Something's wrong, they're not NPCs?

Chapter 362 You're the One Sending Me Away Anyway
9 month 19 day.

noon.

I'm changing my shoes.

I had to give up my usual cowhide boots, and the temperature had dropped significantly recently... Nogizaka recommended many different high-top shoes to me.

The outside is bright lacquer, and the inside is warm fine velvet.

"..."

I don't expose myself on purpose every time. Sometimes, like now, when I bend down to change my shoes, it's accidental.

It's not like I'm so careless in front of everyone.

Simply put, I don't think there needs to be too much sense of boundaries with close people.

Therefore, when Ming's eyes came over to me, it was natural for me to ride on him.

"Wait a minute."

"Although I know you didn't expose yourself on purpose, I did see it."

“But that doesn’t mean yes.”

"..."

Then, Ming pushed her in the stomach.

This is also normal.

After all, Ming is more shy than me.

Even though he doesn't blush, not even a little bit, I know very well...he is very thin-skinned.

"Not really. You should go and see what their levels are as agreed, and do another statistics with Nogizaka, right?"

Yes.

I really should go back with Nogizaka to check what skills the people who stayed behind have, what talents they have for going out, and what they can do if they don't have the ability to go out.

But these should be ranked after partners and husbands. Well... no matter if my partner or husband falls into the water with them first, I will only choose the former. The same goes for desire.

Ming is even more thin-skinned than I expected.

Ha ha.

9 month 19 day.

in the afternoon.

Actually, I am thin-skinned.

I never thought I would get along with a married man. I never thought that after revenge, I would neither die nor live numbly, but fall in love with someone.

So what is going on?
They were simply sitting together, a little closer.

I am a little short... If Ming would look at me sideways, my collar would be peeked at. But I didn't do that, I just wrote and drew on the tablet seriously.

Instead, I couldn't look away.

If you stare at it for too long, you will naturally be discovered.

'Ellie.'

When being called by a nickname, he would unconsciously squint his eyes and fall into a semi-trance state.

Some are at a loss.

'Are you feeling unwell?'

When asked.

A lot of ideas pop into my head.

I don’t know how to describe my mood, but I don’t want to be worried anymore.

'Want to kiss. Please... kiss me.'

'ah? ’

Although he appeared calm, I... could hardly look at him.

"Aili-chan."

"Aili-chan?"

"..."

It wasn't until someone shook my shoulders that I came to my senses. The face in front of me was Nogizaka's disgusting face...

Ok.

After becoming Ming's future wife and fiancée, I hated her more and more.

It's not that I dislike her personality. It's that I don't like this face that threatens me and this body that is younger than me but more voluptuous.

Send me that kind of book.

Apart from this little bit of knowledge to absorb, are you trying to hit me with the women drawn there?
"I said so."

"Does Uncle really intend to let them go out to fight as well?"

"Just a few messages went out and many people started pretending to be sick."

"……want."

Now that Ming has said it, it must be carried out.

There is no such thing as being afraid or not.

If you want to live and enjoy the convenience brought by the world, you have to work hard. If you don't work hard, you will leave here.

"Ah. We can't leave Izu. We don't know whether these monsters will die of old age or be eaten before they die of old age..."

"Are you afraid?"

I find it a little strange, but judging from her appearance, Nogizaka rarely shows any negative emotions.

"Why wouldn't I be scared? I'm not like Airi-chan, who has a warm uncle hugging me when I sleep."

"..."

"But, my uncle said he can't get out either. If he can't solve it, there's no way I can try. If the whole world is doomed...it's only a matter of time before we are doomed."

"..."

"What do you think, Airi-chan?"

"I didn't think so."

I answered sincerely.

"Didn't you think about it?"

"Until you actually win the lottery, you won't expect to win. You are sure you will win. So on the day you win the lottery, you will be ecstatic and very surprised. It's the same with life. Now is good. If you can win the lottery in the future, you will be just generally happy. If you don't win, you won't be sad. You can look forward to the future, but don't expect it too sure. Do you understand?"

"Wow... I'm so touched. Airi-chan is willing to talk to me so much in one breath? Even though I don't understand."

“There should not be a clear divide between the team’s management and the masses.”

