Ethan met a small group of survivors with combat experience. He trained them using System mechanics, giving them boosted stamina and basic skills.
Together, they fortified a safe zone. Monsters attacked at night. Using traps and skill combos, they survived.
The survivors began to trust Ethan as their leader.
[Cliffhanger:] Kael appeared outside the safe zone, smirking. "I want your System, Ethan."