Rakesh_Kumar_3235

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 facility was quieter now. The aftermath of last night's chaos left the creatures scattered, their instincts warped by my interference. It had worked—for now.

But survival wasn't just about fighting.

Not scavenged cans or emergency rations. Real, sustainable food. Because no matter how many battles I won, starvation would kill us just the same.

As if sensing my thoughts, the system chimed.

New Mission Assigned: Sustainable Survival

Task 1: Establish a Cold-Resistant Food Supply

Task 2: Upgrade Facility Construction

Reward: Automated Construction Unit

I blinked. A construction unit? That could be huge.

He looked up from his spot near the wall, where he was reinforcing weak points. "Yeah?"

He stared at me like I'd lost my mind. "In this frozen wasteland?"

I grinned. "Yeah. And we're gonna use robots to do it."

The system's reward arrived as a sleek, compact crate that unfolded into a spider-like Construction Drone. Its mechanical limbs whirred to life, scanning the environment.

Automated Construction Unit Online

Processing Optimal Facility Upgrades…

I scrolled through the new options. The drone could build reinforced greenhouses, underground hydroponic systems, or even an insulated vertical farm.

I didn't have enough materials to build everything.

Choice: Greenhouse vs. Underground Farming

Daniel leaned over my shoulder as I weighed the options.

"A greenhouse means we get food faster," he said. "But it's vulnerable."

I nodded. "Underground would be safer. But it'll take longer to set up."

Lily ran up, the dog following close behind. "Are we really gonna have a farm?"

I ruffled her hair. "Yeah. But I need to figure out the best way to do it."

Her face scrunched in thought. "Why not both?"

Daniel let out a laugh. "Smart kid."

Maybe I didn't have to choose. I could start with a greenhouse to get food quickly and work toward underground hydroponics for long-term survival.

The construction drone moved quickly, assembling a reinforced greenhouse from salvaged materials. Within hours, we had a sealed structure with temperature regulation.

The real challenge was growing food in the cold.

The system provided blueprints for a heat-efficient soil mix and genetically modified crops that could withstand subzero conditions.

I set up irrigation, nutrient dispensers, and artificial lighting. Every step felt surreal—like I was bringing life back to a dead world.

Lily watched in awe as I planted the first batch of seeds. "What are these?"

"Cold-resistant wheat," I said. "In a few weeks, we might be making bread."

"Yeah." I met Daniel's gaze. "We're not just surviving anymore. We're building something."

For the first time in a long while, hope felt real.

Phase One Complete: Greenhouse Operational

Next Task: Establish Underground Hydroponic Expansion

Bonus Reward: Advanced Construction Module (Efficiency Upgrade)

I exhaled, watching the drone begin its next project.

Fighting the creatures was one thing.

But if we wanted to win, we had to outlast them.

And that started with growing our future.

Chapter 17: Machines and Survival