“Open your heart… the effect is a bit strange.”
Lu Chen stroked his chin, pondering the effect of the refreshed attribute on Futaba.
Futaba Riyo, judging from her performance just now, was a very calm and composed girl.
In fact, besides her rational side, she also had a more secluded and self-effacing emotional side.
Perhaps she wasn’t as calm as she appeared, after all, a girl's heart is always delicate and sensitive.
After giving it some thought, Lu Chen pushed the door open, glancing at the living room outside, but he didn't find Futaba.
“Just in time you’re here.”
Seeing Lu Chen appear, Mai, who was discussing something with Teacher Kirisu, immediately walked over.
“I’m going back to get some clothes to change, remember to invite me in 10 minutes.”
Currently, only players invited by Lu Chen can come to his base, they can’t actively apply.
“No problem… what about Hana and Futaba?”
Mai looked at Lu Chen with a questioning gaze.
“Futaba-san seems to have something to do, she went back first…”
“From the looks of it, she doesn’t seem to like being around too many people.”
Lu Chen muttered thoughtfully.
“I understand, geniuses are always lonely.”
“Where did you see that motivational quote… never mind, I’m going back to get my clothes.”
After Mai left, only Lu Chen and Kirisu Madoka were left in the living room, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
After all, they were basically “strangers” with no connection.
It was unlike Mai, who had a “Love at First Sight” attribute boosting her favorability right from the start.
“Teacher Kirisu, are you feeling better?”
Lu Chen thought for a moment and took the initiative to break the silence.
“Definitely, judging from the thermometer reading, my fever has subsided.”
The cherry-haired female teacher nodded slightly, replying earnestly.
“Thank you, thanks to the medicine and medical supplies you brought from the clinic, and the protection you provided.”
“Heh… we are all members of the same team now, it’s only natural to help each other.”
Seeing that the other party had already opened up, Lu Chen recalled today's “team-building” process, and curiously asked.
“Teacher Kirisu seemed a bit silent today, is something bothering you?”
In his impression, Kirisu Madoka had been rather taciturn since returning to the safe house.
Although she wasn’t particularly lively to begin with, her silence along the way still made Lu Chen a bit concerned.
Hearing this question, Kirisu Madoka hesitated for a moment before finally opening her cherry lips.
“Confused.”
“I’m thinking about what I can do for the team.”
“But I haven’t found an answer.”
So that’s what she was thinking about.
The newly joined Futaba Riyo had a unique “Handicraft” skill in the team.
But Kirisu Madoka didn't seem to have any special skills… or rather, she didn't seem to have any value to the team.
Although Mai and Hana wouldn’t mind such trivial matters.
However, as an adult, Kirisu Madoka had a sense of responsibility and self-esteem that belonged to adults.
Being protected and sheltered by her students, while she couldn't do anything, was something she couldn't accept.
After giving it some thought, Lu Chen didn't comfort her with the matter of the Seed of Anomaly.
“Teacher Kirisu, you just need to be yourself.”
“…? ”
Seeing the questioning look in her eyes, Lu Chen smiled and said.
“You’re Mai and the others’ teacher, as long as you’re there, their spirits will be able to rely on you.”
“After all, they’re just high school students, if there’s an ‘adult’ around, their pressure will definitely be less.”
“Also, when I’m not around, I’ll also ask Teacher Kirisu to keep an eye on them to avoid any accidents.”
At this point, Lu Chen gazed into her emerald eyes.
“Teacher Kirisu, can I trust you?”
Kirisu Madoka’s eyes widened, she subconsciously opened her mouth, but couldn’t speak for a moment.
“Wonderful.”
The “Ice Queen” who rarely showed emotional fluctuations on her pretty face, sincerely exclaimed.
“I seem to understand why someone as proud and confident as Sakurajima-san would rely on you.”
“Uh… she’s very proud?”
“Of course, pride is not the same as arrogance.”
Kirisu Madoka let out a sigh, her tone returning to its usual state.
“Also, I understand what you mean, as a ‘teacher’, I will take good care of the students.”
“Yeah, that’s good.”
Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction, seeing that Kirisu Madoka had escaped her state of confusion.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, his clothes were pulled from behind.
“Teacher Kirisu? Is there anything else?”
“Just… just…”
Even without turning around, from her tone, you could tell that her pretty face must already be flushed.
“You’re not my student, so you don’t have to call me ‘Teacher’.”
“Oh… Kirisu-san?”
“… Just call me ‘Madoka’,”
After saying that, Lu Chen felt a release from behind.
Turning around, he found that Teacher Kirisu had directly exited the base and returned to her safe house.
This made him a bit dumbfounded – aren’t you supposed to be queuing to take a shower?
“I’ll invite her back later.”
Shaking his head helplessly, Lu Chen walked to the vending machine, finding that the number of purchases had decreased several times.
There were two fewer bottles of drinks on the shelf, a bag of snacks, plus a few miscellaneous items.
“Good, life has become more colorful.”
Lu Chen pulled out some gear copper coins, humming a tune while putting them in the vending machine, bought a bottle of juice, and leisurely returned to his room.
“Hmm? New email?”
Glancing at the desktop, Lu Chen noticed that the email icon, which hadn’t had any new messages for a long time, suddenly had a red +1 badge, very noticeable.
He clicked on it and found that it was an overall announcement sent by the Survivor Game!
“It’s actually an email from the game ‘official’…”
Lu Chen’s expression immediately turned serious, and he carefully read the contents of the email.
The content of the announcement overall mentioned two crucial things.
Firstly, due to the number of survivor player deaths exceeding half, the channels with fewer players will be “merged”!
After the merger, there will be more players from other channels transferred to the original channels.
In other words, it’s like the “server merge” of some trash games, constantly having bigger fish eat smaller fish.
Lu Chen didn't have any thoughts about this.
As long as he had the Assembly Hall function, he could ensure that his team was all in the same area.
The second thing was the focus of his attention!
Starting from day four, the “Doomsday City” will have a special event – airdrop supplies!