[Build

– Management Building
– Convenience Store
– Outdoor Book Cafe
– Late Night Theater]

“Why are there so many options?”

I opened the details for each one.

[Management Building – A building that houses basic facilities necessary for camping management, such as toilets, showers, and cooking areas.]

The management building seemed to be an indoor space that combined the outdoor portable toilets and showers, with the addition of a cooking area.

[Convenience Store – Can be built when Vending Machine reaches level 5. Has a wider variety of items than the vending machine and comes with a storage room. Skill holders related to cooking can register buff food menus at the counter.]

The convenience store was essentially an upgraded version of the vending machine.

I was already having trouble figuring out where to store the increasing amount of luggage as my inventory was full, but storing it in the warehouse would keep everything neatly organized.

Moreover, I had cooking-related skills.

‘Does this mean I can sell sandwiches for coins too?’

With effects attached, it should be quite popular. I could almost hear the jingling of coins rolling in.

[Outdoor Book Cafe – A place where you can enjoy coffee and drinks while borrowing books. Reading books gives special effects.]

What’s an outdoor book cafe? Is it like a takeout coffee shop?

Imagine being able to enjoy a warm cup of coffee while reading a book at a campsite.

Just imagining it evoked a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. It would be nice as a brief respite between periods of hard work.

[Late Night Theater – You can watch movies outdoors at night. Watching movies gives special effects.]

When camping, people sometimes project movies onto tents using beam projectors.

Since it’s called a theater, I wonder if it will be set up like an outdoor cinema instead of a tent…

“Except for the management building, all these facilities provide effects, don’t they?”

Currently, most people coming to Spring Campground aren’t voluntarily coming to enjoy camping. Their main purpose is to escape the threat of monsters.

‘While safety is certainly an important factor in why people visit Spring Campground, if they start to enjoy camping, wouldn’t they come to the campground even when it’s not for expeditions or raids?’

It seemed like these diverse facilities could fulfill that aspect.

Caught up in hopeful thoughts, my heart began to race faster. I pulled up the materials needed for the facilities.

[Build

Management Building – Wood×1000, Cloth×1000, Stone×1000, 5,000C, In charge: No restrictions
Convenience Store – Wood×1000, Cloth×1000, Stone×1000, 5,000C, In charge: Cooking-related skill required
Late Night Theater – Wood×1000, Cloth×1000, Stone×1000, 5,000C, In charge: Dark attribute required
Outdoor Book Cafe – Wood×1000, Cloth×1000, Stone×1000, 5,000C, In charge: Intelligence 50 or higher required]

But then I noticed a condition I hadn’t seen when building before.

“In charge? The vegetable garden didn’t need this…”

To build the newly added facilities, someone needed to be in charge. When I clicked on the “in charge” text, the system’s explanation continued.

[The person in charge of Build facilities can be designated as yourself or a captured monster.]

Come to think of it, I had seen a notification that the capture slots for the “Bring the Net” skill had increased.

Since there are no restrictions for the management building, I could put Teddy in charge. For the convenience store, since monsters probably don’t have cooking-related skills, I’d have to do it myself.

For the rest, it seems I need to capture new monsters to assign…

“How am I supposed to do that…?”

To capture monsters, I’d have to go outside the campground. However, even if I encountered the weakest monster in the Blue Starlight Valley, I’d be a dead man.

Knowing this, I couldn’t even complete the plant guide quest, which would be easy if I could just wander around outside.

Moreover, the “Bring the Net” skill could only be applied after building up affinity.

I was lucky to capture Teddy at first, but there’s no guarantee other monsters would like outside food, and I didn’t have much jelly left either.

In many ways, going outside the campground seemed like nothing short of suicide.

“It’s impossible, impossible.”

I gave up cleanly and checked other things.

[Cook

Egg Salad Bread – Morning Bread×1, Boiled Egg×1, Apple×1, Onion×1, Salt×1, Mayonnaise×1, Strawberry Jam×1] [Egg Salad Bread

– Recovers 10% Energy.]

Here, energy refers to health. This was a dish that would only affect me, as it’s a stat only I have.

“This is good. With this, I can work intensively for a day.”

It was the perfect food for days like yesterday.

“Should I start by building the management building and convenience store?”

I was in a good mood because of the new features that had appeared. I left the tent and looked for a place to install them.

“Master, are you awake? Are you feeling alright?”

Teddy, who had been playing catch with the ethereal monster, spotted me and came running.

“Yes, I’m fine now. I leveled up and want to install the management building and convenience store, but where do you think would be good?”

“You leveled up! Congratulations! For the management building and convenience store, hmm…”

Teddy put both hands to his temples, communicating with the system. Soon, his eyes lit up and he said,

“The management building and convenience store should be placed in a location that’s easily visible and convenient for campground guests to access. Also, both facilities are made in a container style, so they can be stacked like blocks.”

