(In fact, I was not sure whether to publish the chapter today or not. After all, today is my holiday and the author turns 28 years old. I thought about giving myself a day off, but how else can I brag about the fact that it is the author’s birthday. He-he-he Congratulate me with all your heart, you can even drink mentally with me. Hehehe. But in fact, I’m glad that you were with me all this time. Mua. The year that has passed was probably one of the best in the last 5 years.

Thanks to the fact that I started writing my own fanfic, I was able to partially overcome my depression, which pushed me to terrible thoughts. And now almost all my thoughts are occupied with the plot of my fanfic, and I don’t even have thoughts about jumping out the window. Once again, I want to tell you my dear friends. I’m glad that you appeared in my life. Each of your messages or just a gaf under a paragraph gives me the opportunity to smile and the desire to continue writing. Thank you all.)

Everyone on the ferry watched as Alex and his three little helpers unleashed a bloody massacre in the heart of the zombie horde. With enviable regularity, bodies of the undead were sent flying in all directions, scattering like knocked-over projectiles.

But what shocked people the most was something else—they witnessed firsthand that Koko’s words about Alex’s ability to breathe fire were true. While in the air, Alex exhaled a massive fireball straight below him, incinerating dozens of zombies at once. However, the most astonishing part was that his battle took place mostly in midair—he was constantly fending off creatures leaping at him or dodging projectiles made of rotting flesh.

Their observation was suddenly interrupted by a loud clap. All eyes immediately turned to Brunhilde, who was already holding a golden spear in her hands. A single glance from her was enough for everyone to understand—it was time to get ready.

The ferry was nearing the port of the military base, and the battlefield where Alex was fighting had already disappeared from view. Those assigned to provide fire support immediately headed below deck, preparing to disembark as soon as the ship docked to assist Alex, GIR, MIMI, and Stitch, who were in the thick of the fight.

Despite the preparation for landing, the atmosphere remained calm. No one was particularly worried—Alex had already drawn most of the zombies’ attention, and their task was merely to provide support and check the condition of the military base. They just needed to hold out here until Alex upgraded the aircraft carrier, after which they would move on.

Brunhilde and the other girls were the last to disembark. Glancing around at the crew, who were calmly chatting amongst themselves, she nodded approvingly. The team’s composure meant they had confidence in Alex, and that was a good sign.

However, what concerned her more was the state of the military base itself. The satellite images didn’t provide a full picture, but the words of the woman Alex had spoken to over the radio made it clear: the moment someone stepped outside, they were immediately attacked by an army of zombies.

A plan began to form in Brunhilde’s mind. She understood that there was no point in wasting resources to fortify the base since they wouldn’t be staying here for more than a week. All they needed was to buy time until Alex finished working on the aircraft carrier.

“Rebecca, grab Alex’s weapons. He might need them. He rushed into battle with nothing but a golden brick, and with his fighting style, he won’t last long with just that ‘weapon,'” Brunhilde said, glancing at Rebecca.

“Kay,” Rebecca replied with a grin, giving a thumbs-up.

She headed towards Alex’s motorcycle, where he stored his weapons to avoid unnecessary attention. Quickly opening the weapon compartment, she started transferring the gear into a bag, humming to herself and swaying to the rhythm.

She felt someone’s gaze on her and turned around. Takashi stood nearby, watching her closely. Raising an eyebrow, she asked in confusion, “What do you want, David?”

Takashi sighed upon hearing his old name. He knew that Rebecca had been friends with his other mother, Gloria, and he couldn’t help but wonder—was the girl in front of him, even indirectly, his mother too?

The thought sent an unpleasant shiver down his spine. He still couldn’t come to terms with the fact that Alex, almost his peer, had twice ended up as his father. And now, other girls were potentially becoming his “mothers” as well. He even dreaded the thought that one day Rei might join their ranks too.

Shaking off unnecessary thoughts, he finally asked, “Do you have any shotgun shells? The zombies are getting more dangerous, and regular ammo isn’t as effective anymore.”

Rebecca snorted and quickly glanced around, checking for any curious eyes nearby. Takashi didn’t understand why she was doing that at first, but when he saw her hand disappear into thin air and then reappear holding a box of shotgun shells, everything became clear. She skillfully tossed it to him, and only when the heavy box landed in his hands did he finally snap out of his daze.

Takashi blinked a few times, processing what he had just witnessed. He had seen Alex pull weapons out of thin air before, but only once—when he had handed him a shotgun and a pistol. Now, he realized that Rebecca possessed the same ability. Unintentionally, he wondered—could his mother, Gloria, do something like this too?

