### **Chapter 6: The Great Mark Has Been Achieved**
As Adam stood in front of the storage box in his room, the morning light shone through the trees. His mind was focused on one goal: to complete the next transaction to unlock the first mark in his **Lord Merchant** ability. He opened the interface and checked the resources and NPC tasks.
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> **Current Source:**
> - Three: 25
> - Stone: 15
> - Gold: 50
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"Worker", Adam called the NPC who quickly appeared and bowed.
"My lord?"
Adam said, "Make me a new weapon." "Something better than a spear." "
The Craftsman bowed and gathered the materials from the box and began working on a nearby bench. Sparks flew as he slammed the parts together, his focus still unfocused. After a few minutes, he handed Adam a finished gun.
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> **Crafted:**
> - Reinforced Spear (Damage: 15, Strength: 75/75)
> - **Cost:** 15 Gold, 5 Wood, 5 Stone
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> **Activated: LORD MERCHANT (50% Return)**
> - **Paid:** 8 gold, 3 wood, 3 stone
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Adam took the spear, the weight and weight of which were much greater than the melee weapon he had been using. When the system beeped, ** he opened the transaction report. **
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> **Level Up:**
> - 10/10 Transaction completed (level reached).
> **MILESTONE Unlocked:**
> - **Copy Ability:** You can copy the ability of an NPC or player with 100% accuracy.
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The time he waits. Adam turned to his trusted craftsman, the NPC still standing, as if awaiting his next command.
"See what you got," Adam said, activating the **Copy Ability**.
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> **Can be copied from: Craftsman NPC #001**
> - **Ability Increased:** Fast Crafting (Reduces crafting time by 25%).
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Knowledge flooded Adam's mind. He could feel the craftsmanship of the craftsman, the instinct of the hammer and nail, the precise movements required to create weapons and tools. It's not the strongest power, but its effectiveness is undeniable.
Then Adam approached the NPC guard, expressing his desire. It wasn't 100% yet, but Adam had plans to increase it.
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later In the morning, Adam asked the builder to strengthen the new pillar. The wide area gave him more confidence, but he knew it wouldn't last long. The coming attack is not just a threat, but a promise.
With the creator gone, Adam opened **Global Chat** and wanted to see how the other players were doing.
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**Player 56:** "I just unlocked my second ability!" Level A isn't bad when you know how to use it. "
**GAME 18:** "Everyone will see Ripping the ridiculous loot boxes? I fought three wolves and just hid. "
**PLAYER 92:** "The SS's dominance is here. Anyone near the northern cliffs looking for a group? I'm looking for a strong group."
**PERSON 33:** "You think SS is rare? SSS is here. First Turn Let's see if you can match. "
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Adam smiled with a mixture of confidence and sadness. Write a quick message.
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**AMAH ACTION:** "SSS Power: Lord Merchant. It has reached a turning point. I'm just getting started."
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conversations were fired with responses.
**Questioner 45:** "Sellers again?" It seems incongruous. "
**Kaiper 19:** "Milstone? What's the sign?"
**Kaiker 3:** "What. Talk big while you're still alive after the attack. "
Adam finished the conversation without any concern. He didn't bother to convince the man of his talent – he let the results speak for themselves.
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As the day goes on, Adam's NPCs return with new items from the forest and mine. The storage box is almost full and the artist has started working on a set of shields. Adam checked out the UI and was pleased with the progress.
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> **Local Country:**
> - **Level:** A fortified building
> - **Register for safe zone:** 15 meters
> - **Resources created daily:**
> - Tree: +10
> - Stone: +8
>- Gold: +5
> - ** Defensive structures: ** Castle wall, pinhole (3)
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The system calls again, this time with another alert.
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> **Advancing:**
> - ** Important note: ** Copy statistics (5/20 transfer completed).
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Adam's eyes focused on the next reward. By copying the stats of a loyal NPC he could empower his guardian, or luckily his craftsman. The power was endless.
watched Counting down, the numbers flickered in his vision.
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> **MONSTER INVASION:** 5 days, 6 hours left.
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Adam went forth with a spear in his hand. The sun was beginning to set, the shadows of the forest were long.
The attack was coming, but its strength was.