Chapter 26: Safety Points.

After crossing the corridor, Su Jiyai saw a small living room.

On the right side were two sofas that were facing the TV and on the left side was the dining table.

Three huge bowls were placed on the table.

Each of them was emitting an amazing fragrance.

Su Jiyai's mouth watered.

[Host for the starters we have, Honey and Nut Granola. For the main course, we have Bean Chilli with Rice and for dessert, we have Rice Pudding with Maple Syrup. Enjoy your meal host!]

Suddenly Su Jiyai remembered something and asked,

"Is there no water here?"

[Host don't worry here, there is no shortage of food and water.]

"Really?" Su Jiyai felt as if she was a country bumpkin.

[Yes, Host]

Su Jiyai gulped and sat down at the dining table.

With a calm expression scooped some Honey and Nut granola.

Su Jiyai's eyes widened in surprise when she tasted the dish.

"Oh my god! How could something be so delicious?"

Su Jiyai closed her eyes in delight savoring the taste and almost biting her tongue in the process.

"How could this dish be so tasty?" Su Jiyai asked.

[Host, this is cooked by our Level 1 chef]

"Level 1 chef?" Su Jiyai was curious. "Was the food cooked by a robot?"

[Yes, host.]

Su Jiyai was surprised and for a moment she doubted whether it was all her illusion.

However, the taste of the dishes was so real and authentic, how could she be in an illusion?

Thinking so, Su Jiyai continued eating.

The more she ate, the more surprised she was.

She liked Honey and Nut granola because it wasn't greasy even though it was sweet. Not to mention, in the apocalypse, sugar became a rare commodity.

Hence for Su Jiyai, it was the best dish she had ever eaten.

Bean Chilli Rice exceeded her expectations too. Su Jiyai thought that if there was a ranking she would give Bean Chili Rice the 1st position and Honey and Nut granola second.

However, Rice Pudding made her take back her words.

How could such an amazing desert exist? Su Jiyai thought.

What made her feel even more amazed was...how such a meal could only cost 20 points.

Su Jiyai paused and looked around.

Before she was too hungry to notice properly, but now when she did...she realized that the house she was living in was...too beautiful!

The house had a color theme of black and golden. It looked luxurious.

What caught her attention was TV!

Su Jiyai hurriedly walked toward the sofa and turned on the TV.

She expected some cartoons or some kdramas but what she was just...blank screen.

"System?"

[Yes, host]

"Why is the screen blank?"

[Host, depending on the thing you want to see, the TV will project it.]

Su Jiyai was puzzled but decided to give it a try. "Okay... show me... um, news?"

The TV screen flickered for a moment and then displayed some worldwide places. The scene changed every 5 minutes.

Su Jiyai's heart skipped a beat.

Earlier, zombies were the main force of attack but now even plants and animals were becoming dangerous!

No! Dangerous wasn't the word to describe them.

They have become mutated beasts and mutated plants!

The venus trap plant which used to only eat insects, was now eating humans too!

The loyal dogs who used to protect their owner were now turning into ferocious beasts, attacking anything that moved.

The sight of once-familiar animals and plants becoming deadly predators was both heartbreaking and terrifying. Su Jiyai felt a chill run down her spine.

"System, why is everything mutating like this?" she asked, her voice trembling.

[Host, the mutation is a result of the virus that caused the apocalypse. It has affected not only humans but also the environment, leading to the evolution of new and dangerous species.]

Su Jiyai nodded, trying to process the information.

The world she once knew was gone, replaced by a nightmarish landscape. But she couldn't afford to dwell on the past.

Suddenly she thought of Qin Feng and Han Weilin.

"Um...system could you...show me my friends?"

[I am sorry host you have to describe their facial features or show some picture before I can locate them]

Su Jiyai knew her drawing was bad and she didn't have any photos of Qin Feng and Han Weilin.

She tried to use a different approach and said,

"Can you locate the army base camp at a distance of 10 km?"

[Wait a minute, host.

Finding the coordinates...locating the base camp...Location found!]

Su Jiyai's heart almost leaped, but when she saw the base camp, her heart ached.

