create things the system doesn't just hand us.
"Magnus," I begin, "you'll oversee the Hall. Guide whatever knowledge comes out of it."
The old man gives a knowing nod. "There's power in what's forgotten. If we dig deep enough, we'll find more than answers—we'll find legacy."
Mira spreads the schematics and gets to work immediately. I can see the excitement in her eyes—this is something different, something big.
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[Construction Begins: Hall of Records - 3 Days Remaining]
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Meanwhile, I walk with Aric around the edge of the settlement. He's quiet, as always, but I know he's watching.
"You think we're ready?" I ask him.
He shrugs. "We're not the same people we were when you first summoned me. You made us part of something. Whatever this Hall brings... I'll protect it."
I clap a hand on his shoulder. "I know you will."
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[System Update: Passive Gold Income Boosted - 50/Day]
[Unlock Pending: Research Tree upon Completion of Hall of Records]
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