The morning sun rose over Base 101.
Unlike the days before...
There was no laughter.
No celebration.
Only purpose.
The World Mission had already begun.
Every action taken by every Commander was now being observed by the System.
Every victory...
Every mistake...
Could determine humanity's future.
Across the fortress, soldiers filled the newly constructed Training Grounds.
Steel rang against steel.
Archers released volley after volley.
Mages practiced until their mana reserves ran dry.
Healers moved between training squads, treating bruises before sending them back into battle.
No one needed to be reminded why they were training.
The countdown hanging high above System World reminded them every day.
SYSTEM DUNGEON OPENING: 6 DAYS REMAINING
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Inside the command hall...
Sam stood at the head of the table.
Ben, Leon, Zora, George, Mira, Kael, Runa, and Doran sat quietly, waiting for their Commander's orders.
For a long moment...
Sam said nothing.
Then...
"We've strengthened the base."
"We've recruited capable people."
"We've built an army."
He looked around the room.
"But there is still one advantage that belongs only to Base 101."
Several captains exchanged confused looks.
George scratched his beard.
"What advantage?"
Sam remained silent.
Inside his mind...
Rex's calm voice echoed.
Commander...
The time has come.
Your first Legion awaits.
Sam gave an almost invisible nod.
"Follow me."
Without another explanation...
He walked toward the rear of the command hall.
The officers quickly followed.
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Deep beneath Base 101...
Ancient stone doors slowly opened.
A cold wind drifted through the underground chamber.
Blue mana crystals illuminated the darkness.
At the center of the room...
Two stone platforms stood side by side.
Resting upon them...
Were two preserved bodies.
The Goblin Mage.
The Goblin Chief.
Neither had decayed.
The System had preserved them perfectly.
Mira looked surprised.
"You've kept them all this time..."
Sam nodded.
"I had a feeling I'd need them."
Ben folded his arms.
"So this is what Rex wanted you to see?"
Sam smiled slightly.
"You could say that."
The officers knew better than to ask more.
Every Commander had a unique System.
Every System possessed knowledge that belonged only to its Commander.
If Rex had guided Sam here...
That was enough.
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Inside Sam's mind...
Rex spoke again.
The Goblin Mage possesses exceptional magical affinity.
The Goblin Chief possesses extraordinary physical potential.
Together...
They are the ideal foundation for your Legion.
Sam stepped between the two platforms.
Dark mana slowly gathered around him.
The temperature in the chamber began to fall.
The mana crystals flickered.
A crimson magic circle spread across the floor.
Ben instinctively tightened his grip on his shield.
Kael lowered his stance.
Even Leon's normally calm expression became serious.
Zora stared at the growing formation with fascination.
"So this..."
"...is Necromancy."
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A golden notification appeared before Sam alone.
Unique Skill Activated
ARISE
He raised one hand.
Shadows poured from beneath the Goblin Mage.
The corpse trembled.
Once.
Twice.
Then...
Its empty eye sockets ignited with brilliant blue soul fire.
CRACK...
The Goblin Mage slowly sat upright.
Mana gathered around its skeletal fingers.
It stepped down from the platform.
Its glowing eyes found Sam immediately.
Without hesitation...
It dropped to one knee.
"My Commander..."
"I answer your call."
Silence filled the chamber.
Goosebumps covered George's arms.
"It actually..."
"It actually spoke..."
Zora stared in amazement.
"It still remembers magic..."
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Sam slowly turned toward the second platform.
Inside his mind...
Rex's voice remained steady.
Proceed, Commander.
Sam extended his hand once more.
"Arise."
The shadows erupted like a storm.
The entire chamber shook.
The Goblin Chief's enormous body suddenly lurched forward.
Its fingers tightened around the massive battle axe resting beside it.
Blue soul fire exploded within its eyes.
A terrifying pressure spread through the room.
Even the veteran officers instinctively reached for their weapons.
The Goblin Chief stood to its full height.
Towering over everyone present.
For one heartbeat...
No one moved.
Then...
The giant warrior lowered its axe.
It knelt before Sam.
"This Chief..."
"...serves only the Commander."
A heavy silence followed.
Finally...
Doran let out a slow breath.
"I've forged weapons for decades..."
"I've never witnessed anything like this."
George laughed nervously.
"And here I thought building a Training Ground was impressive."
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A new notification appeared before Sam.
Only he could see it.
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LEGION SYSTEM UNLOCKED
Current Legion Members
• Goblin Mage
• Goblin Chief
Legion Size: 2/10
Legion Trait Unlocked: Bound Souls
Your Legion gains experience through battle.
Legion members may evolve after fulfilling special conditions.
Additional Legion capacity may be unlocked through Class advancement, Base upgrades, and hidden rewards.
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Sam read every word carefully.
"Evolve..."
Inside his mind...
Rex answered.
Yes, Commander.
These are not mindless undead.
Fight beside them. Strengthen them.
One day... they may become legends feared across System World.
A slow smile appeared on Sam's face.
He looked at his first two Legion members.
The Goblin Mage.
The Goblin Chief.
His first soldiers who would never fear death.
Never lose morale.
Never abandon their Commander.
Far beyond the walls of Base 101...
The other Commanders were preparing their living armies for the trials ahead.
None of them knew...
That deep beneath Fortress 101...
The first Undead Legion in System World had just taken its first breath.
And this...
Was only the beginning.