Fantasy Family Simulator (FFS)

"Father, what do you mean?" Rilai's eyes showed a hint of confusion.

Rhett's thoughts shifted, and he asked, "Rilai, you were watching earlier. Do you remember the path and flight trajectory of that Dark Marked Eagle after it was hit by the Earth Spike?"

"Yes, I remember it clearly."

Hearing this confident reply, a confident smile returned to Rhett's face. He said, "Quick, describe its flight path!"

Rilai nodded, though he didn't fully understand why his father was asking about this now. Still, he followed instructions without hesitation.

He manipulated the water elements, forming a water ball that floated in midair, about three meters off the ground.

"The Dark Marked Eagle was in this position before it fled!" Rilai pointed, then controlled the water ball as it moved through the air, continuing, "After it was hit by your Earth Spike, it escaped along this path..."

Rhett observed everything carefully, contemplating for a moment before ending the current simulation.

Then, he started a new one!

This time, his goal was to verify Rilai's description. By confirming the escape route, he aimed to see if he could achieve a blind spot kill!

His idea was simple—why worry about avoiding the Dark Shroud that obstructed his vision? Initially, he had been fixated on how to evade it.

But then, he realized that there was no need to avoid the Dark Shroud. He could use the simulation to figure out the escape route after being hit by the Dark Shroud.

Then, he could pinpoint the strike location based on the eagle's flight path.

If he didn't get it right on the first try, he would simulate again, repeating until he nailed the perfect spot and successfully took it down!

On the third simulation, he further confirmed the Dark Marked Eagle's flight path, but unfortunately, his Earth Spike was off by an inch.

On the fourth simulation, after adjusting from the last experience, he finally achieved his goal!

Back in reality, a smile curved Rhett's lips. As expected, the method worked!

In the last simulation, he had successfully executed a blind spot kill.

Now, all he had to do was replicate it perfectly in reality, just like he had done when he killed the traveling merchant before.

Tucker asked again, "Father, should we start harvesting now?"

This was the fifth time he had asked.

But Rhett, maintaining the calm demeanor he had from the last simulation, replied, "Yes, start harvesting."

He then bent down and slowly began picking the Netherheart Grass, his left hand resting lightly on the magic wand at his waist.

Every detail mirrored the simulation exactly.

When he sensed the Dark Marked Eagle approaching from behind, a cold smile tugged at his lips, but he didn't turn around immediately.

Instead, he waited for the eagle to swoop down and reach the position from the second simulation before casting an Earth Spike.

The diving Dark Marked Eagle, feeling confident that its prey hadn't noticed its presence, had no idea of the danger looming.

At this moment, it was only three meters above the ground.

Suddenly, a sharp earth-colored spike shot up from the ground, aiming straight for its chest!

"Chirp!" The Dark Marked Eagle panicked, twisting its body at the last moment to avoid a fatal blow. The spike missed its heart but pierced a bloody hole through its abdomen, spilling hot blood all over Rhett.

Up to this point, everything mirrored the second simulation.

But this time, Rhett didn't immediately cast Rockfall to block the eagle's escape route.

Instead, he held his breath, following the successful path from the last simulation. As soon as the Dark Shroud descended, he cast an Earth Drill at a specific spot in the upper right!

The heavily injured Dark Marked Eagle, thinking it had successfully blinded its target with the Dark Shroud, focused solely on escaping.

It didn't notice the deadly Earth Drill appearing out of nowhere, piercing straight through its chest!

A wave of excruciating pain surged through its mind, and the Dark Marked Eagle let out a sharp cry. But with its heart impaled, its strength quickly drained away.

Though not as intelligent as a human, the eagle was puzzled:

How could that human still attack after being hit by my magic?

But no one was there to answer its question.

As the darkness faded, Rhett saw the Dark Marked Eagle, its heart pierced by the drill, falling helplessly from the sky, ten meters above.

Around him, Rhett maintained his Earth Armor and Earthlight Shield, knowing that showing such defense would deter the eagle from continuing its attack after using the Dark Shroud. Instead, it would choose to flee.

Even though he had succeeded in the simulation, Rhett only felt truly at ease once he executed it in reality.

He waved toward the back and calmly said, "Talis!"

