The first light of dawn crept through the thick forest canopy, casting long, soft shadows across the clearing. The forest was alive with distant birdcalls and the rustling of leaves, but for Iden, the morning was all business.
Today's plan was clear.
He would go hunting with his newly empowered Warrior Skeleton—strong, lethal, and ready to take down dangerous beasts. Meanwhile, his other summons would continue their essential tasks: the Woodcutter chopping timber for building and repair, and the Scout patrolling the edges to keep the camp safe.
Before leaving, Iden opened the summoning interface once more.
His summoning capacity was now four, but he chose to call forth only one more minion.
Bone fragments spiraled and aligned into a new skeletal figure—a Miner Skeleton.
Unlike his other summons, the Miner wielded a sturdy pickaxe, ready to delve into the earth and extract precious ores and stones vital for crafting and upgrading their shelter.
Summon Complete: Miner Skeleton (Level 1)Current Summons: 4/4
Iden nodded in approval. The Miner was essential; without a steady flow of minerals, his progress would stall.
With the Miner added to the mix, Iden assigned each skeleton their tasks for the day.
The Woodcutter continued chopping logs near the shelter, stacking them neatly for future use.
The Scout moved silently between the trees, eyes sharp as ever, scouting the perimeter for any sign of danger or opportunity.
The Miner descended into a shallow cave near the forest's edge, striking rock after rock, his pickaxe sending showers of stone fragments into the air.
Iden and the Warrior moved silently through the underbrush, senses alert and ready.
The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and moss. A sudden rustle ahead caught their attention.
Iden signaled to the Warrior to prepare.
From the shadows emerged a pair of Tier F beasts—larger and more aggressive than before.
Without hesitation, the Warrior lunged forward, bone sword flashing in the morning light.
The battle was swift and brutal.
The Warrior's enhanced skills cut through the beasts with precision, while Iden's presence and Rael's lingering buff made every strike count.
The system quickly updated their progress:
Warrior Skeleton gained +140 EXP from the kills, leveling up to 3.
Iden earned +90 EXP, moving closer to his next level.
The Woodcutter and Scout continued their tasks steadily, gaining smaller but steady EXP.
The Miner unearthed valuable ore, adding to the resource stockpile.
As the sun climbed higher, Iden returned to camp with his Warrior by his side. The other skeletons continued their endless work.
He checked the inventory: wood was stacked higher, stones and ores were more plentiful, and the resource balance was shifting in their favor.
Iden allowed himself a rare smile.
Their skeleton army was small but growing stronger, and their survival was steadily becoming more secure.