The wind picked up as Adam watched his kingdom. A calculation ran through his mind, every hour the attack approached. His NPCs moved cautiously, completing their tasks as the camp hummed and the pace of the operation increased.
Ignis stood to the south, his ship ablaze as he refined his fire magic. The craftsman worked hard, hammering away at another type of weapon, while the builder focused on strengthening it. The walls around the main building
Adam's interface beeped, alerting him to a new system message.
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> ** System Warning:**
> - The popularity of the trade has increased worldwide.
> - New customers have joined the delivery team.
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Adam laughed. The flood of gold from the sale was already good, but with so many players looking for weapons, his influence in the market increased.
He opened the trade Tahua**, as the last one had already caused major bidding wars.
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> **Buy trade:**
> - Reinforced Spear: 250 gold
> - Longsword feat: 400 gold
> - Heavy Battle: 225 gold
> **Total money:** 875 gold
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The world was abuzz with talk and speculation.
**Kaikoro 34:** "A longsword sold for 400 gold! Who is this boy?
**Kaikoro 22:** "Is it important? If the gunfire continues, we will survive"
**Chamber 12:** "At these rates, I will be destroyed before the attack begins. "
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Adam stopped the conversation and focused on the progress of the transaction.
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> **Seller Lord activated:**
> - Restored resources:
> - Three: 60+
> - Stone: +30
> - Gold: +180
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The
resources paid out allows him to maintain his aggressive weapon production rate without it. He will clear his reserves and issue new orders to the architect and builder, so that the pace of work does not slow down.
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At noon, Adam joins Ignis in the south. The wizard attempted a fire spell, creating a thin wall of flame that danced above the ground.
"It's amazing," said
, Adam, looking at the sun's flares.
Ignis turned off the spell with a wave of his hand and turned to face him. "There's a reason for the delay. It's best if we buy time, but the monsters adapt."
"That's all we need," replied Adam. It's time to thin the ranks and regroup. If they're going to focus on the traps, they won't focus on us."
Ignis growled.
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As the day wore on, Adam inspected the builder's latest project: a new defensive perimeter around the northern border. Reinforced walls, with trenches and barriers, formed a large line. Shading
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> **Upgrade Completed:**
> - Northern Environment (duration: 150/150)
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The system called again when Adam's trading list was selected.
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> **Upgrade:**
> - 22/50 transaction completed (follow-up point: random NPC power copy).
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Adam still had the intention of unlocking Ignis' hidden power. He was found to be skilled in fire magic, but the system Hidden all his power. Adam's next gesture will reveal the depth of his or another NPC's power.
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As the sun sank below the horizon, the craftsman presented a new weapon for Adam to examine.
"My lord, I have made this using the iron you gave me," the craftsman
said, holding the weapon. "
Adam took the weapon—a rock with a sharp edge and a reinforced wood—and tested it. match
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> **New item created:**
> - Improved Halberd (Damage: 35, Strength: 150/150)
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Adam said: "It will work well." "Read at the market. Starting price: 300 gold. "
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That night, Adam climbed the tower, the forest illuminated by the glow of his kingdom's ramparts. Ignis joined him, his rock resting quietly in his hand.
"The forest is unmoving," he said quietly. " The monsters are waiting for something "
Adam shook his head and looked at the wooden line. "They are waiting for the invasion. So are we. "
His UI score is approaching.
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> **Monster Invasion Timer:** 2 days, 6 hours left.
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Adam gripped the spear tightly, his mind racing with sudden thoughts and actions. He couldn't attack, but his preparations were almost complete.
"They're coming." "Soon," Adam said in a loud voice. And when they do, we'll be ready."