Early in the next morning. The sun's ray illuminated the forest as the bird's chirp echoed.

*thug*

*thug*

*bang*

Zheng woke up from his deep slumber. He stood up on the floor and walked outside the straw hut.

The magnificent and elegant wooden fence welcomed Zheng. The construction of the village fence was currently in full swing as Gozu doing his best to complete it.

Yesterday was a tiring day for Zheng. He assisted in the preparation of the wooden fence. Based on Gozu's estimation, the village area was around one thousand sqr/meter in a box shape. The whole village will be surrounded by the wooden fence once it's complete. A wooden gate will be also constructed on the north and south side of the village. This wooden gate cost about 60 power stone points and 20 units of wood per gate.

Gozu who was bidding the woods swipes his sweaty forehead using his towel. In his view he noticed Zheng going out of the straw hut. He immediately stopped what he was doing and meet Zheng.

Gozu noticed Zheng's tired face and shyly said, "Master, did I disturb your sleep? I'm very sorry."

Zheng who was staring up at Gozu's enormous size only waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm all good. How's your work?"

Hearing his master's question, Gozu dropped his head and answered hesitantly in a nervous tone, "About that..."

Zheng narrowed his eyes, "What about it?", and asked in a serious tone.

"While constructing the village fence, there were unknown creatures lurking around the area. These creatures were a hindrance to me finishing my work. I'm sorry, but I don't have the strength in dealing with them."

Zheng eyes narrowed and asked, "Wh-What kind of creature are you talking about?"

"Wolves."

As soon as Gozu said the identity of the monster...

[New Mission Acquired!]

A notification sound rang on Zheng's mind, then a notification window screen appeared in front of him.

[Defeat the Wolves at the surroundings of the Hidden Woodland Village.

Reward:

200 Power Stone points!

Completion of the Simple Fence.

*Hidden*

Description: Your builder, Gozu was in a terrible situation. While building the fence early in the morning, Gozu encountered a pack of wolves walking aimlessly around the forest. This pack of wolves was a huge treat and also a hindrance to Gozu's work. ]

Zheng's hands slightly trembled but he ignored it. He closed the window screen and faced Gozu, "Well, thank you for that. I'm glad you reported this to me. Being the leader of this village, I have the responsibility to protect it and my people."

["Ding! Gozu was moved by your words! Loyalty increased!"]

'Ehh?! There is something like this?'

["Congratulation Master Zheng! You've unlocked Gozu's hidden potential! You received 35 power stone points!"]

"System, what is this hidden potential thing?" Zheng asked in his mind.

["Each builder had exclusive potential unique and designed for them. Being their master, you need to uncover these potentials and use them at their full potential."]

["To view your builder's character status say 'View Gozu's Status' in your mind"]

Zheng nodded on System's explanation and dismissed the notification screen and immediately access Gozu's character.

"Character Information

Name: Gozu

Age: 27

Skills: Construction (Lvl. 1)

Hidden Potentials:

Absolute Loyalty (Level 1)

Strength: 8

Stamina: 20

Intelligence: 8

Loyalty: 80 (Very Good) "

After scanning and reading everything, Zheng closed Gozu's character status and stared at Gozu. 'Based on its name, Absolute Loyalty is quite a nice potential. I currently don't know if Gozu's stats are good or not, maybe I can understand a bit in this mission.'

After some time, he asked for more information on the wolves and after preparing everything, he walked past Gozu and look up in the sky and said, "I will go now. Please take care of the village."

Zheng's hands were sweaty as he left the village.

*shh** **shh**

The sound of the rustling leaves echoed in the forest, Zheng was currently in full alert in case of the monster attack.

Not too far away from the north side of the village, Zheng finally found the nest of the wolves. Seven gray wolves were comfortably lying on the grass field. They were sleeping. But Zheng noticed a particular one among their pack, it was the wolves with white spots around its body. It was the only one shaded by the trees. Zheng concludes that this wolve was the leader.

Zheng believed in his own strength that's why he knew he could never win against them all. Zheng drew something on his back and stared at it.

'The only thing I have is this wooden stick.'

["Name: Fragile Wooden Stick

Attack: 0-3

Durability: 10/10

A poorly made stick crafted by an uneducated and inexperienced person." ]

The wooden stick was one meter in length and has a pointed edge in both ends.

'This weapon is trash. But I don't have any choice.' Zheng sighted in his current situation. He looked around the area and found a huge stone.

Like a lightning bolt, some idea popped on Zheng's brain, "Lunch will be awesome today." A sinister laugh emerged from Zheng.

To be continued...