บท 16: Level 3 Altar and New Summons!

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[ Goblin Summoning Altar ] ( Rank: 1-star ) ( LVL: 3-star )

: You can now summon 3 goblin's lackeys every day.

: You can also summon 1 goblin ( Common ) once every week.

[ Upgrade Materials ]

: Stone ( 1000x ), Iron ( 500x ), Any 1-star Monster Bone ( 250x ), 1-star Magic Orb ( 250x ), Any 2-star Monster Bone ( 100x ), 2-star Magic Orb ( 100x )

[ Do you want to upgrade your Goblin Summoning Altar? ]

[ This will consume the following items: Stone ( 1000x ), Iron ( 500x ), Any 1-star Monster Bone ( 250x ), 1-star Magic Orb ( 250x ), Any 2-star Monster Bone ( 100x ), 2-star Magic Orb ( 100x )

Without any second thoughts, Gray quickly agreed to the prompt and confirmed his decision to upgrade the Goblin Summoning Altar. As soon as he did, he felt a surge of magical energy coursing through the altar, causing it to vibrate and hum. The altar began to transform once again.

After the upgrade was complete, Gray stepped back to observe the changes that had taken place. The altar now stood taller and broader than before, with additional carvings and intricate designs etched into its surface. The runes that had glowed faintly before were now vibrant and pulsing with energy, casting a bright blue light that illuminated the surrounding area.

As Gray approached the upgraded altar, he noticed that the carvings and designs were more detailed than before. He opened the description of the altar to check its new functions.

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[ Goblin Summoning Altar ] ( Rank: 1-star ) ( LVL: 3-star )

: You can now summon 5 goblin's lackeys every day.

: You can also summon 2 goblin's ( Uncommon ) once every week.

: Additionally, you can now summon 1 goblin ( Rare ) once every month.

[ Upgrade Materials ]

: Stone ( 4000x ), Iron ( 200x ), Any 1-star Monster Bone ( 800x ), 1-star Magic Orb ( 800x ), Any 2-star Monster Bone ( 400x ), 2-star Magic Orb ( 400x ) Any 3-star Monster Bone ( 100x ), 3-star Magic Orb ( 100x )

[ Do you want to summon right now? ]

Gray couldn't help but let out a frustrated sigh as he stared at the interface in front of him. "F*ck, I'm really going to end up completely broke if I keep pouring all my resources into upgrading this d*mn altar," he muttered to himself.

Despite the overwhelming cost, Gray was fully aware that upgrading the Goblin Summoning Altar was absolutely crucial if he wanted to stand any chance of winning the survival game.

"Well, I guess I have no other option. At least summoning is free, right? Let's summon those goblins now!"

As Gray spoke those words, the Goblin Summoning Altar once again began to glow with a brilliant blue light. After the blinding lights faded away, he found himself surrounded by the goblins once more.

Gray swiftly got to work, meticulously inspecting each goblin and choosing their evolution paths. He gave them distinctive names, and with a few clicks, he assigned them skills that he believed would be advantageous in their roles.

As a result, Gray got these goblins:

- Chef Goblin ( Common ) ( x2 )

- Assassin Goblin ( Rare ) ( x1 )

- Carpenter Goblin ( Uncommon ) ( x1 )

- Farmer Goblin ( Uncommon ) ( x1 )

- Architect Goblin ( Rare ) ( x1 )

: A highly skilled builder and inventor, known for their exceptional talent in design and engineering. Equipped with advanced tools and materials, it can construct complex structures and machines that other goblins cannot.

- Beastcaller Goblin ( Epic ) ( x1 )

: A shamanistic creature with a strong connection to nature. It has the ability to communicate with animals and summon them to aid it in battles. Whether it calls forth a pack of wolves and a giant bear or a swarm of bees and a group of falcons, the Beastcaller Goblin is a fearsome opponent that should not be underestimated.

[ Architect Goblin ] ( Rare )

- Name: Gobplan ( M )

- Level: 1

- Traits: Creative, Organized, Resourceful

- Loyalty: 87/100

- Skills:

[ Magical Blueprint ] ( Active ) ( LVL: 1-star )

: Gobplan can create a 3D projection of their designs and make real-time changes, seamlessly integrating them with the environment. This skill also enables Gobplan to identify potential issues and optimize the structure's layout for efficiency and durability. Cooldown: 5 minutes.