"I understand. I really won't pester uncle anymore... I promise. At most I'll just hug you when I'm really scared."

"..."

The reason why I was willing to admonish Nogizaka was that I hoped she would give up her idle thoughts and think more about how to help Ming do practical things. Although she was lacking in all aspects, her execution ability was pretty good, and... she would not betray Ming.

9 month 22 day.

early.

The initial survivor exploration team has been formed.

Compared to the bodyguards I had seen at my father's place, the neatly-formed ones who had retired from the Self-Defense Forces were too uneven, both in height and combat effectiveness.

To be complete, we can only say that all the people left here are women.

That was normal. In the shelters before being rescued by Ming, most of the ordinary men were used as cannon fodder and dragged out to find things, while most of the women were able to keep their lives because of their value as "commodities".

From this perspective, is it good luck or bad luck?
"Everyone knows that the current situation is very dangerous without me having to explain it. Even if we don't have to worry for the time being."

"So, instead of changing when you have to, now is the best time."

“Learn to get out.”

"Learn how to survive."

"I will teach you the first lesson. I will teach you how to stay rational and think clearly when facing monsters."

"..."

While Ming was speaking, I saw many women in the team turned pale, and their legs and teeth were trembling.

But it didn't work.

Much luckier than me.

At the beginning, no one was willing to lead me, and no one was willing to support me... I just wanted to vent my weak hope of becoming stronger by biting the flesh of my enemies.

So, under such a lucky premise, if anyone still backs down, I will clench my samurai sword and chop off that person's head with my own hands.

Rights and obligations are equal. Once you get them, you must obey.

Besides, we are not asking them to die.

9 month 22 day.

late at night.

Probably very tired.

From what I saw, Ming was jumping up and down just to ensure that they could survive in front of the low-level monster that even I could easily kill. Moreover, the monster's tentacles were cut off by Ming in advance, so it didn't even have the ability to attack.

Many people have become incontinent due to fear.

Ha ha.

"It's okay. You have to learn to look at it head-on... It's actually very weak. You can kill it with just this knife."

"I can't do it... ugh."

'...'

I am somewhat envious of that kind of patient teaching.

But not jealous.

It’s just that the longer they get along, the more I realize that Ming never cares how strong he is and doesn’t put on airs at all.

There is no obligation to teach them. There is no reason to protect them.

Back to the memory of the first meeting with Ming.

What he said was 'Is it strange that there are good people like me in the world? '.

I still find it very strange.

I thought it was impossible to be so lucky that I just happened to meet him.

But now I believe it.

"Tomorrow, you will watch from the side. I can also support those low-level monsters that have lost their mobility."

I made the request while wiping Ming's back.

"Well... let's talk about it in a couple of days. After all, everyone calls me God-sama. It will be easier for them to accept it if I'm here. I'll switch to you when it's almost time."

"it is good."

I know.

The degree of trust they have in me and Ming is completely different. Well, it's the kind of situation where as soon as I see them, I feel relaxed and don't have to worry about anything.

However, I just feel that instead of teaching so gently, I should be a little more cruel and even let one or two people die.

Maybe a bit too radical?
I think in this world, in order to get used to monsters, to pick up lost weapons and fight them again, it is necessary for one or two people to die to let them know that the world is not safe.

But Ming might be thinking that he can practice well without anyone dying.

I don't hate this method which will prolong the teaching process.

However, the thought that 'it turns out that the person I like is really like this' deepened my impression little by little.

"..."

After wiping his back, I moved to Ming's side. Everything about him was in full view, except that only his upper body was above the water, and the water with a little foam was turbid, so I couldn't see clearly in the water.

Ming's attention was attracted by the gap in my collar when I bent down.

"Why is there a vacuum again?"

"Because, at home." "Have you ever been like this at home before?"

"will not."

"..."

I intentionally made the atmosphere ambiguous, trying to see what changes would happen to the shadow hidden by the snow-white towel under the water.

Her eyes were fixed straight on his face.

I deliberately pursued that shy feeling. When my eyes lowered uncontrollably, I avoided it.

No words were spoken, but it seemed as if everything was said.

"Ellie, I might be a little tired today. I have to get up early tomorrow."

"It's okay, you don't have to move tomorrow. It won't take long."

