I Reincarnated Into a Healing Game… and It’s a Zombie Apocalypse?! - Chapter 96
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Chapter 96
‘Huh? What?’
When she blinked in confusion, the fog disappeared as quickly as a lie.
‘Was I tired enough to see illusions?’
As expected, at times like this, resting at My Sweet Home, Farm was the best. Just as Nana was about to head toward the farm.
Ding!
【Dungeon Quest begins.】
【Quest: The May Flower Festival has occurred.</p】
In a few days, a flower festival will be held in Sweet Little Village. Prepare for the festival together with the villagers. Also…>
She hadn’t even finished reading the sentence. Suddenly, the message window began to flicker and blur into a hazy mess.
‘What? Don’t tell me it’s another error?’
Nana was frowning and struggling to read even one more character of the blurring text when it happened.
“Adrien!”
When she turned her head at the voice calling her, a familiar face caught her sight.
A man with well-dried straw-colored hair and a large dog-like image—it was Ash.
“So you were here? I’ve been looking for you for a while.”
“A-Ash, how are you…?”
“Hm? How am I what?”
“You clearly… disappeared back then.”
The memory was still vivid.
That day when she calmly saw off Ash’s final moments as a zombie and bid him a proper farewell.
It couldn’t possibly be a mistake. She had watched with her own two eyes as he scattered into gray ash.
“Disappeared? What kind of nonsense is that?”
However, Ash tilted his head as if he had no idea what she meant. The person before her eyes was undoubtedly a living human.
He approached the dazed Nana with large steps and smiled brightly.
“Adrien, you sometimes have such odd quirks, you know? Anyway, the village chief is making a fuss about being short-handed. Let’s hurry and go help out.”
Just as Ash was about to naturally grab Nana’s wrist, a hand suddenly reached out and grabbed Nana’s arm, pulling her back.
It was Ishanka.
“Trying to take someone away without their consent. How rude.”
Ishanka trapped Nana in his embrace and glared at Ash with cold eyes.
“What are you? From the looks of it, you don’t seem to be a villager.”
Wariness quickly rose in Ash’s eyes as well. Just as the atmosphere was about to turn hostile, Nana hurriedly spoke up.
“Ah, Ash. Isha isn’t a suspicious person! Isha is my…”
Nana naturally started to speak but then hesitated.
Surely there was a clear word to describe him.
But.
‘What kind of relationship did we have?’
Suddenly, her thoughts became cloudy as if a hazy fog had settled in her mind. The word that had risen to the tip of her tongue was forgotten like a lie.
“Nana?”
When her answer was delayed, Ishanka’s puzzled voice fell from above her head.
Nana rummaged through her confused mind and barely grasped one memory fragment that remained most clearly.
“Isha is my… farm worker.”
“Worker?”
It was a murmur so low it wouldn’t even reach Nana. Ishanka’s brow furrowed fiercely, but Nana didn’t have the luxury to check on his condition.
“Worker? Ah, so this is the person who came recently?”
“Uh, yeah. That’s right.”
Fortunately, Ash nodded without any particular suspicion.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Adrien’s friend, Ash Miller.”
Ash cheerfully extended his hand, but Ishanka remained coldly silent without even looking at the offered hand. Though the hand left hanging in the air should have been embarrassing, Ash naturally withdrew it with a smile.
“Haha, you’re quite the quiet type.”
Ash shrugged as if it didn’t matter.
“The flower festival is the biggest event in our village. We all gather together to prepare for it. Everyone should be gathered in the square right now.”
Ash continued with sparkling eyes.
“Ah, we shouldn’t just stand here talking. Let’s go together. Mr. Isha, now that you’re living in this village, you should get acquainted with people, right?”
“We’ll go together, but please don’t call me Isha.”
“Huh? Then what should I call you?”
“Just call me Worker.”
Ash made a bewildered expression, but Ishanka’s face was too cold for him to argue further.
Ash, who was leading the way, slightly turned his head only toward Nana and shook it back and forth.
‘What a personality. You’re going to have some trouble.’
That’s what Ash’s eyes were saying.
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As soon as they entered the Central Village Square, a sweet floral scent that tickled the nose wafted over them.
“Here, move this a bit more to the right! Yes, right there!”
“This year’s roses have such beautiful colors. Perfect for decorations!”
