Chapter 73

After a bit of running around, I collected almost a whole bottle of the golden glue . We then returned to the camp and I applied the glue onto the joints in the roof using a small stick . There was a bit left in the bottle and I decided to leave it for later in case I need it .

We now had a shelter with walls and roof over our heads . Although the shelter blocked most of the wind as well as rain, it wouldn't block low temperatures . I needed something in order to make this shelter warmer for the winter . The best thing would be to use something like cut gra.s.s or weeds that were bundled into large sheets and cover the walls with it but how much work would I need to do in order to get so much gra.s.s . I instead opted for leaves that were around everywhere . 'If I could use leaves to cover everything it would at least give some protection from cold' I thought . At least that was what I hoped for .

I went outside and tied couple of ropes together . I then took one plank and made it into a large rake . I tied one end of the ropes to the rake and gave the other end to Sh.e.l.ly while saying "Run around with this and collect leaves . You don't have to bring them here, just make a pile somewhere so that I can use them later on" . Sh.e.l.ly wasn't very keen on the idea but did it nevertheless . While Sh.e.l.ly was busy with the leaves, I took care of the floor . I still needed more planks in order to make a floor, I started sawing again .

When I was done sawing the last log, I noticed that Sh.e.l.ly managed to collect quite a large pile of leaves . I called out to Sh.e.l.ly "You can rest now . I will use them after I'm done with the floor" . I constructed the floor in similar way to the roof but this time I didn't have to use the golden glue in order to fill the holes . The floor was inside not outside, I therefore didn't have to worry about leaks .

It was getting dark now so I wouldn't be able to do anything else . I still needed to do beds for me and Sh.e.l.ly and perhaps a table . The leaves needed to be fixed onto the walls as well . We had our dinner soon after and went to sleep in our new shelter . Fortunately we hunted every day and due to that we had loads of animal fur to use as our bedding, due to that the night wasn't that uncomfortable .

The next morning, I started the day by training the pose from the 1st diagram that I modified . I then went out to get some more planks for beds . It took me couple of hours to make 2 beds and a table as it was more difficult that I thought, especially a bed for Sh.e.l.ly, it was not the same shape or size as mine and I had to get creative . I then thought about ways I could use those leaves in order to make the shelter warmer .

The next morning, I started the day by training the pose from the 1st diagram that I modified . I then went out to get some more planks for beds . It took me couple of hours to make 2 beds and a table as it was more difficult that I thought, especially a bed for Sh.e.l.ly, it was not the same shape or size as mine and I had to get creative . I then thought about ways I could use those leaves in order to make the shelter warmer .

If I were to use leaves only, I wouldn't be able to bundle them together but if I were to use some branches as a core and stuff the leaves in between, the leaves would not fall out that easily . I collected some branches to try out this idea . I didn't use the ropes to bundle the leaves and branches together, instead I used vines that grew in the forest . I didn't have enough rope anyway to cover the whole shelter with the leaves and branches .

After I created couple of sheets of leaves and branches tied together, I tried to hang them on the walls with vines and even nails . I found that the wind would easily damage or even destroy the leaves . I decided to do it from the inside, the wind would not damage the leaves and branches and it would not freeze either when the snow came . It was a bit messy when I fixed them to the walls but in overall I was satisfied with that idea .

I repeated the same process for the other 3 walls and the shelter was done . There wasn't that much room inside after the leaves were fixed on all walls but it was enough for me and Sh.e.l.ly to rest . Due to the leaves it was a bit warmer inside . This was a good sign and when the proper winter came, it would at least be bearable inside . I thought about making some sort of fireplace but I had no materials to build it from . I also didn't know exactly how I should go about doing it .

I repeated the same process for the other 3 walls and the shelter was done . There wasn't that much room inside after the leaves were fixed on all walls but it was enough for me and Sh.e.l.ly to rest . Due to the leaves it was a bit warmer inside . This was a good sign and when the proper winter came, it would at least be bearable inside . I thought about making some sort of fireplace but I had no materials to build it from . I also didn't know exactly how I should go about doing it .

After the shelter was completed I said to Sh.e.l.ly "Our new home is done . We will stay here for couple of months, maybe even throughout the winter season" . Sh.e.l.ly nodded its head and looked around the shelter while walking onto its bed and getting comfortable . We hadn't had a proper bed for a long time now so Sh.e.l.ly was quite excited about the new shelter . I decided that we should relax for the rest of the day and then we could start our training the next day .

Because we had loads of food already cooked, we didn't go out of the shelter that day and rested properly like never before . I took out the Great Scriptures of Evil Medic and began reading it again . I already memorized about 90% of the recipes in the book . I still needed to memorize a few more but compared to the past I already knew a lot about medicines and poisons .

I've read the recipes I had yet to memorize about a dozen of times and hid the book in the bag . I then took out the training manual with diagrams and decided to try and modify the 2nd diagram . The complexity of the 2nd diagram was higher . This meant that if I wanted to modify it, I would have to spend a lot more time on it .

I first visualised the diagram in my mind and tried to slightly change the position of hands, legs, posture and so on . I sometimes would find positive effects and improve one aspect of the pose a bit but I also found the detrimental sides of changing the pose . 'If this was done in a wrong way, someone might even cripple themselves' I thought . Although I found some slight improvements, it was still not suitable for me . Something was not right for me in that diagram and I needed to search for that .

I've read the recipes I had yet to memorize about a dozen of times and hid the book in the bag . I then took out the training manual with diagrams and decided to try and modify the 2nd diagram . The complexity of the 2nd diagram was higher . This meant that if I wanted to modify it, I would have to spend a lot more time on it .

