ch 13,14,15
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Chapter 13 – Whispering Roots and Silent Ashes
Ray opened his eyes slowly.
The world around him was no longer the forest clearing or the village field. It was something else—a hidden space that pulsed with power. His Domain. It felt larger than before, more stable. The trees here swayed without wind, and the grass glowed faintly beneath his feet.
Shade lay curled beside the Wolf Tree, its snout buried in its paws. Ash was perched on a branch above, unmoving as always. Boulder sat quietly, like a statue of patience.
Ray exhaled.
> [System Message:
Domain Expansion Complete.
God Shop – Tier I Unlocked.]
[Trial Completion Bonus: 200 God Points awarded.]
[New Access: Necromancer Arsenal / Domain Construction – E-Rank]
[New Feature: Domain Roots Activated.]
A translucent screen opened in front of him—neat, organized, almost regal in design. At the top, in gold letters: GOD SHOP [TIER I].
His heart beat faster. "Seventeen?"
> "I'm here," came the gentle reply in his mind. "You've earned this. Take your time."
He nodded. The interface split into three glowing sections: Necromancer Arsenal, Domain Construction, and Artifacts.
Ray tapped on Necromancer Arsenal first.
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[Necromancer Arsenal – Tier I]
Punarjanam Stone (50 GP) – Revives a corpse a second time, imbuing it with lingering emotions or partial memories.
Necromancer Warcha Token (100 GP) – Summons a unique undead lieutenant. Intelligent. Can lead and evolve independently.
Bone Altar Seed (120 GP) – A seed that grows into a tree-like altar. Produces bone weapons daily based on absorbed minerals.
Undying Contract Scroll (60 GP) – Binds a soul fragment into an undead, granting it loyalty and limited thoughts.
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He scrolled again, shifting to the second tab.
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[Domain Construction – E-Rank Trees]
Howler Wolf Tree – E Rank (80 GP)
Produces 1 F-Rank Wolf Pup every 2 days. Wolves grow with battle.
Stormcrow Nest – E Rank (70 GP)
Spawns 1–2 crows per week. Crows can generate static electricity.
Carrion Rat Mound – E Rank (50 GP)
Spawns rats that clean battlefield corpses. Enhances nearby undead.
Flame Lizard Pit – E Rank (85 GP)
Lizards with fire resistance and speed. Excellent scouts.
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Ray whispered, "This… this is insane."
> "This is just the beginning," Seventeen said. "Higher-tier trees require stronger Domains and more God Points. But E-Rank is safe—stable."
Ray didn't hesitate long. His instincts were loud and clear.
> [Purchase Confirmed: Bone Altar Seed – 120 GP]
[Purchase Confirmed: Howler Wolf Tree – 80 GP]
[Remaining God Points: 0 GP.]
The air shimmered.
From the soil near Shade, a small black seed emerged and buried itself in the ground. Seconds later, a thin spire of white bone twisted upward, forming into an altar. Skulls, ribs, and long femurs wrapped around it like branches.
From another patch, a sapling with glowing silver veins pushed upward. Bark peeled off to reveal tiny buds—fur-covered, twitching slightly even before blooming.
Ray felt it in his soul.
His Domain was changing. It was no longer just hidden. It was alive.
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He sat down beside the new altar and watched the roots quietly extend beneath the soil. Ash flew down to sit beside him, resting its beak on his shoulder.
Shade shifted, one eye opening.
"Seventeen?" Ray murmured.
> "Yes?"
"Will they grow… forever?"
> "Not forever. But the Domain has started its cycle. The more you feed it—mana, battles, corpses—the faster it evolves. Your trees will change. Some may even awaken."
Ray closed his eyes.
He could feel the Domain pulsing gently beneath him. Every death, every summon, every soul—would strengthen it.
He looked at his hand. The black mark of the Necromancer class still pulsed faintly over his skin. "Then I'll keep going," he whispered. "One step at a time."
> "Wise choice," Seventeen replied. "Greedy comes later."
Ray chuckled softly.
Far above, the crows began to circle the still-forming Stormcrow Nest. The Domain trembled again—welcoming new roots.
And Ray felt it.
His army had begun to grow.
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Chapter 14 – The God Shop Opens
The air inside the Domain thickened the moment Ray stepped past the altar.
His breath caught. His pulse slowed.
Something ancient stirred—not evil, but heavy, like the weight of millennia pressing down upon his shoulders. A strange ring echoed in his ears, not from this world but from somewhere far beyond it.
Then, without warning:
> [System Notification]
[Congratulations. Your hidden domain has reached Level 2.]
[God Shop Access Unlocked.]
Ray's eyes widened.
"Seventeen… the God Shop?"
> "Yes," Seventeen answered, voice soft. "This is the beginning. Be cautious. Every purchase shapes your future."
The world around him shimmered—and before him materialized a tall obsidian obelisk covered in glowing runes. Floating icons hovered beside it like softly glowing embers.
One pulsed gently.
[God Shop: Open]
Ray stepped forward, heart pounding, and touched the runes. A flood of windows blinked open across his vision.
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[God Shop – Tier 1 Access]
Items Available:
1. Beast Tree: F-Rank Bird Tree (25 God Points)
Spawns 1 basic bird-type beast daily. Can be upgraded.
