Chapter 165

Of those present, only Texas remained silent. She stared at the expressionless Shi Lei and asked:

"Are you sure that without that Flame Greatsword, she really only has the abilities of an ordinary person?"

"I'm sure."

"If Miss Surtr stays, where will she live?"

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"If she stays, where will she live?"

Shi Lei did not rush to give an answer, but instead turned his gaze to Mudrock, a relative of the family members below the stage.

She and Surtr are Sarkaz, and she was the first to offer her support. Perhaps it would be better for them to live together than for her to live here.

Mudrock looked at its owner and immediately understood.

She welcomed Surtr's arrival but didn't want to live under the same roof with him. That would risk exposing the secrets of their small bedroom.

"Sir, I have too many people at my place. There are no spare rooms, I really have no choice."

Shi Lei knew about the situation at Warehouse One, and seeing that Mudrock politely declined, he did not press the matter further.

The interior design of their space was handled personally by Shi Lei. After some minor adjustments, each room was given a different function to maximize its use.

If a bedroom is made available for Surtr, it will inevitably have to be deducted from the existing space of the other Sarkaz.

Even if they say it's nothing, they'll feel uncomfortable to some extent. If this creates a rift, it will be detrimental to the overall harmony of the team.

"Okay, then..."

Shi Lei was just about to suggest that Surtr stay at his house when Texas interrupted him, saying:

"Well, let her stay here with me. There are only Exusiai and I in this warehouse right now, so there's enough space to build her a bedroom."

Shi Lei has already responded directly: without Reine des Neiges, Surtr is just an ordinary Sarkaz.

Texas trusted his judgment, so she suggested that the other party move into Warehouse Number Three. That way, he could help keep an eye on things occasionally and prevent any trouble from arising.

Shi Lei's raised hand froze in mid-air. He thought it would be better for the girls to live together, so he readily agreed.

"Okay, then let her stay at your place for now. I remember there are a few vacant guest rooms in Warehouse No. 3."

Upon hearing this, Surtr's eyes reddened slightly. She covered her mouth with one hand, seemingly deeply moved.

If Mudrock supported Surtr because they were both Sarkaz, it's hard to believe she could be forgiven for having no relation to Female Lupo.

They beat up Lupo, yet they can still be friends. These people are too nice, aren't they?

Seeing that no one had any objections, Shi Lei made the decision:

"Okay, it's settled then. Surtr will stay at your place, and I'll rearrange the room layout and settings when I get back tonight. Mudrock ..."

Having said this, he looked at his family and instructed them:

"We're off to work now. You're in charge of looking after Surtr. I've already confiscated her greatsword, so don't worry about her going berserk."

Surtr's purple pupils widened slightly, feeling very strange and surprised.

She didn't mind being watched by Mudrock, after all, she had indeed done something offensive last night. It was normal to be wary of people now that she hadn't gained their trust.

Surtr wondered why a peerless expert like Shi Lei, who was thousands of years old, would go to work.

That's incredible.

So, he goes to work on time every day, isn't that to better conceal his identity?

"Yes, sir."

Mudrock nodded in agreement. He was currently unemployed and had plenty of time to take care of her.

"You can leave it to me with peace of mind."

Shi Lei gave a few instructions and then left Taiheng Road with Lisa Exusiai, and Texas.

Watching Lisa turn around and wave goodbye, Surtr gave a stiff response. Long periods of wandering the wilderness, far from human habitation, had left her without ever greeting anyone in a long time.

Surtr didn't know the relationship between this lovely girl and Shi Lei, nor did he dare to ask. Judging from their different races, perhaps they were adopted children?

Shortly after the four Texas men left, six chef apprentices who worked at the hotel followed them out.

Soon, only four Sarkaz men and two Sarkaz women remained in the area.

V didn't look for a job; he stayed and worked as a Butler or similar position. The four Sarkaz didn't forget to exercise so they could always stay in top physical condition.

When faced with a powerful opponent, they are destined to lose. But against ordinary people, this is their forte. It's their livelihood, and they absolutely cannot abandon it.

Surtr stood there blankly, unsure of what to do.

She arrived at Warehouse One and saw Niyan honing his knife Mudrock in the kitchen. After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked:

"Is there anything I can do? I'm getting anxious being idle like this."

Mudrock stopped what he was doing and smiled:

"You don't need to be so proactive. We're not capitalists exploiting the people here. If you have nothing to do, you can walk around and get to know the surroundings. You don't have to do any chores. But don't go too far. I'll call you again when it's lunchtime."

"All right."

Surtr wanted to say more, but she quickly realized that what she was about to say was a bit offensive. She quickly shut her mouth and swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

The more you say, the more mistakes you make; the less you say, the fewer mistakes you make.

For the next while, everyone was busy with their own things—exercising, chopping vegetables. Only Surtr stayed put, like a decorative vase.

