My Post-Apocalyptic Shelter Levels Up Infinitely! Chapter 2
Previously on My Post-Apocalyptic Shelter Levels Up Infinitely!...
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
"Would you like to bind?"
A second time the unfamiliar mechanical voice echoed, and Su Mo snapped back to his senses, responding with haste.
? ?
"Yes."
"Binding in progress… 0.1%, 0.2%…"
Several strands of illusory green light diffused from beneath Su Mo's feet, extending outwards into the distance.
Upon reaching their maximum extent, these streaks of light retreated, causing the progress indicator to tick up by another 0.1%.
As the binding process continued, Su Mo pushed open the wooden door to get a better look inside.
Beyond the wooden door lay a set of earthen stairs.
He descended, and after counting about fifteen steps in his mind, the space before him suddenly became clear and illuminated.
Aided by the faint sunlight filtering in from the cave’s opening, Su Mo could discern the basic internal layout.
Wooden boards formed the flooring and ceiling, establishing a robust foundation that ensured the colossal underground pit would not collapse.
"I made the right choice!"
Su Mo felt a surge of delight.
Opting for the above-ground choice decidedly offered advantages for initial development convenience.
However, he kept a crucial point in mind: with the tools available from the creation page, constructing a surface dwelling wasn’t a significant challenge.
Conversely, excavating a subterranean shelter would necessitate not only advanced tools but also considerable construction expertise to guarantee the stability of the underground structure.
Without such knowledge, recklessly digging an underground base that caved in one night would lead to an unceremonious demise.
Observing the Doomsday Survival System's binding progress bar inching upwards slowly, Su Mo settled onto the stairs to conserve energy while accessing the chat interface.
Perhaps other survivors also possessed this "Doomsday Survival System"?
After a quick glance through the World Channel, he switched to the Regional Channel.
No mentions of the system were found.
"It seems I’m the only one with two systems?"
Su Mo concluded.
At this moment, within both the World and Regional Channels, the majority of participants chose to establish their shelters above ground, with a smaller faction opting for underground locations.
However, those who chose underground primarily posted brief complaints about their subterranean circumstances before shifting the conversation to trading supplies.
Lacking any reference points and unaware of the nature of these supplies, Su Mo had no alternative but to continue waiting.
Fortunately, the progress bar advanced steadily. After a little over ten minutes, the green luminescence ceased its probing. As it returned to Su Mo’s side for the final time, the system's distinct, clear voice announced.
[The Doomsday Survival System has been bound successfully.]
[Initial binding reward: 100 survival points.]
[Scanning the host’s survival environment—survival point evaluation in progress, you have gained 5 survival points today.]
[Final calculation. You have gained a total of 105 survival points today!]
[Remaining survival points: 105 points!]
As these prompts sounded, a significant influx of fragmented memories and information flooded his mind.
It turned out the Doomsday Survival System was something he could have bound with even when he was still on Earth. Regrettably, due to his limited personal strength, Su Mo had no choice but to seek refuge in official shelters.
Consequently, he never had the opportunity to excavate a personal shelter, thus missing the chance for system binding.
However, in this new world, while the Survival Game Panel could be likened to a universal interface possessed by all, the Doomsday Survival System was a unique modifier exclusive to Su Mo.
As indicated by the Doomsday Survival System, each day of survival would accrue a specific quantity of survival points.
These survival points functioned similarly to game points, not being directly exchangeable for goods.
Their purpose resembled the item-upgrade function commonly found in games, though with a broader spectrum of upgradeable categories.
As his understanding deepened, Su Mo compelled himself to suppress his burgeoning excitement, focusing his gaze on the humble underground survival base.
[Personal Shelter]
Owner: Su Mo
Space: 100㎡ (4.2m high)
Level of Integrity: 100%
Facilities: N/A
Introduction: An extremely basic shelter devoid of any survival facilities. At best, it serves as a tiny tomb in this post-apocalyptic world.
Upon reading the introduction on the panel, Su Mo's heart gave a slight lurch. He turned his attention to the sole item within the shelter: the wooden door.
[Shelter Main Door]
Effect: Minor anti-theft, minor radiation resistance.
First upgrade option: Enhance the wooden door's thickness, imbue the wood with properties offering slight fire and water resistance (10 points).
