Chapter 2

"My lord"

Caelum's subjects bowed before him. The five individuals he had summoned were all men, each with a unique set of skills. As they awaited instructions, their eyes met Caelum's, conveying a silent pledge of loyalty.

[Congratulations you have summoned 5 individuals through the Summoning Gate]

[You summoned 2 people with profession]

As Caelum observed the two subjects he had summoned, each dressed in the attire of their respective professions. 

The first, clad in a green robe and adorned with leather straps, bore the telltale sign of a hunter. A bow, expertly crafted and slung across his back, hinted at a proficiency in ranged combat.

The second, clad in chainmail with an iron helmet, knelt in a half-bow. His spear, planted beside him, symbolized strength and loyalty. 

[Character Status]

Name: Aric Lift

Category: Combat

Profession: Hunter

Level: 5

Skills: Basic Archery Mastery Level 4, Tracking Level 3, Butchering Level 3, Trapping Level 2.

Strength: E

Loyalty: 75

[Character Status]

Name: Galen Iron

Category: Combat

Profession: Spearman

Level: 4

Skills: Basic Spearman ship Mastery Level 3, Basic Formation Level 2, Shield Technique Level 3

Strength: E

Loyalty: 75

In Celestial Glades every person are classified with different strength or skill levels. Strength levels are categorized from F- to SSS. The tiers include F, E, D, C, B, A, and S, with additional modifiers like + and - for each tier, showing the range of skill and prowess. It was a scale that would be crucial in navigating the challenges of the Celestial Glade, where strength levels could mean the difference between survival and defeat.

"Is this a Gacha game?" Caelum mused aloud, a rhetorical question that hung in the air. The bizarre nature of his situation, the systematic summoning, and the varied professions of his subjects seemed almost too surreal, as if plucked from the mechanics of a fantasy game.

'If i can see the Character Status of my subject, for sure I can also see my status, right?' he thought to himself. The idea lingered in his mind as he navigated through the Character Status of his subjects. As he sought information about his own status. The system responded with a subtle hum, and Caelum's own 'Character Status' unfolded before him.

[Character Status]

Name: Caelum Astrelius

Category: Lord

Profession: None

Level: 1

Skills: None

Talent: Teleportation Gates

Strength: F

'My strength is at an F? Well, it's on the weaker side, but at least it's not an F-,' Caelum thought, managing a wry smile.

Caelum's gaze lingered on his Character Status and notice his unique talent.

"Teleportation Gates" he murmured to himself, the words carrying a weight of both intrigue and uncertainty.

[Teleportation Gates]

Possesses the ability to summon gates. Once two gates are placed, the lord and his subject can teleport between these two gates at will, facilitating instant and efficient travel. The Lord can also adjust the gate size, but it will consume more energy.

[Gates Available: 2]

[Hint: The more you level up, the greater the number of gates at your disposal. However, be mindful – each gate adds to the complexity, and maintaining them all simultaneously will demand heightened energy management and control.]

Caelum marveled at the potential of the Teleportation Gates. The ability to summon gates for instantaneous travel between two points seemed like a powerful tool in the Lord and Conquest . As he absorbed the information from the system notifications, a spark of excitement lit up in his eyes.

"Two gates at my disposal, and the chance to increase that number as I level up. This could be a game-changer," Caelum whispered to himself. The prospect of mastering this unique talent fueled his determination.

As the system notification about his talent faded, Another holographic display appeared before Caelum.

[Esteemed Lord, As a Novice Lord, you will have seven days of safeguard against other Lords and Monsters throughout Celestial Glade. Following this protective period, a wave of monsters will attack your territory to test your progress and evaluate your readiness for the later stages of Lord and Conquest.]

[Failing the Novice Test will result in your death and the death of your subjects.]

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As Caelum navigated through the system notifications, a stark warning caught his attention. "Failing the Novice Test will result in your death and the death of your subjects." The gravity of the message sank in, emphasizing the high stakes of the challenges that lay ahead. Caelum realized that the path to survival in the Celestial Glade was fraught with peril, and success in the Novice Test was not just a personal victory but a collective necessity for both himself and the subjects he had summoned.

As the seconds ticked away, Caelum knew that the next seven days would be crucial. The protective period granted to Novice Lords was both a shield and a challenge. It offered a brief respite from external threats, but it also served as a countdown to the rigorous examination that awaited him and his subjects. The looming deadline added a sense of urgency to his every decision, Urging him to get used to the ins and outs of this strange new world.

With determination etched on his face, Caelum set his sights on the tasks that lay ahead.