Apocalypse After

Paying Debt

“Omong-by the way, are you okay, Melissa?”

Annie asked Melissa. He doesn't know what's going on completely. However, in his head, there was already a heartwarming drama.

A love story between an ordinary man and a noble woman. The story where the woman was abused and defiled by evil men, but the lover still accepted it. Instead, the man had to lose his hand and was almost rendered useless, but the lover was still willing to accept it.

A tragedy for the person who experienced it, but a heartwarming story for the one who saw it.

“I'm fine, Miss Annie. I was lucky enough to meet an acquaintance. He saved me, so I'm fine now.” Melissa said with a somewhat relieved expression (because she was safe), but also felt guilty (because Claude had an accident because of it).

“Oh? I really didn't expect you to have a female acquaintance in Shelter 1.” Annie said with an astonished expression.

“What helped me was a man, not a woman. Uh! I mean, despite being a man, he didn't do anything to me.” Melissa hurriedly explained. Seeing Claude have a complicated expression on his face, he again said, “He is a family man. He picked me up, but his wife and servants took care of me.”

“So so ..” Annie nodded, but looked a little disappointed.

Seeing the two people no longer questioning her, Melissa looked relieved. She looked at Annie and asked, “Are you really willing to help us, Miss Annie?”

“Of course!” Annie replied with a friendly smile on her face. “As a member of the Rosewald Family, I am truly sorry for being late to realize this. What's more, I never got out of Shelter 1 and had no idea what was going on out there.”

Seeing the melancholy expression on Annie's face, Melissa and Claude instantly felt sorry for her. Just then, Annie spoke again.

“Because I want to help the messengers, I want to gather each of the messenger leaders. Not only do I want to receive their letters and statements, but I also want to convey important information. Can you have your subordinates invite them all over now, Melissa?” said Annie.

“Good!” melissa replied firmly.

After saying that, Melissa immediately went to order her subordinates to summon all the other envoys.

About an hour and a half later, all the emissary leaders gathered in the spacious room of Melissa's temporary residence. There were envoys from Shelter 12, Shelter 13, even intermediate shelters from 102 to 109 were also nearly complete. As for the low-level shelter, it seemed like they had also sent an envoy, but it failed until this place due to the lack of strength.

Seeing the many representatives who came, even almost complete, Annie immediately realized that the disaster that occurred was not an ordinary disaster. Even so, this was also a golden opportunity for him. Arguably, heaven and earth seemed to like him, even trying to help him.

Annie took a deep breath, after calming down and regulating her emotions, only then did the woman start talking.

“First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Annie Rosewald, and here I come to apologise profusely for your troubles delayed so long.

I just found out about this problem myself. Either because of the cover-up of certain families, or because my brothers did not want to interfere in this matter. However, as the representative of the Rosewald Family, there are two things I can say.

I can help the envoys who come to apply for a power transfer letter, and things like that. It's just that, for those who come to ask for help in the form of troops to help your shelter.

It's not that I don't want to help, but because I really can't help. There are many monsters around Shelter 1 area and it takes a lot of troops to clear it up and keep this place safe. But now there are internal issues. Actually, I can't say this, but it's also very important.

My father, Isaac Rosewald, has passed away.

Not many people knew because this news was not spread. Other than the descendants of the Rosewald Family, perhaps only the descendants of the other four families knew about it. So, the castle door was tightly closed and did not accept outsiders.

I don't know who will be his successor. Even so, I hope that this matter can be resolved peacefully. So ...”

Annie bowed politely then exclaimed with a sincere heart.

“Please help me to maintain peace and order in this Shelter 1! Don't let the chaos spread and become a bigger mess throughout the Blood Cross region!”

***

About an hour later.

Annie dududk on the sofa with a gentle smile on her face. He looks really relieved. The woman glanced at Melissa and Claude with an expression full of gratitude and gratitude on her face.