“You’re not afraid someone will see you pulling things out like that?” he whispered, glancing around anxiously.

“Don’t sweat it, kid,” Rebecca waved her hand dismissively. “If you talk less, no one will notice a thing. And keep your mouth shut. The less people know, the fewer problems my sweetie has.”

Takashi just nodded silently. He had already asked Alex why he didn’t just wipe out all the zombies at once, but the answer had been clear—this apocalypse was orchestrated by someone extremely dangerous. If Alex revealed his true power, the world itself would be destroyed, while the mastermind would just escape. Deciding not to ask any more foolish questions, Takashi shifted his focus back to the box.

“What kind of shells are these?” he asked.

Instead of answering, Rebecca simply pointed at the label. Takashi flipped the box over and immediately recognized the acid warning sign. Everything became clear.

“Thanks,” he said and headed back toward his group.

As soon as he approached Kota, the chubby guy immediately started interrogating him.

“Where did you get those shells?! And why haven’t you shared them yet?!”

Takashi rolled his eyes. His face twitched slightly in irritation.

Meanwhile, Rebecca slung the bag with Alex’s weapons over her shoulder and returned to the girls. At that very moment, the ferry finally docked at the military base, and the ramp began to lower slowly.

Silence fell.

That sound became the signal for everyone to be ready. No one spoke—everyone was focused on checking their weapons, making sure there wouldn’t be any nasty surprises at a critical moment.

When the ramp fully descended, they saw a woman waving a radio frequency flag. She was the survivor Alex had been speaking to over the radio.

Brunhilde stepped forward to speak with her, the others following closely behind.

“Who’s in charge here? How many people are left at the base?” Brunhilde asked without wasting time on pleasantries.

“Apparently, I’m in charge now,” the woman exhaled in relief. “There are about thirty of us. Thank you so much for coming to help… But where’s the guy I was talking to?”

“He’s keeping the horde busy—the one that was trying to break down your gates. So for now, I’m in charge,” Brunhilde replied, scanning the area.

The woman’s eyes widened in shock as she realized that someone had decided to distract such a massive threat alone. She opened her mouth to say something, but Brunhilde raised her hand, signaling that there was no need to worry.

“Anyone with a weapon, get to the walls! Provide Alex with covering fire!” she commanded.

The people immediately rushed to the fortifications. Rebecca, Rika, Kiriko, Valmet, Koko, and even Yuriko followed suit.

Brunhilde carefully examined the remaining survivors.

Women. Children. The elderly.

Their faces were gaunt and exhausted, as if they had just lived through the worst night of their lives.

Brunhilde let out a quiet sigh.

“Shizuka, take the other medics and check on these people. Then they need to be fed,” she said, turning to the girl.

“Roger that!” Shizuka responded cheerfully, saluting with a smile.

Brunhilde gave a slight smile and decided to hurry Shizuka along so she wouldn’t waste any more time. The group of doctors, led by Shizuka, immediately began examining the survivors, not skipping over the woman in charge of their group.

“Now, the others. Builders, inspect the area along the fence and determine where the walls need reinforcement. We may not be here long, but we still need to hold out. Electricians, check the generators and make sure the loudspeakers across the base don’t turn on at the worst possible moment. We don’t need a zombie horde from the entire city converging on us. As for the rest—help with the food and unload supplies from the ferry,” Brunhilde issued her orders.

Everyone nodded and immediately got to work. Some checked the fortifications, others the generators, but the main focus was on the loudspeakers, ensuring that they wouldn’t activate when the power was restored and attract a new wave of the undead. Another part of the group headed to the ferry for provisions, while the rest began unloading the supplies.

Saya stood next to Brunhilde, watching her actions and trying to memorize how to organize work properly. She understood that Brunhilde couldn’t lead everything on her own forever, so she was making an effort to learn in order to ease her burden in the future. Brunhilde noticed her focused gaze and realized the girl was serious about learning how to make quick decisions and manage people.

Meanwhile, Namiyo decided to help with cooking, not wanting to stand idle. As a kind-hearted woman, she couldn’t stand to see the exhausted faces of the children and wanted to contribute. For a moment, she even thought about the children she might one day have with Alex, and her cheeks reddened at the thought.

The armed group climbed to the top of the base’s walls and took their positions. From there, they had a full view of the carnage happening outside. As soon as the people appeared on the wall, the nearest zombies immediately turned around and charged toward the fortifications, slamming into them with force.

