novelraw Chapter 13: Shelter Resource Management Log
Chapter 13: Shelter Resource Management Log
【Security Level 1 - Dilapidated Gate】
Function: Security Level +1
Evaluation: Finally a proper gate, but are you sure you don't need a lock?
Yu Yuan: ....
That's it?
He opened the virtual interface to check the so-called security level, only then noticing that there were many data indicators in the shelter information, with security level being just one of them. Others included defense level, comfort level, energy level, hygiene level... and so on.
Security level was composed of multiple aspects, but was mainly influenced by the shelter's infrastructure functions, such as security, walls, ventilation, water collectors, etc. To build kitchen facilities, one must first complete Level 1 ventilation and Level 1 water collector, and reach Security Level 5 before it would unlock.
Because a Level 1 kitchen was essentially just a fire pit, with risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Ventilation and water collectors precisely prevented these dangers.
The maximum security level was as high as Level 60. Looking at the current Level 1 security, it was practically no different from having none.
This was indeed the case - a gate without even a lock couldn't really be considered secure.Fortunately, if the shelter gate was upgraded to Level 2, the security level could reach Level 3.
However, to upgrade to 【Security Level 2 - Simple Security Door】, the required materials were: Security Door Lock ×1, Steel ×10, Rivets ×20, Nail Gun ×1.
The difficulty had increased by more than one level.
These items were indeed being sold on Taotao Hole, but without exception, the trading prices were all expensive. No matter how many supplies one had, they couldn't withstand such consumption. Since he had already tried Taotao Hole's trading method, Yu Yuan decided to search for them himself first.
Afterwards, Yu Yuan completed the construction of 【Rest Area Level 1 - Floor Bedding】 and 【Bathroom Level 1 - Washing Area】.
The effect of the floor bedding was Comfort Level +1, additional 5% stamina recovery per hour, and +5% physical function recovery speed.
It truly looked like floor bedding - just a yoga mat spread on the ground.
But through testing, Yu Yuan discovered that when lying on the yoga mat, he could feel his muscle soreness slightly alleviated. Even the abrasions from previous battles transmitted a tingling sensation.
This was an effect he couldn't feel when lying on the mattress. Resting on the floor bedding was definitely his optimal choice.
【Bathroom Level 1 - Washing Area】 was even more rudimentary.
The materials for building the washing area were floor drain, PVC pipes, and cement.
Therefore, after construction, it was essentially just a one-square-meter cement floor, with the center slightly sunken - exactly where the floor drain was located.
In one corner of the washing area sat that red bucket obtained through trade, making Yu Yuan's eye twitch.
This was purely a washing area!
There wasn't even a faucet. If he wanted to wash up, he had to get water himself. Fortunately, it at least provided a drain so he wouldn't flood the shelter just from washing up.
But using it as a toilet was impossible - for now, he could only go outside to relieve himself.
"The bathroom level must be upgraded as soon as possible..." Yu Yuan secretly decided. After all, the sewer was where he would survive long-term, and he didn't want to be planting mines everywhere.
However, the functional effects of 【Bathroom Level 1 - Washing Area】 were quite good.
- Hygiene Level +1, Comfort Level +1, reduce illness probability by 10%, reduce wound infection probability by 5%, reduce mental instability risk by 5%.
This was probably a buff bonus for maintaining hygiene. Keeping the body clean did indeed have some effect on mental stability.
As 【Security】, 【Rest Area】, and 【Bathroom】 all reached Level 1, 【Ventilation】, 【Water Collector】, and 【Lighting】 were successively unlocked.
【Ventilation Level 1 - Single Pipe Ventilation】 required PVC pipes, sealant, and vehicle air conditioning exhaust fan.
【Water Collector Level 1 - Faucet】 required stainless steel water pipes, faucet, and pipe sealing tape.
Compared to the first two facility projects, Level 1 【Lighting】 was much simpler, making Yu Yuan laugh when he saw it.
【Lighting Level 1 - Candle】 required Candle ×1.
Coincidentally, Yu Yuan currently had a windproof candle in his possession.
He directly chose to build 【Lighting Level 1 - Candle】.
This time it only took five seconds to complete construction, displaying the facility's functional information: Comfort Level +1, Candle consumption speed -40%, Illumination range +20%, Brightness +10%.
As for the construction of 【Ventilation】 and 【Water Collector】, he could only wait until the materials were collected.
However, having completed the construction of four facilities on the first day in the wasteland, Yu Yuan was already quite satisfied.
Checking the time, it was already 1:30 AM. The acid rain started at 11:50 PM and would last for half an hour. The rain had long stopped.
Originally, he planned to gather more supplies during the night, but when Yu Yuan reached the ladder exit between the air raid shelter level and the sewer, his brow slightly furrowed.
He smelled a faint scent of rust and rotten eggs.
The smell was faint, but unmistakable.
This was the odor caused by the acid rain. The rotten egg smell might be from the acid rain evaporating, while the rust smell came from the acid rain corroding metal.
Obviously, although the acid rain had stopped and the rainfall wasn't heavy, its impact on the city hadn't ceased, but was continuing.
"Can't go out tonight!"
Going out now, especially when climbing out from the sewer, he could easily get contaminated by accumulated water. If he got corroded and injured, it wouldn't be worth the loss.
He could only wait until tomorrow to check the situation, hoping everything would go smoothly tomorrow.
Returning to the shelter, he spent 10 survival points on Taotao Hole to purchase one liter of lake water. After simply washing up, he prepared to rest.
He specifically checked the dilapidated newspaper rack - no new newspapers, apparently not yet the refresh time.
As for the Fate Cards, Yu Yuan planned to draw them after waking up tomorrow. After all, if the Fate Cards still had time limits like the 【Slaughter Card】, the hours he spent resting would be wasted.
Yu Yuan placed canned food and other noisy supplies behind the security gate, so anyone trying to enter the shelter would make sounds.
Lying on the yoga mat of the floor bedding, with his loaded pistol placed on his chest and the kukri within easy reach, he extinguished the candle and gazed into the pitch-black void.
The first day in the wasteland had passed like this, with experiences so rich they were simply staggering.
He already had a general direction for tomorrow's exploration plans, though the specific situation would only be confirmed after tomorrow's newspaper came out.
Which hotel was that room card from Biao Ge's body from...
And whose wallet was that anyway? Why were there condoms...
These chaotic questions kept flashing through his mind as Yu Yuan, exhausted from the day's running around, gradually fell into deep sleep.
Yu Yuan Shelter Resource Management Log
Date: Wasteland Day 2
Location: East District 13, Green Forest City
Food: Beef canned food 8 cans, instant noodles 12 packs, mineral water (500ml) ×5 bottles, chocolate 34 pieces, Camel cigarettes 33 packs, Marlboro cigarettes 7 sticks, Snickers 1 bar...
Supplies: Condoms 3 pieces, long nails ×9, mattress ×1....
Weapons: Kukri ×1, Tactical Axe ×1, alloy folding hand crossbow (including crossbow bolts ×10) ×1, Colt M1911A1 pistol (including .45 ACP FMJ bullets 6 rounds) ×1
Tools: Multi-function tool pliers ×1, adjustable wrench ×1
Containers: Backpack ×1, canvas crossbody bag (damaged) ×1, wallet ×1