I'm a zombie, what's the point of awakening the yellow-haired system?

Sophie felt helpless and confused.

She didn't know how to explain the sudden appearance of these women, nor was she sure who the so-called "bandits" were.

She just knew these women needed help and she had to protect them.

Taking a deep breath, Sophie tried to make her voice sound calm and firm: "Don't ask so many questions, we just rescued them."

She pointed to the women behind her, her voice trembling but full of determination.

"The most important thing now is to keep them safe."

There was a hint of pleading in her eyes, hoping that the village chief and others would stop asking for details.

Sophie knew that if she couldn't give a convincing explanation, it might cause more suspicion and anxiety.

Katerina noticed Sophie's discomfort and immediately took over the topic: "Yes, now is not the time to pursue details."

"These women have just been through something horrible, and they need to rest."

"We should focus on taking care of them and ensuring the safety of the village."

The village chief looked at Sophie, then at Katerina, and seemed to realize something.

He nodded slightly and said, "You are right."

“Safety comes first, other things can be discussed later.”

Sophie secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Katerina with gratitude.

She knew that sooner or later she would have to face these problems, but at the moment, caring for these frightened women was the most important thing.

"We must take them to the village as soon as possible. It's not safe there."

The villagers looked at each other, then ran towards the women and began to support and comfort them.

Katerina stood aside, keeping a close eye on her surroundings, alert to any possible threats.

As the women were brought back to the village, the night sky seemed to gradually brighten.

As the villagers brought the women back to the village safely, the village seemed particularly warm in the night.

The lights in every household emit a warm glow.

However, women's hearts are still filled with fear and anxiety.

When they finally returned home, their family members surrounded them impatiently, their eyes full of anxiety and concern.

"What on earth happened to you?"

"Who took you away?" a young husband asked anxiously, with deep concern in his voice.

The women looked at each other, the unbearable memories still echoing in their hearts.

The once gentle wife was now trembling with fear. She said slowly, "It was...it was the dragon! We saw it in the cave with our own eyes, and it was breathing fire on us!"

As soon as she said this, everyone around her was stunned, and the villagers' expressions became even more nervous.

Another woman continued, "We were in a cave, and its eyes were as scary as flames, and the flames from its mouth almost burned us to ashes!"

“We thought we were going to die there!”

Chapter 534 The Abandoned Person

"I saw its scales, flashing a dazzling light, like a monster that can devour everything!" another woman said excitedly, with tears of fear in her eyes.

Their descriptions made everyone present hold their breath. The image of the evil dragon became clearer and clearer in everyone's mind. It was an almost irresistible terror.

Meanwhile, Katerina returned to the village chief's house to take a short rest.

She sat by a warm fire, surrounded by the village chief's family.

The village chief's youngest daughter, about ten years old, with a curious look on her face, quietly approached Katerina and whispered, "Sister, does the evil dragon really exist? Have you ever seen it?"

Katerina looked at the little girl and a soft feeling welled up in her heart.

She nodded slightly and said seriously, "Yes, dragons do exist."

"It is a horrible creature that has brought untold fear and suffering."

"We must unite and protect our village."

The little girl's eyes opened wide, filled with awe and fear: "I heard it lives in the mountains, and many people say it eats people."

"Yes." Katerina said in a deep voice, looking through the window at the dark mountains in the distance, secretly alert in her heart.

"We have to be careful not to allow it to hurt innocent people again."

The little girl listened quietly, her heart filled with fear of the dragon, but at the same time she also felt a kind of courage.

She looked at Katerina, hope glittering in her eyes: "Sister, I will protect the village with you!"

Katerina smiled and gently stroked the little girl's head: "Good child, courage is very important."

"But we also need wisdom and unity to defeat the dragon."

At this time, the stars in the night sky outside were twinkling, as if praying for these brave women and children.

Although they are afraid, they also have firm beliefs and are ready to face unknown challenges.

After a while, Sophie returned to the village chief's house.

Her face was filled with fatigue and worry, and her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness.

Katerina immediately noticed her change of mood and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Sophie took a deep breath and said slowly: "The situation is not good."

"Some families are unwilling to let these girls stay to avoid suspicion."

"They worry about bringing trouble to their families or being gossiped about."

Her words were filled with disappointment and frustration.

"One girl was driven out by her uncle, who said she was 'not clean' and would bring shame to the family."

"There are also some unmarried girls whose parents are worried that this incident will affect their future marriages and are unwilling to let them go home."

After hearing this, Katerina frowned and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.

She was about to say something when the village chief suddenly ran in in a panic.

