Chapter 7: Eternal
The two moons hung low in the sky, their pale, ethereal glow casting a soft light over the territory of Abyss. The illumination danced across the newly constructed warehouse and residential houses, their wooden and stone surfaces reflecting the moonlight in a quiet, serene shimmer. Zhao leaned back against the rough wall of the Lord's House, the coolness of the wood seeping through his clothing, grounding him as his mind buzzed with the day's whirlwind of events. He had summoned godlike subjects, amassed a fortune in resources that defied comprehension, and ranked up to Black Iron 3-star—all within hours of arriving in Central Land. The exhaustion weighed heavily on his shoulders, his muscles aching from the constant tension, but the exhilaration pulsing through his veins kept him alert, his thoughts racing with possibilities. He glanced at his subjects—Acel, the towering Eternal Sovereign of Spear; Rita, the graceful leader of the Elemental Archers' Squad; and the four Battle-Hardened Workers, Marcus, Leo, Clara, and Finn—each a living testament to the Million Times Multiplier System's extraordinary power. Their max loyalty stood in stark contrast to the struggles he'd observed in the chat, a beacon of reliability amidst the chaos of this alien world.
The chat had painted a grim, almost pitiful picture of his fellow lords from Planet X10089, most of whom were grappling with low-rank, disloyal subjects and a pitiful lack of resources. Zhao opened the interface again, his curiosity piqued, eager to see if anything had changed since he last checked. The screen flickered to life, its golden edges glowing faintly in the dim light, displaying the ongoing conversation among the lords, a mix of despair, frustration, and faint glimmers of hope.
Chat
Alexis: My D-rank subject keeps wandering off. Loyalty's at 20%. Anyone else having this issue?
Scott: Mine's a C-rank warrior, loyalty 50%. Barely listens unless I bribe him with food.
Rita: Got a B-rank builder, loyalty 70%. At least he's useful for basic structures.
Marcus: How are you all even progressing? My subject's a D-rank scout with 30% loyalty—useless!
Jade: I summoned a C-rank farmer, loyalty 40%. He's slow, but I've got a small crop going.
Liam: My E-rank miner's at 25% loyalty. Keeps dropping tools and complaining.
Kara: B-rank healer here, loyalty 60%. She's decent, but I've got no one to heal yet.