Chapter 382 - 392: Bizarre Woman in the Moonlight
Chapter 382: Chapter 392: Bizarre Woman in the Moonlight
Stella Sterling hadn’t put her stool and chair away.
She sat in her chair, one hand propping up her head as she leaned on the table.
She gazed with great interest toward her left.
’Looks like these people were nearby. They must have heard the noise over here and are following the sound to investigate.’
’Sneaking over in the middle of the night after hearing a noise... their intentions are obvious.’
She tapped her fingers lightly, then gave a bored yawn.
’Looks like more people have come to offer up their lives.’
When Andrew Shaw heard the commotion, he was initially very alert. But after seeing Stella Sterling’s reaction, he relaxed.
He moved to stand a little closer to Stella Sterling.
His gaze, however, was fixed on her.
’Right, what’s there to be afraid of? With Stella Sterling here, those people are the ones who are going to have a bad day.’
For a brief moment, he pitied them.
’Why are they wandering around at this time of night instead of sleeping?’
’Running into Stella Sterling... it’s just their bad luck.’
At this thought, he felt a twinge of regret. Stella Sterling had just put away all those snacks. Otherwise, he could be munching away while watching a good show—a rare treat in this apocalyptic world.
"When those people get here, you’ll take care of them."
Just as Andrew Shaw was lost in thought, a playful voice reached his ears.
Andrew Shaw whipped his head around. "Me? How am I supposed to do that?"
"Why not? I’ve been feeding you and keeping you alive for this long; you can’t expect to do nothing. From the sound of their footsteps, there aren’t many of them. I believe in you. You can do it."
Stella Sterling said nonchalantly, but her tone then took on a dangerous edge. "You can’t expect me to handle everything myself, can you? If so, what’s the use of keeping you around?"
Andrew Shaw wanted to protest that he could provide her with information about the future.
But the words died on his lips as he forced them back down. He knew perfectly well that she had pills that could force anyone to tell the truth.
Extracting any information she wanted from him would be a simple matter.
Therefore, his knowledge wasn’t actually enough to serve as a bargaining chip.
Besides, looking at how dangerous Stella Sterling seemed right now, he had a gut feeling that if he dared to refuse, she really would decide he was useless.
So he nodded quickly. "Fine, fine, I’ll do it. But you’ve got to give me a weapon, right?"
She had taken back the gun from last time right after he’d used it.
’So here I am, a bare-handed five-year-old kid. But from the sound of it, the approaching group is all adults. How am I supposed to fight them with my bare fists?’
"A gunshot would attract too much attention. We’re near Veridia, so it’s best to avoid unnecessary complications."
Stella Sterling said, tapping her fingers lightly.
Andrew Shaw’s eyes widened when he heard that. ’She can’t seriously expect me to fight several adults with my bare hands, can she? She must really overestimate my abilities.’
’Even with a gun, I’d have to hide in the bushes and ambush them.’
’How am I supposed to do anything bare-handed?’
The next moment, a broadsword was tossed in front of him.
Andrew Shaw looked up at Stella Sterling, then down at the broadsword on the ground.
"Go on."
Seeing that Stella had made up her mind, Andrew Shaw could only struggle to pick up the blade before jogging into the nearby bushes to hide.
’Well, a weapon is better than no weapon.’
This broadsword was a weapon Stella Sterling had used for some time. Before she started practicing the Human Potential Development Technique, she had trained with a blade for a while, so she was quite proficient with it.
She could take down anyone who meant her harm with a single strike.
’Don’t think I didn’t see that smug, spectating look in Andrew Shaw’s eyes. He wants to hide off to the side and watch the show? How could I possibly let him get what he wants?’
’Between the two of us, I’m the one in charge. He seems to have forgotten that.’
’If he wants to watch a show, then naturally, he’s going to be the main event.’
With that thought, she pulled a small bag of sunflower seeds from her storage space. Propping her head with one hand, she started cracking seeds with the other, waiting for the group to arrive.
She looked exactly like someone settling in to watch a performance.
’Judging by the footsteps, there should be seven or eight of them in the dark.’
Stella Sterling was ready and waiting.
She didn’t plan on intervening right away. She wanted to let Andrew Shaw get some practice, and would only step in after she’d had her fill of entertainment.
’Anyway, with me here, I won’t let him get killed. I’ll make sure he stays alive, and that’s enough.’
’Let’s just see how much potential can be squeezed out of him when he’s pushed to his absolute limit.’
’When you get down to it, I’m just being kind. I’m giving him a chance to train, an opportunity to fight real enemies and gain combat experience. And with me here to back him up, his life is guaranteed.’
’Think about it. How many people would kill for an opportunity like this?’
’The guy has no idea how lucky he is.’
"I truly am beautiful and kind-hearted,"
Stella Sterling muttered to herself, spitting sunflower seed shells onto the ground.
Meanwhile, Andrew Shaw, hiding in the bushes, watched as Stella Sterling leisurely cracked her sunflower seeds, looking completely ready for the show to begin.
He ground his teeth in frustration from his hiding spot, but there was nothing he could do about Stella Sterling.
He couldn’t beat her in a fight, and he couldn’t escape either.
Just then, someone emerged from the bushes. Andrew Shaw immediately pushed aside his chaotic thoughts and focused completely.
He readied himself to find the right moment to strike.
’Seven or eight people... they must have sent one person ahead to scout.’
After the man emerged, the first thing he saw was a woman under the starlit sky, sitting leisurely on a stool. She was cracking sunflower seeds and looking in his direction with a gentle smile.
The scene was completely different from what he had imagined.
The beautiful woman’s smiling face, bathed in moonlight, momentarily dazed him.
He shook his head, clearing the inappropriate thoughts from his mind.
He watched the woman in front of him warily.
’This whole scene is too bizarre. This place is in the middle of nowhere, yet a woman is living here all by herself...’
’Even before the apocalypse, a scene like this would be creepy, even terrifying. But now, after the world ended? Who could possibly be this relaxed?’
"Hello there!"
Stella Sterling smiled at him and gave a little wave.
"I’m not ’hello’! Who are you?! Stop with the mysterious act!"
The man shouted, taking a step back as he watched Stella Sterling with extreme caution.
’This scene tonight has really shaken me.’
’She seems to have known I was here all along. It even looks like she was waiting specifically for me to show up.’
’This is too weird!!!’