Chapter 4: Twilight's Awakening

As the first light of the virtual dawn pierced through the horizon, NecroPriest emerged from his chambers, ready to witness the fruits of his nocturnal endeavors. Twilight City stood quietly, the training grounds now populated with skeletal swordsmen and archers, an undead army awaiting his command.The administrator approached, bowing respectfully, "My Lord, the training of troops has bolstered our settlement's power. Twilight City now stands at a power level of 200. The undead legions serve as both protectors and a symbol of our growing strength."NecroPriest, satisfied with the progress, nodded in approval. "Excellent. Prepare for the next phase. We shall venture beyond the city limits, explore the surroundings, and secure valuable resources. Inform the citizens to be vigilant."As the sun began its ascent, painting the virtual sky with hues of orange and purple, NecroPriest marched towards the city center. The interface displayed the updated settlement status:

**Settlement Status**

Settlement Name: Twilight City

Settlement Level: 1 [Settlement]

Population: 50

Settlement Power: 200

The 200 emanated from the trained undead troops, a formidable force at his disposal. With a sense of authority, NecroPriest activated the communication interface, accessing the world chat once more. He posted:"Twilight City rises! The undead legions stand ready to defend our borders. Seeking allies and trade partners. Let the world know the might of Twilight City!"

As the message resonated in the chat, people came up and saw the message and were surprised how someone could be so calm when on the first day alone there were people already complaining about their situation. 

Some even tagged him in the chat 

- ElvenRider: does anyone know this @NecroPriest?🧐

- VoidShaman: no never heard of him🤔, I was active through out yesterday and I never saw him sending or even replying anyone😔. 

- ObsidianDruid: too bad the leaderboard is currently locked🙄 I would have loved to see his current settlement status, I'm sure he would be among the first to level up his settlement😒.

- StormBringer: speaking of which, even though we can't be attacked has anyone tried dying😵 outside? If anyone has what happens if you die? 

- SteelCaster: no.... I'm not even sure people have sorted themselves enough to even try dying outside🤦. I'm sure your one of those thrill seekers😡.

As the conversation gradually turned away from him he closed the chat and turned his attention to the outskirts of Twilight City. The exploration awaited, and with it, the promise of new territories, challenges, and opportunities.