Long ago, the world was just like any other—normal, thriving, predictable.
But everything changed when the meteor came.
They called it The Great Disaster.
The impact reshaped the earth, sending shockwaves across continents. But the destruction wasn't the worst part. The meteor brought something else—something unknown.
A strange smoke spread across the land, poisoning the air. People fell by the thousands, their bodies withering within minutes. Creatures that once roamed the wild began to change, their forms twisting into monsters.
Food, once abundant, became as precious as gold. Water, once free-flowing, turned scarce.
Humanity fought back, desperate to survive. Massive shelters were built, designed to withstand the horrors outside. But even in these fortresses, survival had a cost.
The powerful took control, hoarding resources, treating food like currency. The weak were forced into servitude, their lives dictated by those who controlled what little remained.
In this broken world, there was no justice—only power.
Back in the shelter…
Chris leaned back, processing everything he had just heard.
"So, you're telling me… there are multiple shelters? And food is as valuable as gold and gems?" He frowned. "I get that part, but… what do you mean this shelter 'vanished'?"
The girl hesitated, shifting uncomfortably. "I don't really know… but when we came here to loot, the place was already marked as gone."
Chris narrowed his eyes. "So, you have your own shelter, then? What's it called?"
She opened her mouth to answer—
But before she could speak, a voice interrupted.
"Master."
It was Trixie.
She materialized in front of them, her holographic form flickering slightly.
"There are intruders outside."
The air in the room grew tense.
Chris and the girl exchanged looks.
The girl clenched her fists.
Then a sharp beep echoed in Chris's mind.
[New Quest Generated]
Quest: Protect the Shelter from Intruders
Details: Unknown entities have breached the perimeter of Shelter 117. Defend the shelter and eliminate the threat.
Rewards: 5SM + Special Reward (???).
Chris blinked as the glowing blue interface appeared before him.
"A quest?" he muttered under his breath.
The girl gave him a confused look. "What are you mumbling about?"
Chris ignored her for now, swiping through the quest details in his mind. This wasn't the first time the system had given him something, but the special reward part caught his attention.
Trixie's voice brought him back to reality.
"The intruders are heavily armed. They're scouting the entrance."
Chris exhaled sharply. "Looks like I don't have a choice."
He turned to the girl. "Can you fight?"
She frowned. "What kind of question is that? Of course, I can."
Chris smirked. "Good. Then let's give these guys a warm welcome."
He grabbed his weapon and headed toward the entrance.
Outside, shadows moved.
The battle for Shelter 117 was about to begin.