Rebirth of a Dungeon Master

Chapter 61: Building Up



Under the shroud of night, the werecats embarked on their long migration across the continent. Their eyes glowed faintly in the moonlight as they moved with agility through the dense forests, avoiding human settlements and major roads.

By night, the werecats covered the ground at a frightening pace. They moved like shadows, their movements barely disturbing the foliage. Each step was purposeful, driven by the instinctive need to reach their destination. They communicated through subtle gestures and soft, barely audible sounds, ensuring they stayed together and on track.

When daylight approached, they sought refuge wherever they could find it. Trees with thick foliage provided excellent cover, their branches forming natural hammocks. Abandoned attics offered quiet, undisturbed places to rest, and the werecats curled up underneath the hoods of old, unused cars, the warmth of the engine compartments a welcome comfort. They were masters of concealment, blending seamlessly into their surroundings and sleeping deeply, their bodies curled up tightly to conserve heat.

Their journey took them through rolling hills and open fields, where the vast, exposed landscape made them feel vulnerable. Yet, their speed and coordination kept them safe from potential threats. They avoided main highways, choosing less traveled paths, moving in a loose formation, each cat watching out for the others, ears perked and eyes alert.

On the outskirts of a bustling city, the werecats had to be particularly inventive in finding shelter. They slipped into basements of old buildings, and found nooks and crannies in areas one could only dream of. Although they often avoided cities, the hum of machinery and the warmth of the urban environment provided the perfect camouflage. They slept fitfully, ready to move at the slightest hint of danger.

Despite the hardships, the werecats pressed on. Their trek took them closer to the Great Jura Forest, the home of Tempest. The promise of finding the werecat princess drove them forward. As they neared their destination, the dense forest offered familiar terrain, and the werecats smiled as they knew their princess was near.

Yet that was a few days from now.

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As Nekra blinked away the last remnants of sleep, she found herself greeted by Safi, her daughter, softly shaking her. With a groggy murmur, Nekra stirred, her senses gradually returning to her.

"Nya? What is it?" Nekra murmured, still half-asleep, her mind lingering in the hazy realm between dreams and reality.

"Mom, you're holding my main body," Safi's voice replied, gently reminding Nekra of the situation.

"Ah, right. It's surprisingly huggable, nya," Nekra responded with a faint chuckle, tightening her embrace around Safi's main body, the cold and roughness oddly comforting her.

However, Nekra looks down at Safi’s main body the scars of battle marring it.

“What in the world did you fight? Cause I doubt you threw your main body into the titanium-bladed blender?” Nekra asks looking over the damage

“Hinata cut off my access to magic and then we proceeded to have a very fun disagreement.” Safi states

“Sure just make sure you stay in a magic-rich environment and you should repair yourself… What happened anyways?” Nekra asks

“You brought back the slime form of Rimuru then said sleepy before falling asleep.” Yuki explains

“So what have you been up to Yuki?” Nekra asks however she feels her stomach drop as the looks into Yuki’s eyes

“I have been thinking of Ideas for the dungeon!” Yuki says with a massive smile.
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As Nekra settled into her chair, she couldn't help but notice the excitement bubbling within Safi. Her daughter's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and Nekra couldn't resist asking, "What's got you so excited, Safi?"

Safi's tail wagged eagerly as she replied, "Yuki's going to show us her game! She's been working on it for a while, and she's really proud of it."

Nekra's interest was piqued by Safi's words. "Yuki's game? What game?”

Yuki entered the room, a laptop cradled in her arms and a grin plastered across her face. "Hey, guys! I've got something really cool to show you," she exclaimed, her excitement radiating the room as Nekra found herself mesmerized by Yuki’s smile.

“Okay then! This has got to be good!” Nekra states

“Oh it is!” Yuki says as she flips her laptop around to show Nekra what she has been working on the past week.

Nekra leaned forward, her curiosity piqued as she gazed at the screen of Yuki's laptop. The soft glow of the monitor illuminated Yuki's face, casting her features in a warm light as she eagerly awaited Nekra's reaction.

As the game's intro music filled the room, Nekra's eyes widened in surprise. "Dungeon Keeper? This looks amazing!" she exclaimed, her voice tinged in shock before realizing the goddess must have given her this item.

Yuki beamed with pride, her excitement palpable as she launched into an animated explanation of her ideas for the dungeon. Her passion for the game was infectious, evident in every enthusiastic gesture and animated expression.

Nekra couldn't help but be impressed by Yuki's creativity. “I think I am getting ideas nyow.”


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