Kisha shut down her status window with a silent sigh, adopting the mantra "out of sight, out of mind." Taking her seat at the dining table, she left everyone to ponder her earlier question about joining her team. ’Weren’t they already part of the team from the beginning?’
Confusion hung in the air, but amidst the uncertainty, they collectively brushed off the momentary puzzlement, eagerly anticipating the meal simmering in the kitchen.
The tantalizing aroma of meat filled the air, a stark contrast to the week they spent subsisting on tough bread and canned goods scavenged from outside. Their mouths watered uncontrollably at the heavenly scent, so much so that one of them couldn’t suppress the loud rumble of his stomach, louder than that of a zombie’s growl.
Laughter filled the room as they shared a moment of amusement at the sound of the growling stomach. While they awaited the main course, Kisha waved her hand, conjuring an array of appetizers and fruits from her inventory. These were provisions she had stocked up on the day before the apocalypse struck, now providing a welcome addition to their meal.
Now that everyone had a better understanding of Kisha’s ability to store and take out items from her inventory, their eyes crinkled in happiness because they knew that they would never be hungry anymore but at the same time, they felt reverence towards Kisha like a Goddess who descended from heaven and provided them provisions amidst the drought.
They felt immense gratitude that their leader had found such a resilient woman to stand by his side. In the midst of chaos and death, they saw the apocalypse as a blessing in disguise, bringing their master the companion he had long sought.
But even though they are all happy to see all the food on the table, no one has yet made a move because they don’t want to look disrespectful in front of their future young madam. ’And just like that, they already accepted Kisha as their young madam. All it took was delicious food.’ If Kisha were to hear this, she would be cackling like a madman due to amusement.
Observing the hesitant silence despite the tempting spread, Kisha interpreted their reluctance as a sign of respect, a collective effort to avoid appearing impolite or gluttonous in her presence. With a warm smile, she encouraged them to indulge, recognizing the need for sustenance to face the challenges ahead. "Please, help yourselves," she urged, her tone welcoming.
"We have plenty, and today promises to be demanding. You’ll need all the energy you can muster to confront our aggressors." freēwebnovel.com
As Kisha’s words settled in, their eyes widened as they processed her implications. Before anyone could articulate their thoughts, Duke seized the moment. "Seems like we’re perfectly in tune," he remarked with a playful smirk, idly running his fingers through Kisha’s hair. Seated beside her, he basked in the comfortable atmosphere they shared.
Hearing Kisha vocalize what had been on his mind brought a happy smile to Duke’s face. In that moment, he felt a profound connection with her, realizing that nobody understood him quite like she did, and no one seemed to sync with him as effortlessly as she did, in every aspect of their relationship. His eyes sparkled with emotion as he gazed at Kisha, his fingers still gently toying with her hair.
"You all better eat," Duke echoed Kisha’s words.
Upon hearing Kisha and Duke, everyone abandoned their remaining manners and dove into the appetizers on the table while waiting for Vulture and Tristan to finish preparing the meal.
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