My mobile game wife came knocking.

After buying the ribs and beef, Ye Ming also bought some tomatoes, scallions, and eggs before heading to find Lafite.

In front of the shelf, Raffi also happened to choose chocolate. Seeing the ingredients Ye Ming was carrying, Raffi curiously opened the bag and took a look.

"Commander, Laffey wants to eat chive and egg pancakes. Can you make some for her?"

The little girl rolled her eyes and pleaded in a drawn-out voice.

Ye Ming asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why do you suddenly want to eat this?"

"Because Raffi had eaten Belfast's sister's cooking before, and it was delicious."

Lafite answered without blinking, but in his mind, he recalled a scene from the port area.

"Sister Akagi, Sister Sirius said that you've been going to the Commander's office these past few days to bring him leek and egg pies. She asked me to tell you to stop now and not ruin the Commander's health, or she'll get angry with you."

On the corridor leading to the commander's office, Laffey stopped Akagi and relayed Sirius's message.

"Oh? Sirius? Heh, is Laffey talking about Sirius, the maid who's terrible at housework, cooking, and cleaning, good for nothing, but the number one simp for the Commander?"

Akagi spoke in a gentle tone, belittling Sirius, her smile so gentle it was frightening: "Don't worry, Laffey, I'll bring the Commander some pies. He'll be so happy. Just a few more days and I'll succeed. Then, as long as we can spend the night together, something really fun will happen."

"Happy things?" Raffi looked confused.

"Hmm, happy things~ things that are so happy that they make Akagi and the Commander tremble and cry out."

As she said this, Akagi stuck out her tongue and licked her bright red lower lip.

Little Raffi didn't understand Akagi's meaning, but he kept those words firmly in his heart.

Laffey loves the Commander the most and wants to experience happy things with him.

That's what Laffey thought, but she didn't want to tell Ye Ming her thoughts right now because she wanted to give her favorite commander a surprise.

"Commander, is it not allowed?"

Raffi looked up at Ye Ming with a pitiful expression.

"Um, yes, it's possible, but..." Ye Ming was a little embarrassed.

"What is it?" Raffi asked curiously.

"Uh, it's nothing, never mind. If you want to eat it, then just buy it and I'll make it for you when we get back."

Of course, Ye Ming couldn't explain the reason to Lafite.

To be honest, as a healthy single man who rarely indulges in self-satisfaction, he really didn't want to eat chives, because he might have to change clothes every time he woke up, which was quite troublesome. However, since it was Lafite's request, Ye Ming certainly wouldn't refuse.

At worst, I'll just make less and not eat it myself.

After buying groceries, Ye Ming also bought some snacks for Raffi. It was almost six o'clock when he got home. As soon as he entered the house, Raffi changed into slippers and sprawled on the sofa like a lazy cat, taking a nap. Ye Ming put the groceries in the kitchen and went to check on the adjacent bedroom. Fu Hua had not yet returned.

Ye Ming sent a message to Fu Hua. A few seconds later, Fu Hua replied, saying that she was having dinner with friends and would be back very late. After sending the message, she also sent a photo. In the photo, besides Fu Hua, there were two girls. One of them was the cherry-haired girl who called herself Yae Sakura in the morning. The other girl also had cherry-haired hair, delicate features, and a pair of amber eyes as clear as a snow-capped mountain pool. Ye Ming glanced at it casually and vaguely felt that the second girl looked somewhat familiar.

Without thinking much about it, he put away his phone and started cooking.

After preparing the meal, Ye Ming also made a few chive and egg pancakes for Raffi. Then, Ye Ming called Raffi to wash his hands and eat.

But during the meal, for some reason, Lafite, who had initially said he really liked eating pies, only took two bites and then stopped eating, pushing the rest to Ye Ming.

This stuff can't be kept overnight, and Ye Ming didn't want to waste it, so he simply ate it all.

After finishing dinner and washing up, it was already 8 p.m., and Lafite was so sleepy he could barely keep his eyes open.

"Can Laffey sleep with the Commander tonight? Laffey likes the Commander's scent."

Raffi made the same request as last night.

"Well, yes."

Ye Ming was a little reserved when they first met, but this time he made great progress and nodded in agreement immediately.

After all, it's a relationship between a commander and a ship girl. Laffey is still a little girl, and Ye Ming doesn't have any strange ideas, so there's nothing to hide.

Ye Ming watched as Raffi climbed onto the bed, but he pulled out a chair, sat down at his desk, and turned on his computer.

"Hmm~ Commander, aren't you sleepy?"

Raffi rubbed his eyes, watching Ye Ming's retreating figure.

"I've been busy all day, of course I'm sleepy," Ye Ming replied while dragging the mouse.

"Then why aren't you asleep yet?" Raffi asked, puzzled.

"Because the commander hasn't updated today."

Ye Ming said in a serious tone, "Yesterday, the novel that the Commander wrote was collected by many people, and many people voted for it. The Commander does not want to let everyone down, so no matter how tired or sleepy I am, I will insist on updating!"

"I believe everyone can feel this enthusiasm and will respond with more votes to encourage me to update!"

With that, Ye Ming turned off the light and began to bury himself in typing.

Time passed slowly, and in the dark of night, in front of the screen flickering with fluorescent light, Ye Ming buried himself in writing until one o'clock in the morning before finishing the day's update.

After uploading the completed chapter to the website and clicking publish, Ye Ming was so tired that he didn't even have the strength to get into bed. He simply lay down on the keyboard and fell into a deep sleep.

Half an hour later, a slight sound of the door opening was heard, and then a dark figure silently slipped in through the crack in the bedroom door.

