Lord of Solva: Players as My Pawns

The dim glow of the morning sun filtered through the curtains, but Shaoran wasn't paying much attention. His eyes were glued to the small screen in front of him. A progress bar showed that his order was complete—the generator had arrived. He felt a small rush of excitement course through him, but it was tempered by the knowledge that he had a lot to do. Today wasn't just any other day. Today was the day he'd set everything up at the Ena Mine, the place that could potentially hold the key to everything.

He stood up, stretched his back, and let out a deep breath. His body was sore from the constant travel between Earth and Solva, the constant strain of figuring out how to mine the Ruston stone and get it back to Earth. There was no time to waste.

In the corner of his small apartment, boxes of tools, equipment, and even a generator lay in disarray. The room had once been neat, but now it looked like a small warehouse. The constant flow of packages, tools, and supplies had left little space for anything else. Yet, it was exactly what he needed—everything he had ordered had arrived, and now it was time to put it all together.

He turned toward the stack of boxes and began going through them one by one.

"System," Shaoran muttered under his breath. 

The familiar chime of the system's interface filled his mind. It wasn't loud, but it was enough to pull his attention. The system was always there, always ready to assist him.

"Let's see…" Shaoran started unpacking, mentally listing off what he would need for today's mission. Lights, mining tools, generator, drills, and mapping equipment. The list went on, but everything he needed was right there. He quickly checked each box, confirming that nothing was missing.

"system," Shaoran spoke to the air around him, as if talking to an old friend. "Start the transport. We're going back to Mine."

The system acknowledged with a soft ping. He felt the familiar pull in his gut as the world around him shifted, twisting into the empty blackness of system transport. His vision blurred as everything around him distorted and then, just as suddenly, he was standing once again on the rocky ground of Solva.

He looked around, the Mine looming in front of him. It was the same as before—a barren landscape, a barren world—but it was his world. The place where the first step of his grand plan would unfold.

He closed his eyes for a brief second, breathing in the air, feeling the power of the land beneath his feet. The system had helped him adjust to this world, but that didn't mean he felt entirely comfortable. He was still figuring out the rules of Solva.

I should give this mine a name. How Ena Mine. Flash. a Stone pop infront of him. where ena mine was curved. So I can give name to the place. hmm Noted.

The Ena Mine stretched out before him. The stone walls of the mine glimmered faintly, the shadows hiding something beneath the earth. He could sense it. The Big Ruston Ores was buried deep beneath the surface. But before he could get to it, there was a lot of work to be done.

With a wave of his hand, Shaoran activated the system interface. It appeared in front of him like a hologram, listing all the items he had brought from Earth. His eyes scanned the list, double-checking to ensure nothing had been forgotten.

[System: Item List: Generator (1), Mining Tools (5 sets), Drills (3), Lighting Equipment (4), Mapping Equipment (1 set).]

"Perfect," Shaoran muttered. "Let's set everything up."

He began by placing the generator in the center of the mining site, ensuring that there was enough space to set up the lights around it. The power supply was crucial for the setup; without it, he wouldn't be able to work long hours in the mine. The lights would keep the area illuminated, allowing him to mine at night or during the darker hours.

The generator was a large, portable unit with a bulky frame. It had to be tough to survive the long journey between worlds, but it would provide him with the necessary power to run all his equipment. Shaoran plugged the power cables into the generator, watching as the lights flickered on, casting a soft glow across the barren land.

With everything in place, Shaoran moved to the next step. He started setting up the lights, placing each of the four lanterns at strategic points around the area. They were solar-powered, and they connected directly to the generator. These lights would keep the mine illuminated throughout the night.

Once the lights were positioned, Shaoran turned his attention to the mining tools. He unboxed the pickaxes and drills, carefully laying them out in the center of the work area. He had three drills, each with specialized tips designed for breaking through tough rock. These tools would be used to dig down to the Ruston stone, where the key to his success lay.

Each tool was fitted with a strong handle, designed for heavy use. They were made of a durable metal, engineered specifically for the kind of mining that was needed in Solva. These weren't ordinary mining tools. They were built to withstand the force of the world's most difficult terrain. The drills alone were capable of boring through rock and stone with ease, a vital part of the mission.

Shaoran's mind raced. Everything was coming together. But there was something important he had yet to set up. His mapping equipment. He didn't want to risk getting lost in the vast labyrinth of tunnels in the Ena Mine. He needed to map out the paths, the boundaries, and most importantly, the location of the Ruston stone.

He quickly unfolded the mapping kit, laying out the necessary tools to begin the process. The kit contained GPS coordinates, compasses, and high-tech digital tools that would help him mark out the layout of the entire mine. The system would assist in analyzing and charting the data he gathered from the mine.

Once everything was set up, he took a deep breath and activated the mining drills. The sound of the drills vibrating through the earth filled the air as they began to break into the first layers of rock. Shaoran stood back, watching the machine work. It was beautiful—precise, efficient, and effective. This was going to be the start of something bigger.

With the drills running, he turned his attention to his inventory. The Ruston stone was still buried deep in the mine, but now he had the tools and the power to access it. Shaoran could feel it in the air—the excitement, the anticipation. He knew that once he unearthed the stone, the true challenge would begin.

But first, he had to make sure the setup was secure. He walked around the work area, checking the lights, the generator, and the drills. Everything was working like it was supposed to. The energy from the generator was flowing smoothly, powering the equipment. The drills were digging deeper, uncovering more of the mine's secrets.

Shaoran took a step back and gazed at his work. The area was illuminated with the soft glow of the lanterns. The machines hummed steadily, and the atmosphere was heavy with the sound of digging.

He felt something stir within him—a sense of purpose. This was what he had been working for. Everything he had done led up to this point.

With a final glance at the drill as it bored deeper into the earth, Shaoran spoke aloud to the empty mine.

"It's time to dig."