"Who is it?" Tsubasa asked.
"It's me, Yukino Yukinoshita."
A cool female voice came from behind the door.
Tsubasa went, opened the door, and saw the black-haired young woman standing elegantly outside.
"To prevent a repeat of the situation where we were ambushed by the Hunter at Berkeley High School, everyone decided to group together and stay in the same room tonight," Yukino calmly explained.
"So, you chose me?" Tsubasa raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Yes, because your strength is the greatest, and your room is excellent," Yukino replied frankly.
"As expected of you… come in." Tsubasa moved aside, letting Yukino enter the room.
The latter cautiously looked around, then quietly nodded: "I want to stay in the innermost room, is that okay?"
Privately, this was her first time being alone with a young man in such close proximity, not to mention having to spend a night in the same room. Yukino still felt a little shy inside.
"Whatever you want." Tsubasa spread his hands and said, "As you know, my motto is 'nothing is free in the world.' Letting you stay in my room isn't free."
"What do I have to pay?" Yukino asked, her expression changing. She didn't expect this turn of events, and she instinctively crossed her arms to cover her chest.
"That flat chest, do they even need covering?" Tsubasa revealed a mocking smile.
Yukino's face instantly flushed red. She lowered her head, subconsciously glanced at her flat chest, and immediately said in annoyance: "What do you mean?! I'm still developing… Stop looking at me with that gaze!!"
After a pause, she continued: "And, and anything indecent… I absolutely refuse it!!"
"Don't worry, your figure doesn't even stir my interest." Tsubasa chuckled dismissively, passing by the young woman. "My request is very simple. Since you're staying in my room and enjoying my protection, you must bear the corresponding obligations. First, you must prepare my three meals a day, wash my clothes, and assist me with bathing. When I feel tired, you must proactively change into a maid outfit, massage me, and relieve my fatigue. Don't worry about not having enough clothes; I got plenty from the clothing store."
Right after his words ended, Yukino's eyes widened, looking over in disbelief.
"You…what did you say? Can you say it again?" she asked, her voice slightly trembling.
"I think I've made myself clear enough," said Tsubasa while staring at Yukino, his tone carrying a hint of mockery. "Is there such a thing as a free lunch in this world?"
Yukino's expression stiffened, her lips tightly pressed together, her body seemingly trembling slightly.
This man was truly too much. He actually demanded that she massage him… and attend to his daily needs.
But honestly, Yukino had no choice; Tsubasa's strength was far greater than hers, and she needed his protection.
To be fair, in this apocalypse, Tsubasa had already been quite generous. If he were more ruthless, he could easily kill all the men, possess all the women, and enjoy a life of debauchery.
Finally, the young woman still bit her thin lips, and gently nodded her head. "I, I understand."
Tsubasa lay on the bed with a clear conscience, waving his hand at Yukino. "Then go change your clothes and come massage me first…"
"…" Yukino, helpless, could only quickly change into a maid uniform and reluctantly came to his side.
"Here, put on these cat ears." With an annoying grin that made people want to beat him up, Tsubasa pulled out a pair of gray cat ear hair accessories.
"…" Yukino stiffly took them, struggled intensely internally, and finally, unwillingly, put them on her head.
Tsubasa had to admit that after putting on the cat ears, this originally cold beauty instantly became a few shades more lively. Beneath the cute maid uniform were slender legs wrapped in alluring white silk stockings, smooth and elastic to the touch.
Just like that, the cold-faced, cat-eared maid, bending her soft knees, slowly extended her fair hands to massage Tsubasa.
"Not bad. Although the technique is average, you're very diligent." Tsubasa lay leisurely on the large bed, offering his critique.
Even though Yukino didn't know how to massage, she was very serious about her work. Even though her technique was unskilled, she didn't slack off.
Of course, Tsubasa didn't just want her to massage him for discipline…
After activating the [Extreme State], his body was truly quite tired, his muscles sore, almost unbearable.
Before fully mastering the [Extreme State], Tsubasa would clearly have to continue enduring this side effect.
After activating the [Extreme State] once, he needed at least three days of rest before activating it again. Otherwise, his body would inevitably suffer severe damage.
In the zombie apocalypse, no one could guarantee that an accident wouldn't happen the next second. Even though Tsubasa wanted to master the [Extreme State] as quickly as possible, he also had to exercise restraint to prevent being unable to face crises due to insufficient physical strength. He had to maintain sufficient physical strength at all times.
After a massage, Yukino's hands quickly became tired, but she gritted her teeth and persevered without uttering a sound.
"You've worked hard. I'll make dinner tonight."
Seeing Yukino covered in sweat and barely able to stand, Tsubasa decided to make dinner himself. After searching, he discovered that the hotel kitchen actually had gas canisters and a portable gas stove.
He turned on the gas stove, and then found some relatively fresh vegetables, a few cans of meat, and a large bag of instant noodles in the kitchen, quickly making a pot of instant noodles.
Soon, the dinner was ready.
"Come. Let's eat."
Steaming hot mist billowed, carrying the enticing aroma of food. Tired and hungry, Yukino swallowed, reaching out to take the tableware Tsubasa handed her.
Compared to Hayato and his group, who could only eat leftovers, the fact that she could now eat hot food… this feeling, even if Yukino was unwilling to admit it, she couldn't help but feel a small joy in her heart.
"Tomato is indeed perfect for instant noodles." Saying this, Tsubasa was also extremely hungry. He hadn't eaten enough on the school bus at all.
The two almost simultaneously began eating. Chewy and smooth instant noodles, paired with a rich and flavorful tomato soup base, plus plenty of vegetables and luncheon meat. Despite being a very simple meal, Yukino ate with great relish. In the end, the two almost fought over the last slice of meat in the pot, even drinking all the broth.
"Burp…" Yukino covered her bulging little tummy, letting out an involuntary burp. The next instant, a blush of embarrassment suddenly appeared on her face.
What was wrong with her… Under Tsubasa's influence, she had completely abandoned her lady-like etiquette… eating instant noodles in a hotel suite with a young man she had only recently met. In the past, she would probably have been scolded by her strict mother.
"I wonder… if my sister will make fun of me if she sees me like this."
Looking at the pitch-black night view outside the window, a complex expression appeared on her face.
"Great, I'm finally full." Tsubasa wasn't so sentimental. He had eaten five packs of instant noodles, then cooked a pot of nabe, before he was finally satisfied.
That deadly hunger finally subsided. This gave him a new understanding of the demands after activating the [Extreme State].
"Damn it, with such extravagant eating habits, the hotel's stored food couldn't withstand my consumption."
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