“Thank you, Melissa, Claude. Since you guys helped me persuade them, those guys ended up wanting to stay and help.”

After quite a long conversation earlier, the envoys from the various shelters agreed to help Annie. They'll send some people back to deliver the mail. Power transfer approval letter and apology for not being able to send help on the grounds Shelter 1 was in chaos.

They'll all stay here and help Annie if there's any chaos. Protecting innocent people from getting involved in the mess.

“Because you guys have helped me, I will give you a gift. Do you guys have any requests?” ask Annie.

“Can Claude's hands be healed? Please help us to heal her,” said Melissa expectantly.

The woman did not reject Annie's kindness at all. Not wanting to pretend to be okay because in reality it does require the help of the woman.

“Must work. Only, the chances of recovery are not high. As I said before, I'll help you treat as best I can, so it doesn't count as a reward. Do you guys have any other requests?” ask Annie.

Claude and Melissa actually didn't want to trouble Annie so much. However as the woman continued to force them to ask for gifts, Claude suddenly expressed his wish.

“If you can .. can you help us give us any gift, can it be random to the person who has helped Miss Melissa? Miss Melissa didn't bring much along on this trip, so might not be able to give a decent gift. If you can, help us give him a gift. That's more than enough,” Claude said.

Claude knows that Melissa is a woman who doesn't like to be indebted. Although the help was unintentional, the other party had indeed helped them. So, it is appropriate that they give a thank you gift, even if it is not an expensive pervert. At the very least, it could show their gratitude and gratitude.

“You're really a good man, Claude. It's worth Melissa liking you,” Annie said as she giggled.

“It ... it's not what you think, Miss Annie!” deny Melissa with a shy expression.

Claude did not say anything, but also felt a little embarrassed. She did like Melissa, but all this time did not face to get it. After all, their backgrounds are different. Besides, he himself was not a good man either.

“Good. I won't tempt you anymore. To be honest, I was also curious about the person who had helped you. I can give you a gift, but can I come with you?” ask Melissa.

Hearing Annie's question, Melissa and Claude looked at each other. The two then nodded. Melissa answered.

“Of course, Miss Annie! I'm sure he doesn't mind either. Anyway ..”

“Traders seems sure to be happy to meet such a noble lady like you.”

***

Three days later.

Four people stood in front of the Vermillion Shop's door. Other than Melissa, the other three people looked surprised. They did not expect that ‘friend’ who helped Melissa turned out to be Faust Vermillion. Especially Annie who was really very surprised.

“Please do not block the door. Eh? Is there anything I can help you with, Miss Melissa? Miss Annie?”

Faust who had just appeared was shocked when he saw the guest who had come today. He immediately put on a friendly and professional smile. When looking since the confusion in Annie's eyes, the man wore a friendly and earthy expression. It really made the woman even more confused.

‘Maybe that person also knew that Octavius was going to frame Melissa? Can he pretend to help Melissa get some information? So ... My plan to recruit the envoys is now known?’

Annie's mood instantly descended. The feeling is a bit complicated. On one hand, he felt worried because his plan was already open and known to others. However, on the other hand, he was also quite excited as it turned out that there was a person who was quite intelligent. He can really compete with himself.

“Do you know Miss Annie, Faust?” ask Melissa astonished.

“Ah! I forgot that this is a little secret between us. It seems Miss Annie likes to sneak away from the castle and visit some places. You could say, Miss Annie was quite interested in my little shop and came to visit.

Come inside. Don't just stand there. The store will open soon, so don't bother other customers. I'll serve tea.”

Faust then invited them in. All four guests were taken to a special living room. There, the man immediately served tea and some snacks.

When getting the reward, Faust said with a friendly expression on his face.

“You shouldn't bother. But I'm really grateful that you guys gave me a gift. I'm sure Aura will also love the gifts from you guys.”

Seeing the bright smile on Faust Vermillion's face, Annie became even more serious as she felt ...

The person in front of him was really difficult to deal with.

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