You? Why the hell are you here?!
Where are Mom and Dad?
Elara Voss froze for a split second before reacting—Kael Voss had actually come in person!
You left the Safe Zone?
Who's gonna run it while you're gone?
Elara pushed Kael away, shooting the reckless man a sharp glare.
Kael Voss grinned, carefree. "Relax, Reno Stark's holding down the fort!"
Mom and Dad were worried sick about you.
That's why they sent me to pick you up!
Kael slung an arm around Elara's shoulders as if no one else was there, completely ignoring Silas Thorne's ashen face.
Elara slapped his hand away, giving him a warning look.
Kael turned to Jax Stark and the others who'd followed, raising an eyebrow.
Some of Xu Jun's men stared up at the sky.
Others studied the ground.
None dared to meet Kael's gaze.
Kael shot Elara a triumphant grin, showing his white teeth.
Elara snorted through gritted teeth, crossed her arms, and strode into the supermarket.
Kael followed right behind.
Silas hesitated for a moment, falling back to whisper to Jax Stark.
"They… seem really close for siblings."
Jax froze, then smiled. "Yeah. I've been with the boss for years. I haven't had much contact with the young lady, but the boss dotes on her like crazy!"
They… are blood siblings?
Silas frowned, asking.
Shh～ You can't let the boss hear that!
Jax looked guarded. "He might let other insults slide, but never anything related to the young lady. Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous!"
With how the boss treasures her—afraid to hold her too tight, afraid to put her in his mouth in case she melts—how could they not be blood related?
Silas pressed his lips together, watching Kael walk ahead.
The man's unapologetic dominance kept Elara firmly within his protective range.
A dark glint flashed in Silas's eyes.
Kael Voss's attitude toward Elara was far from normal!
Silas couldn't pinpoint his own feelings.
Part of him hoped they were siblings—so he'd have a chance.
The other part prayed they weren't.
If Kael's unhidden feelings for Elara were real, it would spell catastrophe.
Just as Silas's thoughts wandered, Kael suddenly turned around!
It was as if he'd read Silas's mind. He curled his lips into a cold smile, his eyes dark and predatory—like a demon from hell.
Silas's face paled. Kael Voss felt terrifyingly dangerous!
If he wasn't mistaken, Kael had definitely awakened a Superpower—and his strength was far above Silas's!
What's wrong?
Noticing Kael staring behind them, Elara frowned, about to turn around.
Kael quickly grabbed her shoulders. "Nothing, nothing. Just wondering if we have enough men and what supplies to take back."
Oh, focus on grains, oils, rice, flour first.
Non-staples, daily necessities, and clothes too.
Elara thought carefully. "The Safe Zone will have more and more people—these are essentials. We can make multiple trips if one isn't enough. Opportunities like this are rare."
Got it, whatever you say!
Jax Stark!
Kael waved a hand. Jax hurried over.
Tell the guys to move all the grains, oils, rice, flour, and non-staples from the first floor.
Don't waste a thing!
Kael ordered casually.
You got it!
Let's move, boys!
Jax pumped his fist at the others. They charged in like hungry wolves, whooping loudly.
These guys…
They've seen it all before, but never gotten this excited!
Kael shook his head in helplessness.
It's normal.
You only realize the value of food and clothes after going hungry and cold a few times.
Elara watched the men work frantically, even the able-bodied among Milo's remaining men joining in. "Back then, no one thought twice about wasting—they wouldn't even glance at a shirt worth dozens. Now, a rough steamed bun would be a feast, especially for those who can't get food on their own."
By the way, have you seen Milo?
Elara suddenly remembered, asking quickly.
Yeah. I told Reno Stark to organize people to unload the truck and arrange a place for Milo and his men.
Kael's jaw tightened at the thought of that childish-looking guy.
Why did his Elara attract so many people everywhere she went?
Lucky for him, Milo had joined Kael's team.
He'd have to keep a close eye on him.
Between Jaxon Hale, Elias Voss, and Silas Thorne, he already had enough headaches. Now Milo too? Dammit～ If only he could burn them all to ashes!
I promised Milo he could form his own squad with his men.
You decide how to arrange the rest.
Elara walked side by side with Kael, stopping by the window at the corner of the freight elevator to talk.
Right. And Dorian Hale—he awakened an Earth-type Superpower.
I made him captain of the Qilin Squad. I'll assign him team members when the Blaze Legion recruits more people later.
Kael stared at Elara's face, stepping closer to take off her mask.
He caressed her delicate cheek, mesmerized.
Dorian Hale?
Elara's eyes widened in surprise. "He hid it well!"
Yeah, he awakened even earlier than me.
He probably already had his Superpower when I was building the Safe Zone, but he knew how to keep a low profile.
Kael nodded. He genuinely admired Dorian. If Kael hadn't awakened his extreme Fire-type Superpower, he'd still be unaware of Dorian's true strength!
He… Wait, you said he has an Earth-type Superpower?
Elara pressed, as if remembering something.
Yeah, why?
Kael asked, confused.
A glint flickered in Elara's eyes.
Could this Dorian Hale be the Earth-type Superpower user who built the X City Safe Zone in her previous life?
The one who led the Safe Zone's people to fend off countless Mutated Beast sieges as its leader?
The one who earned the loyalty of countless other Superpower users and ruled over a territory?
Unexpectedly, in this life, he'd accidentally been recruited by Kael Voss!
