My Talent's Name Is Generator Chapter 956 Sanctuary

I turned, the map my guide back towards the stream I had previously discovered. The forest remained quiet this time, the earlier turmoil absent, and within moments, I was back in the vicinity, the gentle murmur of flowing water a constant presence.

Moving a short distance from the stream, I selected a suitable spot, crouched down, and began excavating with my hands. I cleared aside the soil until a small pit, deep enough to house the token, was formed. Gently, I placed the token within, covered it with care, and stepped back to observe.

Nothing occurred.

A fleeting moment passed.

Then another.

"What do I do now, system?" I inquired, a slight frown creasing my brow.

An immediate reply manifested.

[Would you like to establish your first safe zone here.]

"Yes," I affirmed without a second's hesitation.

The instant my confirmation registered, luminescence erupted from the ground where the token lay buried. Initially faint, it rapidly expanded, piercing the soil in sharp, defined lines. The glow surged outwards, delineating patterns across the landscape as if space itself was being reconfigured. The very air around me commenced to warp.

A structure began to materialize.

At the epicenter, the earth rose and sculpted itself into a modest, circular platform, its surface smooth and pale. From its center, a fountain ascended, intricately carved from stone that had materialized moments before. Crystal-clear water commenced its flow almost instantly, cascading from the apex in a steady, rhythmic descent. Its sound was tranquil and continuous, a stark contrast to all I had endured thus far.

Immediately behind it, a small, unpretentious hut took shape, its wooden components settling into place. Though small, it exuded an aura of stability.

Then, the atmosphere shifted once more.

Emanating from the fountain's base, a subtle radiance expanded, rising gradually to form a curved demarcation. This barrier stretched progressively outwards, encompassing a wide perimeter around me. The dome shimmered faintly, nearly imperceptible unless one focused intently upon it.

The system chimed, announcing its success.

[Safe Zone Established]

[Congratulation on establishing your first safe zone]

[Influence Points + 500]

[Congratulation on establishing your first safe zone]

[Influence Points + 500]

[Objective:]

→ Defeat Believer: Great Ape - Completed

→ Convert territory into Defier Safe Zone - Completed

Another notification materialized.

[Please assign a name to your Safe Zone]

"Billion Sanctuary," I responded instantaneously.

[Safe Zone Named: Billion Sanctuary]

A flurry of new notifications immediately followed.

[Safe Zone Benefits:]

→ No entity may enter the Safe Zone without your permission

→ The barrier requires significant external force to be broken

→ Within the Safe Zone, the body sustains itself automatically (no need for food or water)

→ You may assign individuals to this Safe Zone. All assigned members are bound to your authority

→ A portion of experience gained by assigned members is transferred to you

→ Safe Zone to Safe Zone teleportation is available (linked zones only)

→ Accelerated recovery within the Safe Zone

→ Host receives enhanced awareness of all activity within the Safe Zone boundary

→ Safe Zone can be upgraded using Influence Points

I absorbed the information meticulously.

"Wow… those are indeed numerous benefits. System, how can I view any other sanctuaries in the vicinity?" I inquired, my gaze still sweeping across the dome as its faint shimmer solidified into near invisibility.

[You can access the Safe Zone panel in the system.]

Nodding, I summoned my interface, shifting my attention to the newly accessible section. The panel smoothly unfurled, revealing a structured arrangement.

Members || Upgrades || Teleportation || Safe Zones Registry

After a cursory glance, I selected the final option.

Safe Zones Registry.

The window refreshed, and for a brief moment, I anticipated seeing several entries. However, only one appeared.

Billion Sanctuary.

I held my gaze upon it for another second before releasing a soft exhale.

"I suppose I'm the first to achieve this…" I murmured, a subtle sense of accomplishment washing over me as I subsequently closed the panel.

Then, a thought struck me.

"Ohh… that reminds me."

The Deathboard.

I summoned it without delay, the familiar interface reappearing as the rankings began to populate.

My name was no longer situated in the center.

It occupied the zenith.

Billion → Defier → Level 25Aldric Voss → Believer → Level 18Viktor Voss → Believer → Level 16Kael Heavens → Defier → Level 16Marcus Thorne → Believer → Level 15Lucien → Believer → Level 13Quinton Tre → Believer → Level 15

"It appears I exerted myself a bit too much…" I commented, though my tone lacked any genuine complaint.

I had reached level twenty-five, with the subsequent closest individual at level eighteen.

"The disparity will only widen from this point onward," I mused, yet I didn't immediately dismiss the panel. My eyes continued to trace down the list, scanning past the uppermost ranks until I finally located the two names I had been searching for.

Rank 11 — Knight → Level 11

Rank 14 — Lyrate → Level 11

I lingered there for a moment, processing the information.

"They are alive…" the words escaped my lips, a wave of relief washing over me.

"System, is there any way for me to connect with individuals on the ranking list?" I inquired.

[Affirmative. You must purchase the Communication System.]

"Seriously… that feature is prohibitively expensive."

[Then you should endeavor to earn more rapidly.]

I clicked my tongue, a flicker of annoyance crossing my face, and dismissed the interface.

"Yes, yes… fine…"

My focus returned to the environment around me. A segment of the stream had drifted into the confines of my safe zone, its waters flowing serenely beneath the gentle emanation of the barrier. Without much deliberation, I approached, set my axe aside, and waded into the stream. The icy water immediately enveloped me, cleansing the caked blood and grime from my skin, residue from the recent battles.

I remained there for an extended period, allowing the ingrained tension to dissipate gradually.

Emerging from the water, I retrieved my axe, donned the same tattered trousers – my sole possession – and made my way back towards the central area. The fountain continued its steady flow, and beyond it, I pushed open the door to the humble hut.

The interior was spartan.

A single room.

A bed frame.

A thin mattress.

Little else.

"I suppose resting tonight won't pose a challenge," I commented, surveying the minimal furnishings before stepping back outside. However, I wasn't quite ready for sleep. Not yet.

I accessed the map once more, this time expanding my view significantly, zooming out far beyond the immediate vicinity. The forest stretched endlessly in every direction, but after a few precise adjustments, something distinctive captured my gaze.

A substantial area marked in red.

It was conspicuously prominent, comparable in size to my own golden-marked safe zone.

"So, that must be the next destination…" I mused aloud.

Without a second thought, I closed the map interface, tightened my grasp on the axe, and broke into a swift run, charging directly towards the designated area.