Dorothy quickly finished the orange.
It was a flavor she truly missed.
Since becoming a Nikke, she hadn’t enjoyed anything like it.
Seeing everyone enjoy the hard-won orange, Dorothy also showed a relieved smile.
Kai’s arrival not only brought comfort, assuring them that the Ark hadn’t abandoned them (the Nikkes’ demands are truly low—), but his blood also solved their greatest concern.
“Hey!
Why don’t we eat something good?” Dorothy suddenly suggested.
Scarlet collected the orange seeds and was very interested when she heard Dorothy’s suggestion.
“Oh?
So suddenly?”
“Yes.
To celebrate the Commander’s arrival, let’s eat something good to lift our spirits.”
“I agree with your idea, but do we have enough food left?”
Hearing Scarlet’s question, Dorothy nodded and replied, “We have three months of rations stored, but we only need to hold out for another two months, so it’s fine.”
“Hmm— shouldn’t we consider the worst-case scenario?” Scarlet was acting like a Contrarian now.
Dorothy glanced at the silly Kai and couldn’t help but smile, “Of course not!
Since we have the Commander’s support, we will successfully defend this place, and then we’ll all go to the Ark together.”
“—” Scarlet.
“—” Kai.
Kai stopped himself before speaking.
Forget it, he shouldn’t tell them yet.
Even dogs would despise the Ark!
The current Ark doesn’t have the Nikkes from the future, and he doesn’t want to scheme against that bunch of foxes.
Besides, he was just a college student fresh out of society, his eyes full of clear stupidity.
He would definitely be exploited by those politicians.
If Kai really faced the treatment from the factions described in the game’s plot, he felt he might end up becoming a terrorist like Crow.
Moreover, the Goddess Squad is the real lifeline!
In every sense of the word!
He definitely had to stick with them.
“Alright!
Let’s eat then!” Scarlet nodded.
Dorothy looked at her companions, “Since everyone is here, let’s all go together.
I’ll cook.”
“Oh, Commander, what do you like to eat?”
“Ah?
I’m not picky, anything is fine.”
Scarlet chuckled, “Oh?
You can cook?
I never knew that.”
Dorothy narrowed her eyes, a dangerous light appearing.
Scarlet and she used to fight often when Captain Liliweiss was still around.
Recently, since everyone was under a lot of stress, the two of them had calmed down.
She didn’t expect Scarlet to disrespect Dorothy like this in front of the Commander today!
“Although my cooking skills aren’t as good as Liliweiss’s, I know a little.
What I make might not be too tasty—but it should be better than eating raw rations.”
Scarlet wrapped an arm around Kai’s shoulder, “Is that so?
I’m looking forward to it.”
“Also, Young Master, how about we share a drink?”
Absolutely not!
Kai couldn’t drink alcohol.
He really couldn’t understand why anyone would enjoy drinking something so spicy.
“Next time for sure, next time for sure!” Kai used his Ultimate Move, ‘Next time for sure,’ and Scarlet didn’t press the matter further.
“I will continue to monitor the surroundings.
Just bring the food to me, thank you.” Snow White stood at the lookout post, her tone flat.
She remembered the Nikkes she had executed—she hadn’t even remembered their names.
“But we agreed to eat together, how can we leave you alone?” Dorothy had a headache; being a captain was truly difficult.
“I must stand guard.
What if a Rapture attack happens just as I leave?
Casualties are bound to occur then.”
“It will be too late to act after the Rapture attack is detected.
Only pre-emptive action can reduce casualties.”
Dorothy was speechless.
Kai eased the tension, “Then let’s eat right here.
Dorothy, you can cook here, and everyone can help.”
“Later, we’ll divide the work: some people guard the surroundings, and some help Dorothy cook.
Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
“That should be fine.” Snow White nodded.
Finally, there were no objections.
Dorothy sighed in relief, “Then everyone wait here for a bit, I’ll go move the ingredients.”
Just as Dorothy turned around, Snow White spoke again.
“What’s the menu?”
Dorothy: “It’s—not confirmed yet.”
“As long as it tastes good.”
Dorothy finally couldn’t hold it in, “Hehe, ahahaha!”
Snow White: “??
What are you laughing at?”
“Why is Captain laughing?” Kai promptly played the Straight Man.
“It’s nothing, sorry, sorry.
