"This is quite a surprise!"
Li Ke couldn't help but want to complain. These two girls left so cleanly, then came back with such a big surprise; he really didn't know what to say.
But now a very big problem arose before him.
"Should we save them?"
Li Ke gripped the M60 Kiri had looted. The sturdy gun undoubtedly gave him a sense of security, but rushing down there would be no different from suicide.
His hesitation prompted Kiri, who was also blocking the firing port, to ask curiously.
"Looks like you want to save them?"
"Yeah, after all, they're very strong, and no matter what, these monsters are already here. Unless it's a blood moon, who knows if they'll leave or disappear."
Li Ke pulled out various clothes and threw them to Kiri. Although these things weren't anything valuable, they could at least hold off the birds.
"The most crucial thing is that they're very powerful and can do a lot… also I can go out by myself, you cover me from here."
Li Ke put on his clothes and walked towards the door, while Kiri shook her head and asked.
"Are you serious? My strength is much higher than yours! And no matter what, you're quite special."
Li Ke nodded. Since he was the one who wanted to help them, he had no right to let Kiri take risks. Besides, if they acted quickly, the danger wasn't actually that great.
On the contrary, delaying would be very dangerous.
"Tsunade needs protection, and if something unexpected happens, you'll prevent her despair."
Kiri snorted and tossed a bag to Li Ke.
"There's a motorcycle inside, you know how to use it."
Li Ke didn't waste any words; every moment was precious at this time.
Li Ke rushed out of the room, instantly took the motorcycle from the small bag, and then hopped on.
Meanwhile, Kiri, providing cover behind him, swiftly opened fire, killing the zombie birds above Li Ke one by one.
Indeed, in just a short time, quite a few zombie birds had appeared here!
Li Ke twisted the accelerator, speeding towards the earthen slope. This was the place they usually used to go up and down this large pit; it was very steep, but Li Ke's current strength allowed him to easily control the vehicle.
Rias and Lux, who had fallen to the ground, weren't idle either. Although Rias's magic power was almost exhausted, she managed to barely maintain a shield, preventing them from being directly harmed by the crows.
Lux, on the other hand, struggled to carry Rias's voluptuous body, continuing to move towards Li Ke.
However, despite her efforts, Lux, lacking her brother's strong physique, couldn't quickly escape the danger.
But fortunately, Li Ke arrived.
Li Ke, charging forward, finally reached the two before the dense swarm of zombie birds arrived, but he was also filled with a chilling aura.
The zombie birds were incredibly close; any further delay would undoubtedly result in them all being wiped out!
But there was no time to drive them back!
He glanced at the approaching zombie birds, then at the panting Lux and Rias, and shouted at Kiri behind him.
"Kiri! Go back inside! Protect your self and Tsunade! I have a plan!"
Kiri was clearly startled, but obeyed Li Ke's order and returned inside.
"Don't die! I'll do my best to support you!"
Then, the suspended door closed, while sparks flew from the slit.
Without wasting time, Li Ke pulled out his shovel and began digging furiously into the ground below. To Rias and Lux's astonishment, he quickly dug a pit as high as a person!
"This…"
Lux's mouth dropped open in surprise, while Rias understood Li Ke's meaning.
Li Ke glanced at the flock of zombie birds that were now within a hundred meters, listening to their screams that seemed to reach the sky, and shouted to Rias and Lux.
"Jump in!"
Lux helped Rias jump in, and the instant they landed, Li Ke retrieved his motorcycle, pulled out a small bag, and opened it upon landing, taking out a hollow steel cube.
Seeing the cube lying on the ground and the approaching flock of strange birds, Li Ke immediately picked up the steel cube and jumped into the pit.
In an instant, the crater was filled by the three of them, and half of a steel cube appeared on the ground.
"Luckily, I maxed out my strength level when I fought Tsunade."
Li Ke, who had added points to his strength to defeat Tsunade, struggled to support the hollow steel cube, but still felt like he was supporting a 100-kilogram person with his two hands.
The immense weight almost caused him to fall, sending the at least 300-kilogram cube crashing onto the two girls' heads.
However, he held on, using the Seven Days to Die system to block what he theoretically couldn't withstand.
