But it was the unexpected gift of a supernatural power that truly thrilled Emma. In a world where such abilities were rare, she had been bestowed with the power of gentleness—a gift she had only dreamed of in her past life. In her previous life, Emma didn't have any special powers, which led to her being unfairly blamed by the group for things that weren't her fault. Despite her hard work and intelligence, she was overlooked for promotions because of it. With this power, she could manipulate minds, read thoughts, and even control both people and zombies from a distance. However, she knew that such abilities came with a price, draining her energy with each use.
She thought about a new training working out plan that would allow her to increase this ability fast, determined to master them without relying on the zombie crystals until someone finds a way to completely remove the virus from the crystal. While she did want greater strength, she was unwilling to risk dying from the virus nor did she want to have headaches and seizures like she watched other people have last life.
As Emma claimed her reward, the voice of the reward system echoed in her mind. Suddenly, a new platform materialized in her thoughts, displaying headshot pictures of each member of the Krank family. Beneath Lily's picture, a bright water symbol glowed, indicating her water-based power. However, beneath Cedric and Katey's pictures, there were dim red and green symbols, respectively, leaving Emma puzzled about their meanings.
As if sensing her confusion, the voice in her mind continued, revealing the meaning of the symbols. "Reward: Civilians in the territory have a 100% chance of awakening supernatural powers. Reward: Territory Owner receives the same supernatural powers as civilians."
Emma's sleepiness vanished in an instant as she processed the information. Did this mean she now possessed Lily's water power? With excitement, she stretched out her hand, envisioning water trickling down. Almost immediately, a small droplet of water materialized, confirming her new abilities.
Emma pondered the significance of the dimmed symbols beneath Cedric and Katey's pictures. Though she was unsure about how people awakened their powers, she hoped that the process would happen soon for them. After all, she welcomed the idea of having more power herself.
As the sun rose on the second morning, Mrs. Krank went to open the curtains of the window, only to hastily shut them again in disbelief. With a mixture of shock and excitement, she pulled the curtains open once more, revealing a startling transformation in their backyard. Where once there had been grass and a few expensive flowers, now stretched a sprawling farmland, complete with a small shack with a screen on it in the back.
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The astonishing sight pushes Mrs. Krank to wake Mr. Krank and Lily from their sleep. Together, they stepped outside to investigate further, only to find that the changes extended beyond their property. Across from their house now stood a small grocery store, while a well had appeared in everyone's front lawn and backyard.
As they study the transformation, they notice that the once-simple gate has been replaced by a grand entrance similar to Emma's gate in the forest, complete with a small screen embedded within it. The community had undergone a remarkable transformation overnight, leaving the Kranks in awe of the mysterious forces at play.
After tending to her puppies and making sure they were fed, Emma started on her journey to her territory. As she approached the gate, it sprang open automatically, a voice announcing, "Owner Sensed, door opening, stay aware." Emma nodded in approval at the efficient security measures.
Emma stepped off her RV and took in a sharp breath as she saw how much everything had changed overnight. The changes brought about by the rewards system surpassed even her expectations. But still, she maintained an air of confidence, pretending to be unbothered as she introduced the Kranks to the new trading system.
The rules were straightforward: by farming food, the Kranks would earn points recorded by the reward system, based on the time and effort they dedicated to their work. These points could then be used to purchase items from the store. Half of the farm product they produce would be given to Emma, while the other half remained to the Kranks to use as they pleased.
Emma had taken steps to make sure nothing went wrong with the water system. She had diluted the water, making sure that the family wouldn't experience the same confusion she had when strange black ink had flowed from her body. But the water was still powerful enough to help the plants grow healthy and fast They could choose to sell the other half of the products they produce to the store for points or use it themselves.
Emma handed each family member a dedicated card made of lightweight metal, featuring a barcode for scanning and their faces imprinted on it. The cards displayed a number screen indicating a starting balance of one hundred points. "Use these cards to track your points. After working, visit the shacks in your backyards to receive your pay and find tools," Emma explained, gesturing towards the respective locations.
"As my first civilians, your house rent will be completely free forever," Emma announced with a warm smile, appreciating the potential for the idea their presence brought to her territory. Inspired by yesterday's developments, she had thought about future development and realized she could grow her territory and that way it would be easier to get stronger herself. After all, there was also a new store system that she discovered this morning. She can use it to buy things from everywhere, but it requires points. And one of the things the store does is refill this store in her territory, which costs her fifty points. She can earn points from killing zombies and if people buy things from her territory store.
A particular item had caught Emma's eye in the store—a machine capable of extracting the zombie virus from zombie crystals. The desire to acquire it burned within her, motivating her to continue expanding her territory and have more civilians.