pertwk Page 70
Page 70
Asking for flowers
Zhou Ye continued, following her words, his tone desolate.
"It's too dangerous here."
He looked at Jill.
"And what about you? What are your plans now? You've also been suspended..."
"I?"
Jill put down her water glass and leaned forward slightly.
"I'm also planning to leave Raccoon City."
Her expression suggested she had made up her mind.
"There's no point in staying here. I'll lose my job and might be treated like a lunatic."
She paused for a moment and looked at Zhou Ye and "Nami" next to him.
"I haven't had much to do these past few days, I just wanted to chat with you guys, after all... we're kind of fellow sufferers, right?"
[Looking for an opportunity to talk in a place without surveillance?] Zhou Ye instantly understood her intention.
She's very cautious. It seems even the Raccoon City Police Department isn't safe; the officials led by Elons have completely sided with Umbrella.
"Okay."
Zhou Ye nodded.
"We don't have anything to do right now, which is perfect."
The clone "Nami" chimed in, "Yeah, yeah, it's good to have someone to talk to. Otherwise, staying at home all day is driving me crazy."
Her performance was spot-on, conveying the vulnerability of someone who has survived a catastrophe and a longing for communication.
Jill managed a forced smile.
"Then it's settled."
She stood up.
"I just came to check on you all today. Since you're alright, I'll be leaving now. I'll contact you again another day."
"Okay, I'll give it to you."
Zhou Ye also got up.
The two walked to the door.
There was no further conversation, nor any unnecessary movement.
Zhou Ye opened the door.
Jill walked out, nodded back at him, and then turned and left.
Zhou Ye closed the door, leaned against it, and listened to Jill's footsteps fade into the distance.
In the living room, the clone "Nami" was still tidying up the coffee table.
Everything seemed to have returned to calm.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing Main Quest 1. Reward: 10000 points (only applicable to the Western-style mansion)]
[Main Mission 2: Protect Gil Valentine and Saeko Busujima as they leave the mansion. Reward: One chance to win a prize, 2000 points]
[Defeat Lower Moon Demon Rui, 2000 points]
"System, I thought you were going to renege on your debt!" [Ding, this system is experiencing network latency, not a breach of contract.]
"Alright, let's not talk about that. I need to spend 1 points to buy another 1000 HW of Honkai Energy."
Points have been deducted, please wait.
A surge of energy filled Zhou Ye's entire body; his golden eyes shone brightly, and his lips were as sweet as if he had drunk honey.
Chapter 52 The Visiting Demon Slayer Corps
Zhou Ye stood up to leave, his stopped footsteps breaking the silence in the room.
Ding-dong-
The doorbell rang out in the quiet room, sounding particularly jarring.
Zhou Ye and Nami both looked towards the doorway, their expressions instantly turning wary. They exchanged a glance.
"Who?" Nami asked softly.
Zhou Ye shook his head and said:
“Gill just left, it’s unlikely she’ll be back so soon.”
He didn't open the door immediately. Instead, he closed his eyes, activated the ability of the [Herrscher of Reason Fragment], and extended his consciousness to the [Biomonitor] outside the door. The monitoring footage immediately entered his mind.
Three people were standing outside the door.
Leading the group was a purple-haired girl dressed in a black sailor uniform, standing as straight as a sword—Saeko Busujima. Her expression was calm, but her eyes were sharp.
Why is Saeko Busujima here?
Zhou Ye pondered to himself.
Behind her stood two other women. They appeared to be in their mid-twenties; one wore black trousers and a white shirt, the other a dark blue dress. Both stood with their arms hanging naturally at their sides, yet exuded a dangerous aura.
These two people... are not simple.
Zhou Ye immediately became alert.
Their scents felt familiar to him, and he quickly searched his memory.
Could they be Pillars? Their outfits look somewhat familiar, but there are still differences when they're brought to life from anime.
Zhou Ye opened his eyes and winked at Nami. She immediately understood, quietly taking a few steps back, hiding her hands behind her back, and gathering gem magic in her hands.
"be prepared."
Zhou Ye whispered to Nami.
He took a deep breath and quickly set up spatial traps and defensive barriers in key locations inside the house.
The living room, entryway, and stairwell—all were reinforced by his ability using the [Fragment of the Herrscher of the Void].
The weapon constructed from [Herrscher of Reason Fragment + Mumu Fragment] also harbors hidden dangers.
If things turn sour, then let's fight. Zhou Ye is incredibly strong right now, and he's just looking for someone to practice on.
With everything ready, Zhou Ye walked towards the door, adjusting his expression to make himself appear only slightly surprised.
He turned the lock on the door.
Click.
Saeko Busujima stood outside the door, and upon seeing Zhou Ye, the corners of her mouth slightly turned up. Her smile was subtle, yet it carried the composure and confidence unique to a martial artist.
"Ms. Zhou, Ms. Tohsaka, it's been a long time," she said.
Zhou Ye stepped aside to make way for him:
"Bukushima-kun, and who are these two?"
Saeko Busujima turned around and gestured to the two people behind her:
“They are my senior and fellow disciples. This is Shinobu Kocho, and this is Kanao Tsuyuri.”
[Shinobu Kocho? Kanao Tsuyuri? A character from Demon Slayer?]
Zhou Ye was deeply shaken.
The two women merely nodded to Zhou Ye, their eyes clearly scrutinizing him. Their sharp gazes swept over every corner of the room, as if searching for potential danger.
"Please come in."
Zhou Ye gestured an invitation.
Saeko Busujima stepped inside, and in the instant she brushed past Zhou Ye, her fingers, hanging at her sides, tapped rapidly:
Tap. Tap tap. Tap tap tap. Tap. Tap tap.
[Yes. Eavesdropping.]
Saeko Busujima didn't pause at all, seemingly oblivious to the danger. She entered the living room, her gaze quickly sweeping over her surroundings.
The live stream footage secretly filmed by the pinhole camera had already been hacked by Zhou Ye and transmitted to the viewpoints he allowed, delivering incorrect information.
"I am here by presumption to invite Mr. Zhou Ye and Ms. Nami to visit my family's kendo dojo."
She spoke, her voice calm and natural.
"My father heard about what happened on the train and felt deep sympathy for the two of them. He was also very curious about Teacher Zhou's skills."
Zhou Ye looked at Saeko Busujima, trying to glean more information from her expression. But her face remained expressionless, as if she were discussing a routine social visit.
"of course."
Zhou Ye gave a polite smile.
"It is our honor to receive an invitation from Busujima."
As he spoke, his fingers twitched again, as if asking in Morse code:
【Safety?】
Saeko Busujima's gaze met his, and her fingers responded with a slight movement along the edge of her sword scabbard:
Tap tap tap. Tap. Tap tap. Tap.
[Sword. Dojo. Arena.]
Tap tap. Tap.
【Safety.】
Tap tap tap. Tap tap. Tap tap tap. Tap tap. Tap.
[Don't worry. Speak freely.]