“Blocks? You mean we can build them two stories high?”

“Yes. If you stack them, external stairs will be installed. The system recommends this method.”

Building two stories would take up less space, which seems good. I was worried because the campground area is still small, so this works out well.

“Then let’s build it two stories high.”

After careful consideration, I decided to place it between the Spring Campground signpost and the campfire.

In this location, the management building would be the first thing people see when they enter, and it would face the tent area, making it easier to manage guests.

[Yu Bom(F) has built ‘Management Building’.] [Yu Bom(F) has built ‘Convenience Store’.]

Four containers appeared in mid-air. With a thud, thud sound, three containers settled on the first floor, and one stacked on top.

The sign on the first floor read . Outdoor stairs connected it to the second floor. The container on the second floor was the convenience store.

The remaining space on the second floor had fences erected around the edges. Both the management building and convenience store had exterior walls made of logs commonly seen in the Blue Starlight Valley, with blue light emanating from between the wood grains.

“Wow! It’s so pretty!”

Teddy exclaimed, admiring the newly constructed facilities. At a glance, it looked like a treehouse built for children.

The ceiling was high enough for Teddy to enter comfortably, and above all, its size gave an overwhelming impression.

“Huh? Why won’t it open?”

Teddy tried to enter excitedly, but the door was locked.

[‘Management Building’ will be unlocked when a person in charge is set.] [The person in charge of the ‘Management Building’ is delegated authority in the absence of the campground owner.] [The person in charge can be changed at any time.]

“Ah, right. Teddy, the management building needs someone in charge, and I was thinking of setting you. How about it? You’d be taking my role when I’m not at the campground.”

“I’d love to! I’m the Spring Campground manager!”

Teddy rejoiced as if putting on an official hat.

Teddy had often filled in for me before, and being diligent, he’ll do well in the future.

[‘Management Building’ person in charge set to ‘Teddy(A)’.] [‘Management Building’ unlocked.] [‘Convenience Store’ person in charge set to ‘Yu Bom(F)’.] [‘Convenience Store’ unlocked.]

Now the doorknob turned. But as soon as I looked inside, I was shocked.

“What in the world…”

The kitchen sink was rusted, and the toilet seat cover was loose. There was mold and cobwebs in the corners.

The condition was seriously poor.

“Wow! It’s dirty but spacious!”

“Haha, that’s true. It might be okay after cleaning, but the cracked parts will need to be replaced…”

“If you press the sign in front, you can buy necessary items for each facility!”

“Really?”

I immediately went out to check. Clicking on the sign that said “Management Building” revealed items suitable for the space.

For the bathroom, there were regular sinks, shampoo, conditioner, and treatment. The shower room had regular shower hoses, shower balls, body wash, etc.

Before, there was only a bar of soap to wash with, so this was an impressive upgrade.

The cooking area also had a variety of items like cutting boards, knives, kettles, and ladles.

“Right now, there are only basic items, but as the campground level increases, more items will be added. The scents of cleaning products will become more diverse, and you’ll be able to change tiles and wallpaper!”

“Oh… that sounds good!”

I originally spent more on decorating my home than on my appearance. Buying campground items and decorating the space seemed like it would be fun.

And outside, changing tiles or wallpaper requires removing all the furniture and takes time for construction, but here it changes instantly like magic, which is very convenient.

“It would be nice if we could build the theater and book cafe too…”

After seeing this, I kept thinking about the theater and book cafe.

“Theater and book cafe? What are those?”

“A space to watch movies and a space to read books while drinking something. Those two options also appeared in the Build skill, but we don’t have monsters that meet the requirements to be in charge, so even if we build them, we won’t be able to unlock them.”

“I see…”

Teddy nodded. It might seem like an insufficient explanation, but being connected to the system, he easily understood.

“To complete the plant guide, it seems like I’ll have to go outside the campground at least once.”

“It’s too dangerous for you to go out alone, Master.”

“I’m worried about that too.”

We put our heads together and fell into thought for a moment. Then suddenly, an ominous premonition came to mind.

‘Could it be that I can’t reach level 10 if I don’t go out?’

Somehow, it felt like the system was urging me to go out to grow the campground further. Even the plant guide quest had more types than could be collected entirely within the campground premises.

‘Ah, this feels a bit off.’

Camping originally refers to unavoidable outdoor stays in remote or mountainous areas without accommodation facilities.

If the system’s intention is that as a campground owner, I should know the true essence of camping…

‘No way, it can’t be, right?’

Just as I was trying to laugh off what I thought was an exaggerated imagination…

[Congratulations! Conditions have been met, and you have acquired the sub-skill ‘Invincible Backpacker(S)’.] [Congratulations! Conditions have been met, and you have acquired the sub-skill ‘Wasn’t It a Pack?(B)’.] [‘Backpacking Backpack’ is now in stock at the convenience store.]

A clear notification rang out, as if confirming my suspicions.