Chapter 188: The Arrival of Xu Kai
The afternoon sun was beginning to dip, casting long shadows over the base. The usual chatter filled the air as survivors carried on with their daily routines. But even as the residents moved about, many still threw glances toward Atlas, who was now casually walking around the base pretending to inspect the base.
He had passed the entire noon pretending to be a benevolent lord and made her follow him like a lackey.
Liora did not have any choice as she followed him silently, arms crossed, watching as he greeted every passing person with his signature annoying grin.
"How long do you plan to keep this up?" she finally asked, unable to hold it in anymore.
Atlas turned his head slightly, flashing her an innocent smile. "Keep what up? I’m simply bonding with my people."
"They’re my people," Liora muttered under her breath.
"Oh, but my dear Liora, you only think they are yours. Right now, they seem to see me as their mighty lord," he teased, his voice dripping with amusement. "You’re the one who handed me the crown, remember?"
Liora groaned, already regretting the moment she had blamed him to avoid questions about her system. But before she could retort, a sudden commotion rose near the front gates.
Shouts.
Excited voices.
People were running toward the entrance as the heavy gate slowly creaked open.