I first visualised the diagram in my mind and tried to slightly change the position of hands, legs, posture and so on . I sometimes would find positive effects and improve one aspect of the pose a bit but I also found the detrimental sides of changing the pose . 'If this was done in a wrong way, someone might even cripple themselves' I thought . Although I found some slight improvements, it was still not suitable for me . Something was not right for me in that diagram and I needed to search for that .

I knew I could do it because I already accomplished that with the 1st diagram . The question was, how long would it take for me to find the right pose? I dwelled on the diagram for good couple of hours and didn't figure it out . I wasn't discouraged . 'I will be able to modify the 2nd diagram sooner or later' I thought .

When I came back to myself from all my thoughts, I noticed that it was dark outside . I got up and closed the door . Sh.e.l.ly was already sleeping in its bed, I decided to go to sleep as well .

After a bit of running around, I collected almost a whole bottle of the golden glue . We then returned to the camp and I applied the glue onto the joints in the roof using a small stick . There was a bit left in the bottle and I decided to leave it for later in case I need it . We now had a shelter with walls and roof over our heads . Although the shelter blocked most of the wind as well as rain, it wouldnt block low temperatures . I needed something in order to make this shelter warmer for the winter . The best thing would be to use something like cut gra.s.s or weeds that were bundled into large sheets and cover the walls with it but how much work would I need to do in order to get so much gra.s.s . I instead opted for leaves that were around everywhere . If I could use leaves to cover everything it would at least give some protection from cold I thought . At least that was what I hoped for . I went outside and tied couple of ropes together . I then took one plank and made it into a large rake . I tied one end of the ropes to the rake and gave the other end to Sh.e.l.ly while saying Run around with this and collect leaves . You dont have to bring them here, just make a pile somewhere so that I can use them later on . Sh.e.l.ly wasnt very keen on the idea but did it nevertheless . While Sh.e.l.ly was busy with the leaves, I took care of the floor . I still needed more planks in order to make a floor, I started sawing again . When I was done sawing the last log, I noticed that Sh.e.l.ly managed to collect quite a large pile of leaves . I called out to Sh.e.l.ly You can rest now . I will use them after Im done with the floor . I constructed the floor in similar way to the roof but this time I didnt have to use the golden glue in order to fill the holes . The floor was inside not outside, I therefore didnt have to worry about leaks . It was getting dark now so I wouldnt be able to do anything else . I still needed to do beds for me and Sh.e.l.ly and perhaps a table . The leaves needed to be fixed onto the walls as well . We had our dinner soon after and went to sleep in our new shelter . Fortunately we hunted every day and due to that we had loads of animal fur to use as our bedding, due to that the night wasnt that uncomfortable . The next morning, I started the day by training the pose from the 1st diagram that I modified . I then went out to get some more planks for beds . It took me couple of hours to make 2 beds and a table as it was more difficult that I thought, especially a bed for Sh.e.l.ly, it was not the same shape or size as mine and I had to get creative . I then thought about ways I could use those leaves in order to make the shelter warmer . If I were to use leaves only, I wouldnt be able to bundle them together but if I were to use some branches as a core and stuff the leaves in between, the leaves would not fall out that easily . I collected some branches to try out this idea . I didnt use the ropes to bundle the leaves and branches together, instead I used vines that grew in the forest . I didnt have enough rope anyway to cover the whole shelter with the leaves and branches . After I created couple of sheets of leaves and branches tied together, I tried to hang them on the walls with vines and even nails . I found that the wind would easily damage or even destroy the leaves . I decided to do it from the inside, the wind would not damage the leaves and branches and it would not freeze either when the snow came . It was a bit messy when I fixed them to the walls but in overall I was satisfied with that idea . I repeated the same process for the other 3 walls and the shelter was done . There wasnt that much room inside after the leaves were fixed on all walls but it was enough for me and Sh.e.l.ly to rest . Due to the leaves it was a bit warmer inside . This was a good sign and when the proper winter came, it would at least be bearable inside . I thought about making some sort of fireplace but I had no materials to build it from . I also didnt know exactly how I should go about doing it . After the shelter was completed I said to Sh.e.l.ly Our new home is done . We will stay here for couple of months, maybe even throughout the winter season . Sh.e.l.ly nodded its head and looked around the shelter while walking onto its bed and getting comfortable . We hadnt had a proper bed for a long time now so Sh.e.l.ly was quite excited about the new shelter . I decided that we should relax for the rest of the day and then we could start our training the next day . Because we had loads of food already cooked, we didnt go out of the shelter that day and rested properly like never before . I took out the Great Scriptures of Evil Medic and began reading it again . I already memorized about 90% of the recipes in the book . I still needed to memorize a few more but compared to the past I already knew a lot about medicines and poisons . Ive read the recipes I had yet to memorize about a dozen of times and hid the book in the bag . I then took out the training manual with diagrams and decided to try and modify the 2nd diagram . The complexity of the 2nd diagram was higher . This meant that if I wanted to modify it, I would have to spend a lot more time on it . I first visualised the diagram in my mind and tried to slightly change the position of hands, legs, posture and so on . I sometimes would find positive effects and improve one aspect of the pose a bit but I also found the detrimental sides of changing the pose . If this was done in a wrong way, someone might even cripple themselves I thought . Although I found some slight improvements, it was still not suitable for me . Something was not right for me in that diagram and I needed to search for that . I knew I could do it because I already accomplished that with the 1st diagram . The question was, how long would it take for me to find the right pose? I dwelled on the diagram for good couple of hours and didnt figure it out . I wasnt discouraged . I will be able to modify the 2nd diagram sooner or later I thought . When I came back to myself from all my thoughts, I noticed that it was dark outside . I got up and closed the door . Sh.e.l.ly was already sleeping in its bed, I decided to go to sleep as well .