My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 188

However, her perspective shifted upon reviewing Reeve’s status window. She realized that Reeve’s survival played a crucial role, prompting her to reconsider her initial plans. Additionally, she anticipated that Aston would resent her if she acted impulsively and harmed innocent people before identifying the true traitor.

And even though her heart has already turned cold and can’t trust that easily, she was not irresponsible and wouldn’t kill without reason. If she was, she wouldn’t even bring Clyde, Fred, or anyone else with her to travel to safety when she didn’t know if they would eventually betray her for whatever reason.

After everyone grasped what was required, they took action accordingly. Those, like Reeve, who were willing but apprehensive about inflicting injuries on themselves sought assistance from Aston, Sparrow, and Vulture. Some even requested to be visibly bruised and battered, ensuring their ruse appeared convincing.

Kisha couldn’t help but watch them as they endured, their muffled groans filling the room. It was clear they were handling it admirably, and she trusted Aston, Sparrow, and Vulture not to overdo it, ensuring the injuries inflicted were just enough to appear convincing without causing lasting harm to their health.

Once the three had finished assisting the others, they each retrieved their own daggers, meticulously cleaning them before deliberately inflicting superficial wounds and scratches on themselves. They exchanged a few controlled punches before mutually agreeing to stop.

When Kisha prepared to inflict injuries upon herself, Duke shot her a silent, disapproving glare, conveying his stance that while he consented to let the others play their roles, she needn’t join them. Both Kisha and Duke saw themselves as stronger figures in their group, as leader and vice-leader respectively.

It seemed fitting to let Sparrow and Vulture, whom they considered their "Lackeys", would take on the task of simulating injuries in their place.

But Kisha was determined to ensure their plan was foolproof and wouldn’t raise any suspicions. Duke, however, was deeply reluctant. "If you’re set on harming yourself," he said firmly, holding the dagger close to his chest, "then I’ll take a severe or even life-threatening injury before I let you step outside with that intention."

Kisha’s heart nearly jumped out of her ribcage at Duke’s seriousness. "Alright, alright, I understand. I won’t hurt myself. Put that down," she said, motioning towards the dagger.

Hearing Kisha step back to prevent him from hurting himself, Duke smiled at her briefly. Lowering the dagger, but then he swiftly stabbed it into his left shoulder and then his right thigh. Kisha was taken aback and momentarily stunned by Duke’s unexpected actions; she hadn’t anticipated him going to such lengths.

She was filled with anger, grief, and frustration as she rushed to Duke’s side and helped him up. It wasn’t necessary to assist him; he showed barely any sign of pain on his face. He hadn’t even winced when he decisively stabbed himself, nor did he break into a sweat. Duke continued to act as if nothing was amiss.

If Kisha hadn’t witnessed him inflict those wounds upon himself and seen the blood, she might have thought the dagger he used was merely a retractable prop.

Everyone, including Kisha, was taken aback by Duke’s actions. They had all held back with the injuries they inflicted on themselves, which now seemed like mere scratches compared to Duke’s self-inflicted wounds. Kisha quickly retrieved the first aid kit from her inventory and began applying medication to Duke’s injuries.

After everyone had tended to their wounds and deliberately made themselves look more disheveled, they continued their journey. Kisha stored all their supplies in her inventory, leaving only a few backpacks for them to carry, creating the impression they had salvaged some items. Duke then orchestrated the destruction of the truck: Sparrow deliberately rammed it into a nearby building. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}