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The world is dying—storms rage, the ground cracks, and civilization is in ruins. Survival is uncertain, but Dr. James isn’t just another desperate survivor. He has a Technology System—one that grants him blueprints, tools, and knowledge far beyond human understanding.

Stranded on an island, he builds in secret while the world tears itself apart. Rival survivors fight for power, governments scramble for control, but James?

He’s preparing for something they’d never expect.

Because survival isn’t his true goal.

And when the time comes, the world will realize too late—he was never meant to stay.

Doomday Engineer

The metal doors of the facility slammed shut behind us, the echo reverberating through the abandoned halls. I stood there for a moment, chest heaving, Daniel leaning against the wall beside me. The storm outside howled, but it was the sound of movement beyond the gates that kept my adrenaline pumping.

They were still out there. Watching. Waiting.

Daniel wiped his face, exhaling sharply. "That was too close."

"Yeah," I muttered, glancing at my system interface.

Threat neutralized – Partial. Hostiles remain in the area.

Warning: Adaptive Predators have learned from previous engagement.

I clenched my jaw. They weren't just attacking mindlessly—they were evolving. And that meant every battle would only get harder.

I turned to Daniel. "We can't stay like this. The defenses aren't enough."

"Agreed," he said, pushing himself upright. "What's the plan?"

I glanced around the facility. This place had once been a research outpost, but with the right modifications, I could turn it into a fortress.

And I knew exactly where to start.

First, I checked the external surveillance feeds. The cameras were outdated, some flickering from years of neglect, but they still worked. I cycled through the views—snow-covered ground, jagged ice formations, and shifting shadows moving just out of range.

Too many blind spots. That had to change.

System Request: Analyze security systems… Processing…

Upgrade Available: Defensive Perimeter Reinforcement

Install automated sentry turrets (Limited Ammo)

Establish motion-triggered alarm system

System Response: Resources required: 35% of current stockpile.

A fair trade. The facility's old defenses would soon be more than just rusting metal.

I turned to Daniel. "We're reinforcing the perimeter. Sentry turrets, alarms, anything to keep those things out."

He nodded. "Good. Because I don't think they'll wait long before trying again."

The armory had been stripped of most standard weapons long before I got here, but there were still a few crates of experimental gear locked behind a reinforced door.

Inside were racks of advanced weapon prototypes—compact railguns, plasma cutters, and experimental ammo types designed for high-resistance targets.

I checked my system interface again.

Inventory update: High-tech weaponry detected.

Analysis… Compatible with Tactical Deployment.

Which meant I could store and summon them instantly. No more worrying about limited carrying capacity.

I grabbed a compact rail rifle and tossed another to Daniel. "These should punch through whatever those things are turning into."

He whistled, inspecting the sleek weapon. "And here I thought I'd seen everything."

By the time the first automated turret was mounted, the storm outside had started to die down. But the eerie silence that followed was worse.

The creatures were still there. Lurking. Studying us.

But when they came, we'd be ready.

Chapter 13: Fortifying the Stronghold