“Let me make this clear: if anyone accidentally shoots my sweetie or my babies, I’ll personally toss that bastard off the wall right into the horde!” Rebecca squinted, giving everyone a fierce glare.

Everyone flinched but quickly nodded, not wanting to tempt fate. No one wanted to become the target of that gremlin.

“Fire at the creatures closest to the gates! We need to clear the area near the walls!” Lehm commanded, lighting a cigarette.

As soon as he gave the order, the fighters opened fire. Bullets and grenades flew into the midst of the zombies, tearing through the dense masses of the undead.

Hearing the gunfire, Alex paused for a moment, then noticed people on the walls. Among them, he recognized his girls, who always wanted to fight alongside him. He nodded, realizing that this support would be very helpful. Although he had been holding off the horde for quite some time, it seemed that the zombies weren’t getting any fewer. He had long lost count of how many he had killed, but the undead kept pressing forward.

They jumped at him, spat acid, and even tried to explode. If it weren’t for the need to hide his powers, he would have taken care of all the undead long ago, but the decision had been made, and he had to make do, using only a limited arsenal of abilities.

Avoiding another acid spit, Alex leapt backward and found himself behind a car. He kicked it sharply, sending it straight into the zombie horde. The car spun, crushing everything in its path until it collided with a tank-like zombie. The giant zombie easily caught the vehicle, growling as it threw it back toward Alex.

“Oh no, bastard. Only I can throw cars!” Alex grimaced, watching as the massive metal body flew straight at him.

Alex leapt forward and kicked the car back into the Tank. This time, the enormous mutant couldn’t stop the flying vehicle— the car slammed into him, embedding him in the asphalt and turning him into a smashed lump of dead flesh.

Gripping a golden brick named Richard in his hands, Alex jumped toward another massive zombie and landed right on its shoulders. With a swing, he began pounding its head furiously until the monster’s skull turned into a bloody mush. Jumping down, he grabbed the mutant by the legs and began spinning like a hammer thrower, knocking zombies out of his way. Finally, he launched the corpse into the heart of the horde, clearing space around him. In such a dense gathering of undead, even fighting was difficult— strike one, and dozens more would inevitably get in the way.

“Damn, this is exhausting… Where are they all coming from in this city?” Alex muttered, dodging another hit from the Charger.

The mutant raced past, but Alex immediately grabbed its head, squeezed with force, snapped its neck, and threw the decapitated corpse into the crowd. Zombies had already swarmed the street so much that moving was becoming a hassle. Piles of torn bodies covered the asphalt, and the stench hung thick in the air like a suffocating cloud.

What particularly annoyed him were the Ridden zombies—mutants with thick armor that could only be pierced with precise hits to vulnerable spots or sheer brute force. This wasn’t a problem for Alex, but for those covering him from gun positions, it was tougher. Fortunately, they quickly figured out where to shoot to deal critical damage.

After tearing apart another mutant, Alex spotted something far more dangerous in the distance. A zombie, the size of an SUV, was charging toward him. Alex immediately recognized the type—an advanced Licker. He’d seen them in the “Resident Evil” films, but they were never this terrifying.

The monster was speeding forward, knocking other zombies out of the way. At the last moment, Alex jumped, grabbed the mutant by the head, and used its own momentum to spin in the air. Then, with force, he slammed the beast into the concrete. Landing on its back, he instantly crushed its enormous skull, leaving no chance for recovery.

“Time to finish this mess,” Alex muttered, looking at the next wave of zombies.

He raised his hand.

“Rebecca, Yamato.”

Rebecca, standing on the wall, swiftly grabbed her katana and hurled it like a spear. Alex caught the blade in mid-air and assumed a combat stance.

When the undead surrounded him, Alex suddenly drew his sword. For a moment, silence hung in the air… and then the zombie bodies exploded, sliced in the blink of an eye. Alex didn’t stop and, like a deadly whirlwind, dove into the heart of the horde. Wherever he appeared, only heaps of dismembered corpses were left behind.

Deciding not to drag out this boring fight, Alex delivered the final blow, cutting down the last zombie—a strange creature wrapped in skin with terrifying growths resembling clumps of worms sticking out.

Shaking the blood off Yamato, he sheathed the blade and looked around. The entire street, as far as the eye could see, was littered with bodies. Even in the nearby buildings, mangled corpses could be seen.

