The Reincarnation Space's protection had lifted.
The surrounding students could now see Arthur and the others.
The awkward part was that, although they all wore the uniforms provided by the system,
they still looked out of place.
Apart from that "exceptionally gifted" girl, everyone else's age didn't quite match the seventeen- or eighteen-year-old students.
No, even that girl's proportions were nothing like a normal student's!
What normal student grows that big?!
Arthur, on the other hand, was only twenty-one to begin with.
Coupled with his sunny, handsome looks,
he became the center of attention in a different way.
"Let's head into the school for now,"
Jacob suggested, realizing they were blocking the students' way to class.
"According to the intel, the zombie outbreak won't start until around ten o'clock; it's only about seven now."
"Let's attend class first, and if possible, get friendly with the main characters."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Count me out,"
Arthur said, drawing every gaze.
"I'm not planning to clear the dungeon anyway, so spare me the classes."
"I'm going to take a walk while I can."
Jacob frowned, feeling the kid was up to no good.
"Suit yourself."
He couldn't be bothered babysitting a rookie intent on courting death.
After all, he himself was only a pseudo-veteran who had survived two dungeons.
If the goddess he'd always pined after hadn't suddenly announced she was dating a powerhouse who had cleared the Reincarnation Tower's twentieth floor, he'd never have bothered with the Reincarnation Space.
But since he was here, he might as well make the best of it.
Once inside, he discovered this story world was a treasure trove!
Especially after seeing the photos of the heroines from the main cast that someone had posted online for this "highschool of the dead" scenario.
He immediately cast his former goddess aside!
As expected, he spoke with confidence after pulling up his pants!
This time, he spent a hefty sum to purchase rare intelligence, not just to clear the instance and claim the official prize money!
He also had another goal: the beautiful women of this world!
Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi!
You are destined to be mine, Jacob!
"Um, that..."
The girl who had been silent until now suddenly tugged at Arthur's sleeve.
"Can I come with you?"
Her voice was very soft, but both Jacob and Arthur heard it.
Both of them showed surprised expressions, but their thoughts differed.
Jacob couldn't believe that even after he had shown such a reliable demeanor, that little girl still didn't come to curry favor with him?
If it was just about saving face or shyness, that would be fine.
But you actually left their main group and chose to follow that novice!?
Can being handsome really allow one to do whatever they want?
Arthur was also a bit surprised.
From the beginning, he had deliberately acted as if he knew nothing and had no interest in challenging instances, all to make the other Reincarnators stop paying attention to him.
After all, if a person is handsome, they naturally attract extra attention even if they do nothing.
He didn't want his plan to be noticed or even interfered with by others.
But he didn't expect to still be entangled in this situation.
"...As you wish."
Arthur wasn't worried that this girl could pose any threat to him.
Nor did he care what her own intentions were.
If she had simply found him by luck, then he didn't mind taking a girl through the instance as a bonus.
After all, knowing the plot, he was destined to devour this whole plate of meat.
Leaving some soup for others was fine; it might even solve his problem of being single for 21 years.
And if she had truly seen through something and intended to plot against him,
He also had absolute confidence that he could counter-kill by leveraging his understanding of the plot.
Even if there was a slim chance he was tricked,
His novice protection was still active, and he would eventually grow stronger in other instances.
At that time, everyone who had provoked him would inevitably suffer his retaliation!
So Arthur didn't care at all if someone followed him.
The opportunity has been given to you; whether you can get a taste of the soup depends on your own abilities.
"Thank you..."
The girl's voice was a bit weak, almost constantly stimulating one's desire to abuse.
If this was truly an act, then Arthur would wholeheartedly agree to give her an Oscar for Best Actress.
Jacob watched their figures walking against the flow of people, heading out of the school gate.
In the end, he didn't chase after them.
Forget it, it's just one girl.
Not to mention the loose woman hanging on him right now, there were two other goddesses waiting for him at school.
If one isn't enough, can the combined weight of three not compare to her assets?
"Boss, what should we do? Should I tell them to come back?"
The burly middle-aged man fawned over him, but he didn't get a good response.
"No need!"
Jacob was feeling a bit down.
Is it really about looks?
Are looks really that important?
After this mission, he would definitely use his points to have the Reincarnation Space beautify his face!
He watched their backs with a sinister gaze.
"Hmph! This instance isn't that easy to survive in."
"There will be a time when she comes begging me..."
"By then, my team won't be so easy to join, slurp—"
Wiping the water from the corner of his mouth, he had already directly excluded the man.
Even if they came back to beg him, he would only agree to the girl joining his team.
Hmm, his harem team!
After leaving the school gate,
Arthur looked at the busy crowd on the neon-lit streets, his expression a little dazed.
This world was too real.
It was hard to imagine that in three hours, the apocalypse would descend.
Arthur turned his head.
"Since you'll be acting with me from now on, why don't you introduce yourself first?"
At his sudden words, the girl jumped like a startled rabbit.
Her slender shoulders hunched inward, which only made her chest more prominent.
"My name is Ellen, and I'm 17..." (911, what is the emergency?)
Arthur interrupted her helplessly.
"Not your real name. I mean your nickname or codename in the Reincarnation Space. Understand?"
"Ah... that, my nickname is also Ellen, and I'm 17..."
This girl is hopeless!
"So, do you have any thoughts on our next course of action?"
"Huh, me?"
The girl shook her head.
"I don't know."
At this moment, Arthur was still trying to determine the girl's identity and purpose.
She didn't possess the aura of an experienced Reincarnator; rather, her face showed the same confusion he had displayed earlier.
Though he was faking it.
Could she really be a newbie?
Hmm... it doesn't seem impossible.
In fact, a newbie might be easier to control, right?
Thinking this, Arthur's mood suddenly improved.
Looking at the girl, who resembled a little white rabbit, a hint of slyness appeared in his smile.
"You're following me without knowing anything. Aren't you afraid I might sell you out?"
Hearing this, Ellen's body visibly stiffened.
But perhaps because she was at her breaking point, her previously tense heart suddenly relaxed.
She looked up, meeting Arthur's eyes for the first time.
"Human trafficking is illegal!"
"Pfft!"
He had thought she was about to make a stand.
But Arthur was so bewildered by her words that he completely lost his composure.
This girl is a bit naive.
"And..."
Ellen didn't seem to be finished.
"I also have newbie protection. If you try to sell me, I can withdraw anytime..."
She really is a newbie.
Doesn't she know that the Reincarnation Space has no rules prohibiting Reincarnators from harming each other?
If he knocked her out when she wasn't paying attention, could she still withdraw afterward?
Though he wouldn't actually do that.
"Hmph~"
Arthur turned around and hailed a taxi.
He opened the car door, and before getting in,
He looked back and smiled.
"I'm Blank. Welcome to my team."