At dawn, June stood outside his modest shelter, the dual suns rising in staggered arcs above the horizon. Mist clung to the obsidian shore like a veil of secrets, tinting the air with a glimmering haze. The waves lapped gently, infused with spiritual light, each crest catching fragments of sunrise. In his hand glowed a shimmering prism—the Resort Core—its facets dancing with inner starlight.
This is it.
My true beginning.
"New pulse detected from yesterday... not ours," Sapphire said softly, her voice threaded with caution.
June's fingers curled tighter around the Core. The presence of a rival Core-bearer had shattered his illusion of solitude. He raised the prism high.
If there's competition, then I'll simply outrun them.
The Core pulsed.
[Initializing Domain Anchor...] [Resort Core Recognition: Confirmed] [Designation: Sovereign June] [Status: Primary Administrator] [Resort Core Analysis: Superior-Grade—Highest Classification Detected on Continental Scale]
Suddenly, light exploded outward. A radiant dome of energy surged from the Core in a glorious shockwave, casting luminous ripples across the land, sky, and sea. The air thrummed with power. Mana condensed visibly like glowing mist, caught in the dome's embrace. The terrain trembled slightly under the force of formation.
[DOMAIN ESTABLISHED: BASIC RESORT CONFIGURATION] [TERRITORY RADIUS: 100 MILES] [SUPPRESSION FIELD: INACTIVE BY DEFAULT] [MANA GATHERING ARRAY: ACTIVATED]
June inhaled sharply—the air now thick with shimmering motes of spiritual energy. Every breath felt potent, every heartbeat in tune with something vast and living.
"Sapphire, explain."
Her projection expanded, displaying a translucent sphere hovering above June's palm, echoing the established domain.
"This dome defines your sovereign boundary. It acts as a mana siphon, drawing ambient energy and compressing it inside. Your Superior-Grade Core enhances this process immensely."
Streams of light—currents of spiritual power—were drawn in from every direction, illustrated in flow charts.
"Effects include: accelerated plant growth by 200%, fauna evolution, boosted cultivation rates, enriched air and water, and rising ambient harmony."
June's eyes gleamed. "And the suppression field?"
"A unique asset to your Core. You may disable or selectively deploy it. At full strength, no spiritual or mana-based ability can function within your chosen area—no teleportation, no attacks, no defenses."
He smiled. Power over power itself.
"Sentient settlements detected: Mer-Folk, northeast. Unknown humanoid group, northwest. Both within your control range."
The control panel bloomed into view—an elaborate interface etched with runes and icons.
[BASIC RESORT MODULES UNLOCKED]:
Sleeping Pods
Carnivore Food Canteen
Personal Combat Tower
Movie & Music Theatre
Interactive Gaming Center
Healing & Medical Bay
Accessory & Fashion Booths
Cultural Theme Modules
Underwater Viewing Chambers
Suspended Sky Pavilions
Floating Island Platforms
Worker Contract System
"Worker spirits?"
"Yes. Non-living spirit constructs—One-Star Professionals. Fully loyal. They require wages in Origin Crystals."
June activated the Construction Interface—a holographic map of his entire 100-mile radius. With a thought, he sculpted visions into reality.
First came the Resort Heart—a twenty-story pagoda of shimmering jade and golden glass, rising from the obsidian beach like a sacred monument. Its spires reflected the twin suns, casting prisms across the sand.
Next, luxury villas unfurled along the coast and over the sea on stilted decks with crystal-clear floors. Floating platforms hovered in the air, joined by glowing bridges. A coliseum emerged from the beach like a sleeping beast, built for contests of might and will.
He added terraced gardens on artificial hills, spiraling with luminous Spirit Grain and other mystic crops. Then, the Grand Boardwalk—a mile-long stretch of shops, theaters, and cafes, each etched in a different architectural style.
From the sky, mana condensed like misty stardust, solidifying into marble, wood, glass, and metal. Structures formed with clockwork elegance. Chandeliers, murals, running water—all materialized complete and glowing.
[Construction Speed: Enhanced by Superior Core Properties] [Estimated Completion: 17 Minutes for Primary Structures] [Worker Spirits Available: 200] [Default Wage: 10 Origin Crystals/Week per Spirit]
"Summon workers," June commanded.
From light, they came—humanoid silhouettes that took shape and color, clad in formal uniforms bearing his emblem: dual suns over an obsidian horizon. They dispersed silently to their roles—chefs, guards, hosts, gardeners, and more.
"Worker spirits initialized. Training level: Basic. Loyalty: Absolute."
As the final tower clicked into place, June stood atop the central pagoda. The view was breathtaking. Vast stretches of lush coastline, twinkling sea, enchanted forests, and hovering platforms shimmered under his command. The dome itself gleamed faintly, a boundary and beacon in one.
"When can we expect guests?"
"The domain's energy signature has already drawn attention. Several entities have rerouted toward your location."
Ping.
[ALERT: MULTIPLE ENTITIES APPROACHING DOMAIN PERIMETER] [IDENTITY: COASTAL MER-FOLK (7 INDIVIDUALS)] [STATUS: NON-HOSTILE — CURIOUS OBSERVATION]
"Excellent. Prepare hospitality protocols."
[FIRST TASK ASSIGNED: ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS] [Objective: Host 3 Sentient Species] [Reward: Advanced Cultural Integration Module + 10,000 Origin Crystals + Elite Grade Butler Spirit] [Time Limit: 30 Days]
June chuckled. An elite butler? Perfect.
"Sapphire, suggestions?"
"Mer-Folk value purity and art. I recommend offering purified spirit water and inviting them to a live music pavilion."
June nodded as figures neared across the sea—some gliding on waves, others walking atop them like water dancers. Their bodies shimmered like living pearl, trailing seafoam and bioluminescence.
This is just the beginning.
He wasn't building a mere resort—he was forging a civilization, a sanctuary where strength met grace, where diplomacy and ambition could blossom.
And if another Core-bearer dared challenge that?
Let them come.
[WELCOME PROTOCOL: INITIATED] [RESORT STATUS: GRAND OPENING] [FIRST DIPLOMATIC ENGAGEMENT: COMMENCING]