Cynthia Sanchez obviously likes me

The expression of wanting to refuse but still being attracted directly stated her position!

"Although I'm not a narcissistic person, I think I'm not bad-looking! Now that everything outside is so chaotic, and I feel awakened to my ability to protect her, we're a perfect match, with me being talented and her being beautiful. I like her, and she likes me. Isn't it reasonable for us to be together?"

"You're talking nonsense, Cynthia Sanchez obviously likes me, it's me..." Bruce Roberts' self-assured remarks caused Jesse Thompson to be greatly stimulated, and he suddenly shouted loudly.

In his mind, Cynthia Sanchez was perfect, kind, gentle, and pure!

They had mutual feelings in their past lives too.

But now... how could such a pure and beautiful girl fall for a scumbag like Bruce Roberts?

However, as soon as he said this, everyone was dumbfounded.

Even Ignacio and James, as well as their two roommates, were bewildered.

After a moment!

"Damn, James, is Jesse Thompson's brain malfunctioning?"

"He actually said Cynthia Sanchez would like him? That's ridiculous!"

"Who would believe that!"

"Just take a look at his loser-like appearance..."

The four of them ridiculed Jesse Thompson one after another, their eyes looking at him as if he were an idiot.

Well, typical supporting characters mocking the protagonist.

Before the apocalypse, money was definitely one of the most lethal weapons for women.

In the hearts of all the students, although Cynthia Sanchez was pure and beautiful!

But being with Bruce Roberts wasn't unacceptable either.

After all, as Bruce Roberts himself said, he was good-looking and came from a wealthy family.

Such guys were simply heartthrobs for teenage girls.

Although being with Bruce Roberts might make Cynthia Sanchez appear a lot more vulgar to others, it was still better than liking a poor chap like Jesse Thompson, right?

Actually, not to mention Ignacio and James, even Cynthia Sanchez herself looked bewildered.

"Cynthia Sanchez likes you? Hah!"

Bruce Roberts also chuckled and turned to Cynthia Sanchez, "Cynthia Sanchez, he said you like him?"

"Who likes him? I don't even know him!"

Cynthia Sanchez quickly distanced herself from Jesse Thompson at his words, and there was even a hint of disdain in her gaze towards Jesse Thompson?Yes! You didn't read it wrong, it's indeed disdain.

The previous Jesse Thompson was just an unknown commoner.

While Cynthia Sanchez was a goddess-level school flower, admired by many.

How could someone like her notice an unknown guy like Jesse Thompson?

Moreover, Jesse Thompson's current behavior is really crazy, so...

"I told you... forget it, let's just ignore him."

Bruce Roberts smiled and temporarily ignored Jesse Thompson, instead turning his gaze to Ignacio.

"Hey, Ignacio, you guys must have awakened some ability to make it this far, right?"

"Well... heh..."

Ignacio chuckled, not denying Bruce Roberts' statement.

Bruce Roberts didn't beat around the bush, he gestured to Cedric, "Cedric, go check out that cave, see if it's the same as they said, remember to stay far away and be safe!"

"Okay, Young Master Bruce!"

Without a second word, Cedric cautiously slipped into the woods next to the clearing and headed towards the cave.

After a while, Cedric returned stealthily!

Bruce Roberts turned his head, "How is it?"

Cedric suppressed his surprise and replied, "It's true, there's a strange light inside, and there seems to be a somewhat aggressive big monkey!"

"An aggressive big monkey? Okay, got it!" Bruce Roberts nodded, calculating in his mind, then turned his gaze to James and stated his purpose, "James, I see you guys are pretty exhausted, how about a deal?"

"A deal? What kind of deal?"

"You help me get the treasure inside, and afterwards, I'll provide protection for you!"

"...!"

Hearing Bruce Roberts' words, James couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then seeing that the other party didn't seem to continue, he couldn't help but say, "That's it?"

"That's it!" Bruce Roberts confirmed the other's guess.

James couldn't help but laugh, "Bruce Roberts, do you think I'm stupid?"

"You want us to attract monsters and help you get the treasure? Why don't you attract monsters and help us get the treasure? Afterwards, I can also provide protection for you, right?"

