Apocalypse After

Emergency Mission

“Are you guys sorry now?”

Seeing the terrified expressions on the faces of the two women, Alexander slightly nodded. He thought it natural. Both of them had just been poisoned, so it would be even stranger if the two of them were not afraid.

Daisy bit the bottom of her lips. Despite his fear, he forced himself to calm down. After a long sigh, the woman sat on the floor and looked at Alexander with a stern expression on her face.

“Do you trust us both, Mister?” ask Daisy.

Aster was obviously more frightened, but he also sat down and looked at Alexander while waiting for an answer.

At first Alexander was a little surprised because they both tried so hard to adapt to all conditions. When recalling their extremely cornered position of only starving to death or dying at the hands of those who were starting to go crazy, he finally nodded.

‘Indeed, everyone learns faster when dealing with death.’

Alexander took a long breath. He then gently stroked the heads of the two women. The young man actually did not have good practice about such a thing. Merely, associating with Claude and Clayton for a few years made him quite understanding, even his understanding was quite deep about such things.

“You two did a great job. Although I don't fully believe it, but I've trusted you enough now. From tomorrow, I'll give you guys a job.

Can you write and read?”

Hearing the question, Daisy and Aster looked down in embarrassment. As ordinary refugees, you could say they are less cultured.

“S-I can read a few words, Sir. T-But I can't write,” said Daisy honestly.

“I can't both, Mr.” Aster looked embarrassed.

Hearing their answer, Alexander nodded lightly. The young man helped the two to their feet and asked them to sit on the bed. After that, he began to explain slowly.

“Then, from tomorrow I will teach you to read and write. Besides, I will also teach you how to handle some materials. Although you can not weigh and record, but you still have to be able to handle a variety of materials. I'll also teach you some self-defense tricks.

So, from tomorrow you will have many tasks. In addition to cleaning your house, you must learn to read, write, handle materials, and exercise.

I also gave you some bans. First, do not touch things randomly. Second, do not enter the food storage room. Lastly, it is forbidden to leave the house except with my consent.

Do you guys understand?”

Although it sounded quite heavy and exhausting, but life was definitely better than they had experienced before. Daisy and Aster look at each other. Their gazes began to mist and tears began to flow down their faces.

Seeing that appearance, Alexander frowned.

“Do you regret it now? If you guys are sorry, it's already-“

“No, Sir! We have no regrets at all. We feel happy. Really happy,” Daisy said sincerely while Aster kept nodding beside her.

The two women felt very happy and happy because they felt they did not find the wrong master. The job Alexander asked for might sound heavy, but it was a blessing for both of them. Writing, reading, handling materials, and fighting are all skills. Being able to get that kind of thing alone had already made them very happy.

At the very least, it made them feel better as it was slightly cultured and no longer felt bad as it was considered to only be able to rely on body and face to continue living.

Seeing Daisy and Aster who looked sleepy and exhausted due to the recent disruption of District 5 and the tense situation tonight, Alexander immediately gave orders.

“Then you go to bed first. From tomorrow you will work, so do not get too tired and mess up your work.”

“B-How about you, Mister?” ask Daisy hesitantly.

“Just do my command without asking much.”

After saying that, Alexander went to the food storage room. Daisy and Aster think she's sleeping while keeping food. In fact, the young man went to the basement then lay down on a long chair. Wear a warm blanket and sleep!

Despite feeling a bit upset over Daisy and Aster's affairs, she was still quite happy that she was finally able to rest the night after two months of night patrols.

After some time, Alexander who was lying down while hugging the sword finally drowned in his dream.

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Next morning.

Opening his eyes, Alexander felt his entire body become so comfortable. Despite only sleeping a few hours, the young man felt very satisfied. He got up and folded the blanket.

After coming out of the basement and going to the main room, Alexander saw Daisy and Aster who were still sleeping soundly while hugging. It seemed that they felt so safe and comfortable while living in this place.

‘What two helpless women. So many cracks and easy to die anytime.’

Seeing how Daisy and Aster slept so soundly, Alexander could immediately see dozens of ways they died from being so helpless.

The young man then picked up a flour made from dried yam. He lit the stove, heated the water and prepared to make a porridge of meat and herbal tea.

By the time the ingredients started to cook and the scent started to spread, the two women opened their eyes slowly. The sound of stomach rumbling was immediately heard. Obviously, it happened because it has been very hungry lately.

“Drink warm water then wait,” says Alexander flat.

Alexander put a glass of warm water on the table. Yeah, just warm water with nothing. Even so, both of them seemed very grateful. The two women split a glass of warm water and waited obediently.

After a while, Alexander gave them a bowl of porridge. Although the meat mixture was not as much as the young man's, Daisy and Aster looked very happy. Holding a bowl of thick and not so liquid porridge it made them want to cry.

Ignoring the two unaccustomed women, Alexander ate his breakfast quietly.

After breakfast, Alexander told them to clean the tableware and tidy up the main room. Meanwhile, he himself prepared a small note to begin teaching them to read.

DING! DING! DING!

Not yet had time to finish his writing, Alexander heard the sound of bells from outside. The sound was so lively, because not only in District 4, but the bells of other districts were also rung. That means, there is only one reason ...

Mission emergency!

Thinking of that, Alexander immediately stopped his actions. The young man immediately took his equipment and put it on. In a hurry, she almost forgot Daisy and Aster.

Alexander stared at the two of them and gave the order.

“For today, you don't have to do anything. Just rest! But I'll remind you, don't get out of the house.”

After saying that, Alexander directly walked out of the house and locked the door. The young man immediately ran towards the square where many hunters had gathered.

At that time, Alexander saw Aurora who looked exhausted after completing the task. The woman also saw his arrival. Merely, instead of welcoming in kind, he said in a sarcasm-filled tone.

“See how you ‘rejuvenated’, it seems you had fun until satisfied last night, Mr. Liar.”

Hearing that, Alexander felt Aurora stabbing his pain spot. When he remembered what happened last night, what he thought was not getting Daisy and Aster. Instead, the young man recalled how he had lost a material worth one level 2 evolution herb that was now quite expensive to him.

Plus the necessity to prepare potions for Daisy and Aster every month, Alexander felt that the wealth he collected became increasingly depleted.

It feels really painful!

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