“No one’s going to clean this up… Might as well burn it,” he muttered thoughtfully.

From different directions, G.I.R., MIMI, and Stitch approached, looking quite pleased with the slaughter. Alex smirked, looking at their enthusiastic faces, and headed toward the military base gates.

Suddenly, Rebecca jumped down from the wall, pressing her cheek against his chest.

Walking through the gates, Alex met everyone who had helped him in the fight.

“Well, I can only say one thing…” He theatrically wiped away an invisible tear. “I’m proud of you!”

“You could just say ‘thank you,'” Shino rolled her eyes.

Alex simply smiled and said nothing. Now, he wanted to check the storage warehouses on the military base, then inspect the aircraft carrier and prepare a workspace. Before leaving, he didn’t forget to note that the best way to deal with the zombie corpses was to burn them, so as not to waste time cleaning them up. Waving goodbye, Alex, along with the girls, headed toward Brunhilde, who was speaking with a group of builders and electricians.

“I see you’re finished,” Brunhilde said, noticing Alex and the girls approaching.

“Sort of,” Alex replied lazily, lighting a cigarette. “Now, let’s check the warehouses. We need to figure out what we have and what we’re missing.”

The girls nodded in agreement and followed him. Following the signs, they arrived at a massive warehouse. Alex closed his eyes for a moment, using his abilities to scan its contents. After a quick inspection, he opened a portal inside the building and began unloading some of his supplies—weapons, ammunition, tools for upgrading the aircraft carrier, as well as energy shields, which could serve as excellent protection for those usually on the front lines.

Taking his phone from his pocket, Alex held it up to the reader, replacing the access card. As soon as the doors opened, the girls were met with an impressive sight: shelves filled with equipment, crates of ammunition, armor, and rare, expensive technologies. Some items were so unique that even Koko, the former arms dealer, raised an eyebrow in surprise.

“Where did they get this? Even back in the day, it was hard for me to get stuff like this,” Koko said, opening one of the crates and peering inside.

“Who knows? Corruption, black market…” Alex shrugged lazily.

“Who cares? It’s ours now,” Rebecca declared, quickly reaching the obvious conclusion.

Arguing with her logic was pointless. Brunhilde, standing nearby, silently touched Alex’s hand, as if asking with her eyes whether he was responsible for the appearance of all this in the warehouse. He nodded in response, confirming that these were part of his personal supplies, which would now come in handy. Brunhilde said nothing, simply took Alex’s hand and gently leaned on him. She understood his caution perfectly. After reviewing his memories, she realized how revealing his power in the past had turned out for him. Since then, Alex had become even more powerful, and if their enemies discovered his true strength, they would stop playing games with mortals and destroy all life in the blink of an eye.

“Alright, girls, enough sightseeing. I have one more surprise for you,” Alex said, grinning slyly.

“What kind?” Shizuka immediately responded, appearing at his side in an instant.

“Remember when I told you there were living quarters for high-ranking officers on the base? Well, there’s a huge bath there. I know you’re all tired of taking quick showers, so it’s time to relax and enjoy the hot water,” Alex smiled as he shared the news.

“No way?!” Koko exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with excitement. “Then what are we waiting for?! These showers have been driving me crazy! Of course, I don’t mind showering with you, Alex, but a hot bath is a whole different level!”

Alex smirked, watching how eagerly the girls hung on to his words. Even Brunhilde clearly wanted to indulge in hot water. Rebecca, usually more reserved because she didn’t usually care where she bathed, also nodded approvingly, signaling that she was on board with such a break.

Before Alex could even blink, the girls grabbed him by the arms and literally dragged him outside, eager for him to show the way. Finding the right building, which resembled more of a bunker than a living complex, he held his phone up to the scanner, unlocking the door. But before he could invite the girls inside, they shoved him aside and rushed down, burning with impatience to get to the much-anticipated bath first.

“Well, that’s love for you… You traded me for hot water,” Alex said with mock hurt.

“It’s alright, darling, I’ll stay with you,” came the soft voice of Göndul, who, in her spiritual form, wrapped her arms around his neck.

“Oh, don’t fool yourself,” Hlökk interjected slyly. “If you had a physical body, you’d be the first one rushing to the bath!”

Göndul chose not to respond. Alex simply smiled and began calmly making his way downstairs. Göndul, just in case, returned to her spiritual space—just in case Saya might be able to see her again.

