Over the next week everyone worked together to rebuild the castle. The corridors were cleaned, the outer walls rebuilt as well as a tower, which served as a lightning rod. A semi-circle of columns were built outside, connected by stone arches. Tech designed them to channel energy and create a form of barrier, should we ever come under attack. Despite dwindling food supplies, there was a sense of safety that I hadn't felt since Avarus' initial attack.
“I've found a solution to our dwindling food supplies.” Donare had called us to the meeting room. “When this base was active originally, we became active traders with several other worlds. We offered security and neutral trading grounds for many worlds, and in exchange we were provided food and resources.”
“Why couldn't we grow our own here? It's a lush planet.” Lark said.
“We usually did, but in our prime we had an army numbering in the millions; this planet is barely a day's walk all the way around; thus the shortness of the day. There is simply not enough room to support ourselves.”
“That's reckless.” Metudo said.
“Yes, however this planet offers several natural defenses against Avarus. Which is why we decided to station our base here. Though he knows where we are, it will take him a lot of time and energy to break through; even with our defenses as weak as they are.”
“So we've got to basically find people to trade with.” Pah said.
“I was going through our records, looking for worlds unaffected by Avarus. I have found one; a good source of vegetation, which should provide plenty of grains to tide us over.”
“That's a start.” Tech said, before turning to the rest of us. “I'm working on stabilizing the computer systems here. Once those are online, I should be able to reliably find other worlds we can open portals to. Now, I need to tell you guys something. Avarus is going to be actively trying to corrupt as many worlds as he can. I will be trying to watch for his influence and send you guys to those hotspots; its up to you to not only stop him, but promote growth of the other elements.”
“So, go, beat up Avarus and help people. Got it.” Pah said as she got up. Tech turned to me.
“Keep an eye on her. You know nothing will be that simple.” I nodded and moved to follow Pah.
We went down the main hall and entered a large set of doors. Inside was a large white orb, pulsing with energy. It consumed the bulk of the room, only a small walkway extended out towards it. Tech entered an adjoining room as Metudo came up behind us.
“Establishing connection. Reconfiguring to ground level. Opening portal.” Energy surged off the orb, striking the walkway; in a flash there was a portal hovering in the air; a large field extended out into the distance. Pah excitedly hopped through, and we followed along.
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