Apocalypse: System of lotteries

"Respected Holy Maiden, congratulations on your safe return once again."

"Yes~ It's all thanks to your good protection." Alice looked at the archbishop and said indifferently, "No wonder every time I come back, you're always waiting here. It turns out I'm just living in a comfort zone you've created for me..."

"Um... Actually, we..."

"No need to say it. I already know what you're thinking... Don't worry, I'll continue to be like before. But, don't treat me like a fool."

"Thank you for your understanding. Would you like to join us in interrogating Henry?"

"No need, that's your business." After saying that, Alice walked towards the palace, "Archbishop, I'm tired and need to rest."

Old Rubia laughed, "Is it because you're tired from picking fruit?"

"Your nephew told you? Do I need your permission to pick fruit or not?" Alice turned her head and looked indifferently at the curly-haired old man in front of her.

"young Rubia is just doing his duty. Please don't blame him. But, I just can't understand why you would help a stranger pick fruit..."

"He saved my life~ Is that enough?"

"In that case, it's naturally not a problem. However, why did you help him for a whole day? Actually, I don't have any other intentions. I just want to tell you that all of us in District 441 doesn't want you to have any accidents." Old Rubia raised his head and glanced at the Holy Maiden.

"Are you afraid that if I leave with someone else, and won't care about the life and death of the people in District 441?" Alice chuckled, "I'm here because I grew up here and want to give back, not to be your exclusive tool. understand?"

"Of course, we've always respected you." Old Rubia pointed to everything inside the palace and said, "That's why we're willing to give you all this. I don't have any other intentions. I just hope that before everything is over, we should maintain our current state."

"Alright, you may leave now."

"Okay, get some rest early." After saying that, Old Rubia, like a food-guarding vicious dog, glanced at Alice before putting on his red robe and leaving the palace.

Outside the door, he told the guard, "Keep an eye on things. If a white light falls, report it immediately."

"Hasn't the Holy Maiden already returned? Where else is she going?" The guard asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Don't ask so many questions."

"Yes, sir."

Inside the palace, Alice took out a nurse's uniform, purified it with holy light, and put it on herself.

"So this is the gift you gave me in return for helping you pick fruit? You're daring to send it." Alice looked in the mirror and spun around, laughing, "I'm also daring enough to accept it."

...

Regional map, nighttime, inside the magician's tent, Da Vinci and Foodie opened their sleepy eyes, seeing a space in front of them, and let out a quack.

The night was quiet, and a gentle breeze blew through the woods. inside the magician's tent, the two frogs didn't feel the refreshing breeze.

[Foodie, growing impatient, asked Da Vinci where Ming had gone. Da Vinci told it not to worry about adult matters. Foodie grinned... Did Ming and Alice go into the woods again?]

[Foodie wondered if Ming would abandon them now that he had Alice. Da Vinci told it not to have wild thoughts... Maybe Ming had just temporarily forgotten about them...]

[The little frogs saw the tent door open and you walked in. They jumped into your arms excitedly...]

[The frogs looked around but didn't see Alice by your side. They looked at you... They understood..., having worked so hard to find you a girlfriend, only for you to lose her again...]

[The frogs watched you take out a piece of honeycomb, its surface dripping with honey. They ate the sweet honey while telling you... It's okay if you lost your girlfriend, you can just catch another one... They looked at you, wondering why you weren't eating...]

"Let you guys enjoy it. Seeing you eat makes me happy."

Ming petted the frogs who licked the honey on the corner of their mouth, and they let out a full burp filled with the scent of honey...

[Foodie thought that next time they must capture an ugly zombie... Da Vinci vetoed the idea, claiming he had a better plan... Foodie gave him a curious look... Da Vinci didn't say anything... but Foodie understood...]

"…"

My goodness, can these two adorable idiots communicate with just their eyes?

what are these two doing? I just make you guys taste a bit of honey to make sure it's not poisonous, right?

Ding~ Triggered the Money-Making effect, gaining 94 gold coins.

"It's midnight. Time to go home." Ming stood up, Take back the magician's tent skill, and the tent shattered into twinkling stars. He then took out a teleportation scroll, tore it open... waited for the countdown... teleported...

White light descended, and in the blink of an eye, he was standing on the roof of his house.

[Your Foodie jumped out of your pocket, ignoring the little crab's outstretched claw and greeting, and went straight into the pond, startling the sleeping Koi... I missed you so much...]

[Your Da Vinci landed and also ignored the little crab's outstretched claw for the second time, hopping down to the first floor, passing by three hatching snake eggs... Staring at the little butterfly... Did you miss me?]

"..."

Ming sat in a chair and rubbed the little crab's head, "Don't worry, you still have me."

The little crab stared at the person in front of it... Squeak~ Squeak, squeak~

At this moment, a plump bird landed on the roof, carrying a small box in its claws. Ming skillfully took the note from the box:

[We had a great harvest today. I saw the white light on the mountaintop and knew you were back. Inside is a specialty Mike and I brought back from the wasteland. It's delicious when fried, crispy, and crunchy. Below is Mike's message for you]

[Alan has said everything that I wanted to say, I just want to add that after frying, sprinkle some salt, cumin, and chili powder on it. It's very good. I've put the seasoning in the box for you. Alan asked me to tell you that the bird is also a gift for you]

"What is it that needs to be fried?" Ming opened the box with curiosity and saw several glass bottles filled with small scorpions.

umm, frying these... would they be delicious?

...

Alan and Mike opened the box brought by the big bird, which contained fruits sent by their bro. They opened the note together:

[I picked these fruits from the wild for you to taste. After reading this note, let the big bird fly back. I'll save them to eat tomorrow]

"He is really nice."

"Yeah, he always thinks of us."

Alan and Mike picked up the fruits and took a bite at the same time. The next moment, their faces twisted, and they spat the fruit out, saliva pouring out of their mouths...

Hehe, just a taste, no wonder he wasn't stingy this time.

...

Ming slapped his forehead, "Oh no, I forgot to tell them. Wild pears need to be turned into frozen pears to be delicious~"