The Underworld's shock and confusion

Food?

It had been a long time since Lin Hai had thought about food shortages.

In his era, all kinds of agricultural products and food were easy to obtain.

"Seele, there's plenty of food here. You don't need to worry."

Lin Hai noticed the longing for food in Seele's eyes. It was an instinct born of long-term material deprivation.

He smiled and nodded, then took out his phone and quickly placed an order on a food delivery app.

Potato chips, chocolate, instant pizza, fried chicken...

A variety of brightly packaged snacks, high in oil and salt, soon filled the cart.

"I've bought a lot of food, but it'll take a little while to get here. Let's wait together."

"All right, thank you. I'll wait with you."

While they waited for the delivery, Seele sat on the soft sofa. The feeling of sinking slightly into it made her narrow her eyes.

"So soft..." she murmured, unable to resist pressing her palm against the sofa.

Such comfort was an unimaginable luxury in the Underworld.

A martial arts movie was still playing on the television, and she was captivated by the flashing blades and tale of chivalry.

During her days struggling to survive in the Underworld, she rarely had a chance to enjoy such pure mental relaxation.

Lin Hai took the remaining watermelon from the refrigerator. Its bright red flesh glistened under the light, though it could hardly be called enticing.

He cut the watermelon into neat little pieces and offered them to Seele.

Seele carefully picked up a piece. The moment she bit into it, sweet, refreshing juice filled her mouth. "So sweet... I can barely remember the last time I ate fruit."

"From now on, you can eat it every day..." Lin Hai said gently. "All kinds of fruit."

A hopeful light flickered in Seele's eyes. She even made a point of keeping the leftover watermelon rind, reluctant to throw it away immediately.

The doorbell rang. The delivery had arrived.

Lin Hai brought in a large bag of colorful snacks in bright, eye-catching packages.

He turned to Seele. "Now, you can grip the Lucky Star."

Seele nodded and gripped the Lucky Star tightly in her hand.

In an instant, the scenery around her receded like the tide.

The soft sofa, bright lights, and sounds from the television vanished in a flash, replaced by the familiar sights of the Underworld.

Dim lights, damp air, and the mingled smell of metal and machine oil.

Seele stood on the familiar, run-down street, still carrying the large bag of snacks from another world.

Without hesitation, she gripped the Lucky Star again.

With a flash of light, Lin Hai appeared beside her, carrying another large bag of snacks.

Seele looked at him, then at the food filling both their hands. At last, she couldn't help rejoicing like an ordinary girl, a pure smile blooming on her face.

At that moment, she temporarily set down her burden.

"This food can be shared among a lot of people." Seele quickly regained her composure, her tone turning practical. "It can help everyone through this difficult time."

Lin Hai nodded. "I'll help you hand it out."

Seele gave him a grateful look and said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Lin."

The two came to an intersection in the Underworld where there were more people.

Seele opened the packages and began distributing the food.

At first, people hesitated and watched, but then the first child accepted a chocolate bar and, after tasting it, showed a delighted expression.

The crowd gradually gathered around.

Lin Hai and Seele busily handed out snacks to the residents flocking over. The children in particular stared wide-eyed at the exquisite packaging they had never seen before.

After receiving their food, people thanked them repeatedly. Some couldn't even bear to eat it on the spot, carefully tucking it away to take home and share.

Some observant residents, especially the elders who had once been involved in the supply distribution system, began closely examining the production dates and locations printed on the packages.

The information was utterly unfamiliar to them.

Production date: 2025...

What kind of calendar was that?

They had never heard of it!

Place of production: such-and-such a city, such-and-such a province...

Where were those administrative divisions?

They had never heard of them!

One thing was certain: it definitely hadn't come from Belobog.

People passed the food from hand to hand, along with questions and hushed discussion.

"Look at this date, it's so fresh... But Sunshine Food Factory? I've never heard of the place."

"And this one, Sweet Time? That brand has never shown up at the mining district's supply stations."

"Did the young man with Seele bring them?" someone asked quietly, looking toward the busy Lin Hai.

"Look at his clothes. The fabric's really good, and the style's strange too. He doesn't look like he's from around here..."

"Why is he giving us these things? How did he get them here?"

Amid the discussion, members of Wildfire also arrived after hearing the news.

Some naturally joined the line for food, while others skillfully spread out to maintain order around the edge of the crowd.

Their vigilant gazes swept the surroundings, making sure the distribution did not cause any unrest or conflict.

Several of Wildfire's core members looked particularly serious. They exchanged glances, concerned not only about where the food had come from, but also eager to learn more about Lin Hai, the unfamiliar face who had suddenly appeared alongside Seele.

Ensuring the residents' safety was their foremost duty, and getting to the bottom of these unidentified supplies was also their responsibility.

The food was soon distributed. After all, Seele and Lin Hai had brought only a limited amount on their first trip.

Many latecomers could only stare longingly at the empty bags.

Seeing this, Seele immediately raised her voice to reassure everyone:

"Don't worry, everyone. Keep things orderly! Line up, there'll be more soon!"

During a brief lull, Lin Hai quietly asked Seele, "Do you still have much gold and silver here?"

Seele looked a little surprised at the question, but nodded. "Yes. You can still pick up bits of gold and silver in quite a few old mines, but life's hard down here now. Those things can't be eaten or worn, so hardly anyone wants them anymore. They're not as useful as actual supplies and energy blocks."

"That's good." Lin Hai felt relieved and explained, "Where I'm from, gold and silver are very useful. They can be exchanged for a lot of money, and with money, I can buy more food and supplies like today's."

Seele's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood the key to it. "How much do you need? As long as it can be found in the Underworld, it's no problem!"

"The more the better, as much as possible!"

Lin Hai wouldn't stand on ceremony.

In a sense, their needs in this respect were exactly complementary.

"How about this, Mr. Lin? Rest in my room for a while. I'll look in the storeroom, or in some of the mine storerooms. We're bound to find some."

Seele gathered the other Wildfire members and gave them instructions. She took the matter particularly seriously, personally leading a team, and returned in less than an hour with an entire suitcase full of gold bars.

When Seele opened the suitcase in front of Lin Hai, the golden bars shone brilliantly.

At the sight, Lin Hai's breath caught. He smiled and said, "Now we're talking. I'm a multimillionaire!"

Seele placed the Lucky Star in Lin Hai's hand. "Wildfire hopes to establish a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership with you. What do you think, sir?"

"I'd be delighted!" Lin Hai picked up the suitcase, feeling its substantial weight. "Come on, Seele, let's go get some food together!"