"Your face is very red."

"Because I'm shy."

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Moreover, I had already put my hands in the water, and the sleeves of my tutu were already wet.

Why do I suddenly feel thin-skinned?
I have never imagined before what I could do for men without being a commodity or an object.

I never thought that I would have such complicated emotions such as awkwardness, pretentiousness, joy, etc.

But that's how it is.

Ming, perhaps still missing the old days.

If I am too shy to take the initiative, I might end up being a potential wife. I can’t be one of those who are missed.

Although they are too shy when taking the initiative, they will be very happy once they are responded to.

For example, Ming clearly said that he was very tired, but after being induced by me, he could not control himself.

"You just said that you should get up early."

I was pulled into the bathtub, and the small tub could barely accommodate Ming and me.

Our bodies are pressed against each other uncontrollably. Because it is a vacuum... it is inevitable that our features will be seen. This will make my senses more clear.

"So what? Just go to sleep no matter what?"

"……Um."

"Ok?"

"I will get up tomorrow morning to teach them instead."

We still haven't told them the truth about what we saw.

no need.

That would only cause more trouble. You don't need to tell them, you can just make up an excuse to ask them for help.

It doesn't matter to me whether the future gets better or worse.

what.

Talk about regrettable things.

Rather, my body may have become strange because I have devoured too much monster flesh and blood. It has happened many times, but there is no sign of pregnancy at all.

But maybe that's a good thing.

I don't like safety measures and I don't want to have children. It would be better to wait until the next life or some good future to be born in the ordinary world.

10 month 2 day.

Two weeks have passed since I stayed in the Nogizaka camp.

"It's made from a mixture of nitroglycerin and diatomaceous earth, and the monster's corpse oil and skin are more useful. We just need to catch more low-level monsters to synthesize TNT."

"What happened to today's exploration team? Just one low-level monster?!"

"Huh? Do you want to listen to what you're saying? The first explosive you made has a detonation range half as large as you said. What? Do you want to blow us to death together? It's good enough that we can come back alive!"

"It's all because of the uneven quality of the prey you brought back. Next time, please mark the prey so that we can distinguish them more easily."

"... go out and fight?"

"No, I'm doing research. I don't want to win by force. God has already divided the tasks among us."

"You guy!"

"Okay, okay... Aren't we all working hard to kill the monster?"

Seeing that the two teams were about to quarrel, Nogizaka, as a peacemaker, quickly stepped in between to persuade them.

Ok.

Compared to two weeks ago when I would tremble with fear even when facing low-level monsters, things have become much better now.

Those with better physical fitness, after a simple instruction from Tokugawa Airi, at least a few people can work together to kill low-level monsters. Smart people... even Su Ming didn't expect that he would conclude while reading a book that the monster's corpse oil and skin can be used to make bombs.

Even those who are not physically fit or mentally competent can help sort out the spoils and do logistics. The originally shabby camp has newly built a wooden house with good insulation, some flowers and plants, and charcoal in the corners, which is said to purify the air.

But compared to what Su Ming had in mind, the progress was rapid.

Of course, they are not enough. They can't even keep up with the reproduction speed of the monsters that are randomly trained. Su Ming has tried to drive a large number of low-level monsters into the water, and the conclusion is... a very small number of them will continue to survive, and most of them will die.

I have also returned to the Chiyo area, but there is no need to go there to check. From a distance, I can see with a telescope... there is fog flowing. It is no longer limited to a small area in the Chiyo area.

Almost half of the 365 days required for the mission have passed.

At this rate, it might take exactly one year for it to get close to its current base.
Putting aside the mission, as long as we can ensure that Tokugawa doesn't die for a year, it will be considered a success?

"bright."

"Ok?"

A celebration banquet was being held in the tent, and the two teams that had been arguing fiercely before were now eating and drinking happily.

If there is such a group of people who are willing to make actual efforts to demand gender equality in reality, I believe no one will say bad things about it, and no one will provoke confrontation.

So, in fact, Tokugawa Airi should also integrate into it.

Anyway, so far... I always feel that she is a bit lonely. It seems that she has no other friends except herself.

I don't know where she got those clothes from.

Just an ordinary sailor suit, the same style as Nogizaka, JK.