Hahaha, I just thought, she truly lives up to her name, Snow White.”
“—She hasn’t changed at all.
Even after experiencing the Mind Shift, she is still the same as before.
Only her tone and personality have changed; her true nature hasn’t changed one bit.”
Sigh, Snow White: “Is that so?”
“That’s right.
I’m going to move the ingredients now.” After saying that, Dorothy headed to the food storage area.
“Dorothy-sama!
I’ll accompany you.” Pinne followed Dorothy to move the ingredients.
The rest of the Mass-Produced Nikkes also consciously went to guard the surroundings, leaving only Kai, Scarlet, and Rapunzel waiting where they were.
“Brother, do you want to come pray with me?
Praying that everyone will be safe forever.” The Sister Rapunzel found waiting around boring and prepared to drag Kai along to pray.
Kai scratched his head, “I don’t know how!
But, if we pray together, will the wishes come true faster?”
“Huh?
I hadn’t thought of that—”
“So, Scarlet, you come along too!”
“Ah?
Young Master?
Do I have to go too?”
“The more people, the greater the strength!”
Kai dragged Scarlet into the prayer group.
Of course, Scarlet didn’t resist; otherwise, Kai’s small physique wouldn’t be enough for one Pilgrim’s hand.
Soon, several tables of food were set up below the Patrol Outpost.
Rapunzel shouted from below, “Snow White~~, come down and eat.”
“No, I must stay here.
I need to be vigilant at all times,” Snow White refused.
“Alright—!
Then I’ll bring it up,” Rapunzel wasn’t annoyed and prepared to take some food up.
“—”
“There’s the aroma of mashed potatoes,” Snow White said.
Scarlet covered her mouth, “Exactly!”
“And cream soup sprinkled with pepper.”
“It smells like beef jerky.”
Kai was immensely impressed.
As expected of you, Snow White, a true Expert!
Just as everyone was asking Snow White to come down and eat together.
Boom—!
The muzzle flash of Snow White’s rifle suddenly flared!
!!!
“Distance 4000!
Raptures detected!
Mostly Artillery Types!
Take cover!” Snow White loudly warned.
Dorothy’s expression became extremely grim!
Artillery Type Raptures would inflict massive damage on the outpost, and the Commander was in great danger here.
“Everyone!
Find cover!”
Dorothy shielded Kai beneath her.
Humans were completely useless in this kind of battle.
Commander Kai was currently incredibly important to the Nikkes; even if Dorothy had to sacrifice herself, the Commander could not be harmed!
Boom—!
Boom—!
Snow White and the Artillery Type Raptures exchanged fire, rifles and cannons clashing.
RUMBLE————!!
The previous artillery fire came from the rear of the outpost.
Fortunately, everyone was currently positioned at the Patrol Outpost in front of the Temporary Outpost, otherwise, casualties would have been certain!
However, the Raptures’ firepower was slowly covering the front as well; they intended to carpet bomb the entire outpost!
Kai watched the shelling get closer.
This couldn’t continue!
He didn’t want to see any Nikke injured or killed!
Absolutely not!
“Dorothy!
We must proactively attack!
Snow White can’t handle so many Raptures alone; if this continues, we’ll just become targets!”
“Snow White, suppress their firepower!
We’ll use the chance to approach the Raptures!” Kai couldn’t worry about anything else; he could only rely on his Battle Royale experience.
“But you—” Dorothy only wanted to ensure Kai’s safety right now.
Her heart was in turmoil because Kai was too important; he was the only known means for them to resist erosion.
Kai simply walked out from under her protection.
Damn it!
How can we reclaim the Surface by being timid?
Don’t be a coward, just do it!
Besides, there’s a whole bunch of Pilgrims here, what is there to be afraid of?
“Dorothy!
You are the Captain of the Goddess Squad!
The hope of humanity!
I believe in you!
Lead the brothers in a charge!”
Uh, even though the situation was urgent, Dorothy almost lost her composure!
Rapunzel, what have you taught the Commander?
Still, they really couldn’t sit and wait for death.
“Scarlet!
Let’s go!
Snow White, provide cover fire!
Rapunzel and the Mass-Produced Nikkes, clear out any missed Raptures!”
“Commander, you, just protect yourself!”
“Understood!”
“Let’s move out!”