Although the two had a decent relationship at school, they were only superficial friends.

With so many monsters outside now, they had paid the price of two serious injuries and two minor injuries just to make it this far in the apocalypse.And then Bruce Roberts actually said such words?

Doesn't that mean he's asking to hand over the treasure to him?

What a joke?

Actually, not just him, even Cynthia Sanchez and Cedric felt that Bruce Roberts' request was a bit unrealistic.

After all, even if James was foolish, he couldn't be foolish to this extent!!

But they still underestimated Bruce Roberts' ruthlessness.

Bruce Roberts calmly said, "You guys don't have any choice now."

James narrowed his eyes, sensing something off in Bruce Roberts' tone!

"What do you mean?"

"Including me, there are currently two combatants in my team!"

Bruce Roberts casually released his right hand from around Cynthia Sanchez's shoulder, "Which means, I can let Cedric lure away the monsters while I go in to get the treasure."

"But I'm a cautious person, so before I go get the treasure, I must minimize the risks, do you understand what I mean?"

"You..."

Hearing Bruce Roberts' words, Cynthia Sanchez and Cedric were dumbfounded.

James and Ignacio were also stunned.

What is this guy trying to do?

Bruce Roberts didn't care at all, he looked at Ignacio and continued, "Ignacio, although you were my brother before, I'm not sure if you still want to be my brother now, so I can only apologize to you!"

"Oh, by the way, with your current state, whatever ability you've awakened, it shouldn't be a match for me, so don't even think about resisting."

With this statement, Gene and Claude were fine.

After all, they had no fighting strength left and could only be slaughtered.

But James and Ignacio were directly dumbfounded.

What is this guy's intention?

Is he threatening me if I don't help him attract monsters, he'll lay hands on me??

"Are you threatening me?" James gritted his teeth, his expression changing constantly.

Originally, he thought his performance after the apocalypse was outstanding.

Brave, decisive, strong, courageous, and not reckless.

But now, after seeing Bruce Roberts, he understood!

What nonsense is outstanding?

Comparing their own characteristics with the ruthlessness of this guy, it was like a tadpole meeting a dragon, a shrimp encountering a dragon!

"Right? I am indeed threatening you." Bruce Roberts remained calm, "And I'm only giving you thirty seconds to consider."

Swish! As Bruce Roberts finished speaking, he drew Andúril sword again and walked slowly towards James and Ignacio.

"Lea... Leader... Are you really going to lay hands on me?"

Watching Bruce Roberts approaching with the gleaming Andúril sword, Ignacio came to his senses, looking bewildered!

You see, just yesterday, he was still Bruce Roberts' lackey!

Now that the apocalypse has come, Bruce Roberts actually disregarded their past camaraderie??

"Help me get the treasure inside, and we'll still be brothers in the future, otherwise I'll have to apologize to you for my own safety! But you can rest assured, based on our past relationship, I'll at most render you combat ineffective, won't take your life." Bruce Roberts' tone was unusually calm, but it sent chills down their spines.

Because they could sense from Bruce Roberts' tone that he was definitely not joking.

People who could make it here at this time usually had some ability.

Plus, their own condition was indeed very poor.

So at this moment, they only had two choices.

Either fight Bruce Roberts to the death, or help Bruce Roberts attract monsters.

Fight to the death? Needless to say.

Seeing Bruce Roberts' confident appearance, they didn't dare to gamble on whether Bruce Roberts actually had the ability to render them combat ineffective.

In such a dangerous situation outside, with all medical equipment paralyzed, losing combat effectiveness was akin to losing their lives.

So James wanted to try shifting the focus.

"Why... why don't you let Jesse Thompson help you attract monsters?"

James gritted his teeth, feeling somewhat unwilling to ask.

Anyone who hands over their spoils to others would feel uncomfortable.

"He's alone!"

Bruce Roberts glanced at Jesse Thompson with indifference, "A threat from one person is nothing compared to the two of you, go help me attract monsters, Cedric will keep an eye on him for me. Hurry up and decide, you have fifteen seconds left..."

Hearing Bruce Roberts being so unreasonable, James gritted his teeth.

And Ignacio, after looking at Bruce Roberts and then at James, couldn't make up his mind for a moment.