Three hours later, at the City Hospital.
"So, you went to the airport by yourself—and you brought her with you?" Lily asked, looking at Ryan with a mix of disbelief and confusion.
It wasn't that Lily didn't trust her brother, but she knew him far too well. With his limited skills, while he could handle himself in a fight, it seemed almost impossible that he had managed to break through hordes of zombies to reach the airport. And to top it off, he'd brought Olivia back with him? It didn't add up.
"Master is very powerful~" Olivia chimed in, trying to defend Ryan. However, she kept her words to a minimum, fully aware that the stunning, cold beauty standing before her—who was even more attractive than herself—was the master's stepsister. She didn't dare overstep.
Ryan shot her a warning glare before offering Lily a sheepish smile. "Ahem... It's hard to explain, but don't worry, sis. I can't exactly take on dozens of zombies just yet."
While Ryan could maintain his composure around most people, in front of his sister, he felt exposed.
"Hmph... So, you've grown up now, huh? There are things you can't even share with your sister anymore?" Lily teased, her lips curling into a playful smile. Her cold and aloof demeanor softened slightly as she spoke.
Ryan chuckled nervously, feeling a bead of sweat roll down his back. Telling his sister about the Apocalypse Overlord System wasn't impossible, but it was difficult to explain. Rather than diving into a convoluted explanation, he chose to avoid the topic altogether, knowing Lily wouldn't press him too hard.
"Alright, fine. If you don't want to talk about it, do you think I'm going to force it out of you?" Lily said with a sly smile, her fingers gently brushing against his cheek as if she were the elder sibling instead of him.
Ryan felt a pang of emotion in his chest. He didn't need words to understand the depth of his sister's feelings. Her current behavior wasn't about interrogating him but rather expressing her worry. She was upset because he had ignored her warnings and risked his life to save her.
"Tell me, what were you thinking? Why did you choose a place like this?" Lily asked, her gaze fixed on the hospital building outside.
"As I've observed, the equipment here is relatively complete, and the hospital's surroundings are ideal. Most importantly, food is relatively easy to scavenge, but medicine is a different story. Medicine is incredibly valuable in the apocalypse, and it's not something that can be easily produced," Ryan explained.
When Ryan first acquired the Apocalypse Overlord System, he had carefully considered how to establish a solid foundation for survival and growth. The City Hospital had quickly become his top choice for a base.
The location was excellent. Just 500 meters to the east was the City Public Security Headquarters, which meant access to firearms and ammunition. Several supermarkets were nearby, ensuring a steady supply of food. Even more crucially, there was a water purification plant within reach. Clean water was a rare and vital resource in the apocalypse.
"First, we need to secure this area," Ryan continued. "From here, we can gradually expand our control, spreading out to cover all of ABC City." He stopped short of mentioning his ultimate dream of unifying the world. For now, such ambitions would seem like wild fantasies.
"Alright, I'll help you," Lily said solemnly. Her tone left no room for doubt. If Ryan wanted to carve out a safe haven in this chaotic new world, she would do everything in her power to support him.
"Thanks, sis. You should go rest for now—it's been a dangerous day." Ryan watched as Lily walked away to find a high-end ward where she could shower and relax.
Despite the progress he'd made, the hospital was far from secure. Ryan had only entered through a backdoor after bypassing the zombie horde. The two main buildings at the front and the open courtyard outside were still crawling with zombies.
As he sat and gathered his thoughts, Ryan's consciousness drifted to the Apocalypse Overlord System interface. His points were nearing 500, a clear indicator of the more than 500 zombies he had killed. The airport had been the most significant event, where he'd crushed over 300 zombies with a truck in one sweep.
What surprised Ryan was that Olivia also earned points for the zombies she killed. However, she only received 0.5 points per zombie.
"System, what's going on?" Ryan asked, puzzled.
[For followers with a loyalty score of 80 or higher, zombie kills will yield half the points. For those with a loyalty score of 90 or higher, all points will be awarded,] the system replied coldly.
"So, this means her loyalty to me is already over 80?" Ryan murmured, glancing at Olivia with surprise. A loyalty score of 80 was impressive—it signified steadfast devotion. Betrayal would be unlikely unless he committed an act that was truly unforgivable.
Olivia noticed Ryan's gaze and, misinterpreting his thoughts, became nervous. "Master, do you… want me to help you wash?" she stammered hesitantly.
Ryan smirked. "Alright~" He didn't see any reason to refuse such an offer, especially considering her anxious eagerness to please.
As a normal man, Ryan couldn't deny that he had been suppressing certain urges. Since obtaining the system, his physical fitness had significantly improved, and along with it, his desires had grown stronger. Previously, he hadn't had the time or opportunity to indulge, but now that he did, he wasn't going to hold back.
Olivia's face turned crimson, so flushed it seemed as though blood might drip from her cheeks. This was her first time being this close to a man, let alone offering to serve him in such a way. She silently hoped her lack of experience wouldn't anger him.
When Olivia had witnessed Ryan's strength and decisiveness in the face of danger, she had already resolved to submit to him. In the harsh and unforgiving world of the apocalypse, relying on a strong man wasn't shameful—it was survival.
Besides, Ryan had made it clear that she belonged to him, at least for now. With little choice and a growing sense of security around him, she had decided it was better to follow willingly.
Not to mention her experience in the airport tower—Olivia had impulsively agreed to Ryan's dangerous plan. Although it succeeded by chance, she was hiding on the tower alone and listening to the roar of the zombies.
She had been genuinely afraid, terrified that Ryan might abandon her. But he hadn't. When Ryan finally came back to rescue her, she had felt an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude.
At that moment, she began to see him as her protector, someone she could rely on. Over time, this feeling had grown into a mixture of admiration and infatuation.
So, to Olivia, it didn't seem like a bad thing to offer her first time to such a strong and commanding man. It felt like the natural next step in her submission and loyalty to him.
"What are you standing there thinking about? Why don't you come in?" Ryan's voice pulled Olivia from her thoughts. He was standing in the bathroom, watching her hesitation with a teasing smile.
"Or are you planning to take a shower with your clothes on?" Ryan teased, enjoying her shy, flustered reaction. Her awkward, innocent demeanor only added to her charm, making it difficult to resist.
"Ah… I—" Olivia raised her head and looked at Ryan naked body, and was stunned for a moment.
"So perfect…" she thought to herself, admiring the defined lines of his muscular frame and secretly glanced at the master's lower body. There was a big penis hanging there, which was so big that she dared not look at it anymore.
Ryan looked at Olivia like this, she should still be a virgin, it looked good, he became more interested, and reached out, gently resting his hands on her shoulders, sliding them downward in a slow, deliberate motion…