My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 414

Feeling the frustration build with no outlet, Kisha took a deep breath, exhaling slowly to calm herself. After all, she had already secured the item she wanted.

As for the points, she knew she could earn them back—especially with so many missions queued up in her mission tab, ready to be cleared.

She reassured herself that she hadn’t lost out and, in fact, had gained something valuable.

After calming herself down a few more times, Kisha retrieved the space ring from her inventory, finally ready to examine her latest purchase.

The space ring appeared as a deep, blood-red jade encased in intricate gold engravings, giving it a fashionable and eye-catching allure.

As it materialized in her hand, it instantly caught Duke’s attention. His eyes lit up with delight, a playful crinkle forming at their corners as he perked up, clearly captivated by the item.

’So, my little wife is trying to propose to me, huh?’ Duke mused, a smirk tugging at his lips.

’Is that why she’s been so serious and quiet all this time? She’s been gathering the courage to do it.’ He kept his gaze fixed on the ring in Kisha’s hand, waiting patiently for her to speak, though his mind raced with amusement and curiosity.

’It must be that,’ Duke thought, his grin widening.

’She’s afraid of sending me off without making her feelings clear. If only I had known, I would’ve proposed first. As a man, it’s my duty to reassure her and take that step.’ He paused, his thoughts shifting.

’But... being on this side of things doesn’t feel so bad after all.’ By the time Kisha turned to face him, Duke was already grinning from ear to ear, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

’Did he already know what this is?’ Kisha wondered, noticing the eager look in Duke’s eyes.

Both of them were caught in their own assumptions—Duke thinking Kisha was preparing to propose, while Kisha assumed he was simply admiring the item.

With their minds running in completely different directions, a misunderstanding was born, though neither realized it.

They both continued to indulge in their separate thoughts, unaware of the growing disconnect.

"I want you to have this Space Ring," Kisha said, her voice steady as she presented the ring to Duke. Slowly, she slid it onto his ring finger.

The atmosphere grew thick with unspoken tension. Duke swallowed hard, his throat dry, as he watched her with wide eyes.

The act felt far too intimate, almost ceremonial as if she were making a vow at the altar.

His heart raced, and in that moment, Duke felt like he was floating on cloud nine, utterly convinced that this was her way of proposing.

Duke’s grin froze, and his expression crumbled as her words sank in. ’Wait, what?! Space Ring?’

His mind raced as he replayed her words. ’Not a wedding ring? Not even an engagement ring?’

Before he could fully process the realization, Kisha continued. "Please put a drop of your blood on the ring so it can recognize you as its owner," she explained, her tone matter-of-fact.

"Once it’s bound to you, you’ll have 100 cubic meters of storage space. You can think about how to use it effectively while you’re out there. With this Space Ring, I’d feel more reassured sending you outside without me."

Duke blinked, his mind spinning between disappointment and confusion, realizing this wasn’t the romantic gesture he had imagined.

Kisha continued to talk, but Duke’s mind had flatlined the moment he realized this wasn’t a proposal—it was just a Space Ring for storing items during his missions outside the base.

She packed several options of nearly everything in her inventory, ensuring that Duke would have plenty to choose from whenever he felt hungry. _{free𝑤ebnovel.com}