A week later...
The morning sun bathed the settlent in a warm golden glow as Shinon stood before the massive settlent entrance, his eyes scanning the familiar surroundings.
He didn’t know when he’ll return or if he’d be able to return in ti. All he knew was he had to leave as soon as possible because trying to decipher Lunarisite’s secret in Marcus’s presence was too risky for his liking.
"That place should be relatively safe," Shinon wondered. "If the barrier didn’t get destroyed, that is."
It had been a long ti since he had last visited the hidden base in the forest that he, Kira, and Rico had once called ho. mories flooded his mind, and he was eager to get back there for once.
As Shinon adjusted the strap of his bag, he noticed Selena, Kira, Rico, and Lova approaching. While the other three have always stuck together because he had made them into a team, seeing Lova with them was weird.
"Shinon," Kira spoke softly, her voice filled with concern. "Are you sure about this? We could join you, help you in whatever you must do."
Selena also wanted to say the sa but wasn’t naive enough to abandon her duty towards the settlers. No matter how she felt for Shinon, she knew her first duty should be towards the settlent, just like it was for Lova.
"I appreciate your offer, but the settlent needs you more than I do," Shinon smiled at them with gratitude. "Your presence here is crucial; you have the skills and leadership to guide them through this challenging ti. Especially with gone."
"We’ll make sure to keep the settlent safe, Shinon. You can count on us." Rico said as he shook Shinon’s hand. "And don’t worry, I’ll keep the girls safe."
Lova, though conflicted, nodded in agreent. "You’re right, Shinon. They need us now. But don’t forget, if you need help, we’re just a call away."
As they bid their farewells, sothing weird happened. Lova threw sothing at him. Instinctively, he caught the object, only to realise it was a set of car keys.
Confusion crossed his face as he looked up to Lova, looking at him with a mischievous smile dancing on her lips.
"Lova, what’s this?" Shinon asked, clearly surprised.
"Consider it a token of trust and a reminder to return safely." Lova chuckled, her eyes gleaming with a playful glint. "Those keys belong to my prized possession, the replica of the car we left around the insectoid nest."
Shinon’s eyebrows shot up as he realised the significance of Lova’s gesture. Her cars were more than re modes of transportation to her; they were her cherished companions. Her cars were like dogs to Juan Wick.
For Lova to entrust him with one of the keys ant that she had the utmost faith in his abilities and wanted him to have a piece of her protection.
"You really trust that much?" Shinon playfully teased her as everyone else couldn’t comprehend how soone like Lova grew so close to Shinon. "I’ll take good care of her."
Lova’s playful smile transford into a mock glare. "You better, or else I’ll track you down, no matter where you are, and make you regret it."
Selena’s and Kira’s eyes were on fire as they realised they might have found a third competitor in the race for claiming Shinon’s affection.
Shinon couldn’t help but chuckle at Lova’s threat. Although she was more than capable of dealing with him, she would be the last person to do so. At least, it would be the case until things changed between them.
"Rest assured, Lova. I’ll return safely, and your precious car will be unscathed," Shinon assured her with a smirk.
"See that you do," Lova quipped, her tone lightening. "But don’t get too attached to her. I might just demand her back soday."
In the week since talking with i Lin, Shinon had slept the bare minimum and strictly focused on crafting equipnt for the ordinary settlers. He couldn’t recall how many fiery machete and handguns he had created for them, but he knew he had done enough.
More than that, he decided to part with so of his armour blueprints, leaving them for Tom to create enough armour for everyone in his absence.
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After hours of driving, Shinon finally reached the outskirts of his forgotten base. However, since the foliage ahead of him was too dense to move with a car, he decided to hide the vehicle and continue on foot.
"Looks like I was worried for no reason."
The familiar sight of the sturdy barriers and the well-designed moat reassured him that his hideout had remained safe and secure during his absence.
The structures he had ticulously constructed had served their purpose, keeping any unwanted intruders at bay, even in his absence.
A few stranded zombies road aimlessly around the periter, but they were re nuisances, nothing more.
"Nuiscnace or not, I can’t stomach the sll of their rotting flesh."
Shinon wasted no ti and swiftly moved into action. With precise strikes and swift movents, he dispatched the zombies one by one, ensuring that the area remained clear of any imdiate threats.
With the threat eliminated, Shinon took a mont to appreciate the serenity of his surroundings.
The gentle rustling of leaves, the soothing lody of the nearby stream, and the faint whisper of the wind created a peaceful ambience that embraced him. The familiar feeling reminded him why he chose to make a base there.
Satisfied with the outco of his fight, Shinon wiped the residual gore off his weapons and attire before making his way to the nearby stream.
The sound of rushing water was soothing, providing a montary respite from the chaos that awaited him beyond the forest.
Removing his clothes, Shinon stepped into the cool, crystal-clear stream. The water embraced him, washing away the gri and weariness of his journey. He relished the sensation, allowing himself a mont of peace amidst the chaos of their zombie-infested world.
"Damn, I missed this feeling..." Shinon smiled as he laid back. "Let’s enjoy this feeling for a minute and then get to work."
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