My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 742

Seeing water appear out of nowhere left Dracon's team wide-eyed in awe. They had been constantly worried about their limited water supply—barely having enough to drink, let alone clean themselves.

Yet here were Duke's people, casually summoning clean water as if it were nothing. The realization hit them hard: they had been struggling, while these people had water-type awakened ability users who made water abundance look effortless.

They couldn't help but marvel at the convenience and usefulness of such an ability. Some even found themselves wishing they had awakened powers that practical.

Interestingly, the water-type ability users weren't from the HOPE Base Winters team—most of those had offensive abilities like fire, earth, or wind. These particular water-type users came from the Winters' men from the hidden base, and their presence now proved to be a major asset.

Of course, even with such a power, there were limits. After filling several large drums with clean water for dishwashing and general use, the awakened ability users became visibly exhausted and had to rest off to the side while the others continued with the cleanup.

After a brief moment of wonder at witnessing something that felt almost magical, the survivors from Dracon's side quickly shifted their focus. They were living in the middle of an apocalypse, after all—and adaptation was now second nature to them.

Seeing awakened ability users firsthand reminded them just how extraordinary the world had become, but also reinforced the importance of doing what they could to survive.

So, without needing to be told, they started helping with the cleanup. They began with the largest cooking pots and the massive rice cauldrons. Fortunately, Duke's team had come prepared—even bringing dishwashing liquid, which made the cleaning process much easier.

After scrubbing the big pots clean, they filled them with fresh water and used them to rinse the plates and utensils. Those who were washing made sure that everything passed through multiple containers of clean water, ensuring all traces of dish soap and food residue were thoroughly removed.

They were careful and methodical—not just for neatness, but for safety. Any leftover food particles or soap residue could harbor bacteria, and in a post-apocalyptic world, a simple sickness could quickly escalate into a major issue, especially if it became contagious. Thankfully, since they didn't lack water, they didn't cut corners and followed proper hygiene steps diligently.

After the dishes were cleaned, there was still some water left over, and the Winters' men generously allowed the survivors from Dracon's team to use it to freshen up—especially to wash the children.

Kisha even provided soap and shampoo, making the gesture all the more meaningful. Grateful for the opportunity, Dracon's team quickly took action, eager to make the most of it without wasting too much time.

The adults helped the younger children remove their clothes, and at that moment, no one cared about gender distinctions—most of the children were under ten, and survival had long since replaced modesty.

The older kids who were able to clean themselves did so in a corner, where the adults held up blankets to give them a bit of privacy. The younger ones were cleaned near the water drums by the adults, who used clean cloths to scrub away grime with soap.

They let the shampoo sit in the children's hair for a while to break down layers of dried oil, dirt, and other residue that had built up over time.