The village chief looked panic-stricken, with cold sweat on his forehead.

He gasped: "Oh my God, so many women!"

"Our village has never encountered anything like this." His voice was full of anxiety and worry, and he almost fell to the ground.

Sophie and Katerina exchanged glances and saw the worry in each other's eyes.

The village chief took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He looked around, his eyes lingering on everyone's face for a moment, and finally said: "This matter is too big, we must handle it with caution."

After a brief thought, the village chief made a decision: "Let's place these victims in the village first."

"Some families are unwilling to accept them, so we will arrange for them to stay in the village office and school first."

"Tomorrow morning, I will go to the town to report this matter in person."

He turned to Sophie and Katerina, with a pleading look in his eyes: "Girls, can you help take care of these women?"

"What they need most right now is comfort and support."

Sophie nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "Of course, we will do our best."

Katerina agreed, but there was a hint of vigilance in her eyes: "We will take care of them, but we must also remain vigilant."

“We don’t know if those who kidnapped them will come back.”

After hearing this, the village chief's expression became even more serious.

He whispered, "You are right. I will arrange some strong young men to take turns to guard the night and protect the safety of the village."

As the night deepened, a tense yet hopeful atmosphere filled the village.

The victimized women were placed in temporary accommodation, where Sophie and Katerina took turns caring for them, providing comfort and support.

The villagers were still afraid.

As the night deepened, the moonlight shone through the treetops onto the village streets, making them seem particularly peaceful.

However, the mood of the people in the village remains tense.

Sophie and Katerina decided to place the victimized women in the village office, which was relatively spacious and provided with some basic living supplies.

Under their guidance, the women walked cautiously into the village office.

There are several early rural landscape paintings hanging on the walls here. Although simple, they exude a warm atmosphere.

Sophie and Katerina began handing out blankets and food, trying to make everyone feel cared for and cared for.

"Thank you..." One of the women, named Emma, ​​said with tears in her eyes and a trembling voice, "We thought we would never see the light again."

Sophie held her hand and said gently, "You are safe now. We will protect you and will never let those evildoers hurt you again."

The women gradually calmed down under their comfort. Although there was still fear and anxiety in their eyes, a glimmer of hope seemed to be burning in their hearts.

At this moment, the village chief came in with a serious look on his face: "I have arranged some young men to take turns to guard the night to ensure the safety of the village."

"At the same time, I will call a meeting of the villagers to discuss the next response measures."

Sophie nodded, secretly grateful for the village chief's decisiveness.

"We also need more people to help care for these women, who have just been through a huge trauma."

"I will let every family in the village know about this and ask them all to help." After saying this, the village chief walked out and began to contact the villagers.

As the night deepened, Sophie and Katerina continued to be busy in the office, trying their best to make every woman feel warm and cared for.

They prepared hot soup for them, trying to relieve their hunger and cold as much as possible.

The women sat together, and although their hearts were still filled with shadows, in this warm space they began to share each other's stories and comfort each other.

"Have you heard of the evil dragon?" a young girl suddenly asked, with curiosity and fear in her eyes.

Chapter 535: Bandits Enter the Village (I)

"Evil dragon?" Sophie was stunned, her heart tightened, "You mean...?"

The girl nodded and said in a low voice: "We heard that someone in the village has seen it. It hides in a cave and often comes out to catch people."

Katerina frowned, thinking to herself that such rumors would undoubtedly deepen the women's fears.

"We don't need to worry too much about these rumors."

"The important thing is that we are here now and we are safe."

At this moment, the village chief's voice came from outside: "Dear villagers, please gather in the village square. We need to discuss the next plan!"

Sophie and Katerina looked at each other, quickly calmed themselves down, and decided to attend the meeting.

As time goes by, Sophie and Katerina gradually realize that things are not going as they hoped.

I originally thought that the villagers would lend a helping hand and give these victimized women warmth and care, but the reality was so cruel that it was heartbreaking.

Many families refused to take these women in, and some even turned away their own relatives.

They worry about gossip and being judged.

Some even publicly stated that these women were "unclean" and would bring shame to the family.

Sophie felt heartbroken when she heard these words.

She saw the desperation and pain in those women’s eyes and knew she had to take action.

Late one night, Sophie was awakened by a rapid knock on the door.

She hurriedly opened the door and found Katerina, her face full of anxiety.

"Come on! Mary wants to jump into the well!" Katerina said hurriedly.

Sophie immediately followed Katerina and ran to the old well at the edge of the village.

In the moonlight, they saw Mary standing by the well, her eyes full of despair.