**Ding! Major Event Announcement! Major Event Announcement! The *Undead Scourge* has begun ahead of schedule!**
The system's voice echoed around them, catching everyone off guard.
**This event will last for an indefinite period. During this time, no player is permitted to log out. Repeat: all players are restricted from logging out. Repeat three times to emphasize its importance!**
"This…"
The players stood in stunned silence, thrown into confusion by this announcement. The event's early start was completely unexpected! Many of them had planned to log out before the event began, including Claire. Now, anxiety crept over her as she realized the implications.
Ethan was still in the hospital. If she couldn't log out, who would take care of him? And Lily… what would happen to her daughter if Claire was trapped in the game for an extended period?
