Chapter 42: Unveiling the Guild’s Power – Perks, Buildings, and a New Era
[Date: March 13, 2025 | Time: 2:10 PM | Location: Ashvattha Guild City – Guild Hall, 8th Floor]
A warm golden glow bathed the top floor of the Ashvattha Guild Hall, streaming in through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows that lined the walls. The 8th floor of the Guild Hall was a place meant for only the highest-ranking officials, and right now, only one person truly held that rank—Ankush.
Standing near one of the windows, Soymojit Halder had gone completely silent.
For someone who was rarely ever quiet, that was saying something.
His eyes were wide with disbelief, his mouth slightly open as he gazed out at the sprawling guild city below. His fingers slowly curled around the windowsill as if trying to ground himself, to confirm that this was, in fact, real.
The view was nothing short of breathtaking.
Massive obsidian walls stretched into the horizon, enclosing a vast territory filled with both nature and man-made structures. The newly constructed guild buildings shimmered under the light of the afternoon sun, reflecting a future that had barely begun.
Just beyond the walls, the untamed wilderness stretched in all directions, a never-ending sea of dense forests, rolling hills, and distant mountains that had never before been claimed by human civilization. The sight of it sent shivers down Soymojit's spine.
This was it.
This wasn't some corporate city, nor was it a government-controlled safe zone. This was something entirely new, entirely free.
Soymojit swallowed hard before muttering, "…Dude, this is insane."
Ankush smirked, leaning casually against the sleek black desk in the center of the room. "I know."
Soymojit let out a deep exhale before shaking his head. "Like… I was expecting something big, but not this big. This isn't just a guild—it's an entire damn civilization in the making."
Ankush's smirk widened slightly. "That's the goal."
Soymojit turned back to him, crossing his arms. "So, what's next? What's the plan?"
Ankush's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Now… we build."
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[Date: March 13, 2025 | Time: 2:20 PM | Location: Guild Master's Hall – System Interface]
Ankush flicked his fingers, summoning the holographic guild interface in front of him. The translucent blue screen expanded, filling the room with a soft glow.
The Guild Store was now fully unlocked, revealing a staggering amount of purchasable perks, buildings, bonuses, and expansions.
Ankush's eyes scanned the categories, his mind immediately racing as he took in the possibilities.
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[Guild Store Categories]
- Perks – Permanent buffs for guild members (exp boosts, drop rate increases, skill cooldown reductions, etc.).
- Buildings – Various structures to enhance the city (warehouses, training grounds, research labs, etc.).
- Bonuses – Passive enhancements to city growth (resource generation, defensive upgrades, etc.).
- Dungeons – The ability to create custom training dungeons within the guild territory.
- City Automations – AI-powered robotic systems for weapon forging, potion brewing, construction, and logistics.
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[Perks Section – Ankush's Primary Focus]
What caught his attention immediately was the Perks Section.
A list of exp boosts, drop rate enhancements, and quality-of-life buffs stretched across the interface.
EXP Boosts:
- F- Tier: +0.01% EXP Gain – 100 Points
- F Tier: +0.10% EXP Gain – 1,000 Points
- F+ Tier: +1.00% EXP Gain – 10,000 Points
- E- Tier: +10% EXP Gain – 100,000 Points
- E Tier: +100% EXP Gain – 1,000,000 Points
- D Tier: +1000% EXP Gain – 10,000,000 Points
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Drop Rate Boosts:
- F- Tier: +0.01% Mana Stone Drop Rate – 100 Points
- F Tier: +0.10% Mana Stone Drop Rate – 1,000 Points
- F+ Tier: +1.00% Mana Stone Drop Rate – 10,000 Points
- E- Tier: +10% Mana Stone Drop Rate – 100,000 Points
- E Tier: +100% Mana Stone Drop Rate – 1,000,000 Points
- D Tier: +1000% Mana Stone Drop Rate – 10,000,000 Points
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Additional Perks:
- Skill Cooldown Reduction – 1% Reduction per upgrade
- Healing Efficiency Boost – Increase HP Regen by 2% per upgrade
- City-wide Mana Flow Optimization – Increases mana density within guild city, enhancing passive stat growth for all members
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[Buildings Section – Establishing the Foundation]
Ankush scrolled to the Buildings Section, where a variety of essential infrastructures were listed.
- Instant Healing Fountain – Heals all injuries instantly (Limited to Guild Members)
- Warehouse – Stores guild resources and monster drops safely
- Robotic Weapon Maker – AI-driven blacksmith that can create customized weapons for guild members
- Robotic Potion Maker – Automated alchemy system for large-scale potion production
- Training Grounds – Grants passive stat growth to guild members who train here
- Residential Housing (Basic) – Allows NPC workers and guild members to reside within the city
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Ankush exhaled, his mind buzzing with possibilities.
Soymojit, who had been watching over his shoulder, whistled. "Man… this is a LOT."
Ankush grinned. "And I'm just getting started."
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[Purchases Made – Guild Development Begins]
Ankush immediately invested in several key areas, purchasing the following:
- Instant Healing Fountain – 300,000 Points
- Warehouse – 150,000 Points
- Robotic Weapon Maker – 500,000 Points
- Robotic Potion Maker – 500,000 Points
As soon as he confirmed the transactions, the entire guild city trembled slightly.
Outside, structures began manifesting, forming into existence through pure mana-fueled construction. The Healing Fountain appeared in the main plaza, its crystal-clear water shimmering with regenerative power. The Warehouse materialized nearby, a massive, fortified structure ready to store materials.
Further away, two massive robotic workshops—one for weapons and one for potions—were instantly assembled, their automated systems coming to life.
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Soymojit, watching the instantaneous construction, exhaled in awe.
"Okay, what the actual hell."
Ankush grinned. "Welcome to the power of a Guild Master."
Soymojit rubbed his temples. "This is way beyond what I imagined. And you did all this ALONE!?"
Ankush laughed. "It's all part of the plan."
Soymojit shook his head, muttering, "Bro, we're going to break the world at this rate."
Ankush's grin widened. "Exactly."