Soon, everyone returned from their tasks, their arms laden with stone, wood, herbs, fruits, and other resources they'd managed to gather.
Leon nodded in approval as he glanced at the growing pile. After a moment, he shifted his gaze to the glowing system panel in front of him, eager to assess what the group had managed to collect.
[Resource Update]
Wood: 95
Stone: 112
Animal Hides: 18
Herbs: 26
Food Supplies: 40
"Hmm... that's a lot compared to when they didn't even have tools," Leon murmured under his breath, surprised by the productivity the group had achieved with just a bit of guidance and the right tools.
With a thoughtful expression, he tapped the system icon again, prompting a soft glowing light that flickered before him.
"Let's see what I can create with all of this," Leon muttered as he examined the resources in the panel.
His fingers hovered over the screen, but then he paused. There was something else he wanted to know.
"System, what blueprints do I currently have?"
The screen flickered briefly before a list began to appear:
[Blueprints Available]
Stone Pickaxe
Hatchet
Basic Shelter
Campfire
Simple Containers
Basic Trap
Water Collector
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"Hmm, let's create some more shelters," Leon muttered, extending his hand toward the glowing panel. His voice carried a decisive edge as he scanned the gathered resources again. "Since there are nine of these people, let's make nine." Though they're called shelters... they're really just simple huts.
The system responded with a soft chime, acknowledging his request.
[Resource Consumption for Basic Shelter x9]:
Wood: -45
Stone: -27
[Construction in Progress...]
Golden-blue threads of light emerged from the system panel, outlining the framework of the shelters nearby. Gradually, the light began to manifest into reality, wood and stone rearranging themselves into modest but sturdy huts with sloped roofs and crude doorways.
Within moments, nine small huts stood proudly in a neat formation near the campfire. The group, who had been watching from a distance, murmured in awe as they took in the sight of their new homes.
Leon turned to face the group, addressing them with authority. "These are for all of you. They're not much, but it's a start. Claim whichever one you like, and feel free to make it your own."
As the group began exploring their shelters, some pairing off to inspect and settle in, Leon stepped back and opened the system panel again. His gaze scanned the remaining blueprints.
[Blueprints Available]
Campfire
Simple Containers
Basic Trap
Water Collector
"One more thing needs attention," Leon muttered. "System, construct a Water Collector. The stream we've been using isn't reliable in the long term."
The panel processed his request and displayed the required resources:
[Resource Consumption for Water Collector x1]:
Wood: -15
Stone: -10
Leon confirmed, and another swirl of light gathered at the edge of the camp. Within seconds, a simple wooden structure with a stone basin appeared, capable of catching and storing rainwater.
As he surveyed the newly constructed water collector, a new notification appeared in front of him.
[Mission: Establish the Tribe Complete]
Objective: Name your tribe and declare all members as part of it.
Leon smiled as the moment sank in. "We'll be the Eagle Tribe," he announced firmly.
The system immediately responded. The notification flashed again, confirming his decision:
[Mission Complete: Establish the Tribe]
Rewards:
Unique Skill: [Name's Boon], Wood Defense Blue Prints.
[Blueprints Unlocked: Wood Defense]
- Wooden Spike
- Walls Guard Posts
- Reinforced Gates
"Good. It looks like we can start working on defending this place." Leon nodded, satisfied. He knew that it was only a matter of time before wildlife—or worse, other groups of people—started to take an interest in their growing settlement.
Deciding to save the application of his skill for later, Leon called out to the group, who had gathered near the newly constructed shelters.
"Listen up, everyone," Leon began, his voice firm but encouraging. "We've made good progress today. You all have shelters, and we've got access to water now. But that's just the beginning. Tomorrow, we start planning defenses and hunting for food."
The group exchanged looks of determination and relief. Some nodded while others gave small smiles.
"For now, rest in your new homes and save your energy," Leon concluded, dismissing them for the evening.
As the camp began to quiet, Leon found a spot near the campfire and sat down, staring into the flickering flames.