Alligator's Ark of Tomorrow

Just as Surtr was about to be bumped into, Gard reached out and pulled Surtr into his arms, holding her small waist and placing her on his shoulder.

The lizardman who was trying to push Surtr away looked up and met Gard's gaze.

"Get out!"

The tall lizardman was about to retaliate when he heard Gard's words, but seeing Gard's size, he simply stuck out his tongue, made a threatening hissing sound, and then ran away.

The biggest difference between lizardmen and crocodilemen is probably their tongues.

The lizardman's tongue is like a snake's, able to extend very far, while the crocodile man's tongue is difficult to extend out of his mouth.

This once made Gard very frustrated. If he couldn't stick out his tongue, wouldn't he be unable to French kiss?

Does he have to open his mouth and let Gavial or Laurentina stick their heads in and suck his tongue?

Hmm, it doesn't seem like it's a bad idea after all.

The two-meter-tall Gard stood in the middle of the road, his several hundred-pound body resembling a defensive tower.

When Surtr comes to light the twilight on his shoulder, Gard thinks the two of them can form the strongest offensive and defensive combination.

"Hey, didn't you say you were looking for someone? Why aren't you leaving?"

Surtr was initially somewhat displeased that Gard had picked her up without permission, but once she sat on Gard's shoulders, she found that her view suddenly opened up.

The scolding that was about to come out turned into urging. If it weren't for the lizardmen around, he might have fallen if he moved around. Surtr even wanted to stand up on Gard's shoulder.

So high!

Because Levantine can absorb heat from the surrounding air, the hot air blowing on Surtr's face is not hot, but rather somewhat cool.

Behind him, Laiwanting was buzzing, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.

But Surtr didn't think about any of that, and simply let Gard's hand rest on her long, white thighs to steady her and prevent her from falling.

The lizardmen rushed in, while Gard walked out, and soon encountered Serea and the others who were also heading into the market.

"Seraphim!"

Upon seeing Seria, Gard immediately called out to her.

The lizardmen around them all spoke the language of the land, but Gard spoke Colombian, so Gard's "Seria" immediately made Seria turn her head.

“Gald…”

Upon seeing Gard, Seria's face lit up with a hint of joy, but then she noticed Surtr on Gard's shoulder.

The red-haired Sarkaz girl looked over, instantly wiping the slight smile from Seria's face.

She pursed her lips, feeling a pang of sadness for some reason.

But she forced a smile and took the initiative to walk up to Gard.

"Gald, we've heard that a natural disaster is coming to the Hot Lands. What are your thoughts on that?"

Seeing Serea stop, the other Rhine Lab agents also stopped.

Although Gard had mentioned the horrors of the Hot Earth Disaster, looking at the fleeing lizardmen around him, he knew that the best thing to do now was to hide with them.

But upon seeing Gard, the Rhine Lab agents felt as if they had found their pillar of support.

If Gard isn't worried, why are they?

"My idea? My idea is that we should find a place to hide as soon as possible."

Gard shrugged.

"I remember there were oxygen cylinders on the sand vehicle. We'd better bring them too, because the underground tunnels of the Lizard People are limited in size. If too many people enter the tunnels, there may be a lack of oxygen."

To escape the hot winds, one must find a completely sealed underground space without any gaps.

However, with so many people entering such underground spaces at once, even the simplest thing like breathing becomes a major problem.

Gard can hold his breath for one or two hours in an oxygen-free environment. Can others do that? Not to mention the duration of the hot air, which is far more than one or two hours.

It was only then that Seria understood why Gard had instructed her to bring enough oxygen cylinders before he arrived.

Because there are so many things to know about this land, it's impossible for Gard to give all the instructions in advance.

If he can consider things so thoroughly, then his tactical planning is not ordinary, but rather of a standard or even higher.

"I understand, we'll go back and get it right away."

Serea said it shouldn't be too late to go back and get it now.

However, Gard rejected Seria's offer.

"No, Surtr and I will get the oxygen cylinders. Neither of us is afraid of the heat. Even if the heat comes early, we can handle it."

As he spoke, Gard looked up at Surtr, who was still on his shoulder, as if asking: Surtr, can you handle it?

"Humph!"

Surtr crossed her arms, refusing to admit she couldn't handle it. If the crocodile beneath her could withstand it, she certainly could too.

"Then it's decided. Surtr and I will go get the oxygen cylinders. You guys continue into the market... Wait, descendant of the Nightmare, how's your cellar? Is it big enough?"

