Plundering in the Apocalypse

Reading through many articles Shin got a lot of useful information. One of them was a server full of awakeneds where they share information between them. The information there was a lot better than the articles he read.

There were many descriptions of the new items and findings of many awakeneds. The herbs are now being harvested inside the forests.

But Shin skipped all that information as his mind was focused on a different thing. He immediately clicked where it mentioned dungeons with highlights.

Regardless of other discoveries, dungeons are a hot topic for everyone. Many groups went inside dungeons to level up. As everyone wants to grow stronger.

The dungeons were also ranked by the system. So people can determine the danger levels.

Once the awakeneds entered the dungeon for the first time. Information about the dungeon ranking system is added in the status manual. The information will also be updated live time inside that manual.

<strong>[Dungeon Ranking system]</strong>

<strong>[Level 1 Dungeon]</strong>

<strong>[Recommened Party Level 10+]</strong>

<strong>[1 Elite monster and Normal monsters.]</strong>

<strong>***</strong>

<strong>[Level 2 Dungeon]</strong>

<strong>[Recommened Party Level 20+]</strong>

<strong>[Elite monsters and Normal monsters.]</strong>

<strong>***</strong>

<strong>[Level 3 Dungeon]</strong>

<strong>[Recommened Party Level 30+]</strong>

<strong>[1 Fierce monster, Elite monsters, and Normal monsters.]</strong>

<strong>***</strong>

\'That\'s the highest level of information anyone has.\'

"Wait does that mean some people are already level 30?" Shin was shocked.

He checked through some posts. It seems the leader of a big group managed to reach level 30 and that\'s why the information was updated for him inside his manual.

Some believe some strong awakeneds already reached that level. But the information is not public yet.

"Damn monsters." He sighed

(*He still didn\'t know that leveling up to 30 is easier compared to after that. After level 30 leveling becomes a lot more difficult.)

After reading some more. Shin sighed.

\'These dungeons also contain a large number of resources. These untouched resources will shake everyone.\'

***

Shin stretched his hands as he stood up.

\'I need to level up too. But before that, I better improve my control of these new abilities I got.\'

"Let\'s talk with Alice." Shin walked out of his room as he headed toward Alice\'s room.

"Where are you going?" He was stopped midway as he heard a voice from behind.

Shin turned to look at his mom.

"To Alice\'s room Mom. I have something to talk about with her." Shin replied honestly.

Reina smirked as she thought about the meaning behind Shin\'s words. She was surprised by his words. It\'s still in the afternoon.

"Ok, go on. But don\'t make too much noise you two. Also, make sure to finish your stuff before lunch and take a bath." She reminded him.

Shin nodded his head in understanding. But frowned thinking he had already taken bath this morning. Why is she asking him to take bath again in this cold temperature?

He suddenly felt there was something wrong with Reina\'s words. But she got busy watching TV and wasn\'t paying attention to him. He shrugged and thought.

\'Maybe I heard it wrongly.\'

He knocked on her door. Alice opened the door and was surprised to see Shin standing in front of her.

She quickly collected herself and asked.

"What is it, Shin?"

"Can I come inside? I want to talk to you." Shin asked with a charming smile.

Alice went into a daze but nodded unconsciously. Shin entered her room. He was surprised. A lot has changed inside this room. \'Well, it\'s better if Alice feels comfortable here.\'

Alice who was in a daze snapped back to reality and quickly closed the door. The thud made her door when she closed it in a hurry surprised Reina.

\'Huhuhu~ Those two. They are in so much hurry. I should tease Alice later and get some details out from her. I just hope they don\'t make much noise. Should I increase the TV volume?\' Reina thought as she increased the volume of the show she was watching.

Inside Alice\'s room.

Alice\'s heart was beating loudly. Never did she expect Shin to come to her room.

Her mind was filled with countless thoughts.

\'Why is Shin here? I am happy. But it\'s too sudden.\'

\'Maybe he can\'t hold himself back anymore and came for me.\'

\'Fufu~ I guess my charm did work on him.\'

\'Are we going to do some na-naughty things?\'

Thinking that Alice\'s face turned beet red.

