Chapter 36: Private conversation

The night passed quietly and calmly, which is amazing.

The evening rain turned into a real downpour with a strong wind and did not calm down until the morning.

It was quite cool, even cold. Due to the fact that I am very warm, Saeko and Shizuka literally stuck to me.

Realizing this, I also decided to lie down.

As a result, the two of them clung to me like snakes, pressing their bodies, throwing their legs and arms over me.

Comfortable meditation I’ll tell you came out. No kidding, there’s no need to complain.

Seriously, if someone found out that I was complaining about such a situation, I would immediately be burned at the stake as a heretic.

I meditated like this until the morning, because there is nothing else to do in this situation.

Although I was thinking of going to explore the territory for the presence of surprises and working water transport, but … but it’s better to guard the girls, otherwise anything happens. It’s better that way than regret it later…

Slowly, the whole camp began to wake up.

I have already managed to free myself from captivity and cook breakfast. It remains only to wait for the others to wake up.

Yuriko was the first to stand among my group. She slept for quite a long time, and prana brought her body into an ideal state.

Opening her sleepy eyes, she frowned in bewilderment, apparently not understanding how she got here and what was going on at all.

Then the memories of yesterday’s exodus, like an avalanche, covered the woman’s mind.

I expected to see tears, emptiness or depression on her face.

But she only frowned heavily, clasped her palms until they trembled and looked with a sad look into the void. Apparently analyzing the events that have occurred.

A strong woman…

Then her eyes noticed me. For about a minute I watched as she stared at me intently and shifted her brows, thinking deeply.

In the end, her face took on a resolute expression and, standing up, Yuriko approached me. – We need to talk. In private. She said in a serious and quiet tone.

– OK. I said serenely, and took her outside. I think she could use some fresh air right now.

As soon as I reached a deserted place, Yuriko immediately asked me.

– What happened yesterday? What happened after I fainted? –

And I started telling her everything that happened yesterday.

How the new creatures attacked, killed Soichiro and wounded her.

How people lost heart and almost became dinner for zombies.

How I, having taken everything under control, forced people to fight again.

She listened to me without interrupting. As the story progressed , various emotions flashed across her face… Sadness, anger, fatigue, surprise and relief.

She digested the news for about a minute.

Then, without embarrassing me, she took off her top showing a purple lace bra.

In the place where the wound should be, there was perfect skin without scars.

Feeling this place with bewilderment, Yuriko fixed her gaze on me. – Your handiwork? –

– What is my handiwork? I replied, as innocently and uncomprehendingly as possible.

– Don’t make a fool of yourself. The wound. Where did she go? –

– I have no idea what you’re talking about. –

– Admit it. Only you could do that. You are the most mysterious person in this group. –

– For example? –

– Are you kidding? No normal teenager can, with a relaxed smile on his face, cut out hundreds of monsters. Having such skills at your age is impossible for a normal guy… And I didn’t bring your height, beauty and physical form here. And you have an unusual character. In general, you are a walking oddity and a mystery. –

– I see – I said slowly and thought.

Really. A walking anomaly. And how interesting is it that I couldn’t notice such a simple thing? Sometimes my stupidity scares even me… Okay, it’s time to reveal it anyway.

– OK. – shrugged his shoulders – I did it. –

– I knew it. – she said, clearly pleased with the disclosure of the case of the century.

We stood in silence for about a minute.

– Well? “What is it?” she asked inquisitively.

– what? –

– Tell me how you did it. –

“It’s magic, Yuriko. I said in a mysterious voice, while spreading my arms to the sides. Oh, I wish I could make a rainbow between my palms.

“Are you kidding this old woman?” – she said insulted, with bewilderment in her voice.

– Of course not. – already seriously answered her.

“And what is your magic?” –

– Oh. There is no magic. I can simply control the energy of life that is in the bodies of all living beings. It was she who cured you and protected you from the virus. – I told her, while raising my palm, over which a small “hurricane” of green energy formed.

–It’s… unbelievable… Such power… – she looked fascinated, being in shock. – Wait, it turns out you could have helped many people who died. – Yuriko looked at me with a heavy look.

– No, I couldn’t. I didn’t know that prana could save people from transformation. – I spread my hands – Although to be honest, even if I knew, I wouldn’t help everyone. Only to acquaintances.

– Cruel and selfish. – she said. Her gaze became slightly softer.

– Quite. To reveal such power for the sake of some stranger is stupid and even dangerous, because the chance that they will try to put me on a chain will be great. –

“We wouldn’t do that to Shiro… and… oh… It’s still wrong. There are other solutions… And why did you save me then? Just for Sai’s sake? Yuriko asked with interest.

– Not only that. Still, we managed to get closer to Yuriko-san. Besides, our team was going to leave you and go to the island. So there shouldn’t be any problems. And it seems to me that you know the word gratitude and will not betray me. –

Yuriko thought for a short while, looking at me. Then she gave it out.

– Shiro-kun. I suggest you become the head of this camp. This woman said in a serious tone with determination in her voice.

I’m surprised. Seriously. I didn’t think she would offer it to me. I expected her to ask me to stay with them, but not this.

“I’m sorry Yuriko-san, but no. You are now the new head of this settlement and these people have chosen you themselves. Besides, I still want to go to the island. And it seems to me that I am not suitable for this position. –

– I was chosen as the head only because I am Soichiro’s wife. And people expect that I will be the head no worse than my husband… But now very dark times have come and it is extremely difficult for a woman to be in such a position. You understand that, don’t you? I’m not even sure about my guards, because after Soichiro’s death, they can do anything. she said seriously with a hint of bitterness in her voice.

– Then you can leave with us. Saya is unlikely to leave you now, so this is not a bad option. –

“I can’t leave all these people to Shiro’s fate. – Yuriko shook her head – I just can’t… You’d better take my position. You’re the best candidate for the head position. Strength, charisma, everything is with you. Even this magic. Who if not you? – she said seriously, in a soft tone.

It was obvious that she was taking this very seriously. The determined gleam in her eyes shows that Yuriko is ready to kneel down and beg me.

Haaa… Become the head, right?

I didn’t even think about it.

I came to this universe to test the system in a world little different from my old one.

It seemed that the zombie apocalypse with these puny monsters was perfect for a test drive… Well, for Saeko’s sake, too, there’s nothing to hide here.

Everything was going perfectly until the apocalypse itself began. Zombies are developing, and radiation makes them stronger.

The threat of a nuclear winter or, conversely, unbearable heat by burning out the ozone layer, or something even worse.

Everything is not going according to plan.

I was just going to spend a quiet life on an island, developing various skills.

I’ve even managed to look for a good place and make a big cache there just in case.

Ah… But she’s right about something. With my abilities, I can lead people.

But it’s a thankless job to be a good ruler.

People quickly forget the good and remember only the bad. I’ll have to literally force them to save themselves. Funny isn’t it?

We will have to devote a lot of time to this case, which means less time will be devoted to training and relationships.

On the other hand, I could have assistants taking the load off me, and I don’t have to be kind.

And even though it’s not a quiet life, but what an experience…

It’s all complicated.

Yuriko was very nervous seeing that I was thinking in indecision.

This put pressure on the woman and finally, thinking Yuriko blurted out. – If you become the head, then I will…. I’ll give you my body. – she said boldly and seriously. Her cheeks turned pink at the same time.

I hope I misheard…