Descending to the lower level, Alex found himself in an area reserved for high-ranking guests. He couldn’t help but be surprised when a luxurious room, resembling a presidential suite in the finest hotels in the world, opened before him. Even for a military base, this was excessive. Alex whistled quietly, impressed by the level of comfort.

“Look, I found wine! One bottle like this is worth at least fifteen thousand dollars,” Yuriko’s pleased voice rang out as she pulled a bottle from the bar.

“Wine is nice, but is there anything stronger? After the hot bath, mom clearly needs something more serious,” Rika drawled lazily, eyeing the contents of the bar.

Alex shook his head as he watched the girls, unsure of how to comment on it.

“What a huge bath! It’s like a whole pool!” Rei’s excited cry suddenly rang out.

At these words, all the girls immediately rushed toward the bathroom, and joyful exclamations could be heard from the room. Alex decided to take a personal look at what had so impressed Rei. Upon finding the bathroom, he saw that it really was massive—there was more than enough space for all the girls at once. They were already rummaging through drawers, looking for something to make their bathing experience even more pleasant.

“I found bath bombs! Oh yes!” Rei exclaimed, showing her find with a satisfied smile.

“What’s this thing?” Rebecca asked skeptically, grabbing one of the bath bombs from Rei.

“It’s a miracle! After this bath, you’ll feel like you’re floating on clouds!” Rei enthusiastically declared, trying to persuade her friend to join in.

Rebecca just gave her a skeptical look, clearly unimpressed, but Rei didn’t give her time to think—within the next second, several bath bombs splashed into the water, filling the room with a pleasant fragrance.

Alex decided not to interfere with the girls relaxing. They had no more tasks for the day, so he figured they deserved a break. He, on the other hand, decided to inspect the aircraft carrier to see what condition it was in.

Leaving the main hall, Alex saw GIR, MIMI, and Stitch, who had brought all the girls’ and his own personal belongings. Even little Alice, wanting to help, was carrying a small bag. Approaching her, Alex gave a light smile and asked if she wanted to join the girls for a hot bath. Hearing the offer, Alice immediately dashed off without a second thought.

Alex smirked and then beckoned his three little helpers. Grabbing his backpack, he headed toward the docks to check on the state of the aircraft carrier.

“There you are! We’ve been looking for you everywhere,” Renka’s voice called out as he stepped out of the bunker.

Alex turned at the sound and saw Miu, Renka, Kisara, and Shigure approaching him. He raised an eyebrow slightly, not understanding why they were looking for him.

“Where are the others? There’s usually someone with you,” Kisara remarked, giving him a scrutinizing look.

“They’re enjoying the hot bath right now, and I decided to take care of my own business,” Alex replied calmly.

“Oh! Can we join?” Renka immediately asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

“Sorry, but it’s only the girls I’m in a relationship with,” Alex answered without hesitation. “Do you think it would be appropriate if I accidentally went to grab something and saw you naked? I don’t think that’s suitable.”

“Tch. You’re so greedy,” Kisara clicked her tongue.

“Everything has its perks,” Alex smirked. “Being in a relationship with a guy who can open any door has its advantages too. As they say, the best is for family.”

“Where are you headed now?” Miu asked, deciding to change the subject.

“I want to inspect the aircraft carrier to see how much work is ahead. If you have nothing to do, you can come with me,” Alex offered.

The girls had no objections to strolling with Alex. His small team was joined by new companions, and they headed toward the docks. Alex chatted cheerfully with the girls, but Shigure preferred to remain silent, only observing him attentively, which, of course, didn’t escape his notice. Meanwhile, Tachimaru had already befriended GIR, MIMI, and Stitch, and soon this quartet became a real group of mischief-makers, always playing tricks on those around them.

Arriving at the docks, Alex saw Lehm and the other guys standing near the massive aircraft carrier, animatedly arguing about something. When he saw the ship up close for the first time, he was pleasantly surprised—the grandeur of the structure was overwhelming. From this distance, the aircraft carrier appeared even more massive than expected.

The guys noticed Alex and the girls approaching but weren’t surprised at all to see him surrounded by a group of women again.

“I see you decided to check it out too. What do you think of the size?” R asked with a smirk.

“Hmm… Up close, it’s impressive,” Alex surveyed the giant structure. “But I’m more interested in its condition.”

Looking around the docks, he began thinking about how to organize the workspace. Then he turned to the guys.

“Find a large table and chair, I need to set up a work area.”