2. Weapon Tree: F-Rank Bone Tree (35 God Points)
Produces crude bone weapons every 24 hours.
3. Herb Patch: F-Rank Healing Grass (20 God Points)
Heals minor wounds. Grows daily.
4. Summoner's Circle – Lesser (75 God Points)
Unlocks the ability to summon 1 undead creature of F-rank per 3 days.
5. Skill Tome: Lesser Bone Armor (60 God Points)
Teaches skill: Bone Armor. Grants temporary defense.
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Ray's hand hovered over the options.
He didn't have many points—just a little over 100 from his first dungeon core. But Seventeen spoke again.
> "Think long-term. Defense. Sustainability. Growth."
Ray nodded. First, he chose the Bird Tree, imagining it planted along the outer edge of his domain. One scout per day wasn't much—but birds flew, and that meant vision.
Next, he bought the Bone Tree—he'd need weapons for the army to come.
That left him with barely 40 points.
He hesitated.
And then, with a breath, selected the Healing Grass Patch.
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The moment he confirmed, the domain rippled.
To his left, a small white sapling burst from the soil and stretched upward—a tree with pale bark and dark feathered fruit, already twitching.
To his right, the Bone Tree shivered into existence. Sharp branches, jagged with bleached spines.
At the base of the hill, near a trickling stream, soft green grass began to sprout.
Ray fell to one knee.
He was building something now. Not just surviving. Creating. Preparing.
> "Seventeen," he whispered. "Let's grow this together."
> "Always," the System replied. "We have only just beg
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Chapter 15 – Whisper of Trees, Cry of Beasts
Morning light spilled into the Domain, though no sun shone above.
Ray stood at the center of it all—his domain now alive in ways it hadn't been days ago. The faint hum of the Bone Tree, the rustling leaves of the Bird Tree, and the soft glimmer from the Healing Grass Patch brought a strange, surreal peace to the space.
And yet, the silence was broken by a cry.
A soft chirp—then two. From the newly grown branches of the F-Rank Bird Tree, a pair of feathered creatures fluttered down.
> [New Units Created: F-Rank Skyfinch (x2)]
[Traits: Aerial Scout, Keen Vision]
The birds circled Ray once before flying toward the edge of the Domain. There, they hovered, watching the boundary with quiet intelligence.
> "Their purpose is simple," Seventeen explained. "Early warning. You will thank them when beasts or men approach."
Ray nodded.
Then the earth shifted again.
From the Bone Tree, three jagged weapons had formed overnight—two crude bone spears and a sharpened dagger. They dropped from the branches and embedded themselves in the dirt with a solid thunk.
> [Bone Weapon Created – Basic Tier]
[Durability: 100/100]
Ray picked one up. It wasn't pretty—but it was balanced and strong enough to pierce hide. For now, it was enough.
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Later that day, something else changed.
The altar pulsed with blackish-blue light—and from the base of the Howler Wolf Tree, another shape emerged.
A pup.
Smaller than the first but sleeker, with mottled gray fur and glowing yellow eyes.
Ray knelt slowly. The pup crawled toward him and licked his fingers before curling up at his feet.
> [New Unit Created: F-Rank Howler Pup – Unbonded]
[Trait: Pack Instinct – Bonus movement speed when near allies.]
> "Another pup?" Ray asked aloud.
> "One per day. As long as you feed the Tree with mana," Seventeen replied. "Later trees will require more. Rarer beasts. But also stronger."
Ray stood, looking around his expanding home.
Trees were growing. Beasts were arriving. Weapons were forming.
He wasn't just a boy with a strange power anymore.
He was a builder now.
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That evening, Seventeen spoke again.
> "You now qualify for a new shop category."
> [God Shop – Beast Tree Expansion Unlocked]
Ray opened the panel.
[Beast Tree Catalogue – Tier 1 Access]
1. F-Rank Wolf Tree – Produces one Howler pup per day. (Already owned)
2. F-Rank Bird Tree – Produces two scouting birds per day. (Already owned)
3. F-Rank Serpent Root – Produces one venomless constrictor every 2 days. (35 GP)
4. F-Rank Insect Hive Pod – Produces three harmless scout beetles per day. (30 GP)
5. F-Rank Boar Tree – Produces one sturdy ground beast every 3 days. (40 GP)
> "Higher tier trees become available as your domain levels. The beasts will shift from passive companions to elite soldiers."
Ray exhaled slowly.
"And the weapon trees?"
> "The Bone Tree is only the start."
[Weapon Tree Catalogue – Tier 1 Access]
1. F-Rank Bone Tree – Creates basic spears, daggers, and clubs. (Owned)
2. F-Rank Arrow Vine – Produces 5 crude arrows per day. (20 GP)
3. F-Rank Slingroot – Grows flexible vines used as whips or slings. (25 GP)
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Ray didn't buy more yet.
Instead, he walked to the center of the Domain, sat cross-legged, and placed a hand on the earth.
"Seventeen… this place… it doesn't feel like death."
> "Because it isn't," the System replied gently. "It is rebirth."
Ray smiled faintly. His eyes turned toward the trees.
Each one bore the weight of patience, of time.
One day, he would have SSS-Rank beasts guarding these grounds. One day, the trees would birth monsters that walked beside him like kings.
But for now, a pup nuzzled his side. A bird circled overhead.
And the Domain breathed.
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