1st Person POV (MC)-Present Time-

  “HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...”

  I let out a huge sigh of relief after slumping to the ground tired from building things.

  (“At least the castle is done without any decorations though.”)

  That reminds me, how many hours have gone by?

  Checking the time my eyes widened for a quick second or two.

  (“Its been 4 hours!”)

  I have been building this thing for four hours with no breaks! I need to log off soon to shower and incredibly te lunch might as call it early dinner...

  *PINGGG*

  Hmm...??? That noise is when I receive a mail from someone. Opening the system and checking on it, I saw Siegfried’s name in the mail.

  He sent Zenis and in the mail, he said he’s going offline soon since he just realised he’s going to be te for gym training.

  I quickly opened up the chat system and said thanks plus encouragement for his gym training.

  In addition, I sent a message to Booba giving her encouragement for her photo shoot. If I remember it’s today nighttime.

  I also sent an emoticon and words conveying that they’re going to love this castle.

  (“Hehehe...”)

  Satisfied, I think I’ll go offline too.

  -Exiting O.w.O-

  “Fiuf... Today’s been a fruitful business with all the hectic going on!”

  I looked at the ceiling before standing up from the bed and moving towards the kitchen.

  The sun’s already setting outside and the temperature inside my apartment dropped a bit...

  Huh...?

  I stare at the temperature indicator right beside the central fan controls.

  It’s 6 degrees Celsius here! Goodness me, I should’ve been shivering down to my bones.

  Quickly I turn on the heater and look at my phone expecting something from my parents that comes in monthly.

  Lo and behold, a message from my parents...

  As usual, asking for money... what else can I expect? It is been going on for years now after I told them I got a job once I graduated from college.

  I should’ve noticed when they asked ‘Have you gotten a job yet?’ in every message and ‘Got a raise?’ when I got a job.

  Though...

  I am grateful for them to allow me to study abroad, much better life conditions compared to my home country for sure.

  Still, my home country wins in terms of cuisine of course!

  ...

  ...

  ...

  Haaaaa...

  Looking at the message again. I don’t know... it made me feel disappointed. Sad? The message I received from them was ‘Can you give me some money?’ each month and nothing else.

  Nevertheless, I tried to say no once just to see what would happen and they pulled out the ‘Guilt Trip’ card.

  There’s a silver lining though that they left me well alone after confirming the money was transferred.

  They do check up on me from time to time just to see if I’m alive and well but of course there will be the question ‘Did you get a raise?’ again.

  I’m going to keep saying no to that question because I know if I say yes they will ask for more money per month.

  Okay, let’s not think of that. It made things depressing!!

  --

  Focus on what meal you’re going to eat and what kind of decor you’re going to put into that castle.

  Hehehe... I’m sure Siegfried and Booba will notice where I drew the inspiration from!

  (“Can’t wait to show them~”)

  Ahhhh~ Today’s meal is a simple vegetable stir fry, steamed rice, and marinated beef. This hits the spot, well done with the cooking me!

  (“I probably can’t make the exact dish again because I eyeball them all the time. Just put things in and hope my ancestors approve.”)

  While eating, I browse MeTube... particurly the news section.

  (“It seems something is going viral.”)

  Raising my eyebrows, I see a headline saying ‘Miraculous Saint heals people with touch’ with millions of views.

  Curiously I clicked on it as the short clip shows a reporter describing what she saw as a miracle. Seeing a priest touching a crippled man and then suddenly, that man walks on their own feet.

  Their face was marked with joy and tears but opening the comments. All of them are saying ‘Hoax’ ‘Edited’, ‘Nice Script’, et cetera...

  I shrug... probably it’s a hoax or like the st person commented on a script. All of an act to gain views...

  (“It would be nice if it’s real though...”)

  *PINGGG*

  Hmm???

  A sudden notification appeared. I drag that notification down, it gets bigger as I notice it immediately.

  (“Oh! An email, who is it?”)

  It’s from Dr.Sven at X medical centre, what does he want from me?

  A question promptly answered as I began reading the contents of that email.

  My brows furrowed upon reading...

  (“An urgent appointment... For tomorrow? Am I dying? Doesn’t feel like it.”)

  So far, my body is... fine. Aside from not doing natural business No.2 at all of course.

  With a sigh, I create an event date for tomorrow morning on my phone so it will notify me to do that when I wake up.

  Finishing my meal I washed the dishes and started to shower.

  --

  (“Hm? What is that?”)

