A group of people traveled through a strange world, and I was the only one who was not a refugee.

There weren't any major problems with the travel route that Maid-chan had agreed upon with the others.

Being able to go to the most places in the least amount of time is not considered rushing.

There is just one problem.

Under Hayasaka Ai's puzzled gaze, Akita Shin took the pen from her hand and drew a cross in the safe zone in the middle of the travel route.

"Master Shin, what is this...?" The maid turned her head and looked at him, her eyes full of confusion.

It would be fine if it was changed to another safe zone, but she and Kasumigaoka Utaha and others had seen it in a book. This safe zone called "New World City" has beautiful scenery.

Akita Shin sighed and explained:

"New World City fell a year ago, but few citizens in Kyoto care about other safe zones, so most people don't know about it."

Hayasaka Ai fell silent.

Akita Shin continued softly:

"In the past 128 years of the Extraordinary Era, Kyoto has experienced several major crises, but it has finally overcome them all."

"But other safe zones have been occupied to varying degrees. Xiao Ai, do you know how many safe zones there have been in Kyoto since the weirdness appeared?"

The maid shook her head. She really didn't know this.

Although she had thought about learning more about it before, various books are not like the Internet that can be updated in real time.

Trying to figure out what happened in Neon over the past hundred years is harder than climbing to the sky.

Akita really didn't keep anyone in suspense: "139, that is to say, minus the current 17 safety zones, a total of 122 safety zones have completely disappeared."

Hayasaka Ai thought for a moment and asked, "Master Zhen, those ordinary people and extraordinary people in the safe zone before the fall...?"

"Either die or escape alive to another safe zone."

"There are also strong people who are determined to protect one side. They will choose a more suitable place to survive and build a new safe zone from scratch..."

Akita explained patiently.

Hayasaka Ai nodded thoughtfully.

After he stopped, she asked curiously, "Sir, is this one of the reasons why Kyoto established the refugee system?"

"Well...it should count." Akita Shin pondered for a moment and nodded.

"But, isn't Kyoto very short of people?" The maid expressed the doubts that had been weighing on her mind for a long time.

To be honest, this is a bit difficult for Akita Makoto.

It is impossible to record completely and clearly the establishment of each system and the original intention of its founder.

But he also has his own opinions.

As for whether it is accurate or not, there is no need to worry about it, after all, it is just daily chat.

"It's true that Kyoto is short of people, but Xiao Ai, think carefully, isn't it better to have more extraordinary people?"

"Of course." The maid agreed.

The total number of extraordinary people and how many strong people there are are the most important factors that determine whether a safe zone can be "safe".

"What about ordinary people?"

"Probably the more the better." The maid hesitated for a moment and answered truthfully.

Akita smiled and said, "Indeed, after all, most of the new blood each year were ordinary people. The larger the base number, the more new extraordinary people will be born."

"But……"

Without waiting for Hayasaka Ai to respond, he changed the subject: "If you press

If we continue along this line of thought, the better the treatment of ordinary people, the more they will attract ordinary people from other safe zones?"

Hayasaka Ai was about to nod subconsciously, but suddenly stopped.

She turned around and looked at him, her eyes gradually widening.

Akita smiled faintly.

"It seems that Xiao Ai has thought of this. Almost a hundred years ago, the top leaders of Kyoto did not want to build Kyoto into a utopia."

"Or, in other words, I have the will but not the ability."

"If we do this, it will only be a matter of time before Kyoto becomes the only safe zone in Neon."

"By then, all the weirdness will only have one target left."

"Of course, this is just my opinion, Xiao Ai, just listen to it, don't take it seriously."

Akita Shin finally added a layer of invincibility buff to himself.

Hayasaka Ai believed that her master was definitely not just talking casually.

The fact that Kyoto has been able to survive for so many years without ever being completely occupied may be due to the establishment of the refugee system.

The extraordinary people are responsible for resisting external pressure that could lead to the destruction of the race.

If the ordinary people behind really lived in a carefree, beautiful utopian world.

How long can this beauty last?

Only the strong desire to "survive" exists at all times.

Drive, whip, oppress... whatever you call it, keep everyone moving forward.

Only in this way can the people who are protected in the rear continue to replace the extraordinary people who died in the front and become a new generation of force to resist the weirdness...over and over again.

