With his newly summoned undead soldiers at his side, Kael stood at the edge of the ruined village, feeling a sense of unease. The winds of the desert howled, but there was something new in the air—a stirring of purpose. The System had given him a quest, and Kael intended to complete it. But to survive in this harsh world, he would need more than just soldiers. He would need strength, strategy, and the ability to adapt.
Kael stood facing the three undead soldiers, their hollow eyes locked on him. Despite their terrifying appearances, there was a certain calm about them, as if they were waiting for orders. The tall, heavily armored soldier with a shattered helmet stood at attention, while the smaller, more agile figure with its rotting flesh twisted awkwardly. The third was a grotesque beast-like creature, lumbering and unnervingly silent.
Global Lord System Notification:New Quest: Train Your Undead SoldiersObjective: Level up all three Undead Soldiers to Level 2.Reward: 200 Experience Points, Materials for Crafting, New Ability Unlock.
Kael could feel the weight of the task before him. He understood the need for training, but he had no formal knowledge of how to raise and improve these undead. He wasn't a necromancer by any means—at least, not before the System had granted him this power. But if he were to make it in this world, he had to learn quickly.
He walked up to the first soldier, the armored one. Its gaze met his, and Kael instinctively commanded it to follow.
"Attack," Kael said firmly, though his voice wavered slightly with uncertainty.
To his surprise, the soldier reacted immediately, raising its sword and charging at the nearest pile of debris. It hacked into the stone, the sword glinting in the harsh sunlight as it struck with precision. The soldier's movements were stiff, but effective.
Global Lord System Message:Training Progress: Soldier 1 has performed basic combat action.Experience Gained: 5 XP. Soldier 1 has leveled up to Level 2.
Kael's eyes widened in amazement. The soldier had leveled up just from performing a simple attack. He turned to the other two.
"Attack," he commanded again, this time directing the other two soldiers toward different targets. The smaller undead soldier lunged at a nearby rock, and the beast-like creature bellowed as it charged at a fallen tree, smashing it with brute force.
Global Lord System Message:Training Progress: Soldier 2 has performed basic combat action.Experience Gained: 5 XP. Soldier 2 has leveled up to Level 2.
Global Lord System Message:Training Progress: Soldier 3 has performed basic combat action.Experience Gained: 5 XP. Soldier 3 has leveled up to Level 2.
Kael nodded, a sense of accomplishment filling him. The soldiers had leveled up, and he now had an idea of how this system worked. Each action, no matter how small, seemed to give them experience. He needed to keep them training, keep them growing. There was no time to waste.
After the brief training session, Kael turned his attention to the next part of his quest: gathering resources. The System had mentioned something about crafting materials. He needed to improve his army and himself. Perhaps the environment around him could provide what he needed.
He moved quickly, his undead soldiers following in his wake. The desert was a harsh place, but there were remnants of life here—scattered plants, remnants of old weapons, broken tools. As Kael scavenged through the ruins, he came across some usable scraps of metal and bone.
Global Lord System Notification:New Quest: Gather Crafting MaterialsObjective: Collect 10 Metal Scraps and 5 Bone Fragments.Reward: Materials for Crafting, 50 Experience Points.
The System's voice echoed in his mind, urging him to continue. He didn't hesitate. The materials weren't hard to find, though the heat of the desert made every moment feel like an eternity. With his undead soldiers at his back, Kael was able to scavenge without fear. His undead were an effective deterrent against any wild animals or other threats that may lurk nearby.
Global Lord System Message:Crafting Materials Collected: 10 Metal Scraps, 5 Bone Fragments.Quest Complete: Gather Crafting MaterialsReward: 50 Experience Points.
As Kael gathered the final fragments of bone, he couldn't help but feel the weight of his new role. He was the Lord here. The System had given him power, but it also placed great responsibility on his shoulders.
As Kael finished gathering the materials, a strange sensation washed over him. A whisper, faint and ethereal, echoed in his mind.
You are not alone.
He looked up, scanning the horizon for any sign of movement. His undead soldiers remained motionless, their glowing eyes fixed on him, but there was something unsettling about the air. It felt as if the land itself was watching him.
Global Lord System Notification:New Quest: Investigate the Source of the Mysterious PresenceObjective: Discover the origin of the strange sensation.Reward: 100 Experience Points, Unknown Item.
The System's voice was calm, yet it urged him forward. Kael didn't hesitate. He motioned for his undead to follow and began walking toward the source of the disturbance. He didn't know what lay ahead, but his instincts told him that something was coming.
As they moved deeper into the desert, the wind began to shift, and Kael could sense the presence growing stronger. It was as if the very earth was alive with power, and Kael couldn't shake the feeling that he was being drawn to something ancient, something powerful.