It fits perfectly. Without the samurai sword, it just reaches the height of Su Ming's shoulders... The hem of the skirt sways unconsciously, and inexplicably gives off a youthful feeling of being a freshman in college.

"Today is my birthday. I'm 24."

"what?"

Su Ming had never heard of it, or rather, he had never cared about it.

"When is Ming's birthday?"

"February 2nd, today is your 22th? Let me think... about a gift."

"Don't worry, I'm ready."

She smiled, took out a small box from her skirt pocket, put it in Su Ming's hand, and wrapped it up.

The box looked like it was for cookies or something.

But it certainly won’t be cookies.

"It shouldn't be... too abrupt?"

Tokugawa Airi was rarely nervous. She unconsciously put her hands under her skirt and put them together. She also put her toes together.

"This, should I go find it and then give it to you?"

"..."

Tokugawa Airi was stunned for a moment, then she smiled again and shook her head.

"It's all the same. They were all given to me by Ming anyway."

"..."

Su Ming opened the lid of the metal box, and inside was a brand new ring.

She didn't say any oaths, but she stretched out her hand which was hidden in her sleeve nervously... and then slightly bent her ring finger. Her cheeks turned red.

"I will give you a better wedding later."

It's worn. Maybe it's a little too big and doesn't fit her ring finger that well.

"……Do not."

Tokugawa Airi shook her head. "This is the best. People only get married once in their lifetime. There's no second chance. That's what my mother told me."

"..."

My conscience started to hurt again.

The problem is that I didn’t get married just once, but I insist that I don’t know how many times I have gotten married.

"Mom also said that if you get married a second time, it means you are getting a second life. The first time counts, and the second time can also be counted as the first time. Because they are both equally precious first times."

"I guess my mother-in-law never said anything like that."

"..."

Tokugawa Airi held Su Ming's hand with the ring on it, her eyes curved, "I did say that."

【Favourability: 140】

[Description: I have the utmost love for you. I will always devote myself to you and will never betray you.]

Is she the same as An Shiyao back then? She has no expectations for the future, and only thinks about what to eat today and what to watch in the evening?
Nor is it.

She would think about how things might get better in the future and what programs would be better in the evening.

But I won’t feel depressed just because I think the future is cruel.

How could one naively think that hiding for a year would allow her to survive and reach the Snow Country in 2023?

You can call it promiscuity.

But people are made of flesh. There's nothing I can do. At least for someone so close to me, I can't just take the attitude of "it doesn't matter whether she's dead or alive".

Let’s speed up the process.

Why are you looking at me again? Staring at me without blinking.

"..."

Then, his gaze averted again in an ambiguous manner.

"Tomorrow, I'll do everything you need to do. No need to get up early."

"..."

"I want to start from changing from the clothes I wore as a student to clothes that look like an adult. This is my wish."

What kind of arrogant wish is this?
10 month 5 day.

【Plato, disgusting】

I was scolded by my right hand early in the morning.

[That's not what you mean when you hold my feet. You... are a disgusting foot fetishist! ]

【…】

[So, how long will it take? My account said that it will be automatically logged out in ten days. Does that mean it will be over in ten days?]

"more or less."

[Will you wake up too? ]

"meeting."

[Where will she be then? I...I will go pick her up. ]

Xue'er's mission can be ended at any time. Well, Su Ming can make his own choice. Just log out by force, and don't take the reward for the third mission.

After all, if we plan to speed up the process, we might be shown some terrible scenes.

It’s better to lie.

Pick her up?
Su Ming didn't know where the real Tokugawa had gone. Why did she become so strong? What experiences did she have...

The flesh and blood of high-level monsters are of no use to her. Could it be that she ate the flesh of the mother?
Will I win in the future?
I don’t know, but anyway, we have to start moving.

After all, I had naively thought that it would take a whole year to completely fill up the mother body of the Chiyo District, but now it has spread to nearby districts. At this rate, it will definitely reach the city closest to the current base camp within a month... or even approach it directly. Don't even think about starving it to death. Instead of thinking about this, it is better to drive the food it needs to a suitable place as soon as possible. Away from the base camp. Whether it can provoke a confrontation between it and the outside world is up to fate.

(End of this chapter)