* **Second Upgrade Option:** Replace the current wooden door with a stone one. This significantly boosts durability and other attributes (Cost: 60). * **System Note:** Are you truly planning to face the post-apocalyptic world with just a wooden door? After a period of observation, Su Mo diligently worked to understand the operational procedures of the Doomsday Survival System. He discovered that beyond solely relying on survival points for upgrades, users could also contribute materials to substantially decrease the required survival points for any given enhancement. For instance, upgrading a wooden door to a stone one could be achieved with only 5 survival points if 10 units of stones and 2 units of wood were supplied; the points would then assist in the transformation process. While survival points could substitute for any material, this conversion process was significantly less efficient than using the actual physical matter. Therefore, provided a sufficient quantity of a suitable material was available, using survival points merely for the assimilation and transformation would drastically lower the overall resource expenditure. With a foundational grasp of the system's mechanics now established, the immediate sense of dread and survival pressure that had been weighing heavily on Su Mo's mind began to dissipate. “I need to construct a robust shelter before my Mom, Dad, and Sister are brought here. “However, my top priority must be to secure essential supplies first.” Su Mo subtly clenched his fists and made his way up the stairs, exiting the confines of the shelter. Securing potable water and sustenance were the most critical concerns he needed to address. Thankfully, with the Doomsday Survival System acting as his guide, Su Mo had already formulated a preliminary development strategy. He approached a small tree nearby and, using his body's momentum, snapped off a branch. Upon placing it into his inventory, a system notification appeared: [Wood +1] Next, Su Mo scoured the ground for substantial stones, collecting various sizes and adding them to his inventory. Shortly thereafter, another prompt materialized: [Stones +1] “This is uncannily like a game. Though, I can’t say I mind. At least my physical capabilities are on par with others during these initial stages.” He ceased pondering the startling resemblance between his current reality and a gamified experience. His next objective was to test the creation function! “Display the creation panel.” The interface shifted to reveal the available crafting options. [Stone Axe (Normal): Requires 1 Wood, 1 Stone] The materials he had gathered perfectly matched the requirements. He selected the Stone Axe. Confirmed build! [Record]: Wood -1, Stone -1 [Record]: Stone Axe (Normal) has been successfully crafted. A stone axe, extending to the length of his forearm, materialized in Su Mo’s grasp. The haft was fashioned from rough wood, providing a secure and effective grip. The axe head, meticulously polished, was a sharp and functional wedge. [Stone Axe (Normal)]: A pristine, unused axe head. Current length: 60cm. This tool will significantly expedite wood gathering. “Not too shabby,” Su Mo observed. He tested the axe with a few practice swings. While its sharpness couldn't rival an iron axe, it would undoubtedly make felling trees considerably easier. The path to accumulating resources began with chopping wood. Battling an intensifying thirst under the oppressive heat of the sun, Su Mo managed to gather 15 units of wood and 4 units of plant fiber before retracing his steps back to the subterranean shelter. The cooler interior offered some respite from the heat, but the relentless protest of his parched throat continued to fuel Su Mo’s anxiety. Humanity can endure up to seven days without food, but survival is limited to a mere three days without water. Especially after strenuous physical activity, the risk of succumbing to dehydration in the wilderness within two days without water was alarmingly high. “I absolutely must learn to craft tools capable of collecting water!” “Let’s attempt to construct a basic water retrieval device using the available materials, and then we can assess the system’s upgrade potential.” After a brief rest to recuperate his energy, Su Mo positioned himself in a sunlit section of the shelter. He then commenced using his newly acquired stone axe to carefully dismantle a portion of the floor. Exercising caution not to disturb the adjacent floorboards, he detached a section, yielding a quantity of wood. He utilized four units of wood to craft a wooden bucket. Subsequently, he employed another unit of wood to create a wooden stick, followed by two units of wood for a wooden shovel, and finally, two units of plant fiber to fashion a length of hemp rope. A rudimentary set of tools was now complete. Su Mo picked up the wooden shovel and began excavating a new hole in the ground. The task proved to be surprisingly manageable. With the aid of the tools, he could dislodge a substantial amount of soil with each scoop of the wooden shovel. Only upon completing a pit of sufficient depth to accommodate the bucket did Su Mo cease his digging and proceed to assemble the tools he had just created. He lowered the wooden bucket into the pit, securing the wooden stick between two adjacent floorboards. The hemp rope was then used to bind the wooden bucket and the stick together.Focusing his attention, the Survival System's interface materialized before him. [Well Water Extractor???] Current Efficiency: 0ml/day First Upgrade Option: Enhance the bucket's material, expand its capacity, and improve its sealing to preserve fresh drinking water for extended durations. Cost: 20 Survival Points. Second Upgrade Option: Excavate a deeper pit to boost the water extraction rate. Cost: 130 Survival Points. Commentary: A mere pit and a bucket. Do you truly believe such a setup will yield well water with a mind like yours?