The forest's canopy above Ander thickened as he ventured deeper, the muted rays of the sun casting the world into a twilight of green and shadow. His skeletal minions marched behind him with mechanical precision, their bones clattering softly. Ander's mind raced, thinking of his next steps. He knew he needed to level up soon, and his house upgrade was nearing completion. He had a plan to become more powerful, but the journey ahead was still unknown.
As the day stretched on, Ander's skeletal minions managed to collect the remaining wood and stone needed to upgrade his house. His HUD flashed, alerting him to the completion of the task.
Quest Completed:
• Reward: 50 XP, 10 Summoning Coins
Current XP: 120/100
Level Up!
• New Level: 2
• XP: 20/200
Stat Increase:
• +2 Strength, +5 Dexterity, +100 Health, +10 Intelligence
• Total Mana: 1500
• Total Health: 200
• Skill Points: 4
• Free Points: 5
Ander could feel the surge of power from leveling up. His body felt more resilient, his mind clearer. He could allocate his newly earned points and improve his combat abilities.
Free Points Allocation:
• +3 Intelligence, +2 Strength
Updated Stats:
• Health: 200
• Mana: 1,650
• Strength: 19
• Dexterity: 20
• Intelligence: 33
• Stamina: Infinite
DING: New Unit Unlocked!
Satisfied with his progress, Ander began the house upgrade process, selecting from his HUD options. The house would take some time to complete, but once it was finished, he would have a base from which to expand his operations. It was more than just a home—it would become a fortress for his undead army.
As the skeletal minions worked on the construction, Ander's attention turned to the summoning coins he had just earned and the troop he had unlocked. These coins held incredible potential, allowing him to summon more undead troops. His unique class, Lord of the Dead, allowed him to command greater numbers of minions, and it was time to put that to use.
He activated the first summoning coin, holding it in his skeletal hand as it glowed with a soft, eerie light. The coin dissolved into the air, leaving behind a shimmering portal from which a new skeletal soldier emerged.
New Minion Summoned: Skeletal Archer
• Health: 40
• Strength: 5
• Dexterity: 8
• Stamina: Infinite
• Racial Gift: Fleshless – Immune to all forms of poison and toxins.
• Weapon: Short Bow (Bone Arrows)
The skeletal archer stood before him, its bones thin but agile. Ander could feel its capability for ranged attacks, adding a new dimension to his growing army. Over the next hour, Ander used the remaining summoning coins, bringing forth a few more minions to his cause.
Total Minions:
• 8 Skeletal minions
• 7 Skeletal Archers
His forces were modest for now, but Ander knew that each battle would make them stronger. The more they fought, the more they would level up, just as he did.
With his house upgrade in progress and a small army under his command, Ander set his sights on the larger picture. The forest, the monsters, the quests—they were just stepping stones to his true ambition. He would not just survive in this world; he would dominate it.