Until humanity is completely extinct, or the last one mysteriously disappears.

Hayasaka Ai let out a light breath, looked at the man who was absent-mindedly stroking her fingers, and suddenly her heavy heart calmed down.

Although the topic is heavy, one can't help but feel a strong sense of urgency.

But the maid always believed that, no matter now or in the future, she did not have the ability and strong heart to become the pillar of mankind.

Just having him is enough~

Thinking of this, she softly called out "Sir~" and then supported her legs on both sides of the chair.

She propped herself up and gently rubbed her cheek against his.

Akita Shin stroked her beautiful blonde hair, his eyes full of smiles.

"Want to rest?"

"Hmm~"

"Let's study new travel routes first." Akita wasn't really teasing her.

Passing through a fallen safe zone, even by flying, still involves great risks.

Hearing this, the maid reached behind her with one hand, quickly grabbed the pen on the table, and threw it away.

She looked into Akita Makoto's eyes and said expressionlessly:

"Even if you can't go on a trip this year, you can go anytime when you're free."

“There are better games out there now.”

"Please~enjoy~yourself~"

As soon as the words fell, the indifference on the maid's face disappeared instantly.

Instead, there was a charming and seductive look.

Akita Zhen was slightly stunned, and soon felt his heart warmed.

Cricket Maid Sauce...

"Okay, then take a rest."

With a light cough, Akita Shin picked up the maid horizontally and walked out of the study, seeing the maid's slightly smug expression.

Laugh, laugh, later you won’t be able to laugh.

He thought with great pleasure in his heart.

Not long after.

With a "click", the bedroom door closed.

Only when the big bad wolf showed its fangs did the little white rabbit feel afraid.

But it's too late.

As the night deepened, the lovely whimpering sound continued intermittently and did not stop for a long time.

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349. The New Year holiday begins, the relationship between Sawamura and her daughter~

December 12th, Saturday, the first day of the annual holiday.

I'm so tired, let me sleep a little longer...

With this thought in mind, the maid suddenly woke up and looked hurriedly towards the clock in the bedroom.

8 points.

"Fortunately, I didn't oversleep."

She breathed a sigh of relief, relaxed her tense body, and lay down lazily.

The only change was the position, from the original pillow to the man's warm and broad chest.

She seemed to remember something, and propped up her head with her hands again, looking at Akita Makoto who was still sleeping soundly, her beautiful blue eyes flickering for a moment.

"My Lord, stop pretending to be asleep."

Akita was indeed awake, just as she was getting up with a big movement.

But out of the idea of ​​"observing what the maid looks like when she wakes up", he chose to remain silent.

Now...well, I have to pretend for a while longer.

Seeing that his expression was calm and his breathing was still even, Hayasaka Ai was a little unsure whether he was awake or not.

If it was a month or two ago, she would have ruled out the possibility of "not waking up" without hesitation.

But not long ago, when the incident of the snake god happened, it was reasonable even if Akita really slept until noon.

Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but today...

Hayasaka Ai hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not wake him up immediately.

But as time passed and nine o'clock was getting closer, the maid couldn't sit still anymore.

She twirled a lock of golden hair from her chest and tried to tickle his cheek.

"Xiao Ai, what are you going to do?"

Akita Shin suddenly opened his eyes, grabbed the fair wrist that was stretched out in front of him, his eyes full of smiles.

.

The maid was stunned for just two or three seconds, then she gave an expression that said "I knew it".

"You like to tease the worried maid. Your character is too bad, sir."

"Xiao Ai, I asked you what you were going to do just now, don't change the subject." Akita Zhen raised the corner of his mouth.

The maid was silent for a moment, revealing a pitiful look: "Sir, not now, we will need to do it later... woo~"

Akita Shin turned over, and the poor maid made a cute sound.

This scene seemed familiar.

But neither Akita Shin nor Hayasaka Ai had the mind to think about this problem at the moment.

The two were completely immersed in the game where the maid was naughty and the master was angry.

At the end of winter, the temperature has risen a lot, but there is still a chill in the morning air.

But the heat in the bedroom could no longer be felt.

…………

After finding an excuse and giving the maid a little lesson, Akita Shinya cheered up.