The square was truly filled with the excitement of a festival eve. Colorful garlands and rainbow ribbons fluttered in the air, and whenever the wind blew, pale pink petals resembling cherry blossoms scattered like snowflakes.
Warm sunlight, the scent of earth, and people’s boisterous laughter.
It was a perfectly peaceful scene.
“Oh? Nana!”
At someone’s shout, familiar faces popped up from here and there.
“Perfect timing! We were just about to make flower decorations.”
“What are you talking about? We need to make flower crowns first!”
“The stage decorations are more urgent!”
Their voices tangled together and scattered in the air. It was chaotic and noisy, but strangely uplifting noise.
Clap, clap!
“Now, now. Everyone calm down. Adrien, you have quick hands, so take care of the flower decorations. I’ll handle the stage decorations.”
Ash organized the people and turned his head toward Ishanka.
“And Worker, you can help set up the log arch at the entrance. Is that alright?”
Instead of answering, Ishanka gave a short nod and walked away indifferently. But before he could even reach the entrance, trouble struck.
“Ahhh! Watch out!”
“Whoa whoa!”
With urgent screams, the feet of the young men setting up the arch got tangled. The massive log pillar that lost its support couldn’t overcome its heavy weight and tilted as if pouring down over people’s heads.
Just before a major accident could happen,
Thud.
A black shadow that rushed in like wind instantly caught and supported the pillar. It was Ishanka.
Though it was a weight that two strong men had struggled with, he caught the pillar lightly with one hand without changing his expression. People watching were left with their mouths agape at the unrealistic sight.
“The balance was tilted to one side. We should secure this side first.”
At his calm voice that showed no sign of strain, the young men nodded blankly with dazed faces.
Shortly after, the sound of hammering began to ring out cheerfully again. Ash looked back at Nana, unable to close his gaping mouth.
“Is that person really just a worker?”
“My worker is quite capable.”
‘I hired one hell of a worker. When the whole world has become a zombie apocalypse and we might die tomorrow, having someone with abilities like that would be…’
Nana’s thoughts that had gone that far suddenly stopped.
‘…Huh?’
What was I just thinking? Zombie apocalypse?
Nana looked around with a bewildered face. Warm sunlight, fluttering petals, people laughing happily. Every scene that met her eyes was peaceful and leisurely beyond measure.
It was a perfect world where blood smells or monsters were unimaginable.
‘Zombies? Why did such an ominous word suddenly come to mind?’
“How strange.”
Nana hurriedly sat down in front of the box containing flower decorations, as if trying to erase the uncomfortable feeling.
The box was filled with pink, light purple, and white petals. The texture of the petals felt soft against her fingertips.
“Nana, which color ribbon do you think is prettier?”
At the question from beside her, Nana absentmindedly picked up a petal and answered.
“Pink is too flashy, so wouldn’t light purple be better?”
“I knew Nana had good taste!”
With cheerful laughter following the pleasant compliment, one side of the town square was gradually dyed in beautiful pastel tones as Nana and the villagers’ hands worked. Nana gazed contentedly at the completed flower decorations and murmured.
“Still, it’s a relief. I thought this flower festival wouldn’t be held.”
“Huh? Why?”
“Well, because the world was ruined by disaster… right?”
Huh? What am I saying right now?
“Disaster? What are you talking about?”
“…Right. Why did I say that?”
As Nana shut her mouth in confusion, the young woman next to her waved her hand dismissively as if it was nothing.
“You must be really tired lately. Well, that makes sense. Between farm work and helping with festival preparations. You don’t really need to come out and help during busy farming season like this.”
“Ah, Ash asked me to do it together. He said his recent busy schedule was sorted out, so I accepted.”
“Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. I see~.”
“What’s with that meaningful response?”
“Oh no—. It’s just that Ash’s ulterior motive for specifically asking you to help is so obvious.”
The women around them exchanged knowing glances with mischievous smiles. Finally understanding the meaning, Nana waved her hands in dismay.
“What are you saying? Ash and I aren’t like that. I have…”
I have Isha. My lover. She tried to say those obvious words, but her lips suddenly froze.
‘Huh?’
The word that had been in her mind just moments ago vanished like a lie. It wasn’t even blurry like fog had settled over it.
It was as if someone had cleanly carved out just that word from her mind.
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Damn that would so damn scary from Isha’s POV, seeing the woman you love lose memories of you