  I looked at the mirror after showering, it reflected my long straight bck hair but I could see glints... or in this case glimmer? Ever so often faintly shines as if there’s a hint of glitter spshed on my hair.

  That’s odd... never seen that before? I washed my hair again and the shine vanished.

  Huh...

  Probably just a trick of the light and I fell for it. With a shrug, I let it be.

  “Fwahhhhh...”

  A happy sigh came over me as I felt refreshed, clean, and moisturized. Flourishing while humming a tune.

  (“What time is it anyway?”)

  Checking on my phone, the time dispys ’20:37’. I got too engrossed in silly MeTube shorts.

  Well then... time to go decorating the interior of the castle. My hair was already dry after spending all of that time.

  Approaching the comfortable bed, I wrapped myself in my weighted bnket and put on the helmet as I pressed the button atop it.

  -Entering O.w.O-

  Opening my eyes after receiving that blinding white light, I recognise the desote outskirts of Tainted Wastend.

  Lies in front of me is a hill and atop it, there’s a castle with Nordic style of architecture. From this distance, it is quite telling it’s the most important building plus it’s the only one anyway.

  From here on forward approaching ever closer towards the tip of that hill. What greeted me was an archway made from hardwood and it is connected to brick walls encircling the castle.

  I gave it a wide berth so we have even more grounds than the castle just in case we need something to do outside.

  Across from me is a wide bridge leading to a direct entrance to the castle but... The gate doesn’t match the style.

  (“I need to change cause it’s an eyesore but...”)

  I pursed my lips, there’s no good-looking one in the cash shop that fits the aesthetic! I need to wait for its monthly refresh hoping for the next cycle in the cash shop to give me something good.

  Ughhhh...

  For now, this will suffice even if it looks ugly.

  Beneath the bridge is a rge rectangur pool with added stairs purely for aesthetics.

  I cried a little bit seeing the pool...

  Huhuhuhu... The pool looks so weird too because I chose the ‘Luxurious Pool’ style since it’s the biggest but the style has lime pilrs so it doesn’t fit with the Nordic vibe.

  I tried the Spring Pool furniture I use in My Home but it doesn’t fit the aesthetic.

  (“Please heavens above may the next month's cycle provide a better looking Pool and Gate furniture.”)

  I prayed as I took a good look around, there’s a walkway near the archway to get to the castle grounds.

  Since the bridge is a direct path to the castle’s gate, the courtyard will be around the castle instead. At the moment, it is as desote as the Tainted Wastend so this online session pn is to decorate them!

  I pnted seeds of nice decorative flowers, grass, and more here & there. Just to give this pce more ‘Life’...

  Maybe I pnt a big tree just for resting with benches and tables to drink tea & snacks! Great idea...

  Oh yeah! This one will be the ‘Training Grounds’ I already fttened it, time to pce Cash Shop training dummy!!

  The normal version has a ft amount of HP and settings to change from Ally to Enemy. It’s enough to test things but... the cash shop version can alter the HP amount, resistances, vulnerabilities, even Enemy races, and many more options.

  (“Besides! It’s only a one-time purchase~ no big deal, right? Surely I won’t go down a rabbit hole of ‘Unique’ furniture pns.”)

  I ughed at myself thinking that what I thought would probably come true in the future.

  -Decorating Process-

  Fiuf... It looks better now on the exterior with the addition of a Garden and Training Field. So, time to do the interior.

  -Interior of U.w.U castle-

  Hmmmm... the great hall is a bit bnd, it’s just a massive empty room.

  (“Time to get to work!”)

  Rolling up my sleeves and smiling excitedly, I started decorating them to the exact look it was in the other game.

  Albeit I added my touch to make it look even ‘Grandeur’.

  “Fiuf... done.”

  I am so proud of this! Spending 2 hours but it's worth the effort.

  Gncing to the corner, I see Siegfried’s previously greyed dot turns to green signifying he’s OL.

  “Oh! There he is!”

  Quickly, I opened the chat system...

  -Chat-

  (Me)

  -Siegggggg!!!!!!

  -Guess what I’ve made? °o°

  (Siegfried)

  -Idk!?? Probably a Castle?

  (Me)

  -Close! But which castle?

  -(>_<) You’ll know it immediately. So come!!

  (Siegfried)

  -omw.

  -Chat-

  I closed the chat system, waiting for him to teleport here since it’s Teleport Point unlocked when I agreed to make this Land, U.w.U base.

  Ah!