Chapter Thirty-Two: A Dream of the Vast Ocean

Almost the instant the bedroom door was pushed open, in the pitch-black room, on the bed, the sleeping Raffi silently opened his eyes. After a moment, he seemed to recognize the person who came in, and then closed his eyes again and fell into a deep sleep.

The shadowy figure slipped into the bedroom, walked to the bedside, and waved his hand in front of the sleeping Raffi. Seeing that Raffi did not react, he breathed a slight sigh of relief, then waved his hand, and two more figures slipped in.

The three stood together behind Ye Ming. The dark figure who entered first reached out and gently touched the top of Ye Ming's head. In the invisible fluctuations, something strange appeared.

…………

It seems like only a blink of an eye, and the quiet and peaceful daily life was completely overturned by something.

Vehicles on the road lost control and crashed one after another. The roar of explosions echoed throughout the city. Planes above the airport wobbled and crashed to the ground, and flames and thick smoke filled the entire airport.

In the waiting area, a girl named Hua stared in disbelief at everything outside, completely stunned. It wasn't until she heard hoarse roars and a pungent, fishy smell coming from behind her that she snapped out of her shock and turned around to look behind her.

In the waiting hall, many passengers waiting to board their flights had somehow transformed into hideous, rotting zombies, with countless empty, decaying eyes staring straight at her.

The girl's pupils widened suddenly.

The next second, she turned and ran, sprinting desperately towards the exit of the waiting hall.

Countless zombies swarmed towards the girl like sharks that had smelled blood.

The girl ran for her life.

The dry, scorching air rushed into her chest through her mouth and nose, causing a burning pain. Every breath felt like it was consuming her life. Her legs ached, her back was almost too weak to straighten, and her heart was pounding like a drum. Her strength was gradually being exhausted as she ran, and the girl's running speed inevitably began to slow down.

But the monster seemed to have no limit to its stamina, relentlessly chasing after her, its hollow, rotting eye sockets staring straight at her.

The distance between them began to close uncontrollably. The girl could even feel the monster's stench breathing behind her. The fear of being devoured by the monster spurred her on. She desperately tried to quicken her pace, but a sudden, sharp pain shot through her ankle, and she rolled and fell to the ground.

A massive horde of zombies surged forward.

The girl closed her eyes in despair.

A terrifying beam of light, crackling with crimson lightning, rose from the end of the road and slashed down at the girl. Wherever the beam passed, a massive number of zombies instantly dissolved and vanished.

"I have come in response to your summons. Are you my master?"

A clear male voice rang out from above. The girl looked up blankly. In the distance, thick smoke and flames shot into the sky. Nearby, a young swordsman stood in the sunlight, smiling at her.

The girl's heartbeat seemed to pause for a moment.

"What I said earlier was just a joke, don't take it seriously." The swordsman smiled brightly and asked gently, "If it's convenient, could you tell me where this is?"

"What was the name of that sword strike just now?" For some reason, the girl asked this inappropriate question the moment she came to her senses.

"Huh? You mean the light cannon from earlier? That one, originally called 'Rebellion Against My Magnificent Father,' was something my little Mo learned."

The swordsman's smile remained unchanged: "Then, young lady, can you tell me where this is?"

"This is Canghai City. My name is Hua."

"Hua? Canghai City? I've never heard of that name." The swordsman thought for a moment, then asked, "What's the deal with the monsters in this city?"

"I don't know either, it seems like it turned out like this in the blink of an eye."

The girl shook her head, then, as if suddenly remembering something, she looked up sharply: "You, you can save my classmate, I, I..."

Halfway through her sentence, the girl's tone gradually softened: "I'm sorry, I lost my composure. I have no right to ask you for anything. Thank you for saving me."

Upon hearing this, the swordsman sighed: "Although it may be a bit cruel, Hua, I came from the other side of the city. Apart from you, there is probably no one left alive in this city."

The girl was stunned.

She looked at her ankle, which was swollen like a bun, and then at the plumes of black smoke rising into the sky in the distance, feeling somewhat lost.

"I'm new here and know nothing about this city. If you don't mind, would you like to try being my guide? No pay."

The swordsman reached out his hand to the girl.

The girl hesitated as she looked at the swordsman.

The swordsman's eyes were as clear as a cold spring in a deep mountain, yet they also contained a maturity and composure born from seeing the vicissitudes of life. His gentle smile possessed a unique charm that made people want to get close to him.

The girl tentatively grasped the swordsman's hand.

"Who are you? What's your name? Where are you from?"

The girl asked him.

The swordsman helped the girl up, and upon hearing this, he smiled smugly.

"I once fought a decisive battle with Okita Souji, the demonic sword of the late Edo period, atop Kyoto. I also personally set fire to Honnoji Temple. I once carried the holy banner for the French saint and personally orchestrated the British rebellion in Camrancho. I have a place to come from, but I do not know the way back. I am just a homeless wanderer."

"As for my name, just call me Ye Ming."

Whether it was her imagination or not, at that moment, the girl felt that there was a hint of melancholy hidden in the swordsman's seemingly carefree smile.

"Come on, your foot is injured like this and you can't walk, let me carry you."

And so, the girl followed Ye Ming.

Because of the girl's foot injury, the two stayed temporarily in this city where there were no living people.

Ye Ming was very strong, so strong that he could easily destroy zombie-like monsters with a mere gesture. The girl once thought that as long as she was with Ye Ming, there was nothing to be afraid of, even in a monster city where there were no living people left.

But this sense of security didn't last long. A few days later, the girl noticed that Ye Ming had stopped recklessly wielding his light cannon to sweep away monsters. New monsters were slowly appearing among the previously monotonous zombie monsters—beast-type and those that retained the appearance of human girls. The monsters were becoming increasingly powerful, while Ye Ming was becoming more and more cautious, sometimes even deliberately avoiding monsters that he could easily defeat with a single sword strike in the past.