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Just then, the system interface flickered into existence before Ivy once again. The translucent screen displayed the same golden dog from earlier—still in the middle of the road.But this time…The dog was no longer barking as loudly as before.Instead, it let out soft, tired whimpers, its small body slumped as it sat there, stubbornly waiting for an owner who clearly wasn't coming back.Ivy's chest tightened at the sight."Oh… you poor thing," she murmured softly, her voice laced with pity. Her brows furrowed as she stared at the fragile creature. "System… there's a reason you're showing me this, right?"Ding!{My purpose is to display ongoing events across different regions of the city.}Ivy let out a quiet breath, her gaze lingering on the dog."…I'll take her."Her voice was firm this time, decision made.Slowly, she rose to her feet, determination settling in her eyes."My children have always wanted a dog," she continued, a faint, bitter smile tugging at her lips. "But they neve

Not long after, Ivy finally arrived back at the shelter.The armored vehicle rolled to a stop, and she quickly stepped out, carefully carrying the dog along with her."Bark! Bark!"Golden barked excitedly the moment her paws touched the ground, her tail wagging as she looked up at Ivy.Ivy let out a soft sigh, watching her closely."She must be starving…" she murmured, concern evident in her voice.Slowly, she knelt down to the dog's level, her fingers gently stroking through Golden's soft fur."System, is there any dog food available?" she asked, raising a brow slightly.Ding!{The Host has not stored any dog food. However, various pet foods are available for purchase within the system.}There was a brief pause before the system continued.Ding!{Current balance: 156 points.}{Cost per unit of dog food: 100 points.}Ivy blinked."…Wait. What?"Her brows shot up in disbelief as she stared ahead."That expensive? For just one can of dog food?" she asked, her tone filled with mild outra

"Bark! Bark! Bark!"The moment Golden finished eating, she suddenly bolted toward the shelter gate, her paws kicking up dust as she ran.She stopped right in front of it, barking loudly and repeatedly, her tail wagging non-stop as her gaze remained fixed on the long, empty road stretching far into the distance.It was as if she was expecting someone.Waiting."Hey....what's wrong, doggie?" Aria called out immediately, worry spreading across her face as she hurried toward her."Where are you going?"She slowed down as she reached Golden, her small hands hovering uncertainly in the air before gently touching the dog's back.Her gaze then dropped to the tag hanging from the dog's neck."…Golden?"Aria frowned slightly."I think I'd rather give you another name," she said softly, tilting her head as she looked at the dog. "If you're going to stay with us… you'll become our dog."Her voice grew a little hopeful."Don't you want that?""Hmm…" Lila hummed thoughtfully before suddenly lightin

Two days later…The dog still hadn't returned.Every single morning—and sometimes even in the evening—Aria and Lila would run out toward the gate, their eyes filled with hope as they searched the empty road."Maybe she's there today…""Maybe she came back while we were sleeping…"But every time…They were met with nothing.No wagging tail.No cheerful bark.No Sunny.And each time they turned back toward the shelter, their steps grew slower… heavier.---Meanwhile, Ivy hadn't stopped checking on the dog.Through the system interface, she kept track of Sunny's location.Every few hours, she would pull up the screen, her gaze scanning the surroundings carefully.And each time she saw that the dog was still alive—Still safe—She would let out a quiet breath of relief.At least she wasn't dead.At least she hadn't been torn apart by monsters.But surviving wasn't the same as living.Sunny had been struggling.Over the past two days, the dog had been forced to search for food on her own,

Soon, Ivy returned to the shelter. After parking the armored vehicle, she stepped out alongside the dog before making her way inside, leaving him outside for a little while.Aria and Lila had remained inside the shelter the entire time because they already knew the rules. They were never allowed to come outside unless Ivy was around, and even if she was present, they still needed her permission before stepping out.As soon as Ivy entered the shelter, she found Aria and Lila seated at the small table, busily having their breakfast. But the instant their eyes landed on her, both girls froze.Their expressions lit up immediately.Without hesitation, they sprang to their feet, abandoned their food, and rushed toward her with bright smiles and excitement written all over their faces."You're back!" Aria exclaimed first, practically bouncing on her toes. Her gaze immediately drifted toward the entrance behind Ivy. "Is Sunny here with you?""Did you bring her back, Mommy?" Lila asked right a