The dawn light crept over the horizon, painting the sky above Abyss in shades of gold and crimson, a vivid contrast to the fading glow of the two moons that had watched over the territory through the night. The air was cool, carrying the scent of pine and earth, mixed with the subtle metallic tang unique to Central Land. The Eternal Guardian Bastion which he had built last night around the territory stood sentinel, its radiant stone surface etched with protective runes that glimmered faintly in the morning light, casting long, protective shadows across the territory.Once of the feature of the bastion was this that as long as he made the bastion around his territory it would continue to grow as the territory grow by consuming a quarter of the resource required to make it.
Zhao stood before the Lord's House, his breath visible in the crisp air, his mind already strategizing for the day ahead. The previous night's upgrade to Black Iron 2-star, the unlocking of the Eternal Legion Stronghold, and the construction of the Eternal Guardian Bastion had set the stage for what was to come. But the looming threat of the Hell's 1987th Legion kept him vigilant, his focus sharp.
The Eternal Legion Stronghold loomed against the skyline, its ancient, fortress-like architecture a testament to might and strategy. The two knight statues at its entrance were bathed in the morning light, their stone forms seeming almost to breathe with the life force of the territory itself. Zhao approached the Stronghold, his steps steady as he prepared to leverage its power. He opened the Territory Management panel, taking stock of his resources and planning his next move.
|Territory Management|
Name: Abyss
Territory Level: Black Iron 2-star
Area: 2km x 2km
Population: 10/50
Warehouse: 900 Wood, 900 Stone, 1000 Leather, 340 Exoskeletons, 1000 Golden Sand, 100 Diamond Tier 4-Star Monster Cores, 340 Gold Tier 5-Star Monster Cores, 420 * 1 million Poison Sacks, 210 * Legendary Tier 1-Star Monster Cores, 10000 Meat
Buildings: Lord's House (Black Iron 1-star), Elemental Training Centre, Warehouse, Residential Building (x2), Eternal Legion Stronghold, Eternal Guardian Bastion
Blueprint: Residential Building, Warehouse, Well, Watchtower, Resource Mill, Eternal Legion Stronghold, Eternal Guardian Bastion
Resources: 1000wood, 1000 stone, 1000 leather
Requirements for Territory Upgrade: 100 stone, 200 wood, 10 leather, 5 residential buildings, population reach 15, Lord's House reach Black Iron Tier 2-star
With his resources in mind, Zhao stepped into the Eternal Legion Stronghold, the heavy wooden doors swinging open with a resonant creak. Inside, the vast chamber was alive with the hum of energy, weapon racks glowing faintly with an otherworldly light, and the central training area marked with complex patterns that seemed to pulse with power. At the far end, the dimensional portal shimmered, a gateway to a space where soldiers could reside and train. Zhao approached the command console, its surface etched with runes, and activated it, the system responding with a chime.
|Eternal Legion Stronghold Interface|
Available Training Options:
Eternal Knights (SSS) – Melee warriors with unmatched strength and durability.
Eternal Archers (SSS) – Ranged combatants with pinpoint accuracy and elemental prowess.
Training Cost: 50 leather, 50 food, 5 stone, 5 wood (reduced by "Forever First" title)
Current Resources: 900 wood, 1000 stone, 1000 leather, 10000 meat
Training Capacity: 1,000,000 soldiers per second
Zhao decided to start with a manageable number, testing the system's capabilities. He selected 10 Eternal Knights and 10 Eternal Archers, spending 1000 leather, 1000 meat, 100 stone, and 100 wood (50 per soldier, halved by his title). The console hummed, and the dimensional portal flared with golden light, the air vibrating with power as the Stronghold began its work.
Within moments, 20 figures emerged from the portal, their movements precise and disciplined. The Eternal Knights, clad in armor that shimmered with protective runes, their longswords gleaming with a deadly edge, stepped forward first. Following them were the Eternal Archers, their forms agile and swift, each holding a bow that pulsed with elemental energy, their quivers filled with arrows that shimmered with crystals of various colors. Zhao opened their details, his heart racing with anticipation.
|Subject Overview|
Name: None (Eternal Knight #1)
Title: Eternal Guardian
Age: Ageless
Rank: SSS
Class: Eternal Knight (SSS)
Territory: Abyss
Loyalty: Max [S-rank and above classes will have max loyalty. They won't decrease.]
Race: Constructed Human
Skills: Blade Mastery (SSS), Eternal Shield (SSS), Aura Slash (SS), Iron Will (S), …
|Subject Overview|
Name: None (Eternal Archer #1)
Title: Eternal Marksman
Age: Ageless
Rank: SSS
Class: Eternal Archer (SSS)
Territory: Abyss
Loyalty: Max [S-rank and above classes will have max loyalty. They won't decrease.]
Race: Constructed Human
Skills: Precision Shot (SSS), Elemental Barrage (SSS), Rapid Fire (SS), Eagle Eye (S), …
The soldiers knelt before Zhao in unison, their voices echoing through the chamber. "We serve the lord of Abyss." A sense of pride swelled within Zhao as he observed his new elite force. He assigned the Knights to patrol the Eternal Guardian Bastion and the Archers to join Rita's squad, enhancing their ranged capabilities with the poison sacks.
As the soldiers took their positions, the Announcement chimed:
(You have trained your first soldiers in the Eternal Legion Stronghold)
(You have received 3 Eternal Summon Books)
The books materialized before Zhao, each one glowing with a soft, golden light. He examined them:
|Eternal Summon Book|
Allows the summoning of an eternal commander and sub-commander.
