Lena and Elias stood motionless, surrounded by the fallen figures of the marked individuals. The silence was suffocating, broken only by the occasional crackle of distant fires. The hum of the [System] filled Lena's mind once again, its cold voice as sharp as ever.[System]: "Subject Lena, current objective: Secure energy source from designated hub. Proceed with extraction."Lena's hands trembled as she wiped the sweat from her brow. The strange power coursing through her veins felt unnatural, a lingering reminder of what she had just done. She had fought—no, destroyed—others who were as much victims of the [System] as she was."I didn't want to do that," Lena whispered, shaking her head. "I never asked for this."Elias placed a hand on her shoulder, offering a reassuring, yet weary, squeeze. "None of us did. But it's here now, and we have to face it."She nodded, but her heart was heavy with doubt."Let's get the resources and leave. We can't keep fighting other people like this," Lena said, her voice hardening with resolve.Elias looked at her, his expression serious. "But what if the [System] makes us fight again? We need to figure out how to stop it before it takes more from us. From the planet."The cold, disembodied voice of the [System] interrupted their conversation once again.[System]: "Warning: Energy extraction in progress. Subject Lena, proceed with the activation of energy conversion protocols."Lena clenched her fists. She could feel the [System] pulling her forward, urging her to comply. As they moved toward the power station's main generator, the air seemed to grow thicker with an oppressive, invisible force.Elias glanced at her. "Lena, whatever you do, don't let it control you. Don't let it turn you into one of them."