
Early morning inside the truck. Ryan stands at the grill, testing the subspace inventory. Golden system prompts float around him.

Ryan outside the truck, checking the exterior damage. Morning light reveals the rust and dents.

Evening. The Shambler returns with two new zombies. Ryan sees them approach through the window.

Ryan serves the three zombies. The Shambler orders first, then gestures to his friends.

The three zombies eat. Ryan watches through the window, system HUD showing reviews coming in.

Night falls. Five mutant shapes approach the truck from the darkness. The Pack has arrived.

The Pack approaches the counter. Ryan watches them, hesitant.

Close-up on the counter. The Pack has pooled their crystals — a small pile of low-grade crystals.

Ryan cooking for the Pack. Five tacos. Steam rising.

The Pack leaves their review. Ryan checks the system.

The Pack discovers the condiment station. Chaos at the window.

Evening. A new zombie approaches — covered in human blood, fresh and visible. Ryan's face darkens.

Ryan tries to refuse service. The system intervenes.

Ryan serves the bloody zombie. The zombie pays with crystals from its victims.

After the zombie leaves. Ryan vomits outside the truck.

Ryan checks his system. Upgrade notification appears.

The ground shakes. Something massive approaches. Ryan looks up.

The Beast King hunches at the window. Ryan sees him clearly now.

Ryan prepares the spiciest sauce. The Beast King waits.

The Beast King eats. Grunts approval.

The Beast King leaves his review. Ryan reads it.

Night. Ryan sits against the truck. Crystal count now higher. The weight of what he's doing.

Final page: Ryan looks toward the darkness where more shapes are approaching. The system flickers.
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