\'If Shin wants to take a step forward. I should too. So what if I am not ready? I am sure everything will be fine.\'

"Come here take a seat." Suddenly she heard Shin\'s voice calling for her.

\'As I thought were are going to do something-something.\'

Alice moved and walked somewhat stiff. She sat on the bed near Shin. With a distance of 50 cm.

She turned to look at Shin and his eyes directly met hers. They looked at each other silently. Shin slowly opened his mouth and moved a little forward.

Alice thought Shin wanted to start doing something.

\'Why are we doing this without talking? Whatever I\'ll just let him take the initiative.\' She screamed inside her mind and closed her eyes tightly.

Waiting for something. She was filled with countless emotions fear, excitement, joy, frustration, confusion, and above all lust.

She waited with excitement. Her mind was filled with countless scenarios. She wanted to know how she would feel.

But she was only met with disappointment. Shin didn\'t touch her instead he voice sounded in her ears.

"Alice, what have planned for the future?" Shin asked.

Alice who heard his question sighed in disappointment. But she was also glad. She didn\'t want her first time to be like this.

\'Guess now is not the time.\' She then thought of the time. \'Yeah, it\'s really not the time. I don\'t want to do my first in the afternoon. Without proper mood. It has to be special.\'

She nodded and consoled herself.

"As you already know how many changes are occurring? It\'s getting more and more dangerous. It may come off as rude but would you mind living with us from now on as a family? I know that\'s what we have been doing but I wanted to know your thoughts." Shin knew this might be rude but he wanted to ask her regardless.

Hearing Shin\'s words. Alice\'s face froze. Suddenly tears started coming out of her eyes.

\'Eh! Why am I crying?\'

\'Why am I making this kind of face in front of my beloved Shin?\'

\'Ahh, now I get it.\'

Although Alice was like a part of Shin\'s family now. She had her concerns. Though she lived like a normal family member. She still wasn\'t able to consider herself one.

She was worried and always feared. What if they abandon her? What if Shin leaves her?

She wasn\'t sure what Shin feels about her. What is their relationship? She wanted to know. But was afraid to ask.

She had already lost her family. She wasn\'t able to save them. That feeling of loneliness she doesn\'t want anymore. Although for a few hours. But when her mother and new stepfather died. She felt that was the end for her. She didn\'t know what to do.

After living with Shin\'s family she got that familial love she needed. Her feeling for Shin started growing suddenly. Even she wasn\'t sure why she was so obsessed with him. Why did she feel like they had some connection before? That feeling of curiosity soon turned into attraction and then something more than that.

That was the reason. She didn\'t want him to leave her.

,m Although she believed everything will be fine. She wanted to hear that from Shin\'s mouth. Now that he was asking her directly she couldn\'t help but cry. She was so happy.

"Yes, Yes, Yes. I want to be with you. So don\'t leave me. I don\'t want to be alone."

She cried as she said that.

Seeing Alice cry Shin patted her head and pulled her for a hug and comforted her.

"Don\'t worry. I won\'t leave you. Didn\'t I promise you? I\'ll always be there with you." Shin smiled as he said that.

They stayed in that position for a few minutes before Alice fell asleep in Shin\'s arms.

Shin helped her lay comfortably before walking out of the room. He decided it was better to let her sleep now. He will talk to her about dungeons and his plans later.

He walked out of her room and saw Reina watching TV at high volume.

"Oh, you are here. Where is Alice?" Reina asked curiously while hiding her smile. She wanted to ask Alice a lot of things.

"She just went to sleep, mom," Shin replied.

"Oh, is she tired?" Reina asked with a worried look but inwardly she was smirking. She knows why Alice is tired.

"I think so," Shin said as he thought of how much she cried. It was obvious that she was under a lot of stress. She must be tired.

"You bad boy. It\'s all your fault. Now let her rest and don\'t disturb her." Reina said as she reprimanded Shin.

Shin frowned at her words.

\'What was my fault here?\' Before he could ask, Reina\'s attention turned toward the Show she was watching.

\'Why are they airing shows now anyways?\' He shook his head and went inside his room.

After he closed his door. Shin screamed inside his head.

\'HOLY COW!!\'