Wakeup Call
The rooster cries in alarm of the sunshine. People waking up and the call of duty comes in as the flow of masses go through their work. In this crowd, a certain lady holding a basket of fruits and vegetables walks in the direction of a recluse house near the edge of the village. The lady of simple beauty and stature opens the wooden door.
"Chris wake up! breakfast will be ready. Wash before coming" She said with a bright face full of joy as she hums in melody towards the dirty kitchen.
Chris woke up by the sound of the voice calling him "What the heck! Who is calling me this very morning" still in the dreamy state as he felt his backaches from the concrete like a bed.
"Ouch2x my back!"
Only for him to be awakened by this mind-numbing situation "Wait! What has happened. I thought I die, did I?" fumbling his finger in his face then his neck" Is this real? No blood, no pain, and that fading consciousness of mine" Thinking about this conundrum. He finally sees a possible answer "Did I get isekai? Whoa, men! I thought that was my final moment"
The amazement in his words echoes and a sharp noise screeches in his head
KRRNNNNG!
"Ahhhhh! My head what is happening with all this noise" he shouted in pain.
"Chris! Are you all right did something happen" the worried reply of his unknown sister.
Not knowing what to say he spoke naturally' I am okay nothing bad happen" clutching his throbbing head in this seemingly unending suffering.
A sudden female voice messes his concentration" This is AE-5-4-6 commencing assimilation…complete…ready for operation"
"What is that. Did I hear something?"
Female A.I answered "Welcome host this is your assistant! You can now try the Tower defense please think of the word menu then go to buildings for infrastructure.
For each building to be chosen it must have an appropriate amount of Energy Crystals. You can also choose settings to change your assistant's name and others. Have a nice day!' said the A.I with a luscious voice.
"Did I hear it wrong? It says the system, not some delusional third-grade syndrome. Let's try it now" Not minding the passing moment of pain. Chris thought of a system and the interface pops out "Let's try naming the A.I'
The options for naming A.I can be seen in his eyes" Now should I use a random name or I input a name for it" He knocks his head for an idea on what name to go with "Ok! Let's go with Alex" the name Alex written on blank space and another option comes out.
"So, I can choose a female or male voice. I would go with a female because it sounds comforting" He thought of it then save.
"Let's try the building" The building option opens with a various grey out infrastructure. It is divided into medieval, modern, and futuristic stage.
"Nice! Though it is unavailable and only the medieval stage is open for building" He selected medieval and many buildings can be seen. A magic tower, A archer tower, etc...
'Wow! I can also train units but it gives an option of both a non- living and a living" in the interface the option of living needed humans and the non-living are programs like A.I with simple commands. He also sees energy crystals on the bottom left of the screen indicating how much he currently has.
In his wonders of the possibility, the system can do. He was thrown out with cold water. "You lazy! Did you not hear what I said? Now go on wash yourself. You miscreant!" His sister goes back on preparing their breakfast with a bucket on hand.
The interface automatically shut off in this weird predicament.
"Oh well, that was a nice morning call. Never thought this oldest sister of mine is quite strict and she never even see the interface" Feeling assured no one knows his secret. As he buckles himself for the cold air and water. Staggering in his walk to the backyard where the well is placed.
"Wait a moment, why did I know that? Well never mind its some kind of stored memory of the former owner" Finishing his business on the well. He proceeds to a wooden table just beside the kitchen. The said lady is now sitting while looking him in the eye suspiciously "Good morning Sis…ter Anna" smiling awkwardly for that glaring eye.
"Good morning Chris, sit down and eat" Chris sit on the uncomfortable chair in the world as he eats a vegetable porridge mix with eggs.
"How is your day Chris, did jack beat you again because someone sees you with bruises"
A momentary jolt of memory during that day" Ahhh, No! I am okay nothing bad happens after work. Mister Redford was there to check on us" He felt goosebumps crawling due to recollection of being physically beaten retain by his body.
