System: Build My Own Territory

Mike clenched his teeth, crawling to stand up and continued running into the darkness ahead...

...

The darkness enveloped the entire sky and earth.

In the small town under the night sky, apart from the Guard Team patrolling with torches, no other figures could be seen.

On such a cold night, a family naturally surrounds the fireplace in the Red Brick House, finding it more comfortable and cozy.

Inside one of the Red Brick Houses.

Mara, sitting in front of the fireplace, was knitting a linen scarf with wooden needles made from thin twigs, illuminated by the burning anthracite in the fireplace.

In the entire Red Brick House, apart from the slight crackling sound of burning anthracite, there was only the faint sound of snoring coming from the room...

After knitting for half an hour, Mara lifted the linen scarf and carefully inspected it.

After confirming there were no dropped stitches, she picked up the scarf and walked towards Sienna in the room.

Mara stepped lightly, afraid of waking Sienna from her dreams.

Arriving at Sienna's bedside, Mara couldn't help but smile slightly as she listened to the gentle snores.

She had never seen Sienna sleep so peacefully before coming to this territory.

It was only here that Mara understood what truly stable living meant.

Even now, Mara felt somewhat fortunate that the slaver named Grayson sold her and Sienna to Master Lynn.

Just as Master Lynn had promised when they arrived.

Since coming to this land, she and Sienna no longer felt the pangs of hunger.

Master Lynn even provided eggs for children like Sienna.

Such a life used to exist only in her imagination.

Bending over, Mara placed the linen scarf she had knitted beside Sienna.

She also covered Sienna with the linen cloth blanket.

But soon, Mara noticed Sienna's smooth, relaxed brows gradually furrowing.

Her once peaceful sleeping posture began to become restless.

The head on the straw pillow started to move from side to side, as if she were having a nightmare.

Hmm~ ooh~

Pained murmurs occasionally escaped Sienna's lips.

Her hands clutched the linen cloth blanket tightly, so much so that it began to twist and deform under her grip.

Seeing this, Mara instantly became tense.

She softly called out, "Sienna, don't be afraid, Aunt is right here with you."

Just as Mara's voice fell.

Ugh!

Sienna suddenly opened her eyes wide, sitting bolt upright with a sharp, urgent intake of breath.

Sienna's eyes appeared completely devoid of pupils, entirely covered by a layer of darkness!

Mara fearfully took a few steps back until her back hit the Red Brick wall, where she finally stopped.

"Sienna... are you okay? Don't scare Aunt!"

Sienna seemed to hear Mara's voice; her stiff neck turned to look at her.

Mara's figure was reflected in the darkness of Sienna's eyes.

A few seconds later.

Sienna's eyelids began to blink, and after a few blinks, the darkness in her eyes vanished, returning to their normal pupil color.

A somewhat ethereal and strange voice came from Sienna's mouth.

"Aunt?"

Seeing Sienna's expression and eyes returned to normal, Mara cautiously asked, "Sienna?"

Sienna responded, "It's me, Aunt."

"Aunt, I heard lots of voices..."

Upon hearing this.

Mara immediately understood.

She stepped to Sienna's side, asking, "Just like last time?"

Sienna hesitated for a few seconds, then said, "I need to see Master Lynn!"

Mara nodded, picked up the scarf beside her, and wrapped it around Sienna's neck.

"Let's go, I'll take you to see Master Lynn!"

This time, Mara did not ask what Sienna had heard.

Uncovering the cloth draped over Sienna, Mara helped her by the arm.

Sienna rose and headed for the wooden door of the Red Brick House.

Stepping out of the Red Brick House.

The sound of 'caw caw' gradually faded away.

As they walked, Mara's eyes continuously searched.

After walking a few dozen meters, the silhouette of the Guard Team appeared ahead, and Mara immediately quickened her pace.

Looking at the Guard Captain in front, Mara said directly without any fuss, "Guard sir, we have urgent business with Master Lynn!"

The Guard Captain in the front glanced at Mara, then at the somewhat frail Sienna beside her.

He pondered for a few seconds and then turned to look at the nine Guards behind him, "Continue your patrol."

With that said, he turned back to Mara and Sienna, "Follow me!"

Under the leadership of the Guard Captain, Mara and Sienna passed through the Red Brick residential area and headed towards the castle district not far away.

...

The wide reception hall was lit by the glow of oil lamps.

A giant fireplace burned constantly, providing warmth to the entire castle.

Red walked with steady steps through the hall, arriving at a double door guarded by two Guards.

Seeing Red, the two Guards quickly bowed to show respect.

After giving them a glance, Red went to the door and knocked gently.

A questioning voice emerged from Red's mouth.

"Master, are you resting?"

A few seconds after Red's words fell, Lynn's voice came from within the room.