A single-player post-apocalyptic game, but with an all-female teammate mod.

The air circulation system hummed, and the filtered air carried a faint smell of disinfectant.

Aono took out the messy materials and resources from her backpack, and Dudu skillfully stepped forward to organize them.

During this break, he took out a simple, homemade map and started drawing circles on it.

A moment later, Dudu finished getting ready and began preparing dinner.

After several days of effort, the fried rice was successfully finished yesterday, and the two were finally able to change their palate.

Seeing this, Aono dropped the map in his hand, quickly stripped himself naked, and went into the bathroom.

About ten minutes later, he came out and let Dudu go in to wash.

Then the two of them had dinner together.

The cold white light inside the ark shone down from above, illuminating two almost naked figures.

Aono was completely open and honest, truly without a single thread of clothing.

Unable to move while wrapped in a bed sheet, the beautiful girl with long orange-red hair used strips of fabric torn from the bed sheet to make a simple tube top and short skirt to wear.

The irregular strips of pure white cloth barely concealed a pair of lively little white rabbits and the suggestive area.

As for the leak of spring clothes and such...

During these past few days of fighting, her cheongsam was already tattered beyond recognition, and even her underwear was almost worn out.

What Aono could see, and what Aono couldn't see, had already been completely seen long ago.

Aono's short-sleeved shirt and shorts were even worse, basically serving only to deceive herself.

If things are already like this outside, why make things harder for yourself when you get home?

The two were dressed in an ambiguous manner, but the atmosphere was more peaceful and comfortable than when they were all bundled up at the beginning, with almost no awkwardness or shyness.

Humans are very adaptable. No matter how excited or flustered you are at first, you will get used to it when it becomes the norm.

"Dudu, your cooking skills are getting better and better."

"Right, it's a pity there's still too little seasoning, otherwise I could have done better."

"Well, so whether it's for clothes or seasonings, we have to deal with that big guy as soon as possible."

Aono watched the young cook clearing away the dishes and ended today's dinner with a single sentence, while simultaneously beginning his last activity before bedtime.

"I'm going back now, I'll wait for you in bed."

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?" The girl turned around and glared at Aono, complaining, "If you're going to discuss a plan, then discuss a plan. Don't make it sound so... suggestive."

Aono shrugged and said nonchalantly, "If you want, you can really do some fun things too."

"Pooh."

"Hey Dudu, aren't you really going to sleep with me? The bed is definitely more comfortable than the kitchen floor, right?"

This is the second time Aono has extended an invitation since being rejected by Dudu last time.

Firstly, he felt that their relationship had become much closer, and secondly, after holding back for almost a week, he really did want to.

Of course, he wouldn't force Dudu.

If I really can't resist, I can always go back to my trade.

The girl paused in her washing of the dishes, and from an angle where Aono couldn't see, a hint of excitement appeared on her fair face.

She did not reply immediately, but remained silent.

A few seconds later, just when Aono thought it was hopeless this time, the girl's clear and melodious voice rang out.

"If you promise not to lay a hand on me, Aono-kun... it's not something we can't consider."

This time, it was Aono who was stunned.

He then chuckled and said, "You're making people worse than beasts!"

"what?"

Dudu turned around, looking puzzled.

Aono then remembered that the meme "whether one is a beast or worse than a beast" didn't seem to have appeared in Dudu's time.

He then smiled and gave a brief explanation.

The girl rolled her beautiful blue eyes. "Then you're worse than an animal."

As a man, and a mature one at that, Aono certainly knew the principle of getting someone into bed first.

So he laughed and said, "Sure, then we'll definitely sleep together tonight. The one who changes their mind is the little dog!"

"Children."

Watching Aono's smiling figure leave, the girl's lips also curled into a smile.

Before sharing a bed, we need to take care of the important matters first.

Beside the single bed in the captain's cabin, Aono pointed to two newly added, simple icons on the map and explained his conjectures to the girl.

"That giant zombie doesn't seem to go too far from the platform. The exact reason is uncertain, and we need to observe it a few more times."

"Furthermore, I suspect that the exaggerated self-healing ability is closely related to its staying on the platform."

Aono's finger moved to another stick figure icon.

"Finally, there's General Thunder. She suddenly stopped at the subway entrance, which must have triggered some rule. We just need to figure out the right thing to do next."

Dudu listened intently with her head down, her wisps of hair falling across her forehead and obscuring her eyes.

But her tense shoulders revealed that the giant mycelium zombie's regenerative abilities had left a deep scar on her.

"I think you're absolutely right, Aono-kun. Our focus now is on observation."

After a moment of thought, Dudu said, "The subway is too dark. I'll use a flamethrower as a light source."

"Yes, we also found a few flashlights in the ruins. See if any of them are still usable, and take them with us."

With the plan to defeat the BOSS temporarily settled, the two focused their attention on the purple-haired mature woman.

If you can activate this character, the pressure when fighting the boss can be reduced by more than half.

