The next day, The family and Christine woke up early in the morning due to the unsettling sound of screams coming from a street nearby. As the piercing cries echoed through the neighborhood, we knew that danger was looming close by. We steeled ourselves for the day ahead, understanding the importance of being prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
After a simple breakfast, we engaged in a series of invigorating exercises, each movement reinforcing our determination to face the challenges that lay ahead. Physical strength was paramount in our minds, knowing that it would be crucial for our survival in these uncertain times. As we completed our routine, we felt a sense of unity and purpose, our bond growing stronger with each shared effort.
Driven by necessity, my father and I ventured out to explore the neighboring houses, seeking out items that would enhance our chances of survival. We carefully selected practical resources like ropes, ice coolers, and exercise equipment, each find bringing a glimmer of hope and reassurance in our quest for self-sufficiency. Claiming and looting the neighboring houses became a methodical process, a way to secure our future amidst the chaos that surrounded us.
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However, as we continued our resourceful endeavors, the toll of our exertions began to weigh heavily on my father. His strength waned with each house we claimed, until he finally collapsed just outside our street. At that moment, I felt a surge of protectiveness and responsibility, knowing that it was up to me to support him. With determination, I carefully lifted him and began the steady journey back home.
After a few hours, my father woke up feeling nauseous and started vomiting. After giving him some medicine, he began to feel a little better, and then a system window appeared.
"Your claimed properties are consuming more mana per hour than you can replenish. At this rate, all of your mana reserves will run out in 2 days. This will initially cause nausea and vomiting. If not addressed, it will lead to your death. To unclaim some properties, open the system window, then select your property claiming skill. This will display all of your claimed properties and their settings, allowing you to unclaim some properties."
After unclaiming 4 properties, my father started feeling a lot better, so we decided to let him rest.
Later, we resumed our daily schedule of exercising, eating, resting, and delving deeper into understanding the system and skills. During our exploration, we discovered a communication window that allows interaction with other people, but it comes with a cost of 2000 coins to unlock..