Chapter 165 Richard’s Gift

Chapter 165 Richard's Gift

Despite having already eaten breakfast in New Clark City, Richard made an effort to finish the ginataang bilo-bilo his sister Lisa had brought him. He sensed that she had prepared this dish as a gesture of reconciliation, a way to close the distance that had grown between them since the recent incident. Richard appreciated her effort and wanted to show it by enjoying the food she cherished. He knew that these small acts of kindness and acknowledgment were crucial in mending their somewhat strained relationship.

"Thank you, Lisa, this is delicious," Richard said, sighing in content. He rubbed his belly, indicating he was full but satisfied.

Lisa smiled, pleased with her brother's reaction. "I'm glad you like it. Now I'm going to leave you be."

"What are you planning on doing now?" Richard asked curiously.

"I'm planning on making new friends," Lisa responded with a determined look in her eyes.

Richard studied her gaze for a moment and there was indeed determination in it. But he couldn't help but sense the underlying unease. She had lost three of her friends on their first field day, and that experience had left a deep impact on her.

"That's a good idea," Richard agreed, nodding.

Lisa stood up, gathering the empty dishes. "Exactly. And I think I'll start with some of the people who have already lived at the Oriental prior to the outbreak who are at my age. It might be easier to relate to them since we share some common background."

"Makes sense," Richard said. He watched as Lisa efficiently cleared the table. "Just be careful and remember to maintain the necessary safety protocols, given everything that's happening."

"I will, don't worry," Lisa assured him. "I've learned a lot from our experiences here. I know how to take care of myself."

Richard smiled. "I know you do. Just making sure."

Lisa paused at the door, turning back to her brother. "Thanks for the support, brother. It means a lot."

"Always," Richard replied with a warm smile.

With a final nod, Lisa left the room to embark on her new endeavor. Richard remained seated for a moment longer, reflecting on the conversation. He felt a sense of comfort knowing that Lisa was finding her own way to cope and contribute to their community. Satisfied that his sister was on a positive path, he stood up, ready to address his own set of tasks for the day.

Speaking of which, his little sister almost caught him summoning the super soldier. He can't blame himself since he got excited after seeing he received a super soldier. Ever since he received the combat suit when he reached level thirty, he had grown interested in the futuristic technology he may be able to avail in the future.

Now...what does he need to do? Oh, that's right, he told Graves that he would give him something when they returned.

He opened his system and navigated to the shop tab and from there, he searched the Titan's Guard. He tapped on it.

[Would you like to purchase Titan's Guard for 25,000,000 million gold coins?]

"Yes sir I do," Richard tapped the confirm button, and the Titan's Guard was quickly transferred to his inventory.

With the purchase of Titan's Guard completed Richard left his office to find Graves. He knew Graves would likely be in his room, probably relaxing with his girlfriend, Emily. The walk to Graves' quarters took about ten minutes. Once Richard arrived, he pressed the doorbell, which emitted a chiming sound.

Immediately after ringing the bell, Richard could hear shuffling footsteps from inside. There was a sense of urgency in the movement, suggesting that Graves and Emily were likely in the midst of some private couple activity and were now hastily trying to tidy up, unaware that their visitor was Richard.

Richard, oblivious to the situation inside, waited patiently at the door. He shifted the Titan's Guard item in his inventory, preparing to hand it over to Graves. He knew that Graves would love to receive one for himself after seeing its capabilities. And he would be pleased to be able to provide it.

After a short while, the door opened. Graves appeared, slightly out of breath but trying to appear casual. His hair was slightly disheveled, and he seemed to have quickly thrown on a shirt. Emily could be seen in the background, trying to look nonchalant but also appearing slightly flushed and hurried. n--o--v-/e/-l((b/-I--n

"Hey, sir," Graves greeted, a bit surprised. "What brings you here?"

Richard hummed as he finally began to sense what was happening prior to his arrival. "I see...well, did I interrupt you in something important?" he asked, with a hint of a knowing smile.

Graves cleared his throat, slightly embarrassed. "Uh, nothing too important, sir. Just some... personal time," he replied awkwardly.

Richard chuckled lightly, choosing not to delve further into their private matters. "No worries, Graves. I just want to talk to you on the rooftop, I have something for you."

After saying that, his gaze flickered to Emily.

"Emily, is it okay if I borrow your boyfriend for a short while?" Richard asked politely.

Emily, who had been silent until then, offered no response. She simply moved further into the room, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Richard. Her actions were a clear indicator of her unresolved feelings towards him, a silent protest against his presence.

Graves, noticing the tension, quickly intervened. "Sure, sir. I'll be right there," he said, trying to ease the situation. He gave Emily a reassuring glance before stepping out of the room to follow Richard.

Richard, acknowledging Emily's discomfort, chose not to press the matter further. He understood her feelings, knowing that her sister's death, for which she held him responsible, was a wound yet to heal.

Once outside, Richard led the way to the rooftop, maintaining a respectful silence as they walked. Graves followed, curious as to what Richard brought him.

Reaching the rooftop, Richard turned to Graves. "Here, I brought this for you," he said, handing over the cube. "Since I have earned a copious amount of money in the wave, I figured I could give one to someone else."

Graves grabbed the cube from Richard's hand and spoke. "Is this what I think it is?"

Richard nodded.

"How do I activate it?"

"Well, you just simply press your finger on top of it for user recognition. Then, wait for a few seconds, and the nanobots of the suit will quickly coil around you, effectively putting you inside the suit," Richard explained. "Why don't you try it?"

Graves followed Richard's instructions. He pressed his finger on the cube. The cube lit up, and within moments, tiny nanobots emerged, rapidly coiling around Graves. In a matter of seconds, he was fully encased in the advanced suit.

"Wow, this is amazing!" Graves exclaimed, looking down at himself, marveling at the suit's design and feel.

Richard nodded, satisfied with Graves' reaction. "That's what I felt when I first wore it. Now, how about a little test run? Apparently, I have received this new type of soldier called super soldiers. And I think we can test what it's made of. Are you up to a challenge?"

"Super soldier?" Graves repeated. "Well...I'd like to see it."