The guys immediately spread out to find what was needed. When everything was ready, Alex took out his laptop from his backpack and set it on the table. Then he took out the holographic scanner, positioning it near the aircraft carrier to scan the entire structure. From the other side of the ship, GIR began the scanning process.

“What are you planning to do?” Miu asked, standing next to him.

“I want to run a full scan to assess the ship’s condition. After that, I’ll make adjustments to the work plan,” Alex replied, starting the process.

When the scanning was completed, Alex sent the data to GIR’s module, which compiled it into a single file. He then returned to the makeshift workstation. A small crowd of curious onlookers had gathered behind him, watching his work.

Alex picked up the robo-dog and carefully placed it on the table. He then took the cable from the back of GIR’s neck and plugged it into the laptop, starting the data upload.

“So, what’s the condition of our future transport?” Lehm asked lazily, leaning against the wall.

“Quite decent, if I may say so. Some things need to be dismantled and replaced, but overall, the ship is operational. After some minor modifications, we’ll be able to leave Okinawa,” Alex muttered thoughtfully, rubbing his chin as he studied the data.

“And what exactly are you planning to change?” Mao asked, interested.

“Well, not everyone in our group is a lone wolf. Some will obviously want to have some privacy with their significant other,” Alex grinned. “I think we should expand a few cabins for comfort. Also, we should update the ship’s power system.”

Toji, listening to this, nodded silently, clearly approving of the idea. He would certainly like to spend time with Kyoko without any unwanted witnesses. Of course, the guys noticed his reaction.

“Oh-ho-ho, Toji, come on, admit it!” they all chimed in with smirks.

Under interrogation, Toji finally admitted that he was dating Kyoko, the teacher. After that, the others immediately started bombarding him with questions, but he wasn’t going to suffer alone and, grimacing, threw Ugo under the bus, revealing that he was also in a relationship—with a girl, and even had a child.

“Ah, you traitor!” Ugo exclaimed and immediately tried to run off.

“Alright, guys, if you want to fight, take it somewhere else,” Alex waved his hand. “I’ve got work to do, and if it comes to that, you might as well roast Ugo and Toji out in the open.”

Once the guys left, Alex got back to work, chatting occasionally with the girls, who were curious about what he was planning to do. He thought for a moment about asking why they weren’t with Kenichi, but decided it was better to leave that question unasked. The girls settled nearby, watching him work.

Not forgetting about preparations, Alex tasked GIR, MIMI, and Stitch with exploring the interior of the aircraft carrier to identify which systems needed replacement and which could still be used. While he dealt with the technical data, two overprotective relatives—Hayato and Kensei—appeared on the horizon. They were clearly looking for their granddaughter and daughter. Upon seeing that they were simply sitting next to Alex, watching his work, they merely narrowed their eyes but said nothing.

Time passed unnoticed, and it was time to head back. Alex left his belongings at the docks so he wouldn’t have to carry them back and forth, said goodbye to Renka, Miu, Shigure, and Kisara, then grabbed his three assistants and headed back to the bunker.

He had barely descended when he heard cheerful female voices from below. It seemed the girls were having a great time. But as soon as he stepped over the threshold, Alice grabbed GIR, MIMI, and Stitch, then disappeared with them.

Alex blinked, trying to process what had just happened. He then looked at the girls and quickly realized the reason for their good mood—they had clearly had quite a bit to drink. A sense of unease started to stir inside him.

“Here he is, my handsome man, back!” Rika cheerfully declared, shaking a glass of whiskey in her hand.

Alex seriously considered making a run for it. The looks the girls were giving him were unsettling. He felt like prey trapped in the den of hungry lionesses. Making a strategic decision to retreat, Alex cautiously began to back up, but immediately bumped into an obstacle.

“Where do you think you’re going, my love?” Brunhilde’s voice was soft, but there was an unmistakable threat in it. Her cheeks were flushed from the alcohol.

“Uh… I just… forgot something at the docks. I thought I’d go get it,” Alex said, coming up with the first excuse that came to mind.

He hoped this excuse would work, but then he felt slender arms wrap around his neck. Yuriko hugged him from behind and breathed hotly into his ear:

“Yeah, sure, I totally believe that. Now come here, my dear, I’m going to kiss you.”

Inside, Alex had already mentally mapped out his escape route, but when he attempted to move, the bunker doors suddenly slammed shut. He turned sharply and saw Rebecca with a sly smile on her face. She was holding a phone, and she had just locked the exit.

Alex realized there was no turning back now. The only option left was to accept the inevitable…

This night promised to be a long one.

To be continued…

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