My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 198

When Kisha and Duke arrived back at the villa, it was already noon, and lunchtime was approaching. Fortunately, the trio had already prepared the food and were in the process of setting the table. Hearing movement at the entrance, they looked up to see Kisha leading a group of newcomers inside, with Duke following closely behind, a doting smile on his face.

The trio exchanged confused glances, silently questioning each other about the weak-looking old man and children Kisha was leading into the villa. ’Surely, she’s not planning a charity?’ their eyes seemed to ask.

Seeing their curious expressions, Kisha quickly explained, "This is Marcus, Mike, Gant, and Daisy Wyatt. They’ll be working with us from now on, mainly inside the villa where it’s safer." Her explanation seemed to satisfy everyone.

It made sense; with Sparrow and Vulture often out on supply runs or missions with Kisha and Duke, managing the growing number of people in the villa was becoming too tiresome for just the two of them.

This arrangement will allow them to focus on other important tasks, such as training and managing the group’s manpower, while also being involved in the internal affairs to maintain order.

Marcus will handle the farming with help from his grandchildren, who will also earn their keep by doing chores around the house, like cooking and cleaning.

By doing this, they could keep the villa constantly manned and under surveillance even when they are out. Besides, in a few days, the Winters and their subordinates would gradually join the group, making the villa as lively as possible.

The Trio welcomed the new additions to the group and set up plates and utensils for them at the table, not minding their current appearance or smell. They were accustomed to far worse—the horrendous stench of decaying zombies, eating meals while covered in coagulated blood, and dining near rotting carcasses.

Compared to that, the smell of people who hadn’t showered in over a week was a minor inconvenience.

Marcus and the kids teared up at the sight of the hot meal, overwhelmed by the kindness they were shown despite their appearance. They hadn’t expected Kisha and the rest to be so welcoming. Daisy, the youngest among them, had matured overnight due to the harshness of their environment. She used to be whiny and bratty, doted on and protected by her two brothers.

But after their parents died protecting them—turning into zombies after being bitten—she changed. Their grandfather even had to kill their parents to spare them further suffering.

Despite their hunger, Sparrow and Vulture carefully monitored Marcus and the children’s food intake, ensuring they didn’t overeat to avoid stomach issues, especially since they hadn’t eaten properly in a while and needed nourishment.

The Wyatts displayed good manners at the dining table, keen not to upset their new employers, and their lunch proceeded smoothly. Afterward, Vulture escorted them to a separate building adjacent to the main house where the workers resided. There, he provided them with the clothes Kisha had purchased earlier so they could clean themselves up before starting their tasks.

Kisha, after lunch and instructing Vulture to help the Wyatts settle in, headed straight to the backyard where there was ample space, though she wasn’t certain if it was suitable for farming. Her knowledge of farming was limited, and she doubted it would suffice to make the land productive enough to sustain their needs.

As a novice, Kisha believed starting with easy-to-grow vegetables suitable for a backyard was the best approach. She pulled out a handful of seed packets from her pocket while Duke crouched beside her, equally perplexed. He struggled to distinguish one seed packet from another, unsure which seeds belonged to which vegetables.

Seeing the typically formidable Duke clueless about something made Kisha chuckle and find him adorable. Before she could tease him, Marcus came to the backyard as well.

"Allow me to handle this, Young Madam," Marcus offered as he approached, seeing Kisha and Duke crouched on the ground, puzzled by the seeds they held. He had taken to addressing them as Master and Young Madam, following Sparrow and Vulture’s lead, a fitting title given his role as their gardener.

Kisha was assigned the simplest tasks that didn’t require much movement, such as spreading seeds evenly in the seedling tray and ensuring they were adequately hydrated for germination. She focused on maintaining proper spacing to prevent the seeds from spoiling or growing too close together. _{freewebnøvel.coɱ}