Gathering Materials and Plans

Gray took another look at the items he had collected and realized that he needed to sell some of them just to finance the construction of the tower.

He knew that it wouldn't be easy to let go of these items, but he recognized that they could fetch a good price in the marketplace. Therefore, he made up his mind and decided to part with them to get the necessary funds.

Gray knew the importance of carefully selecting the items to sell in the marketplace. He had been in a monster wave earlier, and after the battle, he had managed to loot some valuable items that could bring him a good amount of materials.

Gray meticulously went through his inventory and evaluated each item based on its rarity, usefulness, and market demand. He understood that the virtual economy in the survival game was quite complex and volatile, and the prices of the items fluctuated frequently based on several factors, including supply and demand.

After spending some time analyzing and sorting the items, Gray finally decided on the ones that he believed would bring him the most profit. He made sure to keep some items that could be useful for his territory and only sold the ones that he had an excess of.

With his inventory now organized, Gray opened up his server's marketplace interface and began listing the items for sale.

With his inventory organized and his prices set, Gray felt satisfied with his stall in the marketplace. He leaned back in his chair and waited for the first interested buyers to come in.

After a few moments, he heard the familiar sound of notifications coming in. He quickly checked his interface to see that he had received a lot of offers for his items. The marketplace was bustling with activity, and it seemed that his items were in high demand.

Gray's eyes widened in surprise as he saw the number of offers he had received. He quickly started going through them, evaluating each offer based on the materials being offered and the price being asked.

As he scrolled through the offers, Gray realized that he had priced his items too low. He had underestimated their value, and now he was getting a lot of offers that were way higher than what he had expected.

Gray felt a sense of satisfaction as he realized that his analysis of the market had paid off. He had picked the right items to sell, and he had picked the right prices. He knew that he was going to make a good profit from this sale.

Excitedly, Gray began accepting the offers that he thought were the most favorable. He knew that he needed these materials to finance his tower's construction, and he was determined to get the best deal possible.

After Gray has completed all of the trades, here is the result:

[ Profit ]

+ Poisonous Vines ( x150 ),

+ Poisonous Dust ( x180 )

+ Spider Silk ( x200 )

+ 2-star Magic Orb ( x180 )

[ Sold ]

- Inferno Axe ( x1 )

- Inferno Mace ( x1 )

- Hardened Stone Plate ( x2 )

- Earthen Spine Dagger ( x1 )

- Stony Golem Spear ( x2 )

- Crystal Shard Throwing Knives ( x2 )

- Crystal Shard Kite Shield ( x1 )

- Earthen Spike Shield ( x1 )

"This is a pretty good profit. I'm going to put up one tower at the moment and my plan is to build three more 'Poison Ivy Towers' across the territory - one for each direction: east, west, north, and south."

Gray made his way to Gobplan's location with a sense of urgency. Upon arriving, he quickly informed Gobplan that he had gathered all the required materials for the tower construction.

"Gobplan, I have brought all the materials we need to build the tower. We can start the construction right away" Gray said confidently.

"Are you ready to begin?" Gray asked.

Gobplan looked up from his workbench and grinned at Gray. "Of course, Boss! We've been eagerly waiting for you to bring us the goods. Let's get started right away!"

Gray nodded in agreement and began unloading the materials from his inventory. As he handed over the materials to Gobplan, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. It was a good feeling knowing that he was making progress towards his goal.

"Now that we have everything we need, how long do you think it will take to build the tower?" Gray asked, curious about the timeline.

Gobplan scratched his head and thought for a moment. "With our team of skilled goblins, I estimate that we can have the tower built within a few weeks. Of course, it all depends on any unexpected obstacles we may encounter along the way."

Gray nodded in understanding. "I have complete trust in your team's skills and dedication to this project. I will check back in periodically to see how the progress is coming along."

With that, Gray turned and started making his way to Gobusuke's place instead of returning to his own cabin.