Still in shock, Talis struggled to comprehend how his father had managed to precisely strike the Dark Marked Eagle despite being engulfed in the Dark Shroud. But when he heard his name called, he snapped back to reality, knowing exactly what to do next. "Understood!"

He grabbed his spear, moved behind his father, and began stabbing the dying eagle relentlessly.

As it neared death, the Dark Marked Eagle shot out a final Shadow Arrow in defiance, but it was blocked by the Earth Armor.

[Family member killed an enemy five levels above, Destiny Points +5]

Seeing the Dark Marked Eagle's mangled corpse, Talis finally stopped stabbing and rested his spear on the ground, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Rilai, carrying a sack of Netherheart Grass, walked up to Rhett and gazed at him with admiration. "Father, even though you were hit by the Dark Shroud, you still managed to take down the Dark Marked Eagle. That's incredible!"

Then, his eyes twinkled with curiosity as he asked, "Does this mean that in the third stage of magic training, I'll learn how to do this too?"

Rhett gave a mysterious smile without a direct answer, saying instead, "First, build a solid foundation. Everything else will follow in time..."

Though he had relied on simulations to ensure success in reality, his words were not just a brush-off.

In fact, without the simulation, Rhett could still have tried to predict the eagle's path and strike back after being hit by the Dark Shroud.

However, while he might have hit the target, there was no guarantee he could kill it.

For Rhett, using the simulation for a more reliable outcome was a no-brainer. But for others, having this skill, even without guarantees, would be far better than having nothing.

Therefore, the third stage of magic training he planned for Rilai did indeed involve something related to this...

At this point, Tucker eagerly approached, pulling out a skinning knife and beginning to process the Dark Marked Eagle's body.

Meanwhile, Rhett fell into deep thought: "Now that this four-star Dark Marked Eagle is dead, it's like a key event in this expedition has changed. If I don't simulate again, finding the magical beast cubs next would be a shot in the dark..."

After some contemplation, Rhett decided to simulate once more, setting a specific goal for the next simulation.

He aimed to locate the Dark Marked Eagle's nest and, if possible, establish contact with the three mercenaries seeking materials from the eagle, as mentioned in the simulation. Working with them could be an option.

With that in mind, he activated the system and chose [Text Simulation].

[Do you wish to start a text simulation? Each simulation for one year consumes 5 Destiny Points.]

"Yes, simulate for one year."

[Year 474 of the Kingdom Calendar, October 19th, you found a mid-level dark-element magic plant and decided to harvest it all. During the harvest, you sensed movement behind you, and a four-star Dark Marked Eagle attacked. After a fierce battle, you killed it.]

[October 20th, late at night, three mercenaries, following your campfire, arrived at your campsite. After a conversation, they revealed they came from the northern part of the kingdom, from the Wodan Continent, traveling all the way to the southwestern border in search of materials from Dark Marked Eagles. You mentioned that you were searching for Dark Marked Eagle cubs, and seeing your strength, they proposed an alliance—working together for mutual benefit. You agreed. Through introductions, you learned that their team consisted of a four-star Earth Knight, Devorger, and two three-star mages, Milton and Vicky.]

[October 21st, you encountered a four-star Frost Rhino, which you all managed to kill together.]

[October 23rd, you encountered a three-star Dark Marked Eagle, which you easily killed.]

[October 28th, after several days of searching, you finally made a discovery. You saw a three-star Dark Marked Eagle carrying the body of a Ground Burrow Ape and followed it. Half an hour later, you saw it fly to the summit of a secluded mountain, where a dozen Dark Marked Eagles circled above. You guessed this was their nest.]

[October 29th, after a day of discussion, you finalized a plan. Devorger, with his exceptional physical abilities, would lure the enemy, while you and the others ambushed from behind.]

[October 30th, Devorger found an opportunity, luring a lone four-star Dark Marked Eagle, which you took down with a combination of magic and his arrows.]

[November 2nd, another opportunity arose, and you lured a second four-star Dark Marked Eagle, killing it with magic and the Earth Knight's arrows.]

