As the wall was finally completed, Vikram nodded in satisfaction.

However, before moving on to the next task, he suddenly looked toward Steely.

"One more thing."

Steely immediately turned around.

"Vik?"

"Create a control device inside the wall."

"It should continuously store Stormy’s lightning. Normally, it will remain inactive."

"But once activated, every section of the wall should become electrified simultaneously."

Steely immediately understood what Vikram wanted.

Without another word, he placed both palms against the wall.

Numerous metallic roots spread throughout the interior of the wall once again.

Instead of strengthening the structure this time, they converged toward the center of the Shelter.

Soon, a metallic pillar about two meters tall slowly rose from the ground.

Its surface was covered with countless biological vein patterns, while a translucent crystal at the top continuously flickered with tiny blue arcs of lightning.

Inside the pillar, Steely integrated dozens of biological conductors connected to the metallic network hidden throughout the wall.

The pillar itself became the heart of the entire defensive system.

Stormy’s lightning would be continuously stored inside it.

Whenever activated, the stored electrical energy would instantly spread through the biological metallic network hidden inside the wall, electrifying every section simultaneously.

Once the construction was complete, Vikram walked over to the pillar.

He looked at Shalini.

"This is the control pillar. Normally, keep it deactivated. When an insect tide or enemies attempt to climb the wall, simply activate the control crystal."

He pointed toward a palm-sized biological crystal embedded in the pillar.

"The entire wall will instantly become an electric wall. The stored lightning should last for quite some time. If the energy is exhausted, I’ll have Stormy recharge it the next time I come."

Shalini carefully memorized every instruction before nodding seriously.

"I understand, Boss."

Only after explaining everything did Vikram move on to the next task.

He slowly surveyed the inside of Savage Wolf Shelter.

Nearly every building had either collapsed or been damaged beyond repair.

Very few houses were still suitable for living.

Seeing this, Vikram turned toward Earthy, Steely, and Watery.

"The next task. Rebuild the Shelter. Everyone should have a proper place to live."

The three immediately began working together.

Earthy first flattened the uneven ground and raised solid stone foundations throughout the Shelter.

Watery controlled streams of water, smoothing the stone while compacting the soil, making every foundation perfectly level.

Finally, Steely reinforced every structure with biological metal wherever additional strength was needed.

The three complemented each other perfectly.

The speed of construction was simply astonishing.

There were nearly two hundred people originally living in Savage Wolf Shelter.

After Brandon arrived with the remaining fifty loyal members of Blue Frost Shelter, the population had increased to roughly two hundred and fifty.

Apart from Shalini, who served as the Shelter’s leader under Vikram, there were ten upper management members, including Brandon, Chandan, Aiden, Alex, Steve, and the others responsible for overseeing the Shelter’s daily operations.

At the very center of Savage Wolf Shelter, a large three-story mansion gradually rose from the ground.

Compared to ordinary houses, it was far more spacious and sturdier.

The ground floor contained offices, meeting rooms, and storage areas that would serve as the Shelter’s headquarters.

The upper floors, meanwhile, were designed as Shalini’s personal residence.

Surrounding the mansion, ten independent houses were constructed for the upper management members.

Each house was simple yet comfortable, providing enough space for both living and administrative work.

Further outward, rows of residential buildings began appearing one after another.

In total, twenty apartment buildings were constructed.

Each building stood four stories tall, with four rooms on every floor, providing sixteen residential rooms per building.

Together, they were more than enough to accommodate everyone currently living inside the Shelter while still leaving many vacant rooms for future members.

Vikram also deliberately left a large open area untouched.

It was the same place that had previously been used for gardening.

Watching houses, apartment buildings, and even a mansion rise from the ground as if by magic, every Survivor present was completely dumbfounded.

Even after surviving in the Wasteland for so long, they had never witnessed such an unbelievable scene.

With the Wasteland System, constructing even a single ordinary building required a large amount of materials and considerable time.

Yet under Vikram’s command, an entire Shelter had been rebuilt within such a short period by only a handful of Plant beings.

Many people subconsciously rubbed their eyes, wondering whether they were dreaming.

Even Steve, Aiden, Chandan, Alex, and the newly joined Brandon were completely stunned.

They had long heard rumors that supernatural abilities had appeared in the Wasteland.

However, they had never imagined that nearly every one of Vikram’s subordinates possessed such extraordinary powers.

It wasn’t as though they had obtained their abilities from special orbs like Awakeners.

Instead, it seemed as if these abilities were an inseparable part of their very existence, as though they had been born with them.

Ironically, their guess wasn’t far from the truth.

Every member of Vikram’s Plant Team had indeed been born with their respective abilities.

After everything had been completed, Vikram took the ten biological flamethrowers out of his backpack and handed them over to Shalini.

"Distribute these to your most trusted members."

"They’re especially effective against the insect tide."

Shalini carefully accepted the flamethrowers before nodding seriously.

"I understand, Boss."

Looking around the completely transformed Savage Wolf Shelter one last time, Vikram nodded with satisfaction.

With these preparations, Savage Wolf Shelter would have a much greater chance of surviving the next insect plague.

Only then did Vikram think about returning.

However, after calculating the time, he changed his mind.

He hadn’t visited Savage Wolf Shelter for quite some time, and since Sophia, Divya, Anjali, and Luna had already become tired, there was no need for him to rush back tonight.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at Shalini.

"I’ll stay here for tonight. Arrange a room for me."

The moment Shalini heard those words, her eyes immediately brightened.

