Chapter 4: Base Building
The intelligence from the forest recon was clear — while the natural terrain offered some defense, Stormhold Dominion's borders were vulnerable. Wonder Storm knew strengthening his capital's defenses was the next critical step.
He activated the Military System interface again.
Wonder Storm: System, show me base construction options. I want to upgrade defenses and improve resource production.
System: Displaying base construction menu, Supreme Commander. You may build or upgrade:
Fortifications: Walls, towers, and gatehouses to strengthen defenses.
Resource Facilities: Farms, mines, and energy plants to boost supply output.
Military Structures: Barracks, training grounds, and research labs to improve troops and technology.
Logistics Centers: Supply depots and transport hubs to optimize resource distribution.
Wonder Storm: Let's start with fortifications. Upgrade the castle walls to the highest level.
System: Upgrading castle walls to Level 5. Estimated completion time: 12 hours (real-time). Military Points utilized: minimal due to infinite status.
Wonder Storm: Good. Now increase food production. Build advanced farms near the fertile river valley.
System: Constructing advanced farms. Food supply expected to increase by 25% within 24 hours.
Wonder Storm: Also, set up a research lab focused on elemental magic enhancements for the battlemages.
System: Research lab construction underway. Elemental magic research speed will increase by 40%.
Wonder Storm: Excellent. What about troop training?
System: Barracks are operational. Training queues are empty. Would you like to recruit new units or upgrade existing ones?
Wonder Storm: Recruit 500 new infantry squads and 100 battlemages with enhanced bending abilities.
System: Recruitment initiated. Units will be battle-ready within 6 hours.
Wonder Storm: Keep monitoring resource levels and alert me if shortages occur.
System: Understood, Supreme Commander. All systems are actively monitored.
As construction and recruitment proceeded, Wonder Storm's confidence grew. His empire was no longer just surviving — it was preparing to war.