Apocalypse Rebirth: Crazy from Day One

Chapter 461: Chapter 472: Poor Miles Sanctus

After getting Stella Sterling’s permission, he sat down and began to wolf down his food.

He didn’t know if the food in front of him was just that tempting, if he was truly that starved, or if being knocked out repeatedly had completely drained his energy.

In any case, his appetite was incredible. He devoured everything in sight, and it wasn’t long before he had polished off the entire fried chicken and the large serving of turkey noodles.

He even licked the plates clean.

Stella Sterling took a good look at the plates he had wiped clean.

’I’m probably not putting these back into my dimensional storage.’

’Good thing I considered the need for everyday items when I was gathering supplies. I made sure to grab even the things nobody was using.’

’Besides, my dimensional storage is practically boundless right now. There’s plenty of empty room, so storing them away randomly doesn’t take up any meaningful space.’

’So I’ve stocked up on quite a lot of these odds and ends.’

After finishing his meal, Zane Xavier let out a huge burp, his breath smelling strongly of fried chicken.

He was utterly content. His stomach was full, and his expression was one of pure satisfaction.

For years, ever since the apocalypse began, he had been constantly hungry. Even at Sanctyr Base, he was never able to eat his fill. He just got enough to be twenty or thirty percent full each day—barely enough to keep from starving.

What did it feel like to be completely stuffed? He had totally forgotten. Only today did he remember.

The sensation was unbelievably satisfying and comforting.

He never thought he’d see the day he could live so well again.

Putting all else aside, he felt that even if he were to die this very moment, it would be worth it.

’Of course, if I have the choice, I’d much rather stay alive.’

After a good while, he opened his eyes and finally noticed the plates in front of him, which he had licked completely clean.

He hadn’t paid any mind to it while he was eating, just letting himself go. But now he realized how utterly undignified he’d been in front of his new master!

’He’d already made up his mind. He would be this new master’s most loyal lackey. From now on, he would cling tightly to her coattails. If she told him to go east, he would never go west. As long as she gave him a bite to eat, he would do anything.’

’So I have to make a good impression on my new master from now on.’

’What if I lost points with her because of what just happened!’

At this thought, he opened his mouth to explain himself. "Miss Sterling, I’m terribly sorry, you must think I’m a joke. I really couldn’t help it. I’ve been hungry for so long that I lost control for a moment. But it won’t happen again."

"Mm."

Stella Sterling nodded. "If you follow me, you won’t have to worry about food or drink, so you naturally won’t act like this again."

’He hasn’t had this kind of food in a long time, so of course he was desperate. Once he’s by my side and gets to eat his fill every day, he won’t be so excited by it anymore.’

Zane Xavier’s eyes lit up again when he heard Miss Sterling’s words.

He suddenly took two steps back and, to Stella Sterling’s bewilderment, dropped to his knees and kowtowed twice to her without saying a word!

Stella Sterling’s mouth fell open. "That’s... really not necessary."

"It is! It is necessary!"

Zane Xavier looked up, his eyes gleaming. "You gave me so much delicious food. You’re my great benefactor!"

He looked a little embarrassed as he continued. Before the apocalypse, he had two dreams: to become an excellent airline captain and to taste all the delicacies the world had to offer.

Unfortunately, the apocalypse arrived before he could achieve either of them.

Becoming an excellent captain was now impossible, and tasting the world’s delicacies was likely out of the question as well.

But that fried chicken and turkey noodles was the most delicious meal he’d had in years.

Miss Sterling had no idea just how great the temptation of those two dishes was for him.

The corner of Stella Sterling’s mouth twitched as she watched him. She didn’t say anything else, merely had him get up.

She said playfully, "It’s clear to see you were forced to follow me. Truth be told, I’m not an unreasonable person. I only did all that because I have my eye on your piloting skills. So how about this? We’ll call this meal your signing bonus. You teach me your piloting skills, and you won’t have to follow me anymore. That way, you won’t have to betray Miles Sanctus either."

Had he heard this offer before, Zane Xavier would have been overjoyed. Now, however, he just looked anxious.

If he hadn’t been so concerned with his image and maintaining a good impression in front of Stella Sterling, he would have leaped to his feet.

He said urgently, "Miss Sterling, you misunderstand! Everything I said before was true. The moment I saw you, I wanted to pledge my loyalty to you and follow a leader like you."

"So, what happened today was completely voluntary. You didn’t coerce me at all, Miss Sterling. In fact, I feel incredibly honored that you’ve given me this opportunity to follow you."

After speaking, as if afraid Stella Sterling wouldn’t believe him, he proceeded to swear an oath to her on the spot.

"Hahaha."

Stella Sterling burst out laughing.

Only then did Zane Xavier realize she had been teasing him. But instead of feeling angry, he was just happy.

’Looks like she doesn’t really want me to leave; she was just teasing me. That’s good, that’s good!’

Thinking of this, he suddenly added, "Miss Sterling, since you’ve already turned me to your side, why don’t we figure out how to take that plane, too? Having a plane would make many things much more convenient."

As he spoke, his eyes began to gleam.

’After leaving Sanctyr Base, my chances to fly a plane would be even fewer. But if Miss Sterling were to take that plane as well...’

’Wouldn’t that mean I might still get to fly it in the future?’

He felt that Miss Sterling would surely accept his suggestion. After all, she had sought him out for his piloting skills, which meant she needed a plane.

Stella Sterling smiled when she heard him. "You don’t need to worry about that. I’ve already told my people to take the plane. It belongs to me now."

At these words, Zane Xavier’s eyes grew even brighter.

He never expected Miss Sterling to move so quickly. Now he could rest easy.

He gazed at Stella Sterling with admiration. "You’re so decisive and formidable, Miss Sterling. It’s truly the greatest luck to be able to follow you."

Meanwhile, back at Sanctyr Base, Miles Sanctus was still completely unaware that his man and his plane had both been poached by Stella Sterling.