Chapter 24: Construction (2)

Chapter 24: Construction (2)

[Episode 06] Construction (2)

“Construction?”

The moment I uttered that.

Zzzing—

When the homebound area expanded, the entire apartment building came into view along with a unique sensation.

‘Huh. Again?’

I instinctively prepared for the impending pain.

‘...?’

Rather than pain, a new system window appeared.

[Current Constructable Facilities]

– Solar Power Generator (133,000,000 won)

– Convenience Store (219,900,000 won)

– Gym (300,000,000 won)

[Support Funds: 1,000,000,000 won]

Each facility’s price echoed with the sound of zeros, leaving me unable to help but gape.

The least expensive was the 130 million won solar power generator.

‘Solar Power Generator.’

Upon choosing it, a translucent solar power facility appeared on the rooftop of the apartment.

It looked like the ones installed on roofs of houses.

A brief explanation came with it, stating that any surplus electricity generated per day would be converted into money and deposited into the Absolute Dweller’s Wallet.

Furthermore, it showed the efficiency value converted into money.

‘Only 30 million won per year?’

Considering the installation price was 130 million, the amount it produced annually was a mere 30 million won.

In other words, to break even, it had to be maintained for at least five years.

[Are you sure you want to install it?]

[Yes / No]

‘No.’

It felt like a waste of money.

‘There are so many other places to spend money right now.’

As the population of citizens reached hundreds, the electricity consumption had increased, but it wasn’t necessary to use a solar power generator yet.

‘It’d be better to invest this money in raising Ha Dong-geon’s level.’

Just as my interest in the construction feature was fading, the support funds at the bottom of the construction list caught my attention.

One billion.

It was the funds earned through conquering an entire apartment building.

However, something seemed a bit off.

‘Could it be?’

※Support Funds: A sum of money that can only be used for construction purposes.

‘Ah...!’

This changed everything.

Although it was a billion won, it was completely separate from the wallet.

It was money exclusively reserved for construction.

‘Well, in that case, let’s spend it all.’

Spending the 10 billion that seemed like a windfall, and in turn saving my existing cash, required no further deliberation.

[Are you sure you want to install it?]

[Yes / No]

‘Yes.’

[Remaining time until completion of the Solar Power Generator Facility]

-23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

In an instant, the digits of the support funds changed.

[Support Funds: 867,000,000 won]

‘Sigh. Still feels wasteful.’

Although it was practically game points and could only be used for construction, watching a sum of 1 billion vanish was a bit painful.

I hadn’t spent such a large amount before.

‘Can I install one more, by any chance?’

It was mentioned that any surplus electricity generated and not used by the citizens would be converted to money.

With increased electricity production, maybe more money would flow into the wallet.

However, it wasn’t as straightforward as I hoped.

[Solar power generator facilities can be installed up to one per apartment building.]

‘Tsk.’

Unfortunately, to increase the number of solar power generator facilities, I needed to raise the level of the Absolute Dweller’s Declaration, conquering the surrounding apartments.

‘What about the convenience store?’

It was priced over 200 million won, but that didn’t matter since I planned to spend all the support funds.

‘Hmm?’

The convenience store turned out to be more innovative than expected.

It was a facility that worked in conjunction with the Absolute Dweller’s Shop skill, allowing me to sell items I personally registered.

However, the unique aspect was that it didn’t require a cashier.

It was a system that produced goods in real-time upon paying in front of the translucent items.

‘Not bad, hm?’

“Hmm?”

However, the level 5 shop was slightly different from before.

-Water

When I selected a slot that simply said “water” instead of Jeju Samdasoo, various kinds of items appeared.

“Wow.”

Starting with the original 2L Samdasoo that was already registered, there were also smaller capacities like 500ml, and it even sold other brands such as 아이시스 (Aysis) and Sparkle.

‘Not everything is here.’

Even so, the range of choices was much broader than before.

‘How about other items?’

I immediately tried ramen.

In the process of survivors joining, I had registered various types of ramen such as Jin Ramen, Chapagetti, and Shin Ramyun. However, now they were all merged into a single slot.

-Ramen

In that slot, there were various types of ramen, including Buldak Spicy Chicken Ramyun, Neoguri, and more.

‘A lot more types than water.’

With just the itemization function, the contents of the shop had become incredibly rich.

‘The timing is perfect.’

The products had diversified as the convenience store was being constructed, making me pleased in many ways.

‘Now, let’s level up other skills.’

The Absolute Dweller’s Dignity Maintenance and the Absolute Dweller’s Eye.

As I leveled up the skills, I couldn’t help but raise the corners of my mouth at the newly emerged functions.

‘This is going to be quite useful.’

***

“Haa!”

Kang Deok-su, clad in silver armor, swung his halberd towards the orc.

The orc, in turn, thrust its glaive towards Kang Deok-su, but its attack couldn’t penetrate the silver armor and merely bounced off.

Clink!

On the other hand, Kang Deok-su’s attack was different.

Swoosh!

“Gwaaah!”

The orc’s shoulder was severed with a single stroke.

Thanks to the increased strength from daily quests, Kang Deok-su’s attacks had become quite powerful.

“Whew.”

At this moment, Ha Dong-geon talked to him.

“Deok-su ya.”

“Hm?”

“I’m just curious, but what happens if you throw that?”

Kang Deok-su looked at the halberd that Ha Dong-geon pointed at.

“This? Why all of a sudden?”

“Lend it to me for a moment. I want to try something.”

“What? No, wait...!”

No matter how diligently Kang Deok-su had exercised, Ha Dong-geon was level 33.

There was quite a significant difference in their physical specs from the beginning.

Kang Deok-su watched helplessly as Ha Dong-geon took his weapon and swung the halberd at another orc.

Swoosh! Thud!

“Gwahhh!”

“...Hah. Crazy guy.”

He watched in awe as Ha Dong-geon beheaded orcs with ease.

Then.

Shiiing!

He could only watch helplessly as his halberd soared through the air.

“Hey! You can’t really throw that!”

Ha Dong-geon was calm.

Immediately after the halberd pierced through an orc’s body, he said to Kang Deok-su.

“Now, release the summon and try summoning it again.”

“Huh?”

Only then did Kang Deok-su catch on to Ha Dong-geon’s intention, nodding and replying.

“Hold on!”

Ziing―

The halberd, which had flown far away, disappeared and reappeared in Kang Deok-su’s grasp.

“It works! Dong-geon, are you a genius?!”

“Don’t get carried away.”

At that moment.

“We need to escape! I’m running out of arrows!”

Kim Ga-yeong, along with Ha Dong-geon, could be considered one of the core players in the party.

If she ran out of arrows, even if there was plenty of time left, she had to return to the apartment.

However.

Ziing―

“Huh?”

Arrows were being generated in real-time in front of Kim Ga-yeong’s eyes.