Profiteer

00:01.

The Third Day.

Ming stood atop the mountain and surveyed the district, but it was still. In the distance, several settlements had sprouted up over the past two days, all brightly lit. No one slept; everyone was waiting.

"Attention all channels: the shared boss will arrive at 9 AM on the third day in each district's center. Please remain calm," the system announced.

"Damn it!" Everyone cursed the system in the chat channel. They had expected the boss to arrive as soon as it struck midnight.

On the third day, everyone was on edge, for the shared boss presented a challenge for all in the district. The boss's strength was bound to be formidable, and the tension was high. The unexpected announcement of the boss's arrival time at 9 AM increased their frustration.

"Let us sleep and keep our spirits up."

"My friend snores loudly in his sleep. He was right about the boss's arrival time, and I was wrong."