[November 5th, after killing the third four-star Dark Marked Eagle, you decided to storm the summit! Upon reaching the top, you were surrounded by the remaining Dark Marked Eagles. But after focusing your attacks on the last four-star eagle, the remaining hundred or so Dark Marked Eagles were no match for you and were quickly defeated. In the depths of the nest, after a thorough search, you found a Dark Marked Eagle egg, which you claimed as agreed. The mercenaries did not betray you.]

[November 6th, the three mercenaries prepared to leave. Before departing, they gave you a badge marked with a Flame Lion, saying that if you ever visit Icefall City, you can use it to contact them at the mercenary guild.]

[Year 475 of the Kingdom Calendar, June 11th, news arrived from the front lines that the battle at the canyon defense had intensified, requiring significant reinforcements from the rear. A full-scale alert was issued across the southwestern border. According to the kingdom's laws, all nobles must lead their forces to the front lines, including you!]

[July 15th, you arrived at the familiar canyon defense with Tucker, Rilai, Henk, and Shirin. Your exceptional strength caught the attention of Deputy Commander Ambiru, who appointed you as a temporary squad leader, commanding over a hundred soldiers.]

[July 18th, at night, Deputy Commander Ambiru assigned you a critical mission—an ambush on the royal-blooded beasts behind enemy lines. After a difficult battle, you wiped out the small orc unit, which included 23 Blood Moon Werewolves and Phantom Serpents.]

[July 26th, you heard that Viscount Gaspar of Windmill Town, while on a reconnaissance mission, managed to kill three Blood Moon Werewolves, earning great merit!]

[July 27th, your long-time subordinate, Frano, who had been stuck at the peak of Level One Knight for a while, found an opportunity to break through and advanced to Level Two Knight.]

[August 3rd, you contacted Deputy Commander Ambiru in advance, confidently claiming that Viscount Gaspar had colluded with the orcs and would conduct a secret operation that night. That night, you observed suspicious activity and followed Viscount Gaspar. Halfway through, two five-star Night Cats dropped from the trees, but Deputy Commander Ambiru, who had been hidden nearby with his men, quickly appeared and captured the two Night Cats.]

[August 4th, Deputy Commander Ambiru congratulated you, stating that you had made a great contribution and would be richly rewarded after the war! He also mentioned that they had extracted some information from Viscount Gaspar and the Night Cats. It seemed there was friction between the Phantom Serpent and Blood Moon Werewolf tribes. This time, the 500 royal-blooded beasts sent to the canyon defense came from these two tribes, possibly due to a bet between important figures!]

[August 5th, Klina gave birth to twins, a boy, and a girl, adding two new members to the family—a joyous occasion!]

[August 7th, during a patrol, you encountered a small orc unit near the Bloody River, leading to a skirmish. In this battle, Henk was torn apart by a Blood Moon Werewolf in close combat, and Shirin was severely injured.]

[August 15th, late at night, you received news that the front lines were under a massive orc attack. You led your hundred soldiers, following Deputy Commander Ambiru, in a flanking maneuver from the east. After intense fighting, you killed over a dozen orcs, including a three-star Blood Moon Werewolf, but a four-star Blood Moon Werewolf clawed through your abdomen, narrowly missing a fatal blow.]

[August 19th, Laurin became pregnant.]

[August 24th, Mina gave birth to a boy, adding another member to the family—a joyous occasion!]

[August 27th, late at night, you followed the main force in an assault on the orc position.]

[August 30th, the battle raged for three days and nights, with chaos everywhere. The merciless battlefield claimed the lives of Rilai and Shirin. Though scarred from the fight, your rich combat experience allowed you to survive.]

[September 5th, still grieving your loss, you learned that Deputy Commander Ambiru planned to launch a raid on an orc patrol. You volunteered to join. That night, the raid was successful, and you killed two three-star Phantom Serpents.]

[October 3rd, after nearly two months of war, over 20 royal-blooded orcs had fallen to your blade, and your reputation began to grow within the orc camp at the canyon defense.]

[October 17th, during a patrol, your unit was ambushed by orcs, including ten Blood Moon Werewolves who relentlessly pursued you. Realizing the danger, you led your men in a fighting retreat. Although reinforcements eventually arrived, you lost an arm and fell unconscious from your injuries.]

[Text simulation ended. Would you like to simulate again?]