My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 209

As Kisha neared the edge of the forest, she took a deep breath to calm her racing heart before stepping out into the open, far from Villa #1. She emerged on the other side of the villa, near an empty lot beside a northern wall.

This secluded spot had been their hidden backdoor, used by Kisha and Duke whenever they wanted to slip outside for some fresh air without alerting their people of their disappearance.

She chose this path to ensure her origins remained unknown, though it hardly mattered in the end.

As she had done yesterday, she returned to the marketplace bustling with people searching for useful items. Her clean, beautiful face drew attention from all directions, with some men following her like bees to flowers. A few even took the initiative to purchase gifts for her from the market, trailing her like eager servants.

This was why Duke seethed with jealousy; he knew that when Kisha appeared like this, she would inevitably draw unwanted attention from men. Who knew if they were already undressing her with their eyes or worse, imagining inappropriate things about her? The mere thought was enough to push Duke to the brink of a killing spree if he had been there.

Kisha feigned shyness and innocence as she graciously accepted everything they offered: food, accessories suitable for a young woman like herself, clothes, and more. She didn’t have to lift a finger to carry the gifts, as the men who bought them for her took the initiative to carry everything.

Just like in her previous life, aside from the villas that had separate water tanks, the villas still had running water for bathing and washing. However, unlike the villas, the surrounding buildings had long been without a water supply, making water one of the most scarce commodities, especially for maintaining personal hygiene.

Most people on the streets resembled beggars, nursing wounds from their struggles to survive and their flight to City B. Few were without scratches or injuries, and even fewer had clean bodies and faces like Kisha’s.

And most people out in the market with clean bodies are mostly from the Coltons and Minister of Defense factions if not from strong groups who have occupied the other villas. And just like Kisha had expected, in the middle of her shopping, a group of men in black blocked her way, refusing to step aside.

They looked at her with covetous and calculating eyes. Kisha recognized the look all too well; she had seen it many times before. She was certain the bait had been taken, and now her task was to verify whether these men were indeed from the Coltons’ faction and not from any other group.

"Hello there, missy. Why are you running around on your own and letting these dirty bastards accompany you, hmm?" The man in front said with narrowed eyes, taking a step forward to stand closer to Kisha.

When he did, he caught a whiff of Kisha’s pleasant fragrance, refreshing with a hint of flowers, undeniably feminine. It stirred something primal within him, sparking a desire to possess her for himself. Subconsciously licking his dry lips, his gaze darkened.

"How about letting this big brother treat you to some delicious food, more clothes, and accessories? What do you think?"

He didn’t bother to conceal his lustful gaze any longer, and Kisha sensed that a simple refusal could escalate to violence. She couldn’t afford to abandon her plan just yet, so she pretended to ponder coyly, which only heightened the man’s desire for her.

Seeing her seemingly serious consideration without any overt disapproval thrilled him, and he eagerly anticipated the prospect of Kisha becoming his willing lover.

Before he could advance any further, another group of men clad in black camouflage uniforms appeared, bearing a red wolf crest on their chests. Their arrival interrupted the tense moment with their serious demeanor.

"Host, I’m back!!!!" 008’s sudden voice genuinely startled Kisha, intensifying her act of feigned fear. "Hmm? What did I miss?" 008 asked, sounding confused. _{freewebnoveℓ.com}