Eternal Commander: Controls both Knights and Archers
Eternal Sub-Commander: Specializes in either Knights or Archers
Zhao used one Eternal Summon Book, and a figure of commanding presence materialized before him, a warrior whose aura radiated authority and power.
|Subject Overview|
Name: Valorn
Title: Eternal Commander, Eternal Guardian, Eternal Marksman
Age: Ageless
Rank: SSS
Class: Eternal commander (SSS)
Territory: Abyss
Loyalty: Max [S-rank and above classes will have max loyalty. They won't decrease.]
Race: Constructed Human
Skills: Strategic Command (SSS), War Aura (SSS), Legion Tactics (SS), Battle Insight (S), …
Valorn stood tall, his armor ornates yet practical, his eyes sharp with the wisdom of ages. "I am Valorn, Eternal Commander of Abyss. I shall lead your forces to glory or oblivion."
Zhao nodded, recognizing the importance of a leader for his growing army. He then used the remaining two Eternal Summon Books, one for a sub-commander of the Knights and one for the Archers.
|Subject Overview|
Name: Balor
Title: Eternal Knight Sub-Commander, Eternal Guardian
Age: Ageless
Rank: SSS
Class: Eternal Knight (SSS)
Territory: Abyss
Loyalty: Max [S-rank and above classes will have max loyalty. They won't decrease.]
Race: Constructed Human
Skills: Knight's Honor (SSS), Shield Wall (SSS), Charge of the Legion (SS), Sword Dance (S), …
|Subject Overview|
Name: Lyra
Title: Eternal Archer Sub-Commander, Eternal Marksman
Age: Ageless
Rank: SSS
Class: Eternal Archer (SSS)
Territory: Abyss
Loyalty: Max [S-rank and above classes will have max loyalty. They won't decrease.]
Race: Constructed Human
Skills: Archer's Precision (SSS), Elemental Volley (SSS), Hawk's Eye (SS), Wind Whisper (S), …
Balor, clad in heavy armor that seemed to absorb light, and Lyra, with her bow that seemed to hum with the elements, took their places beside Valorn. Each knelt briefly before Zhao, acknowledging their roles.
With his commanders in place, Zhao stepped outside to address the rest of his subjects. Marcus, Leo, Clara, and Finn were already organizing near the warehouse, preparing for the day's resource gathering. "Marcus, take your team and gather more stone and wood. Look for iron deposits—we'll need them for future upgrades and soldier training."
Marcus nodded, his weathered face set with determination. "Yes, my lord. We'll head out immediately." The workers moved toward the forest and rocky outcrops beyond the Bastion, their efficiency a testament to their S-rank capabilities.
Rita, along with her Elemental Archers, was near the training centre, their bows at the ready. "Rita, integrate the Eternal Archers into your squad and patrol the perimeter with Lyra. Use the poison sacks to prepare for any threats. I need you to secure the territory while we build our defenses."
Rita bowed gracefully, her voice calm and melodious. "As you command, my lord." She and her squad, now bolstered by the Eternal Archers and led by Lyra, moved toward the Bastion, their steps synchronized and purposeful.
Acel, having been sent out earlier to scout, was already in the air, his figure a speck against the vast sky. Zhao knew he would return with valuable information on threats and resources. He turned to Valorn and Balor. "Valorn, Balor, secure the Eternal Guardian Bastion. Train and coordinate the Eternal Knights to fortify our defenses. We must be ready for the legion."
Valorn, his voice deep and resonant, responded, "We will make Abyss unassailable, my lord." Balor, with a nod of his helmed head, followed suit, leading the Knights to their positions.
The morning was now in full swing, the territory of Abyss alive with activity. Zhao returned to the Eternal Legion Stronghold, his mind on the future. With the commanders in place, his forces were now structured, and ready to grow and adapt. The Eternal Summon Books provided not just soldiers but leadership, a critical component for any army.
He checked the Territory Management panel again, and the updated information reflected the new additions:
|Territory Management|
Name: Abyss
Territory Level: Black Iron 2-star
Area: 2km x 2km
Population: 30/50
Warehouse: 340 Exoskeletons, 1000 Golden Sand, 100 Diamond Tier 4-Star Monster Cores, 340 Gold Tier 5-Star Monster Cores, 420 * 1 million Poison Sacks, 210 * Legendary Tier 1-Star Monster Cores, 9000 Meat.
Buildings: Lord's House (Black Iron 1-star), Elemental Training Centre, Warehouse, Residential Building (x2), Eternal Legion Stronghold, Eternal Guardian Bastion.
Blueprint: Residential Building, Warehouse, Well, Watchtower, Resource Mill, Eternal Legion Stronghold, Eternal Guardian Bastion.
Resources: 800 wood, 900 stone, 0 leather.
Requirements for Territory Upgrade: 100 stone, 200 wood, 10 leather, 5 residential buildings, population reach 15, Lord's House reach Black Iron Tier 2-star.
The population had increased to 30, with the new commanders and soldiers, yet still within the territory's capacity. The leather had been used up, a reminder to replenish resources. Zhao knew that with Marcus and his team working, and Acel scouting, Abyss would continue to grow stronger.
As the day progressed, Zhao felt a growing sense of readiness. With Valorn, Balor, and Lyra leading his forces, the Eternal Guardian Bastion standing guard, and the Eternal Legion Stronghold producing elite warriors, he was ready to face whatever the Hell's 1987th Legion might bring. The system's power, coupled with his strategic planning, was turning Abyss into not just a territory, but a legend in the making.