Here is a complete webnovel chapter featuring a System premise.
## Chapter 1: The Awakeners' Ledger
The neon sign outside the convenience store flickered with a rhythmic hum, casting long, bruised-purple shadows across the wet asphalt. Ethan adjusted his damp collar, the chill of the midnight rain seeping through his frayed jacket. It was 11:58 PM. Two minutes left on his shift, and two hours until his rent was officially three days overdue.
"Hey, kid. Trash needs going out," the night manager shouted from behind the counter, not bothering to look up from his phone.
"On it, Mr. Vance," Ethan replied. His voice was flat, hollowed out by three consecutive double shifts.