What's really going on?
Is there a problem?
Kael stared at Elara intently. His intuition told him the woman he loved deeply was hiding a huge secret from him!
But he couldn't ask. Dammit, he couldn't ask!
Nothing.
I was just thinking—since Dorian's so capable, we should make the most of him. But we have to be careful!
Elara shook her head.
Rebirth was her secret, her deepest pain—something that couldn't see the light of day, like a rotting wound in her heart, condemned to eternal darkness!
I know…
Kael lowered his eyes, sighing silently.
She still wouldn't tell him. So he'd pretend not to notice.
And Milo Voss—
Elara remembered Milo's background and the strangeness Elias had mentioned, quickly telling Kael.
He's the Bai family's heir, but he's been abandoned now.
He joined the Blaze Legion mostly to use us to take back the Bai family.
Elara frowned, unable to figure out what was happening with Milo.
And there's something weird about him—like he's awakened a Superpower, but also not…
The Bai family? Heh.
They've been sabotaging me nonstop while I built the Safe Zone.
Kael smiled coldly. "If Milo wants to use us, we'll use him as an excuse to wipe out the Bai family completely! Besides, we already have a grudge against them. Cyrus Voss's aunt is the current Bai family matriarch! I killed Cyrus—they'll definitely avenge him. Instead of waiting for them to strike, we should strike first!"
I see. Then we can't waste time.
The more prepared the Bai family is, the harder it'll be.
Elara's voice was firm, her eyes dark as she stared into the distance. "Let's head to the Bai family tonight when we get back!"
No need for you to come.
Just go to sleep soundly.
Kael smiled, pinching her nose. "I can handle it alone!"
No way!
The Bai family is no joke. Even with your Superpower, you can't underestimate them.
Elara slapped his hand away seriously, correcting his casual attitude. "Who's to say no one in the Bai family has awakened a Superpower?"
Fine, fine!
Kael raised his hands in surrender helplessly.
But you stay right by my side and don't lift a finger.
Your top priority is to keep yourself safe. Can you do that?
Looking at Kael's "do this or you can't go" expression, Elara nodded, promising earnestly. "Okay, don't worry!"
But in her heart, she thought of Bai Yu—the man who'd tried to kill her and Kael countless times in her previous life.
Tonight, she'd make sure he was dealt with!
As for Milo Voss—don't worry, I'll have someone keep an eye on him!
Kael narrowed his eyes dangerously, as if remembering something.
There was something off about Milo—a faint, floral scent on a man…
What about the ordinary people in the Safe Zone?
How do you plan to arrange them?
Thinking of the elderly, weak, women, and children, Elara sighed in frustration.
The Safe Zone is still under construction.
Anyone able to work is divided into groups based on age and physical condition—everyone has a job, and three meals a day are guaranteed.
Kael twirled a strand of Elara's hair around his finger, his expression gentle, all traces of cruelty gone. "Women are assigned to logistics—cooking and cleaning. Children under 16, the elderly, and the disabled can get three meals a day with ID. Other policies and regulations are still being established and improved. I'm sure Dorian Hale will handle it well."
You can share any ideas you have too.
That means the Safe Zone will have a huge demand for food, water, and daily necessities.
The Blaze Legion alone can't sustain it for long.
Elara thought, recalling the policies of large Safe Zones from her previous life. "I was thinking we could implement a policy to encourage people to form small factions to hunt Mutated Beasts and collect supplies. That way, people in the Safe Zone have an alternative to joining the Blaze Legion. If they pay a fixed amount of supplies or Beast Cores to the Safe Zone monthly as contributions—converted into contribution points—the Safe Zone can provide them with the latest Mutated Beast data, scientific research results, and territory."
Additionally, the Safe Zone needs a guard force and patrols.
They'll train daily to handle potential crises.
Elara continued. "This way, no matter how many people join the Safe Zone, we can absorb them. It also prevents private organizations from growing too powerful and threatening the Safe Zone's authority and development!"
Their salaries can be paid in grain, oil, non-staples, and daily necessities. Those who perform well or make meritorious contributions get material rewards.
You've thought this through so thoroughly, Elara.
You're amazing!
Overjoyed, Kael cupped Elara's face and kissed her fiercely without hesitation!
Next Chapter Highlight:
Kael's sudden kiss ignites Silas's jealousy, but the team has no time to deal with the emotional entanglement—they rush to the Bai family at night! Just as they sneak into the Bai mansion, they trigger a trap set by Mutated Plants! The entire mansion is surrounded by carnivorous vines, and Bai Yu, who has already awakened a Wood-type Superpower, controls the vines to attack Elara and Kael! "Elara, I've been waiting for you!" Bai Yu's crazy laughter echoes in the night. Kael erupts in anger, using his extreme Fire-type Superpower to burn the vines, but accidentally injures Elara! Silas protects Elara at the risk of his life, glaring at Kael: "You're not qualified to protect her!" At the critical moment, Milo suddenly appears, and the floral scent on his body actually makes the Mutated Plants retreat! Bai Yu is shocked: "You're also a Wood-type user?!" It turns out Milo's half-awakened Superpower is the key to controlling Mutated Plants, but Bai Yu captures him and threatens Elara to hand over the Safe Zone's management rights! Will Kael and Silas put aside their differences to save Elara and Milo? The secret of Milo's Superpower is exposed, and the Bai family's backup arrives—will the team be able to escape this time?