Building My Empire in the Frozen Apocalypse (Riley Carter) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64 Neeko’s Hard Work

“Eep! Mmm… Mmm! Goo!”

She looked up, her big green eyes brimming with tears, her tiny mouth moving n stream of frantic, garbled sounds poured out.

Riley couldn’t make out the words, but the worry in them was unmistakable.

Where did you go? Why’d you just vanish like that? I was scared something happened to you!

Riley’s heart melted right then.

She’d left in such a rush that she hadn’t even had a chance to explain things to Neeko little creature had been left completely alone to watch over the entire camp–she mu

ut of her mind.

s all right now.”

reached out and gently patted her back, keeping her voice soft. “I’m back now. Se rfectly fine, aren’t I?”

She pulled a “Speed Cookie” from her inventory–one she’d saved from the dungeon–a held it up to Neeko’s mouth.

“Here. Try it, it’s really good.”

Neeko sniffled, catching the sweet scent. She blinked, tears still clinging to her lashes, but i mouth betrayed her anyway–omf–she took a big bite right out of the cookie.

Watching her munch away while still clutching tightly to Riley’s shirt, Riley couldn’t help b let out a soft laugh.

Once Neeko

led down, Riley finally got a moment to look around the camp.

her tracks.

before, was now absolutely packed with stuff.

tree branches, all stripped clean of leaves and lean and sharp–clearly made by claws or

were all different sizes–some big enough to

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ers just small pebbles–all dumped together without any order.

as covered in a chaos of footprints and deep, sled–track grooves, evidence

orth.

turned to Neeko.

eeko had just swallowed the last bite of the cookie. When she noticed Riley looking ov that “haul,” she lifted her little chin pr

d gave her a look that clearly said, “Well?

you gonna praise me?”

“Eep!”

She pointed at the woo mimicking her bear

“Look! I did

Riley

nuh?”

elf, then made a swiping motion with her hand,

d manage just fine on her own while she was gone–maybe kee never expected the little one to turn into some kind of productivi

way, Neeko had actually copied what she usually did–turned into a bear, pent who–knows–how–long chopping wood and gathering stones?

alked over and ran her hand along the stacked wood.

ko, you’re incredible

gave Neeko

ously,

is very good!”

dup her system interface.

holding back none of her admiration.

all the praise, and if she’d had a

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1,100–plus!

om now on, whether it was for firewood, crafting supplies to trade, or even future c expansions, she wouldn’t have to stress about running low on materials.

As for that pile of rocks…

Riley checked them one by one material standards“. Neeko d basically brought back any

But Riley didn’t just

She picked o moved the gravel

triggered a system message. “Does not meet ston what the system classified as ‘proper stone, so s en remotely looked like a rock.

etty–looking pebbles to leave aside as toys for Neeko, ther r of the yard. She figured they could be used later—maybe Still–empty plot where she planned to grow wheat someday.

e alert chimed.

ou made it back to your camp okay, right?

ported back and I’m kinda freaking out. Did you see the chat? People are survivors respawn with only 30 HP. And if you don’t treat it, it keeps

ough the messages and could practically picture the girl on the other side, still er chest in panic.

nger Yeah, I’m back. Everything’s fine here”

Fung Oh thank goodness! Seriously, boss, Lowe you big time It you hadn’t watched my I would’ve totally died on t

led fair

Is there anything you need? Anything at

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was, and that she she was practically killing herself every ery day just to gather enough

er meals.

ing: Well… Ive gore got a little left? But it’s fine, really! I’ve got got more stamina now–I

more tomorrow! now!

Lidn’t bother replynnyting. Instead, she just sent a trade requesquest straight through.

Chapter 65 Weapon Upgrade