Free Web NovelChapter 61: Chapter 60: Unlocking Tech
Upgrading the fortress was out of the question for now. The resources required were just too high—upgrading from Level 2 to Level 3 needed 3,000 units of Skeleton and 10,000 units of Soul Energy. More importantly, it wasn’t all that useful.
’I should build some other structures first and see if I can get some stronger unit types. Even if the Undead is a race that relies on numbers to win, I can’t have absolutely no High Level Combat Power.’
As he looked through his options, he noticed two buildings he had previously ignored—the Alien Tomb and the Tattoo Workshop.
These two were hidden buildings unlocked after breaking down the Demonized Minotaurs. Li Ziyu had forgotten all about them at the time because he was short on resources.
[Alien Tomb]
[Introduction: With this building, you can summon all kinds of strange and unique special Undead.]
[Construction Requirements: 100 units of Skeleton, 5 units of Stone, 5 units of wood, 100 units of Soul Energy, 100 units of Mutated Soul Energy]
[Area Occupied: 10 units]
’Damn it, another one of the system’s "cutesy" introductions. I hope these special Undead can give me a pleasant surprise.’ fгeewebnovёl.com
Li Ziyu sighed and chose to construct the Alien Tomb, then turned his attention to the Tattoo Workshop.
[Tattoo Workshop]
[Introduction: The Undead Race’s tattoo shop. However, these Tattoos aren’t just for looks; they also grant Power and all sorts of strange abilities.]
[Construction Requirements: 10 units of Skeleton, 10 units of Soul Energy]
[Area Occupied: 4 units]
The introduction made Li Ziyu’s mouth twitch, his expression darkening. ’Seriously, can’t the system be more professional with its building introductions? What’s with it going crazy all the time? If it’s Enchantment, just call it Enchantment! Why a tattoo shop? A goddamn tattoo shop!’
No matter how much he complained about the system, he still had to build what needed to be built.
After he chose to build, a construction site immediately appeared on the platform. It was an Undead Race construction site—none of the bustling activity and flying dust of a Human building project. There were only countless bones moving, Splicing with each other in a process of reorganization.
Having eaten and drunk their fill, the Minotaurs were digesting their meal when they heard the commotion. Driven by curiosity, they gathered around and watched the construction site, clicking their tongues in amazement.
Constructing the two buildings would take some time; he wouldn’t see the results until tomorrow at the earliest. Li Ziyu paid it no mind and went back to researching technology upgrades.
Upgrading unit technology was the most practical approach and the most conventional upgrade path for the Undead Race.
He had researched the Little Bone Saber from the Weapon Workshop and the Small Round Shield from the Armor Workshop, which in turn had unlocked his first Undead Species: the Skeleton Warrior. To unlock other unit types, he would need to research more technologies. freёwebnoѵel.com
’Thinking about the Undead’s combat style... they’re fearless and relentless. Even if they fall apart, they can just be put back together. Their only weakness is the Soul Fire within their skulls.’
’Hmm, so should I increase their Attack Power or their Defense Power?’
Li Ziyu stroked his chin. ’I think I should focus on Defense Power. At the very least, I need to protect their heads. That will further increase their survival rate and make them rock-solid.’
As the saying goes, as long as you can’t kill me, I’ll eventually wear you down. It’s like five tanks in a ranked match pushing straight through your mid lane.
He opened the Armor Workshop interface and rummaged through it. He actually found a helmet.
[Round Helmet (Bone): The most basic helmet. With this, not only can the fragile skulls be properly protected, but the Undead can also use headbutts with impunity! Ehehe. This simple and practical helmet is also affectionately known as the coconut shell helmet or the watermelon rind helmet.]
[Research Requirement: 50 units of Soul Energy]
The image provided by the system looked like a rider’s safety helmet without the face shield. It was perfectly round. No wonder it was called the coconut shell helmet; it really did look the part.
This thing only cost 50 units of Soul Energy. ’A paltry sum,’ he thought. Unlocked.
The moment he unlocked the helmet, a system notification popped up.
[Warrior Training Camp - Intermediate Skeleton Warrior Unlocked]
’Wait, unlocking the Intermediate Skeleton Warrior was this easy? If you’d said so earlier, I would have unlocked the helmet ages ago!’ Li Ziyu slapped his forehead.
The system was great in many ways, but it hid a lot of key information that he had to dig up himself. You never knew what you might do inadvertently to trigger a hidden building or unit, just like the Easter eggs in many single-player games from his past life. It was purely the designer’s twisted sense of humor.
Some people might enjoy hunting for Easter eggs in games, but Li Ziyu found it annoying. He preferred things to be clear and straightforward.
The production cost of the helmets was much higher than the Bone Sabers and Round Shields; 1 unit of Skeleton could only produce two helmets.
Meanwhile, the requirements for an Intermediate Skeleton Warrior in the Warrior Training Camp had changed to: [Small Bone Saber, Small Round Shield (Bone Shield), Round Helmet (Bone), 100 units of Soul Energy]. Compared to before, it had simply added a helmet.
Hmm...
Li Ziyu fell silent. Li Ziyu was lost in thought. Li Ziyu had a sudden realization.
’Holy hell! Based on this pattern and the system’s usual bullshit, the High Level Skeleton Warrior must be...’ He hurriedly searched through the Armor Workshop.
[Simple Bone Armor: This thing is basically putting bone over bone. It has some Defense Power, but don’t expect it to be too strong. Just think of it as two Skeletons stacked together. Oh, right, this Bone Armor shares the same Trait as the Undead—no need to fear it falling apart. As long as it’s not completely shattered, it will repair itself after a while.]
[Research Requirement: 500 units of Soul Energy]
’500 units of Soul Energy?!’
The Bone Saber was 30 units, the Round Shield was also 30 units, and the helmet he just researched was 50 units. But this Armor was a whopping 500 units. ’So expensive!’
If not for the previous battle with the Lizardmen, which had given him a massive boost in Soul Energy, Li Ziyu really wouldn’t have dared to research it so casually.
He unlocked the Simple Bone Armor, and a system notification immediately followed: [Warrior Training Camp - High Level Skeleton Warrior Unlocked].
’I was right! As expected, the system is just that predictable. Get the full four-piece set, and you unlock the High Level Warrior.’
He just didn’t know how much stronger the High Level Skeleton Warrior was compared to the Low Level Skeleton Warriors.
He glanced at the production cost of the Simple Bone Armor and couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath. ’Jeez, it takes 5 units of Skeleton to make one set. Not only does the Armor require a lot of Soul Energy to unlock, but its production cost is steep, too. It’s definitely not something I can mass-produce.’
The image of the Simple Bone Armor in the system showed a piece of armor that only covered the upper body. It was cylindrical, with two thick, spine-like bones running down the middle, connected on the sides by thinner, curved, rib-like bones. Seeing its appearance, calling it "simple" felt a bit generous; "crude" was a more fitting description.
To be honest, this kind of Armor was only useful for the Undead. If a normal person wore it... heh, they would inevitably be stabbed to death. The gaps between the "ribs" were enormous, almost wide enough to fit a fist through.
’In any case, ugly or not, practicality is what matters most. I’ll make 10 High Level Skeleton Warriors first and see how they perform.’
It was a good thing his recent harvests had been so great. First, he fought a wave of Lizardmen, and then he stumbled upon the Swamp Graveyard. Otherwise, even if Li Ziyu had unlocked the High Level Skeleton Warrior, he wouldn’t have been able to afford to create any.
