Lena and Elias stood atop the remains of the facility, surveying the desolate landscape before them. The once-advanced cities, now reduced to rubble, lay like silent graves under a heavy, cloud-covered sky. Yet amidst the destruction, there was a glimmer of hope—a flicker of something that felt like freedom.The survivors had begun to gather, helping each other, creating makeshift shelters from the debris, organizing in small groups. But the task ahead was daunting. The [System] had been the puppet master, controlling everything: the world's resources, the flow of information, even the very movements of the people. Now that it was gone, the people were free—but they were also lost."We've done it," Elias said, his voice quiet. "But now, we need to guide them. Show them how to live again."Lena nodded, her gaze sweeping across the survivors. They had already begun to organize, to rebuild their lives. But there was still so much to do.[System]: "Global communications offline. Manual communication protocols activated.""It's going to take time," Lena said, a hint of exhaustion creeping into her voice. "We can't rush this. The world is shattered, and so are the people. Some may never be able to truly trust again."Elias placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "One step at a time. We can't fix everything overnight, but we can start small. We'll need to find leaders, people who can guide the others, help them recover. We've got the knowledge, the skills. It's time to put them to use."As they walked among the survivors, Lena and Elias met with the small groups of people who had gathered in the wreckage of the old world. There was an air of cautious optimism, but the wounds of the past were still fresh. Some people refused to believe the [System] was truly gone, clinging to old fears and doubts.[System]: "Residual energy detected. Core reboot in progress."Lena froze for a moment, her eyes narrowing. "Elias," she murmured, "did you hear that?"He stiffened, immediately pulling out his weapon. "What is it?"Lena turned to the group of survivors. "We need to make sure no one activates any remnants of the [System]. It's not over yet."