Gray arrived at the location in a few seconds. He called out to his summon, Gobusuke, and explained that he had a new task for him.

"Gobusuke, I need you to scout the surrounding area and look for any other territories nearby. We need to know if there are any potential enemies in the area," Gray said.

Gobusuke nodded and replied, "Understood, my lord. However, I must inform you that I have already assigned a scout to survey the surrounding areas yesterday. They have reported that there are several territories nearby, but we cannot determine if they are enemies or not."

Gray nodded and said, "I see. Well, thank you for taking care of that. Can you hand me a map of our current territory? I will take a look and determine our next move."

Gobusuke handed over the map to Gray and he began studying it carefully, looking for any signs of potential threats.

After studying the map, Gray gained a better understanding of the territories surrounding his own. He discovered that there were three main territories nearby: the Orc Territory to the west, the Lizard Man Territory to the north, and the Gnomes Territory to the east

- The Orc Territory ( approximately 2.5 kilometers away to the west )

: It's led by a chief orc and has around 200 combatants

- The Lizard Man Territory ( approximately 1.9 kilometers away to the north )

: It's led by a huge lizard man and has around 100 combatants.

- The Gnomes Territory ( approximately 4 kilometers away to the east.

: It's led by a human and has approximately 50 combatants.

"It seems we have some potential targets in the area. The Orc and Lizard Man Territories are close by and could be attacked and looted. We don't know if they will attack us, but it's better to be safe than sorry."

"As for the Gnomes Territory, let's leave them for now like a sleeping dog. But if they show their teeth, I won't hesitate to be the bigger dog in the fight. After all, I'm just a man, not a saint."

Gobusuke nodded in agreement. "Got it, my lord. Shall I gather our forces and prepare for an attack?"

Gray thought for a moment before responding. "No, not yet. We need to gather more information about their movements and defenses first. Send out scouts to keep an eye on them and report back to me. We need to plan our attack carefully to ensure flawless victory, like a game of chess. One wrong move and everything can crumble. We must be strategic and patient, like a hunter stalking his prey, waiting for the right moment to strike."

Gobusuke bowed respectfully. "As you wish, my lord. I will see to it that the scouts are sent out immediately."

Gray nodded, satisfied with Gobusuke's response. "Good. And make sure the scouts are equipped with the best gear we have. We can't afford any mistakes or mishaps."

"As for the Gnomes, keep an eye on them as well. We may not need to attack them, but we can't let our guard down. We need to be prepared for anything."

Gobusuke nodded in agreement. "Understood, my lord. I will make sure our defenses are strengthened and our troops are ready for any situation."

Gray turned to leave but stopped and looked back at Gobusuke. "Remember, Gobusuke. This isn't just about us fighting for our own sake. We're fighting for the survival of our people, and we can't afford to take any chances with their safety and well-being."

Gobusuke bowed again. "I understand, my lord. I will not let you down."

Gray gave him a final nod and left, feeling more confident about their upcoming battles with the enemy territories.

After Gray arrived in his cabin, he sat down in the chair silently, lost in thought. As he contemplated the gravity of his decision, a realization formed in his mind.

His current state can be likened to a game of balance, where he must consider the cost of taking action versus the cost of doing nothing. The weight of his morality, conscience, and humanity are on one side of the scale, which he may lose if he gives in to his aggressive impulses.

On the other side were the survival of his people, the protection of his land, and the defense of his honor as a leader. Each side held equal weight, and one wrong move could tip the scale in the wrong direction.

He knew he had to be careful, calculating, and strategic. He couldn't let his emotions cloud his judgment. It was like walking on a tightrope - one misstep could lead to disaster. But he also knew that sometimes in life, you had to take risks in order to succeed.

Taking a deep breath, Gray made his decision. He would not let his people down, nor would he let his own conscience be weighed down by inaction. He realized that sometimes in life, one has to make tough decisions, decisions that challenge their morality and test their resolve. But ultimately, it is up to them to do what they believe is right, even if it comes at a great cost.