"Yes, Boss."

Unable to hide the happiness on her face, she quickly made arrangements inside the newly built mansion.

Soon, one of the rooms on the upper floor had been prepared for Vikram’s stay.

Meanwhile, the Survivors of Savage Wolf Shelter were still unable to calm themselves.

Looking at the rebuilt Shelter around them, they felt as though they had stepped into an entirely different place overnight.

---

Night gradually fell over Savage Wolf Shelter.

After assigning the remaining tasks to her subordinates and ensuring everyone had settled into their new homes, Shalini finally let out a sigh of relief.

The reconstruction had taken the entire day, but looking at the transformed shelter, she felt it had all been worth it.

Only after confirming that everything was in order did she make her way toward the newly built mansion.

Reaching the third floor, she gently knocked on the door.

"Boss."

"Come in."

Hearing Vikram’s voice, Shalini pushed the door open and entered.

Vikram was standing by the window, quietly looking out at the brightly lit shelter. Compared to the ruined place it had been that morning, it now looked completely different.

Shalini walked over and stood respectfully beside him.

"Boss, everyone has been settled. The flamethrowers have also been distributed to the members I trust the most. The control pillar has been explained exactly as you instructed. The night watch has been doubled as well."

Vikram nodded with satisfaction. "You handled it well."

Hearing those simple words of praise, a faint smile appeared on Shalini’s face.

"Thank you, Boss."

She then looked at him and asked softly, "Is there anything else you need tonight?"

Vikram thought for a moment before replying, "Nothing urgent. You’ve worked hard all day too. Sit down and get some rest."

Shalini hesitated for a second before obediently sitting beside him.

For a while, neither of them spoke. They simply looked out through the window at the shelter below. The survivors were still moving between their newly built homes, many of them wearing smiles they hadn’t shown in a long time.

After watching quietly for some time, Shalini spoke in a gentle voice.

"Boss... thank you. If you hadn’t come today... I’m afraid Savage Wolf Shelter wouldn’t have survived much longer."

Vikram smiled faintly. "I already told you. As long as you’re working for me, I won’t abandon my own people."

Hearing those words, Shalini lowered her head slightly. A warm feeling quietly rose in her heart.

She had made the right choice by following Vikram.

After a moment of comfortable silence, Shalini looked at Vikram and asked softly, "Boss, would you like a massage? You must be tired after such a long day."

Vikram nodded.

Shalini stood up and gently helped him remove his clothes before taking off her own. Her smooth, mature body was fully revealed under the soft lighting. She guided Vikram to lie face down on the bed and climbed on top of him, straddling his waist.

Her skilled hands began working on his shoulders and back, pressing firmly yet tenderly to ease the tension in his muscles. She slowly moved lower, her soft breasts occasionally brushing against his skin as she leaned forward. Her fingers worked expertly along his spine, then down to his lower back and thighs, releasing knots he didn’t even know he had.

Vikram let out a low, satisfied groan. "That feels good..."

Encouraged, Shalini continued the massage with even more care, her hands gliding smoothly over his body. After several minutes of thorough attention, Vikram’s desire flared up again. He suddenly turned over, pinned her beneath him, and entered her in one smooth motion.

"Ahh... Boss~" Shalini moaned his name breathlessly, her voice filled with pleasure as she wrapped her arms and legs around him.

---

The Next Day

Early the next morning, Vikram took his plant team and returned to his territory.

Meanwhile, Shalini lay in bed for a while longer, thinking about the previous night. She realized Vikram had become noticeably different. Previously, although she couldn’t fully compete with him, she didn’t tire so easily. But last night, after just a few intense rounds, her legs had become wobbly and weak, yet Vikram still wasn’t done.

She blushed deeply at the memory.

’It seems... I can no longer face Boss Vikram alone.’

---

Upon returning to his territory, Vikram went straight to the bedroom. He still wasn’t fully satisfied after his time with Shalini alone. Seeing Divya sleeping peacefully, he gently climbed onto the bed, leaned down, and kissed her awake, his hand caressing her soft curves.

"You’re so dirty... I haven’t brushed my teeth yet," Divya murmured, startled awake with a flushed face.

"Hehe, I don’t mind at all," Vikram replied with a mischievous grin, deepening the kiss as his hands roamed over her body.

He quickly removed her clothes and entered her in one smooth, deep motion. Divya let out a sweet, breathless moan, her body instinctively arching against him. "Vikram... ahh... you’re so energetic today..."

Because of their passionate commotion, Anjali, Sophia, and Luna soon woke up as well.

After thoroughly satisfying Divya with long, powerful thrusts that left her trembling and moaning his name, Vikram moved on to Anjali.

"Stinky Vikram... Wuwuwu, you’re bullying me again!" Anjali protested cutely, but her voice quickly turned into soft moans as he entered her. "Ahh... slow down... I just woke up..."

Vikram chuckled and kissed her neck. "You say that every time, yet your body always welcomes me so eagerly." He continued with steady, deep movements until she was gasping and clinging to him.

Next was Sophia. He took her more tenderly at first, kissing her lovingly as he moved inside her. Sophia’s gentle moans filled the air. "Vikram... you feel so good... I love you..."

Finally, it was Luna’s turn. Even she, the strongest of them all, couldn’t hold back her pleasure. "Vikram... ahh... you’re too much today..." she moaned, her powerful body trembling beneath him as he took her with intense passion.

After satisfying all four of them one by one, and then going for another round with each, Vikram finally felt the restless energy subside.