She actually wanted to do something, like lend a hand when she saw Sarkaz man carrying something. But he politely declined, saying it wasn't necessary.

They all did things themselves, only asking for help when they were unable to complete them. Surtr couldn't find an opportunity and stood there awkwardly and embarrassed.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, Mudrock saw her idly sitting at the door and extended an invitation with a smile:

"Let's go grocery shopping together."

"Oh well..."

Fresh ingredients need to be purchased in the morning. Actually, 9 o'clock is already late, but the difference isn't significant. Mudrock will buy the ingredients needed for the day in advance, take them back, and prepare them. Once everyone arrives in the evening, we can start cooking right away.

Around noon, everyone sat around the rock table to eat. Besides the leftovers from last night, there were some stir-fried vegetables and radish strips dipped in Mom's chili sauce.

Since Mudrock led the group to move next door to their owner, the quality of their food has visibly improved.

For people like them who came from war-torn countries, it was common to go hungry.

Thanks to Exusiai, I get to eat pizza, barbecue, and beer every day—it's like living the life of a god.

Mudrock silently prayed that its owner, Shi Lei, had brought them a happy life, and then opened its eyes:

"Alright, let's eat."

Surtr took a spare, brand-new bowl and chopsticks, scooped some rice and vegetables into it, and after a moment, surprisingly got up and left his seat to eat squatting at the entrance of Warehouse One.

Her long-term outdoor life made her uncomfortable sitting in a proper chair. Additionally, her low self-esteem prevented her from eating with the others.

Mudrock tilted his head and observed for a moment, then took his bowl and walked over to her. Seeing that her bowl was almost empty, he put some meat from his own bowl onto her plate.

Surtr was flattered and quickly declined:

"No need, I'm just an ordinary person now, you don't need to take such special care of me."

Mudrock thought she had lost her fighting spirit after Reine des Neiges was taken away, and comforted her by saying:

"I know you're strong, and that's enough. One day, the adults will return your weapon to you."

Surtr shook his head, his expression somewhat awkward:

No, that's not the reason.

What is that?

"I... I don't know how to describe it. I just feel like I can't fit in with you guys, and I'm very unsociable."

Seeing her troubled by this, Mudrock smiled:

"What's the big deal? We just met today, so it's understandable that you're a little reserved. You'll get used to it once you're more comfortable. Don't feel pressured; we're all easy to get along with."

"Thank you, but I still feel I should do something, otherwise I'll feel guilty."

Mudrock understood the tension and asked:

"Tell me what you were good at before, so I can assign you tasks."

"I am well-versed in history and human geography. I am skilled in wilderness survival and cooking..."

Surtr became increasingly unsure of herself as she spoke, realizing she had few things to offer that she could truly be proud of.

Mudrock didn't laugh; instead, he took the initiative to smooth things over.

"I heard you travel all over the world and must have been to many places on this land. Could you tell us about the interesting things you've encountered along the way?"

Surtr hadn't expected her compatriots to be interested in this. Perhaps the landscapes she'd grown tired of were the beautiful scenery others had always longed to seek.

"Hey, is this okay?"

"Of course, there are many places we haven't been to yet."

Why don't you tell everyone about it today?

June 16, 5:17 pm

After getting off work, Shi Lei returned to Taiheng Road with Texas, Exusiai, and Lisa.

"My lord, you're back!"

Seeing that Mudrock had taken the initiative to greet him, he asked:

How is Surtr today?

"She is very hardworking and even told us some interesting stories from her trip."

Shi Lei nodded in satisfaction and didn't press the matter further. A good comrade is one who can admit their mistakes and correct them.

At this moment, Exusiai stepped forward and enthusiastically suggested:

"To celebrate our newest member joining our family, let's have a welcome BBQ and beer party tonight!"

Everyone knew she would find all sorts of strange reasons to throw parties, but no one pointed it out.

Upon hearing this, Shi Lei asked, puzzled:

"Wait, barbecue? Where did this barbecue come from?"

Exusiai chuckled mischievously and raised an eyebrow:

"Don't you have a fire-breathing greatsword? Let's find some iron skewers, skewer the food, and make the fire from that greatsword less intense so we can make barbecue."

Shi Lei thought the suggestion was ridiculous, especially since Reine des Neiges's host Surtr, was still there.

"Are you planning to sprinkle some seasoning on the greatsword? It's a weapon, not a barbecue grill. If you want barbecue, can't you just buy a grill tomorrow?"

Shortly after this little incident, a sumptuous meal was served. Everyone sat around a large round stone table with a rotating tray, the atmosphere very harmonious. Before Shi Lei Exusiai raised her glass in celebration:

"Come on, let's toast to the new member!"

"Cheers!"

Surtr felt a long-lost sense of warmth here. Holding her swaying wine glass, she gritted her teeth and downed it in one gulp.

"Okay, one more!"

The lively scene gave Surtr a dreamlike feeling. Everyone there seemed to be as kind and wonderful as the little girl had described.

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