Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 302 - 176: New Member_2

Chapter 302: Chapter 176: New Member_2

However, since there was only one rifle, Emerald Feather became addicted to it and Lin Wu could only resort to using an assault rifle to hunt zombies, which again took up the entire day. The primary responsibility lay with Maya, who not only chopped at the cement factory but also sought to discover each team member’s strengths so that they could work in tandem. Just like on a battlefield, they formed groups of two or three, with a spearhead, flanks, and cover. She mentally rehearsed the assault and defense battle of the Sawmill in her mind, knowing they would only get one chance to take over the Sawmill. If they failed, the team would suffer significant losses and launching another attack would not be as simple, and it might even lead to Shadow no longer growing but merely surviving.

Emerald Feather might sound soft and gentle, but after playing with the savage mouse for a day, she completely fell for the bolt-action rifle, which typically was more of a man’s favorite. However, Silencer was one of a kind, and Lin Wu was reluctant to part with it, so he came up with a sneaky idea, "The main base has a Forest Wolf, .50 caliber bullets." After that, Emerald Feather reluctantly returned Silencer to Lin Wu and went downstairs to regroup with Bai Ban.

After Bai Ban left, it was back to the duo’s world of Lin Ma. Taking advantage of the lingering sunlight, Maya poked Lin Wu and elicited a scream from him before heading to the library after sunset. But today, she didn’t stay in the library; instead, she borrowed books and sat by the bonfire, puzzling Lin Wu, who was preparing the meat.

Maya didn’t look at Lin Wu but felt him pondering her actions, so she said, "Shana told me to spend more time with you whenever I can, saying you’re too lonely by yourself."

"Ha, I’ll have to thank her next time." Lin Wu said, "Go back."

"It’s okay." Maya’s gaze left the book and looked towards the grill, "Bacon’s good, just don’t put too much cumin."

Lin Wu narrowed his eyes to express his dissatisfaction, continued for ten seconds, but when she didn’t pay any attention to him, he could only give up. After the meat was ready, Lin Wu took some bacon with a fork and handed it to Maya. She didn’t hesitate to take it and put it in her mouth, then handed the fork back to Lin Wu, "You grill, I read." And without waiting for Lin Wu’s agreement, she began reading aloud from her book.

Maya ate slowly. To help treat her stutter, she persisted in reading aloud for two hours every day. Reading aloud could be counted as one of Maya’s few entertainments, and it was best done with an audience. Lin Wu became that fortunate listener. Lin Wu was not at a loss either, listening to an audiobook while grilling meat and eating. He ended up lying back in his chair, legs propped up, quietly listening.

While listening, Lin Wu would ask questions, which made Maya very happy.

Lin Wu asked, "In the end, did the old man succeed or fail? He spent two days catching a fish, fought with sharks, and only brought back a skeleton. I understand the novel wants to showcase the old man’s courage and strength, but isn’t learning to give up also a virtue?"

Maya answered, "I think the old man did everything he could within the limits of his abilities, and I don’t think it was a failure in the end. Unless you believe that the old man’s only purpose in killing the marlin was for money. Faced with greedy sharks, the old man fought to protect his property. But it wasn’t just about the property, it was also about dignity."

"Dignity?"

"Like if I slap you across the face, actually you don’t lose much, maybe nothing at all. But you’ve been humiliated. If I steal your money, you will be angry because the loss is significant, but it won’t make you feel humiliated."

The two delved into a discussion, Maya speaking while she brewed coffee, went to the library to switch books, then sat by the bonfire to continue reading aloud. Meanwhile, Lin Wu leaned back in his chair, nestled beside the bonfire, quietly watching the flames and listening intently.

...

Two days later, Lin Wu successfully hunted 50 mice, lighting up his first Professional Hunter Skill: Hunting Dog. Under Maya’s watchful gaze, he summoned a weaned Doberman puppy. Lin Wu and Maya both facepalmed, realizing they had been tricked by Dawn yet again. They had said he could summon a hunting dog, but not that he’d need to raise it. This also shattered Lin Wu’s dream of feasting on hot pot every day.

In the canine world, Dobermans were not exactly known for their good looks, but luckily the little creature was naturally cute and especially docile. It licked Lin Wu’s hand as soon as it appeared, closing its eyes as if enjoying its master’s touch.

"How about we cook it?" Lin Wu suggested as he stroked the dog’s head.

Maya didn’t respond, knowing Lin Wu was just being silly. She placed her backpack beside the chair and went to borrow books from the library. Lin Wu looked at the Doberman and said, "Shall we cook it when it’s grown?"

Lin Wu asked again, "Can you tell me how long it will take to grow up?"

Checking the Doberman puppy, he found a growth bar at 1%, but no hunger value, which apparently meant it could fend for itself. Lin Wu was pleased with this. Ever since Maya arrived, he hadn’t replenished his supplies from the restaurant, and they were running out of food at home. If he had another mouth to feed, he would have to station Emerald Feather permanently at the supermarket base and slice off a piece of Maya’s flesh daily to feed it.

A name?

Lin Wu asked, "Maya, what should we name it?"

"Whatever."

"Alright." Lin Wu declared, "From now on, you’re called Whatever."

"Hey." Maya burst out from the library, seeing Lin Wu grinning, she knew he was teasing her, speechless at his childishness and her own gullibility.

Lin Wu patted the Doberman’s head, and the puppy leaned against his palm. Seeing it tilt its head, Lin Wu had a flash of inspiration, "From now on, you’ll be called Wai."

Maya thought Lin Wu was playing with her again, but to her surprise, Lin Wu entered the name Wai and officially confirmed it.

Lin Wu picked up the walkie-talkie, "Calling, calling."

Stone answered, "Speak!"

Lin Wu said, "Tomorrow, have Bai Ban bring some wooden planks and nails, and it would be best to bring a blanket too."

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