Chapter 5: Harem Survival System Initialized
Lucas groaned and rolled onto his side for what felt like the hundredth time that night.
His thin blanket clung to him awkwardly, and the uneven ground beneath his tent didn't help.
Sleep had been elusive ever since the crash, but tonight felt different — something gnawed at him, an unease he couldn't shake.
He sighed and opened his eyes, staring at the dimly lit ceiling of his tent.
Outside, the muffled sounds of the camp were still. A faint snoring came from nearby tents, and the occasional rustle of leaves hinted at a breeze moving through the trees.
'Why can't I just sleep like everyone else?'
Lucas rubbed his eyes, feeling frustration build.
Giving up on sleep, he crawled to the tent's opening and slowly peeked outside. The camp was as quiet as he'd expected.
The fire had burned down to glowing embers, and the moon hung high in the sky, casting a silver light over the island.
'Nothing unusual,' he thought. And yet, his chest felt tight, as though something invisible was pressing on it.
He slid out of the tent, careful not to make noise, and stood barefoot on the cool sand. A soft breeze brushed against him, carrying the salty scent of the ocean.