NOVEL NEXT Chapter 137: The Warehouse Surprise
Name: Adam
Race: Draconic asura
Affinity: chaotic, demonic energy
Talent: c grade (Upgradable): I'm a gamer!
Job: /
Class: Chaos Druid
LVL: 47
Exp: 73400/273000
HP: 6470/6470
Vitality: 355->595 (+52)
Strength: 355->595 (+103)(+33)
Agility: 355->595 (+112)(+40)
Chaotic demonic essence: 1092
Free attribute points: 720->0
'What the...' His eyes enlarged before the ridiculous number of stat points displayed. 'I get so many now!'
He drummed on the increase button, following his distribution plan, and felt his body change to become almost twice as lethal as before.
Once done, he clenched his fists, feeling his muscles strangle his many wounds with sheer power. Next, he ran a finger on his chiselled chest, sensing every tense fiber and the incredible explosive might they hid.
A low chuckle escaped his lips. 'I'm drawing closer to those legendary heroes' base stats with my demonic energy added!'
Even if they were level one, a dreamy grin still crept on his lips as images of the future filled his mind. What powers would he command once his life rating equated to theirs? Somehow, he didn't doubt he'd surpass them!
He shook his head. 'We'll reach the finish line hand in hand. And stat points don't make everything. Wukong taught me about it already.'
As maestros of battles and magic, he knew surpassing them wouldn't be enough. They'd still behead him effortlessly. That's why his heart hastened in his chest as he threw a side glance at Karna and Achilles.
'I'm impatient to learn! But the warehouse comes first.'
Fingers trembling, he pressed on his territory interface.
Territory status
Rank: Iron I
Area: 104km²
Special building: Demonic altar LV4, Chaos Forge LV7, Demeter's Harvest Hall LV2, Spiritual Qi Tower LV4.
Before reaching the material part, he gawked at the area he now ruled before a pensive frown creased his brows.
'I had four and got ten more with the goblin town in the west and fifty for the distance separating my territory from this place.' He tucked his finger around his chin. 'Did the forty additional come from the King of Heroes' conquests?'
He saw no other explanation with how little space he gained by raising his territory rank.
His lips curled into a wry smile.
'Conquest is the answer. It has always been since the first day.'
The mystery resolved, his eyes trailed down to his material list before they rolled, and his breath caught in his throat.
Materials:
Basic: stones x40.500/ wood x55.000/ iron x12.140 / food x20.000/ 600 Hestia's gold coins.
Elemental gems: earth gems x180/ water gems x120/ wind gems x110/ fire gems x20/darkness gems x30/ light gems x10
Craft: Queen Silk x50/ cotton x10/ rough leather x1500/ linen fabric x600/ bricks x500/ topaz x60/ amethyst x30/ peridot x30/ sea salt x700/ seaweed x3000/ coral shard x80/ pearls x120/ whale oil x300/ whale bones x200/ pirate rum x25/ griffon's feather x1
Alchemy: Queen acidic solution x100/serpent's poison sacs x100/ sunflower oil x300/ coral powder x120/ siren's hair x5
"What the heck?!"
Before he could rejoice at the presence of his favourite alcohol, he leapt to his feet, sweat dripping down his forehead at the diversity and quantity of goods.
Meanwhile, Achilles chuckled on the other side of the room and winked at Karna.
"I told you he would jump in shock."
Karna shook his head. "I said he would scream. We both win this bet."
Achilles nodded. "I guess so."
Then he walked to Adam and offered him a brief explanation.
"The clown had secured a large quantity of wood and stones through the market, but he underestimated the importance of steel. After crafting armor for his soldiers, he found himself hard-pressed to claim your mountain." He shook his head at the dead fool. "He traded a lot of sea products and salt with Foliaris later. The rest comes from my raids, mainly on a pirate island further north.
I also fought against a griffon in the west..." His voice trailed off for a second, and his brows twitched. "It was stronger. I only managed to tear one of its feathers off and escape with it."
Adam raised his palm and tilted his head, his brain filled with question marks along with the annoying sounds this kind of ping made in games.
Then, he yelled, unable to contain the disbelief flooding his racing heart.
"A griffon?! The half lion, half eagle thing from legends?! You fought one?"
Meanwhile, Achilles shrugged.
"I would have decapitated it before it could rise to the sky at my prime. But yeah. A tier seven magical beast might be too much with my low level."
Incomprehensible grumbles escaped his dry throat as he failed to think of an answer. After all, the griffon ranked higher than a balor! He had never met such a fierce creature and didn't want to in the first place!
Despite his shock, his eyes sparkled brighter than ever because he would learn under such a monster.
He took a deep breath to calm his raging excitement.
Then, he rechecked the gems' list and noticed how close he was to starting his first obelisk construction.
'I'm only 80 fire gems short. I can try to buy them in Foliaris with the gold coins.' His eyes narrowed into determined slits. 'It's best to save them for something else. I'll start my barbarian gameplay style in the next few days and I'll eventually get them by then.'
With nothing else to do here and remembering he still had to deal with the cultists' chests and bodies, he left with Karna and Achilles... without forgetting to take the sofa with him.
'No way I'll leave it here. I'm even willing to sleep on it!'
On his way out, he asked Garduck and Bart to stay in the town until Puck and Asna arrived. He also asked them to garrison three hundred demons to protect and maintain order for the two new mayors.
After crossing the plain, circling the mountain, and traversing the forest like he did this morning, he returned to his village before the sky darkened.
When he arrived, the first citizens yelled in delight and clapped at his triumphant return.
Meanwhile, the six teenagers, angry that he didn't take them twice in his conquests, poked his wounds in playful revenge.
After a short back and forth, he promised to take them next time before focusing on Puck and Asna.
Without surprise, they accepted the job with bright smiles. After all, no one knew better than them that they would never become powerful demons. They didn't have the potential or the desire to, anyway. At least, not anymore...
With a grateful bow and holding Puck's hand, Asna's determined voice echoed.
"We're no fighters, but we share your dream and will work to see it turn real. Thank you, my lord. Thank you for showing us a different way to live."
Puck nodded, a smile stretching his lips as he brought Asna closer to him.
"Don't worry about anything, my lord. With the experience we got from watching you and helping build the village, we'll make the town a second haven for everyone."
However, Adam narrowed his eyes, a strange idea forming in his mind.
'Since when are they so close? Wait?!' His eyes enlarged. 'Are they the territory's first official couple?'
A knowing smile split his face, and a warm sensation spread around his chest.
"Hehehe. I don't doubt you'll soon have another reason to make it a haven. Congratulations, and I wish you a life of happiness and love."
He noticed Asna blush and Puck's eyes slipping to the side. Therefore, unwilling to make them feel awkward, he waved his hand and left for the warehouse.
'The first couple...' He grinned on his way. 'I want to see many in the future!'