Originally, Gard intended to send Seria and the others to the lizardmen's shared hiding place, but upon seeing the somewhat disheveled cloaked lizardmen squeezing out from the crowd, he asked.

After hearing Gard's words, the cloaked lizardman glanced at the group from Rhine Life, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded through gritted teeth.

"can."

“That’s good. Serea, follow this lizardman to his house. There’s a refuge passage inside. Leave some markers at the door before you go in. I’ll find you.”

"But......"

"We're running out of time. You guys go first, Surtr and I will be there soon."

Watching Gard and Surtr leave, Serea hesitated, clenching her fists, wanting to express her inner thoughts several times.

She, who is usually outspoken, seemed to be stuck this time.

"Gald!"

But she was Seria after all; it was Gard who awakened her from her dream and chose her.

Therefore, as the price for awakening her and choosing her...

Gard turned around and saw Seria looking at him with an unprecedentedly serious expression.

"Gald, would you like to have another wife?"

Gard, who was carrying Surtr, stumbled and almost dropped Surtr.

Under Surtr's disapproving gaze, Gard stared wide-eyed at Seria and stammered, "Seria, what are you saying?"

This isn't a dream!

She wasn't the type to be coy or hesitant to begin with, and after saying those words, Serea felt completely relaxed.

Don't dwell on things that are irrelevant or unnecessary.

They simply follow their own will.

Whether Gard accepts or rejects it is up to him.

She has already expressed her thoughts.

Serea smiled amidst the horrified stares of the Rhine Labs agents around her.

I mean...

Serea looked at Gard, her tone becoming more forceful.

"How about you marry me?"

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Chapter 79 Gard: I want them all!

Silent!

No one expected that Serea would say such a thing at this time.

What does "How about marrying me?" mean?

Is marriage something that can be decided so casually?

In an instant, the Rhine Life staff's admiration for their director surged like a mighty river, endless and unending.

Could it be that, without their knowledge, Director Seria and Mr. Gard secretly did something they didn't know about?

People are all gossipy.

Especially since the center of the gossip was their own director, at that moment, the Rhine Life staff's curiosity about the truth even overcame their fear of death.

"I thought someone like Director Seria was the type who would never fall in love with a man."

"Damn it, how did Mr. Gard manage to get the director to say something like that? I'm so envious!"

"And if I heard correctly, the director just said 'another wife,' does that mean Mr. Gard already has a wife?"

"..."

Not far away, under the watchful eyes of a group of Rhine Labs agents, Gard's expression became somewhat tense. He looked at Seria, wanting to say, "Seria, were you joking just now?"

But Gard knew that if he dared to say that, Seria would definitely reaffirm what she had just said, and then there would be no room for negotiation between the two sides.

That's just how Serea is; once she's made up her mind, nothing can sway her. She's serious and not joking.

To be honest, I am a crocodile-man, but more importantly, a man.

There was no reason to refuse such an outstanding woman as Serea's advances, not to mention that Gard also harbored some affection for Serea.

However, being emotional is one thing, and being rational is another.

He already has two fiancées!

Gard's mood became somewhat flustered. His reason for helping Seria was definitely not to win her favor, but more like treating a friend.

But as some people say, is there really such a thing as pure friendship between men and women?

When he helped Serea, was he also expecting something?

She acted like a prostitute and then wanted to erect a memorial archway for her.

Is this the situation you're describing?

"Huh~"

Gard's breathing became somewhat heavy.

Should I refuse?

Of course, I couldn't refuse!

Even if Gard's head was knocked unconscious by the kobold's Soul Drain Strike, he couldn't possibly refuse.

Gard's only thought was—skipping the dating process and getting married directly, wouldn't that be too fast?

Seemingly sensing Gard's thoughts, Seria shook her head: "Gard, I don't need your answer now, I just want to tell you this."

Serea remained unfazed in front of the crowd.

"I've fallen for you because you always help me, both in reality and in my dreams."

"I don't know what it feels like to like someone."

"but."

Serea looked at Gard, and at Surtr on his shoulder.

“It makes me very uncomfortable to see you being close to other women.”

Ouch!

A group of RheinLife employees got excited.

They had been wondering why Seria would suddenly confess her feelings to Gard; it turned out she was jealous.

So, Director Seria can get jealous too?

"Uh."

As Gard met Seria's gaze, he cautiously glanced at Surtr on his shoulder, and his hand, which was resting on Surtr's thigh, suddenly felt uneasy.

Surtr, however, stood with his arms crossed, completely ignoring Seria's words.