A closer look revealed that despite their disheveled appearance, their eyes were filled with admiration, concern, and a hint of helplessness following their displacement.

gradually rising to his feet.

Every movement he made drew the attention of the surrounding savages.

Being the focus of such scrutiny felt somewhat uncomfortable, however, knowing that these savages posed no threat to him allowed him to relax considerably.

As he stood, he took a moment to assess his attire.

Indeed, he was also clad in animal skins, and given the current environment of biting winds and snowfall, it was no wonder he felt so cold.

setting aside the matter of attire, particularly in this ancient era, where such details are of little consequence, is fortunate that he is not a person prone to fussiness.

It seems that our foremost task is to seek a new dwelling, what one might call a settlement.

His attention swiftly shifted to the pursuit of this settlement.

As logic surveyed his surroundings while earnestly contemplating, the initial settlement must be strategically located if this were a game.

The essential criteria would certainly include proximity to trees, food sources, and a river.

As for strategic and luxury resources, the more the marrier.

However, in this frigid landscape, I fear that if we do not find a place to settle soon, some may succumb to the cold.

At this thought, logic instinctively cast another glance at his tribal people, estimating their number to be around 30, comprising elders, women, and even three children.

Among them, four robust men wielding large wooden clubs evoked in him a vivid image of the initial melee units from his gaming experience.

The warriors having a clear understanding of his tribe's composition, Logic resumed his examination of the surrounding environment.

They appeared to be situated in a forested area where timber was likely abundant.

However, when it came to food, he was at a loss in this icy expanse.

He had no idea where to procure sustenance.

In that moment, he acutely felt the distinction between the game and reality.

In the realm of the game, one could effortlessly locate a food tile, settle upon it, and food would naturally materialize.

Now, however, the situation was a source of considerable frustration.

By the way, is there a river nearby? Upon realizing the significance of fresh water, he understood its vital importance.

as scientific principles suggest that without food, an ample supply of fresh water could sustain life for an extended period.

Moreover, finding a river might yield fish to eat.

With this in mind, Logic resolutely decided to establish their settlement by the riverbank.

Chief, I just wandered around a bit, and if you go in that direction for short distance, there's a river.

A somewhat frail young tribesman pointed toward a direction.

This however drew the eyeire of an elderly tribesman who reprimanded him.

You fool without the chief's command.

You dare to wander off with your frail physique.

Do you not fear being snatched away by the wolves outside? In this tribe, the elder held the highest status next to logic.

For in such times and environments, age often signifies wisdom.

The elderly are regarded as sages possessing abundant life experience and thus they impart knowledge to the youth earning respect over time.

As the elers's anger flared, the young man instinctively recoiled, lowering his head and adopting a demeanor of contrition, ready to accept his scolding.

Everything is fine, Lajia reassured, waving his hand to indicate that there was no need for concern.

Due to his upbringing, he could easily discern that although the old man appeared angry, he was genuinely worried about the well-being of the young barbarian.

After all, in a tribe of such limited numbers, the young individuals were akin to his own children.

At that moment, Luji's heart was brimming with joy due to his newfound discovery.

Observing the young barbarian, his immediate thought was that he resembled a scout from a video game.

In gaming, creating a scout early on to explore the map is crucial.

Without anyone accompanying him, the young barbarian had managed to navigate the surroundings, gaining a thorough understanding of the terrain.

This clearly indicated his innate talent for scouting.

"Come here, lead the way to your river," Laja beckoned to the young barbarian.

Upon realizing that the chieftain was calling him, the young man promptly rushed ahead to guide the way.

as the chieftain held the highest authority in the tribe.

When no one was with you, what made you think to explore the area? As he gradually adapted to his role as chieftain, Luaja inquired while walking alongside the young barbarian.

The young man, scratching the back of his head, replied softly.

I just thought that if I took a look around, it would make everyone feel a bit more secure.

There's no doubt about it.

A true scouts instinct.

With four barbarian warriors already at his side and now discovering a young barbarian with the potential to be a scout, Laja suddenly felt that perhaps the beginning of this journey was not as grim as it seemed.

Chapter 1.

The rise of civilization on a summer Friday evening.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the not so spacious streets.

Lu Yi, who had just finished his summer job, dragged his heavy body back home.

Today was the last day of work, and in just over a week, school would start again.

After a tiring summer, he planned to enjoy his last summer vacation in his senior year.

He took off his t-shirt, which was completely soaked with sweat, and took a cold shower.

After casually eating some dinner, he habitually made himself a cup of coffee, and turned the broken fan in his room to the maximum.

Once he finished all the preparations, he opened his computer, clicked on the game icon on his desktop, and started his favorite game, Barbarian 6.

As the opening CG animation played, the fatigue on Lu OG's face slightly dissipated and his expression became a bit more spirited.

Moving the mouse, he directly selected the highest difficulty and began a new game.

With the start of the game, his entire body seemed to completely revive and his drowsy mind began to clear and become agile, occupying territory, negotiating, trading, building troops, forming alliances.

Everything was so orderly and he gradually got into the groove.

After all, he was an experienced player in this game.

Just as he was about to click play another round, a message window popped up in the lower left corner of the computer screen.

Want to play a game? The message came from a gaming friend he met while playing Barbarian 6.

Although they hadn't chatted much, this guy often invited him to play online.

When he reached out, it was usually just those three words.

However, the other person was indeed very strong and quite challenging.

Every time they played a match, it would last a long time, but it was also very enjoyable.

So, Lu G didn't actually dislike this slightly odd online friend.

Over time, he had even gotten used to it.

After a fierce battle, looking at the victory screen in front of him, Lu G finished the last sip of coffee in his cup, a smile creeping onto his lips.

Although he had won more often than lost against this opponent, the victories were hard-earned, so each win brought a strong sense of accomplishment.

According to past experiences, after determining the winner, the other person would usually log off directly.

However, this time he unexpectedly sent another message.

Want to try a more interesting strategy game? LuG replied with two question marks.

Establish city states, develop civilizations, and deploy troops.

It's the real deal.

Seeing this message, Lu G's first reaction was to think the other person was tricking him.

But after some thought, if he could really experience that, it would be quite enjoyable.

Although his personality was extremely mature due to family changes since childhood, he was still a student at heart, and there was still a bit of impulsiveness within him.

Plus, these boring days had indeed made him a bit drowsy.

If there is, I would really like to give a try.

As he sent this response, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

System prompt.

A qualified host has been detected.

Would you like to accept the rise of civilization installation program? Huh? This voice.

Lu G instinctively looked around.

Did it come from my head? The suddenness of this voice caught him off guard.

Although he wasn't panicking, a hint of surprise appeared on his handsome face.

At that moment, his friend sent another message in the chat window.

accept.

Looking at these two words, Luog suddenly realized that he might be in big trouble.

His heart began to race, and he felt a mix of nervousness and excitement.

The impulse in his heart made him want to accept, but his rational mind told him that refusing was the more prudent choice.

He slowly exhaled a long breath.

However, he had always been a rather willful person, and being a loner, what was there to be afraid of? He decisively chose to accept.