Chapter 314: Building a Way Out

The last person to arrive was Karen, and once she joined, they moved into their next phase.

“Okay, well, that’s the river,” Abuchi said, gesturing to the flowing water behind him. “But how do we actually get across it to Truns? That’s what I’m not so sure of.” He looked at the others, his expression full of uncertainty.

The river before them was no gentle stream. It was River Torrent, notorious for its rapid currents and jagged rocks. The swirling water was a far cry from a safe crossing, and they all knew the risks. “Not to mention,” Abuchi continued, “this river’s not exactly peaceful, and the chances of being swept away are pretty high.”

The group fell into a deep silence, contemplating the best way to navigate this challenge.

Nnenna, as always, had a way, but she hesitated to speak up. She didn’t want to entertain any ideas about using the love system.

The last thing she wanted was for her to depend on helps from the love system, especially after the warnings the system had given her about overusing and not having enough good points.

She had already accumulated a decent amount of good points, but relying on them too much could be risky.

“What if we build a boat? Something simple that can carry us through,” Ekene suggested.

“I have some ideas on how to build it. After all, I trained as an engineer, before switching to aeronautics,” he continued. “I’m not clueless when it comes to things like this, but since it’s not my specialty, I can’t be certain I’ll get it right. Plus, I don’t even have the instruments I need for the job. We’ll have to buy them.”

As he was still speaking, Nnenna suddenly cut in.

“I can help you.”

It was no longer shocking that Nnenna could fight, after all, they had seen her take down a grown man with little effort. But now, after everything: escaping capture, inspiring the group, excelling in horse

awed. Was there anything

questioned her. They all simply nodded and stepped aside to give her

Ekene, “go ahead and look for a good tree. I

strange, but Ekene just nodded. At this point, he

she was searching for suitable materials, and perhaps she was, but in truth,

sure she was far enough and out of sight,

for building a boat, something simple but strong enough to carry five people. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just sturdy

replied. “That will cost you 150

answered without

Ding!

put wisdom in the heart of every skilled artisan in order to make all that I have commanded you. 150 Good Points deducted.

warmth spread through her chest, an unusual but comforting sensation, as if invisible hands were gently rearranging her thoughts, aligning her instincts, and unlocking

kind of wood they needed,

hour, she wouldn’t just try to build

thought suddenly hit her, she hadn’t asked for the tools she would

her mind. “I also

will cost you 50 Good Points. The tools will be available for one hour. Do

“Yes, I agree.”

Ding!

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