Listening to the cries of countless zombie birds outside, and Kiri's continuous gunshots, Li Ke didn't stop moving in the darkness, because the thin layer of soil outside couldn't support them; they had to go deeper!
With one hand bracing against the steel block, Li Ke quickly pulled out a shovel and dug a hole at their feet. The three of them tumbled slightly, forcing Li Ke to quickly raise his right hand to steady the block.
However, he couldn't help but complain.
"You guys really know how to cause trouble! Now crouch down!"
Taking a deep breath, after Lux and Rias obediently crouched down, Li Ke quickly adjusted the frame shape in his inventory, creating a crossbeam. He installed it above their heads, placing the hollow steel block on the system frame, before finally releasing his grip.
But that wasn't the end. Li Ke dug a little deeper, creating a parallel pit, and sealed it with the same type of steel block before finally relaxing, no longer worried about being attacked by the strange birds.
Having done all this, Li Ke lit the torches they had made from materials they bought from the merchant, illuminating the dark space.
The torch had no duration and wouldn't go out no matter how Li Ke waved it; it was a standard nuclear-powered torch, so even in this situation, it could still function.
Only then did Li Ke get a clear look at the two people.
Rias was panting heavily, her face pale. Her massive chest heaved like a bellows, causing her enormous breasts to tremble violently, a sight that evoked a sense of awe and wonder.
However, she wasn't in good spirits. Her clothes and cheeks were damaged, and even sitting on the ground, she looked as if she might collapse at any moment.
Lux was in much better shape. Although she was also pale, at least she could move freely, though she had several wounds.
Clearly, these two had been driven to desperation by the almost endless swarm of zombie birds; they hadn't intentionally attracted the monsters.
"You two really are..."
Li Ke took a deep breath, stuck the torch into the ground, and then took out a first-aid kit and bandages, preparing to treat their wounds.
As for accountability, that can wait until the wounds heal.
Interestingly, after the medical kit materialized, it contained not only gauze but also rudimentary surgical instruments and medications like morphine—quite comprehensive.
However, just as he took out the gauze and knelt beside Rias, she spoke.
"I'm sorry…we caused you trouble and danger…I'll resolve this problem once I recover."
As she spoke, Rias coughed; the feeling of mana depletion made her extremely uncomfortable.
She had indeed been arrogant. She thought that after flying to Li Ke's location with Lux, she would have the strength to eliminate the strange birds that had followed.
But she underestimated the horror of this world.
She thought she had control over the speed at which these strange birds appeared, and that even if there were more, that was about it.
However…
The world didn't reason with her. The number of zombie birds was increasing exponentially, and she couldn't handle it. She had to use the last of her magic to accelerate their escape from the zombie bird siege.
"Ha, an apology alone isn't enough. You must repay for your stupidity with real actions. By the way, is it alright to disinfect a Devil's body with iodine?"
Li Ke took out iodine. He had used alcohol before because that was all he could find, so he had to grit his teeth and use it. But now that he had iodine, he naturally used it.
But Rias shook her head, raised her delicate face, and looked at Li Ke with a serious expression in her blue eyes.
"I know, I will make it up to you with all my strength. So, Mr. Li Ke, can you grant me one request?"
Rias's attitude surprised Li Ke, but he still carefully took Rias's hand and disinfected it.
"Speak, but don't forget your current situation."
"Yes, I understand."
Rias nodded, then took a deep breath, her expression becoming increasingly serious. She then spoke without hesitation.
"Please kiss me."
"Ok."
Li Ke nodded subconsciously, then suddenly realized what she had said and stared at Rias in astonishment.
"You're trying to seduce me?!"
Rias's face flushed instantly, and Lux, who was standing nearby, also realized what Rias had said at that moment. She covered her mouth in shock, looking at Rias in disbelief.
Rias quickly explained.
"No! I just… I just need your energy to restore my magic power… After all, I can't bring all these trouble and then not solve it myself."
After saying this, Rias looked at Li Ke very seriously and pulled out a strangely shaped chess piece from her breasts.
"In return, I can give you one of my pawns, making you a Devil with immense power and longevity!"
Li Ke nodded, and just as Rias thought he had agreed, Li Ke spoke.
"I refuse!"