Archer arrived at the spot he woke up at. Looking around, he spotted the river washing into the ocean, and he looked between the two. 'I'm lucky I got washed up.'
He decided to follow the river north. Hours passed as he followed the river, but the jungle got thicker the further he walked. As Archer trekked through the dense jungle, he couldn't help but be spellbound by the beauty surrounding him.
The sun shone through the canopy, casting dappled light patterns on the vibrant foliage. The trees' leaves were a rich assortment of greens, purples, and reds as if painted by a master artist.
The jungle's sounds were alive, with the chirping of birds, the buzzing of insects, and the occasional roar of a wild animal in the distance. But the jungle was also dangerous. The ground was slick with moisture, making every step treacherous.
Vines snaked across the path like tripwires, and the trees were draped with hanging roots that obscured the way forward. As he pushed deeper into the jungle, he was surrounded by a cacophony of sounds and smells that threatened to overwhelm his senses.
He soon realized the beauty surrounding him was deadly. Poisonous plants with lush foliage hung overhead, and vines with thorns lurked around every corner. Snapping twigs and rustling leaves signaled the presence of unknown predators.
Archer had been trekking through the jungle for hours, unaware of the danger that lurked in the shadows. He had been so focused on the beauty of his surroundings that he had not considered the possibility of encountering a man-eating beast.
But as he pushed through the dense foliage, he heard a rustling sound to his left. The next moment, a massive beast pounced on him from the bushes. Archer barely had time to react as his senses warned him too late before the beast was upon him, its sharp teeth bared and ready to tear him to shreds.
He struggled against the beast with all his might, his heart pounding as he quickly cast Cosmic Sword. Stabbing the beast in the head, it fell to the ground dead, leaving his heart racing. Archer turned his head towards the beast.
It was a bear in all but color—a dark greenish color. When he saw this, he mumbled, ''Suitable for a jungle.''
Getting back on his feet, he cut out the beast's heart, storing it away. That's when he remembered he could create two new spells thanks to the jump in ranks.
Looking around, he climbed the closest tree and sat on a branch. Pulling out and eating the hearts he had collected so far after he was done, he checked his status.
'Status.'
[Experience: 3000/9000]
[SP: 37>61]
'Sixty-one huh.'
Archer got 2400 experience from the hearts and five hundred from the jungle bear. He spent ten points on HP, mana, strength, constitution, and stamina, putting six on charisma and five on intelligence.
[HP: 1310>1410]
[Mana: 4600>4900]
[Strength: 640>740]
[Constitution: 700>800]
[Stamina: 670>770]
[Charisma: 750>810]
[Intelligence: 620>670]
Feeling refreshed, Archer pulled out some pastries and started eating as he admired the view from his perch. As he was eating, he heard growls and roars below him. Looking down, he saw raptor-like creatures fighting another dinosaur.
Pulling out some chocolate, he ate as he watched the mid-afternoon entertainment. As the fight was going on, he remembered why he was up here and started to think about spells to make. 'I want a spell that creates a space for myself.'
Suddenly, he got an idea about a domain but didn't know where it originated. He shrugged as he imagined his own private space that he could upgrade with his mana.
[Spell Creation activated]
Nothing happened. But it didn't bother him too much. As he continued to watch the dinosaur wrestling match, he drank a bottle of Dragon Tears.
[Dragon's Domain created]
[Dragon's Domain: A space where a dragon can horde his treasure and pamper his women, can be molded into whatever the user needs, and can be upgraded by using the user's mana]
Joy filled Archer as he successfully crafted this new skill. He had no intention of inventing additional spells. He felt excitement at discovering a secure hiding spot for his belongings, eliminating the need to manage them constantly within his Item Box.
Emptying his drink, he casually tossed the bottle toward the triumphant dinosaur. The glass struck the creature's head, leaving it bewildered as it scanned its surroundings.
Amusement painted Archer's face at the dinosaur's reaction. Leaping from the tree, he conjured a cosmic sword mid-air and skillfully impaled the creature with a swift, decisive motion.
It looked like a duck dinosaur from Earth but had sharp teeth and could fight, which confused Archer even more. Taking his knife out, he looted all three dinosaur hearts and stored them alongside the bodies. 'Dragon's Domain.'
A white portal appeared in front of him. He shrugged as he stepped through and saw grassland the size of a football pitch.
Looking around, it was empty as far as his eyes could see, but a smile came to his face as he started imagining the grasslands growing bigger. A small forest popped up all around. Large trees stretched into the sky, but something wasn't right to him.
A massive tree in the middle of the forest with paths leading to it. Archer made his way down this peaceful-looking path that snaked through the forest. Until it stopped at a massive tree, he checked his mana before doing anything else.
[Mana: 2900/4900]
Looking up at the big tree, he started picturing a cottage built into the tree with a front balcony. Inside were bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a large room to store all his loot.
More shaking was felt as the tree molded into Archer's perfect chill spot, though he would still sleep outside the domain. Nothing helps him relax more than a good old tree branch to sleep on. Shaking his head, he checked out his new creation.
A large fantasy cottage built into the trunk is nestled at the center of the massive tree. Its walls are made of smooth, polished wood that has been worked to fit the tree's shape as if it grew around the cottage.
The roof is made of wooden shingles covered in thick moss, blending seamlessly into the surrounding foliage. Gleaming windows dot the cottage's exterior, each framed by intricately carved wooden shutters that can be swung open to let in natural light and fresh air.
A sturdy wooden bridge leads to the balcony with a bench looking outwards. The front door is covered in intricate carvings of woodland creatures and leafy vines.
He saw a small balcony overlooking the surrounding forest, offering breathtaking canopy views. Birds flitted and chirped around the cottage, and the rustling of leaves in the breeze provided a soothing soundtrack to the idyllic tranquility of the forest.
Archer started walking up the wooden bridge to reach the front door. Opening the door, he walked in. As he stepped through the door of the plain but welcoming cottage, he was greeted with a cozy but spacious living area.
The walls are painted with light, warm colors, creating a sense of comfort and serenity. Large windows allow the soft natural light to stream in, illuminating every corner of the room.
A comfortable sofa rests in front of the crackling fireplace, perfect for curling up with a book or spending time with Ella. Nearby, a modest wooden dining table sat in the middle of the room, flanked by comfortable chairs upholstered in soft fabric.
The kitchen is simple but functional, with plenty of counter space for preparing meals. A narrow staircase in the corner of the living area leads down to the basement, where Archer finds a large storage room.
The basement is dry and well-lit, with sturdy shelving lining the walls to store all sorts of items. Whether it's extra food or chests for gold, the storage room is spacious enough to accommodate all his needs.
Archer walked through the treehouse and admired his handy work. He looked around dropped onto the comfy sofa, and relaxed for a little while. While sitting there, he pictured the domain as wilder, with small beasts running and flying around and a small river running through it.
He was checking his mana after everything was done.
[Mana: 300/4900]
''Oh shit.''
Archer took out a mana potion and quickly drank it.
[Mana: 800/4900]
He got up, went to the balcony doors, and opened them to walk outside. When Archer was outside, he started to lean on the railing to look outside at the domain. It was a small forest, with trees stretching as far as the eye could see, and he saw some birds flying here and there.
Before he left, he unloaded all the random loot he got into his storage room before leaving the domain. Stepping out where he killed the three dinosaurs, he continued his walk while thinking. ''I'm happy the Domain. Every dragon needs a space to hide his treasures.''