"Success!"
The sudden flare of the flame startled Lin Chen. Elated, he forced himself to keep his movements small to avoid accidentally extinguishing the fragile, newborn flame.
After carefully protecting the flame and placing it at the bottom of the fire pit, he continued fanning it with his fingers and blowing gently from a distance. Only then did the flame begin to grow stronger.
Once the surrounding tinder and wood shavings were completely lit, he finally dared to blow with normal force.
The bonfire grew steadily, its orange light reflected in his pupils as it flickered in the cold wind. It not only dispelled the surrounding chill but also ignited a fire of pride in his heart.
[Successfully started a fire with a bow drill on the cold, snowy plains of wintery Alaska. Happiness Value +3]
The sudden system notification made his smile freeze, then the corners of his mouth slowly curved upward.
