CH 2

Chapter 2 – Uninhabited Island Development Skill

The saltwater in my mouth is too salty.

I spit it out, but it only makes me thirstier. D*mn, I’m gonna die…

“Rasty, can you hear me?”

“This voice again. Ah, I hear you. Who are you… and why won’t you show yourself?”

“This involves a reason that is deeper than the deep sea. Please understand.”

” So, your identity is a secret, huh?”

“For now, it is. But more importantly, Rasty, you possess the skill【Uninhabited Island Development 】. Try confirming it.”

When I checked my skills, sure enough, there was 【Uninhabited Island Development 】. What is this? When did I learn something like this?

I have no recollection of it, but it must have been given to me by the owner of this ‘voice’. Amazing. I’ve heard of magic skills and crafting skills, but I’ve never heard of uninhabited island development before.

[Skill]

[Uninhabited Island Development][Lv.1]

[Ability Details]

Those who possess this skill can develop islands (or countries). No magic power is consumed when used. However, the necessary materials for development are required. As the level of the Uninhabited Island Development skill increases, all status values of the learner increase by 10%..

① Island Development

Small huts, houses, castles, fortresses, mansions, and shops can be built. Requires “wood” and “stone”. Hot springs, waterfalls, rivers, swamps, lakes, farmland, and so on can also be developed. Requires a large amount of “soil”.

② Defense Facilities

Campfires, wooden barricades, stone barricades, catapults, crossbows, cannons, magic laser weapons, spiked barricades, pitfalls, and falling rocks can be set up. Requires ‘stone’ and ‘soil’.

③ Pet Management

From slime, goblin, orc, golem, to even dragon, all can be made into pets. Requires “pet food”.

If 【Uninhabited Island Development】 skill reaches Lv.1000, 【Opening of Country】1becomes possible.

“Do you want me to develop this uninhabited island with this?”

“Indeed. You were exiled from the Empire anyway. There’s no going back. From now on, you’ll live freely on this uninhabited island. Develop the island as you desire — and build a country.”

“Wait a minute. Why are you being so kind to me? What’s in it for you?”

There’s no way this person would do all of this for free. Great abilities like this come with responsibilities and a price. There’s nothing scarier than getting something for free.

“Eventually, I will come to meet you. At that time, I will explain everything in detail.”

“You’re going to come here?”

“Sorry for leaving everything up to you. Well then, do your best on your own for a while, Rasty.”

“I understand. I don’t really understand what’s going on, but thanks. I can see a little bit of hope now, so I’ll do my best in my own way. Thank you.”

The presence disappeared.

Who is that person really? At least, from my point of view, that person is nothing but a savior. Anyway, I didn’t lose anything.

I decided to use this unnamed and seemingly vast “uninhabited island”, and eventually turn it into a country. One that won’t lose to that sh*tty old man’s empire!

“Alright, first… water.”

I want to drink water.

If I stay like this, I won’t be able to move at all. Before that happens, I need to secure water. Above all, water is essential for living. Humans cannot live without water. It’s also one of the basics of survival.

First, let’s try the “swamp”, which requires the least amount of necessary materials. Apparently, a barrel’s worth of dirt is needed. A whole barrel’s worth… that’s quite a bit of work, but it can’t be helped. I’ll do my best for the sake of water.

I finally embarked on developing the island—.