NOVEL WEB Chapter 13: Guide Agent
**[The Male Lead, Aiden Skyborne, is grateful that you saved him from being killed by the leader of the Last Order Army of the Negators. He adores you.]**
**[You have gained 200 Approval Points.]**
**[Approval Points in Store: 380.]**
**[After gaining 100 Approval Points, the unfavorable Title, Banished Prince, has been completely erased.]**
**[After gaining 200 Approval Points, the unfavorable Title, Unawakened, has been completely erased.]**
**[Congratulations, you have gained a new Title: Savior.]**
— Savior: The people of Salvador were on the brink of doom, but you came unexpectedly to save them, defeating their enemies and securing their victory. Thus, they will always see you as their savior. This Title is only effective around the people of Salvador and Thera.
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Elon observed the interface after settling into his chamber. He had been busy with work and meetings all day, leaving him no time to check the system notifications. Although he had anticipated that his first two Titles would be erased, he hadn't expected to gain a new one.
Fortunately, it wasn't another miserable Title like Banished Prince or Unawakened—this one would actually boost his status and earn him more respect.
"Phew… That's great, I suppose," Elon muttered with a sigh.
"But these are the least of my worries right now…"
He scratched the back of his head, deep in thought.
'Now that winter is approaching, and Salvador's walls are too weak to properly defend the kingdom, I need to build stronger fortifications. I have to organize a guard force and make the people believe they can stand on their own.'
Based on his knowledge of how medieval kingdoms survived great threats—gleaned from novels and movies—Elon was certain this was the right course of action.
Yet, uncertainty crept into his mind, making him hesitate. It wasn't that he doubted his ability, but rather that this world was still far behind in the medieval era. Finding the necessary materials for a sturdy wall would be a challenge.
Additionally, Salvador's landmass was about 2,117 km²—too vast to enclose entirely within the two months of the seven rains.
'If I want the walls completed before winter, I'll have to reduce their scope and focus on key areas first,' he thought.
Elon sighed.
Rather than overthinking the challenge, he focused on securing limestone at first—the primary material for making cement. However, he wasn't entirely sure what other materials were needed. He only knew that limestone played a key role, but it wasn't enough on its own.
Unfortunately, he had no experience in cement production.
All he knew was that it involved limestone and some other things—limestone being the most commonly known component.
He couldn't afford to move forward blindly. Rushing into construction without proper guidance would only lead to disaster. He didn't want his decisions to haunt him later.
If he planned to encourage the people to stay in Salvador through the winter, ensuring their safety was paramount.
Given what he knew about the Parasytes, facing them would be no easy feat.
With a mixture of determination and uncertainty, Elon decided to seek help from the summoning system. While he knew that the system only had one available mode—the Weapon Summoning System—he figured it wouldn't hurt to ask for guidance on wall construction.
After all, his past self, Keith, had lived a hard life as an orphan and struggled to survive. He had done plenty of grueling jobs to get through college, but none of them had involved construction work.
If he had, at least he'd have some basic knowledge.
Still, that doesn't mean I can't figure this out now, right?
Elon exhaled and spoke.
"System, can I get a little guidance on modern wall construction?" he asked hesitantly.
**[Guidance on Modern Wall Construction requested.]**
**[Guidance on Modern Wall Construction denied.]**
Elon's jaw dropped.
"Ah?!"
**[If the Host requires guidance on modern tasks, the Host must purchase the Guide Agent and subscribe to a monthly plan.]**
"Huh??? Is this Netflix or something? What do you mean?" Elon's eyes widened in confusion.
**[The Guide Agent will answer all of the Host's questions and provide assistance with any activities requiring its help.]**
"Now that's more like it… But how do I purchase and subscribe? This is still surprising, though."
**[The Guide Agent costs 300 Approval Points, with a required monthly subscription of 1,000 Approval Points.]**
"A thousand? That's quite a lot," Elon immediately complained.
**[It's worth it, Host.]**
"Really? I never expected to pay for something like this… But I guess nothing is free. Alright, I need the Guide Agent now."
**[Confirm purchase.]**
Elon shrugged and confirmed the purchase.
**[A Guide Agent has been requested. 300 Approval Points have been deducted.]**
**[Guide Agent successfully purchased.]**
Immediately, a new interface—slightly smaller than the summoning system's—appeared at the side, catching Elon by surprise.
"Whoa… I wasn't expecting two screens, but cool," he muttered with a pleased smile.
[—Hello, Host. I'm Brianne, your Guide Agent, and I'm here to support you in your modern ambitions.—]
A feminine voice, slightly robotic, emanated from the glowing green screen.
"Hey, Brianne. I'm Elon," he greeted with his cheek flushing awkwardly. Honestly, he was still stunned how these fantasies are happening right in his eyes.
[—Nice to meet you, Host. Shall we begin with your first request?—]
"Please." Elon smiled and sat up on his mattress to focus.
"I need to obtain limestone and the other materials needed for cement production. Can you tell me what those materials are and where I can find them? I believe there are plenty of natural resources in this world."
[—Indeed, there are. However, some materials will require extensive travel to obtain.—]
[—To produce high-quality cement, you will need limestone, illite or kaolinite clay, sand, and iron ore. However, let's start with the limestone first.—]
[—I have detected a large limestone rock 15 kilometers east of your location, within a deserted stone forest.—]
Elon couldn't help but smile. He had been dreading the thought of scouring the landscape blindly for limestone, so this was a huge relief.
"How do I get there? I'm still unfamiliar with this world's geography," he asked.
[—I will guide you, Host. It is part of my duty.—]
Hearing this, Elon's face brightened. At least now, he wouldn't have to waste time wandering around east Salvador searching for the rock.
Feeling satisfied, he decided to rest for the night. Most of his evening had already been spent talking to the Guide Agent.
The next morning, Elon wasted no time. He headed straight to the Army Base, where the Salvadoran soldiers gathered.
As soon as they saw him, they bowed, but Elon paid no attention—he had other priorities at this point.
"I need five men to come with me."
His sharp eyes scanned the soldiers, and he pointed at them one by one.
"You. You. You… You, yes, you…"
"And you," he added firmly.
"Let's go discover something the people of Edon never knew of its value!"