Chapter 6

As Caelum opened his eyes, the soft morning light filtering through the makeshift windows of their small shelter, he found himself greeted by another holographic display hovering before him.

[Congratulations for surviving the first day of Lord and Conquest]

[Territory's Information has been unlocked]

[World Chat has been unlocked]

[Marketplace has been unlocked]

[Friend list has been unlocked]

Caelum couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and curiosity, then he immediately open the Territory's Information

[Territory's Information]

Territory Name: (Unassigned Name)

Territory Level: 1 

Location: Ruins (Rare)

Territory Area: 400m x 400m

Without hesitation, Caelum named his territory 'Nova City'. The holographic display updated, echoing the new identity of the land he now commanded. 

After Caelum changed his Territory's name, He closed the holographic display in front of him and swiftly shifted his attention to the newly unlocked - Gaia's World Chat. As soon as he opened it, a cascade of messages from diverse individuals flooded the holographic display. 

[Gaia's World Chat]

[Victory City: Have we really been teleported?]

[Bolster Boss: What do you think this is? some kind of prank then?]

[Lotus Fate: Are we sent here by the government?]

[GodFather: I'm looking for my daughter named Frey; I need to know if she's here.]

[Rose City: I'm so lucky I got a mage from the summoning gate yesterday. Her strength level is at D]

[Lord King: I'm already level 3. Who wants to be my friend?]

[Joker: Wow, you're already at level 3? I can't even go outside my territory.]

[Golden City: Lord King, teach me how did you gain EXP that fast?]

[Lord King: I got a unique talent that let me double my experience gain]

[Golden City: Wow, I'm jealous. My unique talent only give me food everyday, I cant even choose what food I will get.]

[Hover Damn: My unique talent only gives me additional charisma to my subject. this is practically useless]

[TechNo City: Help! I'm starving; I can't find any food in my territory.]

[Hiker Club: Then why don't you explore outside your territory?]

[Bison Boss: He won't explore outside his territory because he's too afraid HAHAHAHA]

As Caelum scrolled through the flood of messages in Gaia's World Chat, he realized the overwhelming nature of the situation. The sheer volume of desperate pleas, survival strategies, and attempts at communication made it challenging to navigate. He decided to refrain from leaving a message for now, recognizing that the chances of it being noticed amid the chaos were slim. Instead, he focused on absorbing as much information as possible from the ongoing conversations.

Caelum couldn't shake off the realization that his level lagged behind, despite having battled and triumphed over four Kobolds with his subjects the previous day, he didn't even level up.

The chatter in the World Chat highlighted the significance of unique talents, revealing them to be a game-changing factor that could determine a Lord's success in this Lord and Conquest game. Feeling a sense of urgency to level up and stand out among the other Lords, Caelum made a swift decision. 

Caelum immediately rose up from his makeshift bed, motioning for Aric and Galen to join him at the summoning gate. Without hesitation, they followed suit. His primary goal for the day was clear: He aimed to summon more subjects to boost his combat capabilities and increases the chance to survive outside the protective barrier while also hastening their leveling up progress.

Approaching the summoning gate, Caelum initiated the summoning process.

[Do you want to summon immediately?] 

Caelum promptly replied "Yes" 

As Caelum uttered his agreement, the summoning gate activated. Much like the previous day, a surge of mystical energy enveloped the surroundings, and within moments, the gate brought forth five individuals. Among them were one male and four females. Caelum's fortune continued to shine, as two of the newcomers possessed valuable professions: a herbalist and a priest healer.

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

[You summoned 2 people with profession].

[Character Status]

Name: Sierra Light

Category: Support

Profession: Priest

Level: 5

Skills: Basic Healing Level 3, Strength Boost Level 2, Purification Level 2, Basic Smite Level 1

Strength: E+

Loyalty: 75

[Character Status]

Name: Elyana Leaf

Category: Support

Profession: Herbalist

Level: 3

Skills: Herbal Remedies Level 3, Botanical Knowledge Level 3 

Skill: E-

Loyalty: 75

Caelum's eyes widened in amazement.

'Lucky me! I've got a priest and a herbalist now' he thought to himself. Realizing that having two healers significantly improved their chances of survival in this tough world brought him a sense of relief.

All five of the newcomers bowed to Caelum. "My lord!" they exclaimed in unison. Caelum acknowledged them with a nod, appreciating the show of loyalty and unity among his subjects.

Sierra, noticed the bandage wrapped around Caelum's arms. Concern etched her features as she respectfully approached her lord.

"My Lord," Sierra spoke with a gentle tone, "may I have your permission to tend to your wounds? I've learned basic healing, and it might help ease your discomfort."

Caelum, appreciating Sierra's care, nodded in agreement. "Of course it will be great help, your healing will be appreciated"

With a sense of purpose, She cast a simple healing spell, creating a soft, soothing radiance that embraced Caelum's injuries. The ethereal energy gracefully mended the wounds, relieving any lingering discomfort. As Sierra completed her spell, Caelum inspected his wounds once more, only to find no trace of the previous injuries.

Caelum expressed his gratitude to Sierra, who simply responded with, "Anything for you, my Lord," her words carrying a deep sense of loyalty and unwavering dedication.