Apocalypse After

'That Thing'

Meanwhile, in a beautiful building of the Shelter 1 entertainment district.

“It really sucks. I did not expect that the old fox was actually acting so cleverly.”

Yona propped up her cheeks with a pouting expression. Unlike the usual cold, calm, and full of pretense. She looks like a little girl, but she doesn't fit her age at all.

“As Yona said, we were both completely fooled. Not only were we fooled, we were both almost trapped. It takes some time to make a way back because it has to rotate the direction.”

Scarlet who was standing while leaning by the window said with a calm expression. He looked down, completely unconcerned whether he was to blame or not.

Other than the two of them, there were two others in the room. One of them sat across from Yona and the other stood behind her like a bodyguard.

“Using two lines of escorts to cheat then bring that thing with the first team. I also thought about that possibility and made a guard action so that those people could not set foot in Shelter 1.

The thing is, those guys didn't show up at all. Not only did it not appear, but the old fox should have thought that we had done it.”

The voice of such a gentle and graceful woman sounded. Sitting opposite Yona, she pinched her chin while thinking hard.

“It's quite troublesome. Did the remaining team members fail to return due to being robbed? Could it be that they were seriously injured and killed by the waves of ferocious beasts?

It'd better be the last one. After all, if anyone were to steal that thing, the result would be extremely troublesome. Let's just hope it's destroyed so it doesn't cause any bigger problems.”

Looking at the woman in front of him who was frowning, Yona immediately consoled.

“Just calm the Chairman, everything should be fine. You have calculated everything anyway. It should have been destroyed with the team that took it. Yep! It must have been destroyed by the wave of wild beasts.”

Hearing Yona's words, the woman called ‘Ketua’ shook her head. He looked right into Yona's eyes and then began to advise.

“Remember Yona. Maybe I'm a little smarter than everyone else, but that doesn't mean my predictions are always right. So you have to be on guard. Don't just obey everything I say. Just adjust to the condition,” said the woman gently.

“Good!” yona answered with pleasure.

“In addition, Scarlet.” The woman called softly. “You have already broken through level 4, but why haven't you been looking for the root miracle? Is there no one suitable yet?”

“En.” Scarlet nodded. “Choosing miracle root is not something trivial. I would rather be delayed a few years than take a random root miracle.”

“So so.” Looking at Scarlet who seemed to still be so obsessed with miracle root and power, the woman could only sigh deeply.

“...” Scarlet nodded lightly.

“Because there's nothing more to talk about, I have to go back. Besides, it's not good for me to go out the night this way.”

The woman stood up. She slightly raised the corner of her beautiful dress, greeting like a noble. The woman then went out of the place followed by another woman with a servant-like appearance.

Scarlet doesn't care at all. After they all left, he glanced towards his lost left hand. The woman turned her gaze out the window with a view of the bustling entertainment district.

He then tightly gripped the lock-shaped necklace on either of his robes with his right hand, then closed his eyes.

‘Levi ..’

***

About an hour later.

Two people appeared in front of the sizable castle, the Rosewald Family residence.

“You're back, Miss Annie.”

The knights on guard immediately saluted in unison.

In front of them, appeared the figure of the woman who had previously spoken to Yona and Scarlet. The wavy golden hair was scattered up his back. She was wearing a bluish-gray dress, looking to match her pale complexion.

A pair of ruby eyes looks very suitable with the look that is so beautiful. Slightly bowing politely, the woman greeted with a gentle smile on her face.

“Thanks for your hard work.”

“T-No! This is our job!” The knights who gave their respects blushed in embarrassment.

“You've worked hard. However, can I ask you please not to mention it to Brother Alvonso? He must be angry and worried because I came out when my physical condition is not good,” said Annie softly while gesturing silently with her finger.

“T-Of course, Miss Annie! You must be saturated because you have to be in the castle every day, so that is understandable. In addition ...” the knight who spoke glanced towards the maid (servant) who followed Annie. “With May around, your security is definitely guaranteed.”

Mei, a maid with long black hair tied back (ponytail pigtail) stared at the knight without changing her expression. The woman seemed to be completely unmoved by the knight's remark. It really seemed like the opposite of Annie who was very friendly to everyone.

“Then we will go. Come, May!” said Annie softly.

Hearing Annie's orders, Mei nodded lightly then retorted.

“Understanding.”

After that, they entered the castle. Disappeared from the sight of the guard who pretended nothing had happened.

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