Chapter 4 The Troupe Leader of Meteor City 04 (Revised) Expulsion...

Why?

Countless question marks filled Ayana's mind, causing her to look astonished, her eyes widening and her face flushing red.

[Host, please choose your words carefully.]

If the child's affection level remains at 0, it will severely hinder the progress of subsequent tasks.

Improving favorability is crucial!

That being said, Aiana had no idea why Kuroro's affection level had suddenly dropped.

A smile crept up Kuroro's lips and brows, and the little bunny flashed a cute smile again, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

Those dark eyes seemed to be covered with a thin layer of ice, gentle yet distant, keeping people at a distance.

"Since that's the case..."

Before Chrollo could finish speaking, Ayana's stomach betrayed her and rumbled with hunger.

The sound was very loud, making Ayana feel quite embarrassed.

Dusk had somehow spread across the sky, and the orange-red afterglow bathed the earth.

The sight of the setting sun unexpectedly gave this land a somewhat incongruous beauty.

[Host's hunger level has dropped to 20%. Please eat as soon as possible.]

Yes, the chef.

What she needs most right now is a chef!

Ayana held Kuroro's hands in her own, her beautiful light blue eyes sincere and pure, with a gentle, watery sheen.

The soft, warm touch enveloped Kuroro's hand, causing him to momentarily lose his composure.

He couldn't help but wonder what those pink lips would say next.

"Although it might not be the right time to say this," the girl said softly, carefully observing Kuroro's facial expression, and then mustered her courage to ask cautiously, "Um, can you cook? Would you be willing to be my chef?"

Worried about being rejected, she winked playfully: "Food and lodging included."

Kuroro paused slightly, his long eyelashes drooping, and a gentle smile spread across his lips: "I may not be qualified to be a chef, but I should be able to prepare simple meals."

This is an essential skill for every kid in Meteor City.

[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission! Rewards have been issued!]

A bright light shone on the girl's face as she gripped Kuroro's hand tightly, her excitement undisguised in her expression and words: "That's wonderful, I need you!!"

[Kuroro's affection level was detected at 5%.]

Most of the children in Meteor City are homeless, and their only desire for survival is to fill their stomachs.

However, the person who dumped the girl here thoughtfully prepared a comfortable two-story house for her.

Kuroro followed Ayana to her residence, his eyelashes casting a faint shadow beneath his eyes.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his expression was somewhat gloomy.

Such special treatment could actually make the girl a target of public criticism.

"What's wrong?" Ayana turned to ask him.

The boy smiled again: "It's nothing."

The kitchen was already filled with all sorts of ingredients, so much so that Kuroro was momentarily stunned.

A rare look of surprise appeared in his eyes, and the smiling mask he always wore cracked with astonishment.

"Did I buy too much?" Ayana's voice was unsteady.

The ready-made meals in the system's store are expensive, but the ingredients are surprisingly cheap.

A single dish can consume most of your points, but the same amount of points can buy a large quantity of fresh ingredients.

The dazed little rabbit forgot to respond, its startled ears suddenly perking up, giving it a somewhat lifelike quality.

Severe malnutrition always left Kuroro with a faint air of illness, and coupled with his habitually calm smile and lack of emotional fluctuations, he didn't seem like a child, but rather more like a human-machine interface.

"Can you handle this?" Ayana gently brought the machine back to its senses. "If not, shall I find someone else?"

"No need." The boy quickly snapped back to reality, a bright smile spreading across his face. "Leave it to me."

Night completely enveloped Meteor Street, with almost no light, but that didn't mean the night was peaceful.

Countless conspiracies are brewing in the darkness of this land.

Ayana was about to light the lamp when Kuroro stopped her.

He carefully drew all the curtains to make sure no light leaked out before turning on the lights.

"You'll be targeted." Seeing the girl's confusion, Kuroro patiently explained, "You've just arrived in Meteor City, so you don't know yet. Meteor City is very dangerous at night."

Kuroro busily locked the doors and windows, and reinforced them with miscellaneous items. After all that work, he was so tired that his temples were damp with sweat.

The food was already prepared.

tasty.

The delicious food intensified her hunger. Ayana's eyes shone, she held food in her left hand and cupped half her face in her right, chewing and swallowing incessantly, letting out a sigh from the depths of her heart.

Kuroro chuckled softly.

He wasn't a master chef, but simply someone who knew how to make good use of ingredients.

However, it's time to reap some rewards.

The boy asked casually, "You're from out of town, right? What brings you here?"

"It's easy to get into Meteor City, but hard to get out." The boy's tone was full of concern, capable of silently lowering one's guard. "Are you alright all by yourself?"

“Hmm…” Ayana’s eyes darted around.

[Host, the system's existence must not be revealed.]

[If we are exposed, both the host and I will be punished, and this world will be destroyed.]

Ayana, quick-witted, said, "I don't know either, I have amnesia."

