The stakes in this section are incredibly well-calibrated because they operate on two levels simultaneously. On the surface, there's the immediate physical danger—the zombie horde at the gas station, the chase, Le Huan fainting. But underneath that, there's this constant tension about Le Huan's health. Everyone thinks she has a severe heart condition. Wu You says "we thought she was going to die." Zhao Yan is terrified every time she looks pale. But here's the thing—the reader knows she's faking at least some of it. She's a spoiled young lady who's never faced real danger, and the zombies genuinely scared her unconscious (carsick or not). So is her vulnerability real or manufactured? The text keeps you guessing, which means every time she acts weak, we're wondering: is this genuine fear or another performance? The zombie chase scene is where the external stakes become visceral. "Through the rearview mirror, she saw a horde of zombies chasing after them, their hollow mouths wide open." This isn't abstract danger—this is death literally breathing down their necks. And Le Huan can't even handle the sight of it. What makes me care most is that Zhao Yan's internal conflict mirrors the external one. He's torn between resentment (she's a troublemaker who treats him like a servant) and duty (her parents saved his life). Every time she pushes him away with her bratty behavior, he pulls her closer out of obligation—and maybe something more. The question isn't just whether they'll survive the zombies, it's whether this fragile alliance between them can survive the truth.
"I guess.. I.. I will just talk to him, just the two of us.." Chiho answered with low voice. "What? You ain't going to, like, ask him if it's true?" Mariko looked over her shoulder. "That's what i mean, I have many things to talk about with him..." Chiho looked up to the sky. Then They became silent, though they quickly arrived in the inn and went up to their room. As always, They laid down to their beds. Instead of Ayumi, Mariko threw herself down to the bed this time. "Alright, Where were we?" Mariko took a deep breath and start thinking. "Oh, by the way, Chiho.." She looked at Chiho. "Yes?" Chiho looked back. "Um.. Try not to be so forgetful starting tomorrow, will you? You might have problems on your training" Mariko said, Her words made Chiho blush hard. "I-I will! .. By the way, You keep telling us about training.. But you haven't even started yet.." Chiho thinks. "Oh.. Yeah, We can start tomorrow.. So try to be attentive and aware at all times from now on.." Mariko promised them a training tomorrow. "I AM always attentive! It's Gentaro-san's fault for asking us to have a ride back..." Chiho looked away. "Hey, That's not good.. Blaming someone who's just being kind, when you're actually inattentive.." Mariko said. "I am attentive...." Chiho spoke with low voice and pouts. Seeing her pout, Ayumi giggled. "Onee-chan can be so childish sometimes.." She said. "Heh, Yeah.. You still wants some information? I think i still have something to tell you..." Mariko changed the topic, Ayumi turned to her to give that she's interested again. "About them Pros... " Mariko hid all of the important things she know about PTRD, So she can't think of anything else. "Uh... I-I guess i told you everything.." She sighed. "What?! I thought you told us that Takumi-san told you a sh-!" "Yeah, Yeah! Fine!" Mariko raised her voice higher to interrupt Ayumi's whine. She thought of giving away something, with a little lie. "Takumi said that i should keep this secret, But They're looking for someone who will become strong and fight them.." Mariko told them, This bought Chiho's attention. "I guess they wanted a little challenge for themselves, That's why i'm going to train you hard Chiho!" She continued. "I will give them everything i got.. I will destroy them.. Damn Prohorovkans.." Chiho whispered.
We entered the restaurant at the same time the Yaoyorozu family entered the other entrance. Mom already informed me that the Yaoyorozu family have a daughter which is about the same age as me but she looks just like me, more developed than our actual age. She is beautiful and if I had not known I think she looks like about 4 years older than her actual age, even where a woman should be developing already shows its signs in her. As we near each other mom greets them and hinted me to greet them too.
"That thing is cute?!"
"Do a background check on them. I want all related information." said the first voice while sighing.
The Lechys got very angry and directly attacked him without making any preparations beforehand and only managed to injure it. That despicable Human then ran away and caused this whole mess. Any more questions?" The Kira asked a bit skeptical.
Marko was shocked to see that and he asked " What was that Kevin you could have killed me " . The butler said " I already apologized so please forgive me " Marko was listening to him but his facial expression were telling were telling something else he was smiling and he was patting his head as if he had done something very good . Marko was angry but then he suddenly remembered that he had to meet his father he asked Kevin " Hey were is father I need to ask him something important so were is he ? "
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Two agents leapt into the gap.
Previously, she wouldn't have had the strength to keep Ethan in check for even a second. She was still just barely on par with him now, but added on with the momentary surprise and the sudden break from her previous pattern gave Ethan enough of a shock that she was able to do this one reckless move. Also with her new harder scales, that headbutt would definitely hurt more than a mere Rank 2 Mortal Stage headbutt.
["God I hate tea, and I have to pee far too much between guests! And their stories! En! As if me and the others didn't know 90% of those are pure bullshit!"] Pò's thoughts though held another truth, one maybe a bit more cynical than what the pretty, air-headed face of her new body could suggest.