General Raiden's overall combat strength is similar to that of Aono, but in terms of destructive power alone, he is far superior to Aono.

The purple electric current has a destructive power on mycelium that is stronger than that of flames.

"Since we won't trigger a battle if we don't take action, can we try talking to her more tomorrow? Like inviting her home, or teaming up with her or something?"

Dudu suggested, resting her chin on her hand.

“I’ve tried everything before, but General Raiden hasn’t responded at all.” Aono spread his hands, looking helpless.

18. Trust Value Bonus

"Brother Qingye, you yourself said it was before," Dudu reminded him, "but isn't the Thunder General's condition different now?"

“Uh…” Aono was speechless.

He's gotten a bit stuck in his mindset.

Just because it didn't work before doesn't mean it won't work now!

"Alright, if General Thunder is still there tomorrow, we'll give it another try."

Having reached a conclusion, Aono turned off the incandescent lights in the captain's cabin, leaving only a dim nightlight by the bedside.

"Dudu, go to sleep." He lay down on the bed, pulled back the covers, and patted the half of the bed that he had specially left open.

In the dim light, a blush crept onto the girl's fair face.

Taking a deep breath, she tried to remain calm and whispered her answer.

"Um……"

Hearing the girl's trembling voice at the end, Aono couldn't help but tease her, "Don't be nervous, I said I'd be worse than a beast tonight, I definitely won't eat you."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful girl with long orange hair relaxed her tense body slightly.

After spending several days together, she felt that Aono wouldn't lie to her.

That trust score of 86% is the best proof.

Aono really didn't intend to say one thing and do another.

There are many ways to relieve desires, and it doesn't have to be through sex.

This is the art of language.

Of course, Aono also found that treating others with sincerity was very helpful in increasing trust levels, which was also an important reason.

Conversely, deceiving someone will most likely result in a loss of trust points.

However, this is just speculation. In this post-apocalyptic world, people who depend on each other for survival have no need to deceive each other.

When introducing General Thunder to Dudu, he also told Dudu why he knew them, how he came to this world, and about the captain's authority.

There's no point in hiding this intelligence, and it won't stay hidden for long anyway.

Moreover, to cover up one lie, you need thousands of lies.

Putting aside the fact that there was absolutely no need to lie, Aono didn't want to keep lying to cover things up.

As for whether the art of language will lower trust levels, tonight will be the time to find out.

……

A warm, smooth body lay beside him, and in the dim light of dusk, Aono silently observed the young girl lying next to him.

He wondered if it was because of the upgrade, but the young woman in front of him was even more beautiful and alluring than he remembered.

It's not just because she has more emotions and wisdom, but because her body has indeed become more mature, healthy, and energetic.

The curves also became more impressive.

Her curvaceous figure, outlined in alluring curves beneath the tattered fabric, made Aono's mouth go dry.

Her beautiful, slender legs were delicate, straight, and smooth as jade.

Her snow-white ankles twitched uncomfortably, and her pair of fair feet, with a hint of pink, exuded endless allure.

Aono was secretly amazed by Dudu's perfect figure, and his thick, muscular penis couldn't help but look up and salute.

Dudu also noticed Qingye's burning gaze, but having probably already entered the tiger's den, she calmed down at this moment.

The girl turned her head and looked at Aono, her long, smooth, orange-red hair brushing against his arm.

It's tingling and numbing, making your heart flutter.

In the dimly lit room, the two breathed in each other's scent under the covers, their heartbeats gradually quickening.

The upgrade brought about a continuous strengthening of their physique. Even without shampoo, shower gel, or other cleaning products, and simply using hot water to clean themselves daily, neither of them had any odor.

Instead, it exudes the most primal and alluring scent of hormones.

Aono was the first to lose his composure.

He reached out and pulled Dudu into a tight embrace, feeling the girl's soft, smooth skin up close.

Dudu instinctively wanted to resist, but the unique masculine scent of Qingye that came to her nose made her feel weak all over.

As if possessed, she not only did not resist, but instead cooperated with Aono's embrace, adjusting her position to make the two of them closer and more comfortable.

Now, Aono could no longer restrain himself and thrust his hard penis against the girl's soft crotch.

Dudu, with her slender figure of just over 1.6 meters, was nestled in the arms of Qingye, who was over 1.8 meters tall and had a robust build. She looked just like a porcelain doll that had just been unpacked.

The girl's head was buried in Aono's chest, and the height difference just offset the height difference, allowing Aono to accurately hit the key area.

Pressed against that terrifyingly hot object, the inexperienced Dudu felt completely weak and powerless.

"Aono-nii... I... I'm really not ready yet..."

The girl's soft, pleading voice rang in his ears, further fueling Aono's excitement.

At this point, pleading for mercy in a soft voice is almost indistinguishable from using an aphrodisiac.

"Okay...don't worry, I won't force you..."

Aono said in a hoarse, broken voice, "But I really am in a lot of pain, please... help me with your hands..."

After saying this, he was somewhat impressed with his own composure.