The girl's lying skills were really clumsy; her guilty conscience was clearly written on her face, and her eyes darted around, avoiding his gaze.

"I see." Kuroro readily agreed and didn't press the matter further.

Asking too many questions will only alert the enemy.

There's plenty of time; he'll find a way to uncover the girl's secret.

[A new task is available. Would you like to view it?]

Of course! This is a great opportunity to earn points.

[Outsiders have been detected gathering nearby. Eliminating them will earn a generous reward, but your residence will be exposed.]

[Accept the quest?]

As long as it's cleaned up properly, it won't be exposed.

Ayana accepted it decisively.

[Mission accepted successfully: Expel the outsiders (0/7), time limit: three hours.]

[Remaining uses of Enhanced Boost: 2]

Ayana used her points to redeem two sets of bedding and then placed Kuroro in the next room.

The boy was visibly taken aback upon seeing the cozy bed and complete furnishings.

Sleeping here, I might be able to have a long-lost sweet dream.

That's really generous.

Complex emotions quietly eroded Kuroro's heart.

But Ayana's idea was completely different.

Waaaaah, my sweet baby, you must have suffered so much outside!

Please make do with staying here for now. Once I've made a fortune, I'll definitely get you a magnificent, luxurious house!

[Remaining time for the mission: 2 hours and 15 minutes]

Ayana returned to her room, locked the door, silently drew back the curtains, and jumped out of the window.

[Powerful boost confirmed, remaining uses: 1]

[Host, please be careful.]

…

The man carrying the oil lamp was wrapped tightly in his vest. He was the most dispensable member of the group, but he insisted on coming along out of curiosity.

Then I was successfully assigned the most useless role.

He sighed, comforting himself that he would become captain one day. A surge of power welled up within him, and he walked proudly at the front of the team, shining a glorious light on the entire group.

There were exactly seven people who came today.

We didn't need that many people to begin with.

They are a professional organ trafficking organization, and they are used to hunting down lone children in Meteor City.

Their experience made them lower their guard; after all, who would be so serious about a child?

Until a piercing scream came from the back of the line.

The entire group stopped abruptly. The captain frowned, looked at the person at the very end of the group, and asked in a cold voice, "Andrew, what are you yelling about?"

The flickering candlelight cast an eerie and sinister shadow on the person at the back of the line.

The captain's intuition told him something was wrong. He alertly led his team to investigate, only to find Andrew slumped on the ground, his eyes cloudy, and his body gradually growing cold.

Fear and lingering dread belatedly rose up, and the expressions of the group all changed. Before they could prepare to defend themselves, the lantern bearer at the head of the group was attacked again.

The oil lamp shattered on the ground, and darkness swallowed up all vision.

[Task progress (2/7), time limit: one hour and fifty minutes.]

The group descended into chaos, with indiscriminate shouting and cursing erupting everywhere.

"Get out here!"

Stop playing tricks on me!

"You'll be in big trouble if we catch you!"

"Calm down, everyone!!" The captain tried his best to remain calm, but his voice became hoarse, almost as if it were being squeezed out of his throat. "Stay together, don't be alone!"

To catch the thief, first catch the king.

He collapsed in excruciating pain.

Without their leader, the entire team completely collapsed.

Some people picked up their weapons and tried to resist, but they heard a low whisper in their ears that made their limbs feel extremely heavy, and they could no longer hold their weapons.

The next second, his hands were broken.

[Task Progress 4/7]

The screams rose and fell, making Ayana somewhat embarrassed.

It wasn't far from her residence, and she was worried about waking Kuroro.

Ayana moved through the darkness like a cat, spinning in the air, her left leg striking the enemy's head with a sharp crack of bone.

Someone tried to grab her ankle, but only touched Ayana's calf. Before he could get a firm grip, she slipped away like a snake.

If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to seize the right moment again.

Blood splattered in the night, and the last man's back twisted, his screams abruptly cut short.

[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission!]

[Reward: 300 points, item [Shoes of Speed]]

Ayana let out a breath, clicked to view the details, and stroked her chin as she examined the newly acquired items.

[Item [Shoes of Speed], 0% breakage, increases leg speed by 30% upon use, can be upgraded.]

[Invisibility item; does not affect the host's ability to change clothes.]

Please select whether to equip.

【whether】.

Of course we need to equip ourselves!

If we have new items, are we just going to leave them to gather dust in the warehouse?

Having acquired a large number of points and items, Ayana returned to her residence in high spirits, unaware of the gazes lurking in the shadows.

At the window, Kuroro silently pulled the curtains back and lay back down on the bed.

He closed his eyes, feigning sleep, a serene smile on his lips, and breathed softly, as if he were still immersed in a beautiful dream, completely unaware of everything that had happened that night.

A note from the author:

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These people are wicked!

The female lead is here to fight the big bad guy!