The base camp was completely destroyed!

There was no one present in the base camp!

Su Jiyai shook her head in disbelief.

"No! No! Where are Qin Feng and Han Weilin? Where did they go? I want to find them!"

Saying so Su Jiyai stood up.

"System where is the exit?" 

After looking around for a long while, when Su Jiyai didn't find any exit, she asked.

[Host you can't leave.]

"What? Are you kidding me? Let me go!" Su Jiyai panicked.

To be honest, since she woke up, everything was strange for her.

Why would someone take care of her for a year?

Why would they cook such a declious meal for just 20 points, not to mention they were the ones who had given those points in the 1st place!

And how could such a luxrious house exist?

Su Jiyai became suspicious and anxious.

[Host calm down. The reason why you can't leave is because you won't be able to survive. Host your current level is too low and your body is weak too!]

Su Jiyai froze and asked suspicously,

"You are not lying to me, right?"

[Yes, host.]

Su Jiyai frowned and asked,

"But I can't just sit here all the time, right? You said I should fulfill the task. How would I be able to fulfill the task if you don't allow me to leave?"

[Host, I didn't mean you can't leave forever. As long as your safety is ensured, you can leave the place.]

Su Jiyai asked with confusion,

"So you mean...as long as I become strong, you will let me leave this place?"

[Host, I mean as long as your safety is ensured you could leave.]

Su Jiyai felt a headache and asked,

"Okay. So you tell me what level of safety I am at?"

[10]

Su Jiyai's eyes brighetned,

"10 out of 10?"

[No, host. 10 out of 10,000. That is just for level 1.]

Su Jiyai: "..."

She almost vomited blood.

Taking a deep breath she asked,

"Ok! Tell me how to increase my safety?"

[Host, you can either work out to increase the safety, or buy some max-level equipment.]

Su Jiyai asked curiously,

"I could buy max-level equipment?"

[Yes, host]

"Show me." Su Jiyai was curious.

Suddenly a light blue projection-like panel appeared in front of Su Jiyai.

The panel displayed a list of items ranging from basic survival gear to advanced weaponry and armor.

Each item had a description, cost, and safety rating associated with it.

"Wow, there's so much here," she murmured to herself.

But when she saw the price, Su Jiyai's eyes widened.

"Wait! 10,000 points just for an F-Rank dragger? And 10 million points for an A-Rank dragger? No! Wait! Why are there so many gray items? And why is their price not visible?"

[Host, these points are allocated according to the capability of the items. The gray items can't be bought due to your low level. Those gray items are S-Rank, SS-Rank, or SSS-Rank.]

Su Jiyai became dizzy and hurriedly stopped him,

"Okay! Stop! Stop! Can you tell me by how many points of safety would be achieved if I buy an E-Rank item?"

[2000 points.]

"What?" Su Jiyai was instantly furious. 

"2000 safety points for 10,000 points worth of an F-Rank dagger? Are you kidding me?" Su Jiyai fumed.

[Host, higher-level items provide exponentially greater safety boosts, but their costs are proportionally higher as well. Lower-level items like F-Rank are affordable but offer limited improvements.]

Su Jiyai sighed in frustration.

[Host you have a chance to use the lucky draw. Maybe this will help you find a better deal.]

"A lucky draw?" Su Jiyai asked, intrigued. "How does it work?"

[There is a chance to win high-level items, rare materials, or additional points. It's a gamble but could be worth it.]

Su Jiyai's eyes brightened.

"Alright, let's do the lucky draw."

The panel shifted again, showing a spinning wheel with various items and point amounts.

Su Jiyai glanced at the prizes.

SSS-Rank Car, 3x points, 10x points, a downward thumb, SSS-Rank Van, SSS-rank dragger, D-Rank Car, a downward thumb, Supreme Medical Kit, Mystery Box, a downward thumb, 100x points, 3 more chances to draw.

Su Jiyai's eyes brightened.

Su Jiyai pressed the "Start" button, and the wheel began to spin. She watched anxiously as it slowed down, finally stopping on a segment labeled...