"So, you're all right, I was worried something happens without my notice. If and If it did happen, I will stab him alive you hear me!" Chris now knowing that his sister despite being young and cheerful sometimes assertive is a hunter known for their strength and agility. Chris nods instinctively in this conversation because the more he says something, the more complicated it is. The former Chris reminds him of that.
(A/N: women's intuitions are scary)
The breakfast is done and his sister left him of his own devices.
"Now how can I make use of the system from this brutal murdering co-worker" He seeks for an answer in the system and Alex replied to his need.
"Mister Chris, you can build a simple archer tower but you must first start with a core formation tower. It is the one that empowers every tower, it is now limited to 5 towers of simple variety until further upgrade would it have an additional of 5 towers plus basic worker and soldier units"
"Hmmm very interesting. So how long does a simple archer tower can reach" said Chris with his hands caressing his chin like having a beard.
"It can reach approximately 250 meters away. It is meant for a beast of Level 5"
"Why is there a level for every beast?"
"Mister Chris the level from 1-4 is of a normal creature but level 5-9 it becomes dangerous for a human unless a person of high energy level handles it"
"So, you are saying there is some kind of profession in this world" Amaze by this wonderous RPG-like world.
"Yes! Sir, there is Warrior, Mage, Archer, etc.… there are many of them but their only used is to give division to each profession. You can say that any warrior can be a mage combine with necessary knowledge or transition from one class to another"
Chris now understands a part of this world of swords and magic. He now tries to devise a plan, feasible for maiming his victim which is Jack and the gang.
"Alex where can I put the core tower safely out of a possible enemy," Chris asks.
"Mister Chris, you can make it camouflage by making it look like a tree in your backyard the system has given an illusion as its property to safeguard itself so as the other towers with additional cost. It has an alarm system from a 500-meter diameter in 360 degrees in every direction.
"Ok! Plant on the most recommended space" Chris commands
"Yes, sir"
In his mind understanding the phenomena that would happen in building this core tower. He goes out of the house going to the backyard where the well is in place.
The tallest tree a walking distance from the well starts to change as the tree transforms into a tower of an unknown metal. It shines like the galaxy and the top of it has a floating crystal of green color. The light expanded then it recedes changing to a very familiar tree.
"Mister Chris, the core tower is ready for use please select where to build the archer tower," said Alex
"Put into your recommended place where it can monitor outside the house but also into the woods"
"Yes, Mister Chris" Another tower is made of wood as it grows beside the dirty kitchen. Since our home is barred with wood as a fence in a square formation.
Dividing the square from left to right. it is on the left where our house is, while the right is the place of the core tower. A good amount of space is where it appears in the left portion.
"Building complete, Sir Chris"
Seeing the allotted Energy crystals which are only a thousand and the remaining 700EC (Energy Crystals).
Now Chris is planning to snipe them from here if possible. The place where he works is outside the village. In the former owner's information, the village chief lives in the center while the soldier is few meters away from the center making it a fortified area.
The next part is the commoners. Outside is a wall made of wood 6 feet high and a tower of 8 feet. It is mainly to protect the 4 sides of the village.
You might wonder whether my archer tower is sticking like a sore thumb but it was not. The tower is just like a tree with an additional ballista. The foliage covers it from the prying eyes unless you got in front of it.
In his mind, as he creates a plan. Alex intervenes" It is possible Sir, I can calculate the distance and wind direction so it may fall to the target"
"Oh, quite nice! Can it be detected when shot from this distance?"
"No, Sir there is no one capable of sensing it. An only high-level person could perceive it coming"
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Into the Woods, a burly man is holding an axe as he chops the part of a tree. Not knowing his life is in peril.
Expenses-------
Defense:
Medieval
Archer Tower:100 EC
Ice Tower:300EC
Mage Tower: 400EC
Etc.…
Etc.…
Etc.…
Additional: Camouflage:100EC (Upgradeable)
Recommended: Core Formation Tower: 200 EC (Completed)
Energy Crystals: 600EC