Chapter 4: The Dawn of Civilization (edited)

The battlefield still reeked of blood.

Crows circled overhead, drawn by the scent of death.

The villagers, though victorious, were exhausted.

Some had minor wounds—scratches, bruises—but they had won.

They had defended their home.

And now, they faced a new question.

Above, the young man stared at his system interface.

The latest message was still floating in front of him.

"New Feature Unlocked: Civilization Expansion!"

"Would you like to expand your territory?"

He frowned.

"Expand? How does that even work?"

A new menu opened.

Option 1: Annex Nearby Land (Free)

Option 2: Establish a Second Settlement (3 Creation Points)

Option 3: Assimilate Defeated Tribes (2 Creation Points)