  I heard it, the tell-tale noise of someone teleporting using the system... cubes begin to stack like building blocks into somewhat the size of Siegfried as they vanish.

  (“I want to see his reaction to this!”)

  In doing so, the nky build of a man appeared. He stood there, greeted me before finally nding his gaze looking at the hill dumbfounded...

  “DRAGON’S REACH!!???” -Siegfried-

  He points to the distinct castle atop the hill and faces me in disbelief. Eyes glint in recognition and realisation...

  “YOU FUCKING BUILT DRAGON’S REACH!!??? -Siegfried-

  “Hehe~”

  I giggled, feeling a bit proud and entertained by Siegfried’s reaction.

  “Come! I’ll show you the way.”

  Waving my hands, I signal him to follow me as we climb the hill using the pathway I id out to the castle.

  “PFTT!!!-- I see you don’t have the Nordic pool furniture.” -Siegfried-

  He snorted rather loudly seeing a rectangur pool underneath the wooden bridge.

  “Hey! It’s not in the cash shop so I can’t.”

  “Hahahahahahahaha.” -Siegfried-

  He continues to cackle as I exasperatedly sigh. So, after that, we entered the castle.

  “Whoa...” -Siegfried-

  I smugly grin seeing Siegfried looking awestruck upon witnessing the Grand Hall that’s familiar to gamers that pyed the game.

  He already wandering around like a kid in a theme park exciming many things. Such as; ‘This is where the court wizard stays!’, ‘That’s the kitchen!’, and ‘There’s also a war room!!!???’.

  “YOU PUT THE WHISPERING DOOR TOO!?” -Siegfried-

  His voice is distant coming off from a secret area in the kitchen section. Upon arriving back to me, he grins excitedly upon discovering that.

  There’s no throne chair here and instead, it is repced by a vishly decorated table and fancier chairs where Guild Leaders and Vice Guild Leaders sit & dine.

  While there are long tables and comfortable chairs for the recruits and captains.

  “I’ll show you to the 2nd Floor!”

  I excitedly give Siegfried the tour. Since I am not a Jarl, there’s no need for a personal room for me.

  I decided to do something on the 2nd floor left wing. I made it into a hallway with dispys to put in fancy weapons or armour.

  Then rows of doors with our In-Game name on them, I already assigned them as personal rooms so Siegfried and Booba can decorate them however they like.

  Siegfried knowing what I tell him about the rooms, told me that he wanted to wander around the castle a bit. So in the meantime, I’m just going to figure out some stuff in the Guild System.

  Hmmmm...

  Here, Guild Funds can be used for; Hiring NPCs, Transfer funds to Pyers & vice versa, Repair, and many more.

  Clicking on Hire NPCs, a list popped up in front of me showing what NPCs I can hire. Each NPCs have a speciality in their trade like ‘Chef’ which provides food periodically. ‘Enchanter’ that fills up EP gauge at a cost.

  I noticed that they all require Food, Funds, and Building. So I decided to tackle Food first!

  --

  “[Earth]”

  An NPC {Spell} as I extend my hand towards an empty field in front. The soil shook and toil creating a tilled ground.

  It has a fixed AoE so I repeated this a few times to make an adequate area to be tilled soil and then I threw food-producing seeds to pnt.

  Usually, it’s done by golems but all of mine are used in My Home. It’s been a while since I've done this myself! Makes me appreciate their rotund presence a bit more. Utility Golems are the cutest!

  I have seen a discussion board about them. Even pyers added ribbons, and cutesy attachments, and treated those golems like pets.

  Okay, done! The next step is...

  Taking a deep breath, I utter the keywords of a {Spell}.

  “[Control Weather]”

  My throat vibrates and the voice coming out from it echoes as the system recognizes that I am casting.

  This {Spell} there are several options while casting as the dispy panel shows me. 3 options; Precipitation, Temperature, and Wind... By maniputing them, I can create rain.

  At the end, the {Spell} finishes casting as the visual effects are activated...

  The clouds swirled and darkened, cold wind began to blow from somewhere before finally, droplets of water fell from the skies getting more frequent as time went by turning into a downpour.

  In the middle of the rain, I already prepared an umbrel using my [Create] ability.

  Continuing, I kept on tilling the soil and pnted the seeds until I saw enough covered in sections and of course pathways flooring.

  Then the st step...

  “[Widen: Pnt Growth]”

  I chose the longer version of this {Spell} as the casting visual effects went ongoing. My whole body is swirling with greenish energy.