He pivoted to "brown beans" and a few pieces of stockfish, traditional staples that were fast becoming luxuries. The Final Tally
He hesitated, watching a mother nearby haggle over the price of a single egg. He settled for a smaller bag of local rice to save room for proteins. The Protein Pivot SHOPPING 200K.txt
He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs. He pivoted to "brown beans" and a few
At the butcher’s stall, the reality of the "200K" limit hit hard. The Protein Pivot He grabbed a few liters
A decent cut of beef was quoted at a price that made Elias laugh nervously.
By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls, his bag was surprisingly light, but his wallet was nearly empty.
In this new economy, 200,000 wasn't a fortune; it was just enough to keep the door closed against hunger for a little while longer.