[ Beastcaller Goblin ] ( Epic )

- Name: Gobrielle ( M )

- Level: 1

- Traits: Harmonious, Respectful, Instinctive

- Loyalty: 87/100

- Skills:

[ Call of the Wild ] ( Active ) ( LVL: 1-star )

: Gobrielle can call forth nearby beasts to aid him in battle. These beasts can range from small rodents to giant beasts like bears or wolves and will follow Gobrielle's commands for a set duration before disappearing. The duration of the summoned beasts depends on the size and strength of the creature, with smaller animals lasting for a shorter duration than larger, more powerful ones. The summoned beasts will last for a duration of 5 to 15 minutes. Cooldown: 10 minutes.

[ Beast Mastery ] ( Passive ) ( LVL: 1-star )

: Gobrielle has a natural affinity for taming and training wild animals, allowing him to domesticate and control them with ease. His deep affection for animals grants him a +10% success rate in taming and training them, making him a skilled beast tamer and trainer.

"This new batch is pretty good!" Gray exclaimed with satisfaction as he looked over his newly evolved goblins. He was particularly impressed with the Architech Goblin and Beastcaller Goblin as they would be very useful in building up the territory.

After observing his newly summoned goblins, Gray called for Gobusuke to assist him in assigning roles and tasks for them. Within a few minutes, Gobusuke arrived, and Gray explained his vision for the territory and how each goblin's unique abilities could be utilized.

"I want to make sure each goblin is given tasks that match their strengths and weaknesses," Gray said. "We should upgrade their skills and equipment accordingly."

Gobusuke nodded in agreement. "Understood, my lord. I will make sure to assess each goblin's abilities and assign them to the most suitable tasks. We will ensure that our territory prospers with the help of these new additions."

After finalizing the plans for the new goblins, Gray began his morning routine. He started by doing some stretching exercises to warm up his muscles, then he went for a quick run around the territory to get his blood pumping. After the run, Gray continued with his daily exercises, focusing on strength training and conditioning.

Done finishing his exercises, Gray made his way to the training ground and picked up a wooden sword. He unsheathed it and began to practice his swordsmanship, the sound of the blade ringing through the air as he executed precise strikes and blocks.

"I better keep up my sword skills," Gray muttered to himself. "Can't have my subordinates leaving me in the dust. Literally, they'll kick up so much dirt running past me."

As he finished his sword practice, Gray took a deep breath and wiped the sweat from his brow, feeling a sense of satisfaction at the progress he was making.

Moments later, after finishing his sword practice, Gray called for Gobplan, his architect goblin, to discuss the construction of the Poison Ivy Blueprint tower.

Gobplan appeared before Gray, his beady eyes looking up at him. "What did you call for me, boss?" he asked.

"I have a task for you," Gray said, holding out the Poison Ivy Tower Blueprint. "I want you to construct this tower as soon as possible."

Gobplan examined the blueprint and nodded in understanding. "I'll get right to it, boss. But we'll need a significant amount of materials to make this happen."

Gray leaned forward. "What do you need?"

Gobplan took a deep breath. "We'll need a lot of sturdy wood and poisonous vines for the structure. Additionally, we need Poisonous Dust, Stone, Spider Silk, and a 2-star Magic Orb to imbue the tower with the necessary magic.

In total, we need: Sturdy Wood ( x500 ), Poisonous Vines ( x100 ), Poisonous Dust ( x100 ) Stone ( x300 ), Spider Silk ( x100 ), and 2-star Magic Orb ( x150 )"

Gray made a face of discomfort. "Sh*t, that's really a lot. Looks like we're going to need more than just a few weeds and twigs to build this thing, huh?"

"But don't worry, I'll make sure to gather the required materials. Let me know if you need any assistance in the construction process."

Gobplan bowed. "Thank you, boss! I will not disappoint you."

Gray nodded in acknowledgment before dismissing Gobplan. He then made his way to the storage room, to check what materials they currently have and what items he could sell.

As he entered the room, he was greeted by the sight of countless shelves, crates, and barrels, each one filled to the brim with various materials and resources. He took a deep breath and began to survey the room, his eyes scanning over the different items and their quantities.

"Let's see what we have here," Gray muttered to himself, his mind already working on a plan to gather the necessary materials.

He spotted a pile of sturdy wood in the corner and it seemed more than enough for the blueprint. "It's a good thing I ordered my goblins to gather wood beforehand, or else I'd be stumped trying to get this tower built."

Gray then continued to move around the room, inspecting the various materials he had gathered before. As he observed his inventory, he mentally calculated what items he currently had and what he would need to buy to complete the tower.

After a few minutes of inspecting, Gray sighed. "It looks like I only have enough wood and stone to cover a fraction of what we need. And I have only a few of the magic orbs we require. The rest, I'll have to purchase from the marketplace. This is going to be a costly project," he muttered to himself.