Splash…
Inside the bathroom filled with misty water vapor, Drake comfortably enjoyed the warm water flowing over him.
Although magic existed in Orario, and taking a hot bath was not as difficult as it would have been in a dieval world, modern society was still far more convenient when it ca to comfort.
"When I explore down to Hell, I'll use lava to heat bathwater."
After relaxing, Drake's thoughts began to wander.
There were still several hours before nightfall, making this the perfect chance to rest.
He had already cleared out all the zombies in the mansion and brought Rika Minami and the others inside from outside.
He had also placed Laboratory Turrets on the mansion walls and raised platforms to ensure no zombies could invade the interior.
After finishing all those preparations, all that remained was to wait.
To wait for night to fall, and for that crimson crescent moon to rise high into the sky.
"I never expected my first experience with a 'Blood Moon' event to happen outside Terraria."
"Still, I can't afford to be careless."
While recalling the things he had to keep in mind during the Blood Moon, Drake unconsciously stirred the surface of the water, sending ripples across the bathtub.
Just then, a timid voice ca from the bathroom door.
"Um… Master, may I co in?"
"Lili?"
Drake recognized the owner of the voice and asked in confusion.
"Your room has its own private bathroom too, right?"
Saya's mansion was extrely luxurious. It was a large European-style estate equipped with every facility one could imagine.
Even the guest rooms had specifications and decorations comparable to a hotel's presidential suite, allowing guests to rest comfortably.
Precisely because of that, Drake had forgotten sothing.
Lili did not co from modern society at all. Everything here was completely unknown to her.
"I almost forgot about that."
After realizing this, Drake lightly smacked his forehead and called Lili in.
She was wrapped in a white bath towel, but her hair was still dry. Clearly, she had no idea how to use the bathroom fixtures.
"Everything in this world is so amazing."
Seeing Drake fiddle with the "chanism" on the wall and make hot water spray out, Lili's curious eyes imdiately widened.
"Is it so kind of magic-stone tool? But Lili doesn't seem to sense any magic power from it."
"There's no magic in this world."
Drake tested the water temperature with his hand and casually replied.
"These are creations called 'technology.'"
"Oh…"
Lili only half-understood the concepts of magic and technology. She did not really need to understand them either.
"The water temperature is about right. You can wash here."
Drake put on a bathrobe and prepared to leave the bathroom.
However, one corner of his bathrobe was tugged by Lili. When Drake looked back, he saw her gazing at him with watery eyes.
"Could you stay nearby… just until Lili figures it out?"
Faced with the girl's brave request, refusing outright would be too cold.
A short while later, Drake had helped explain how the bath worked and left her to wash in peace.
....
The rest ti passed in the blink of an eye.
At Drake's summons, everyone gathered in the first-floor hall of the mansion.
In truth, he did not need to explain much. The crimson moonlight shining in from outside the door already said everything.
"The 'Blood Moon' has finally arrived, everyone."
Drake's gaze swept one by one over Rika Minami and the others who had already signed contracts.
"Follow the instructions I gave you earlier. Everyone, take your positions."
"With these turrets, the pressure from the monsters should be reduced quite a bit."
"But stay alert at all tis. Watch for enemies breaking through the defense line, as well as threats from 'elite monsters'!"
There were several special elite monsters during the Blood Moon.
Before Hardmode, the most common among them were the "Zombie Groom" and "Zombie Bride."
The Zombie Groom had much higher vitality than ordinary zombies and was also more agile. It could bypass obstacles and open doors.
The Zombie Bride was the sa. These two special elite monsters had unique drops.
Among those drops was the event item that could actively trigger the "Blood Moon"—the Bloody Tear!
There were also so vanity items, such as the Top Hat, Veil, and Wedding Dress.
"I wonder what use vanity items have in a reality-turned Terraria world."
After everyone took their positions and went to complete their assigned tasks, Drake noticed that Saya Takagi was still standing in place, at a loss.
"What should I do?"
Even though this was her ho, right now, she seed more like a guest.
"You don't need to do anything. Just wait until tonight ends."
Drake spoke calmly, as if the crimson crescent moon hanging high in the night sky did not exist at all.
"But try not to go outside, to avoid any accidents."
"You can find a room, lock the door, hide in a corner, and count numbers."
"If you hold out until around seven in the morning, the Blood Moon's influence should fade."
Hearing this, Saya Takagi stared at Drake unwillingly.
"I want to sign a contract with you too."
The latter was not surprised, but he still "kindly" warned her.
"You should know what that ans."
"Yes… I heard about it from Miyamoto."
Saya gritted her teeth, but she had clearly made up her mind.
"I have nothing left anymore. Joining your team will help survive better."
It was a very rational conclusion, though there might have been a bit of emotion mixed in as well.
For example, the thought of not wanting to be left behind.
After signing the contract, Drake assigned Saya the role of "Demolitionist."
This role could unlock an "explosives" shop, allowing the purchase of explosive tools such as grenades, bombs, and dynamite.
However, the prices were relatively expensive. Only grenades were cheap and practical.
"Find a high point, then throw grenades at places where monsters are clustered together. You should be able to do that, right?"
"After all, this is your house. You should be more familiar with the structure here."
"Okay… I understand."
After being assigned a task, Saya seed to set down so invisible burden. Her steps beca lighter as she left Drake's sight.
"This girl might unexpectedly have a talent for taking orders."
Drake shrugged, then also stepped out of the hall and arrived in the open courtyard.
Unlike the others, who were responsible for guarding the mansion, he would face the Blood Moon monsters head-on!
Not long after the Blood Moon rose, the turrets placed in different positions began frequently making "pew pew" sounds.
Blue lasers streaked through the darkness, accompanied by sharp sizzling sounds.
"It's finally begun…"
Drake quietly watched the distant monster tide stirring in the dark. His eyes emitted a faint glow.
This was the effect of drinking a [Night Owl Potion], which allowed him to see clearly even in dark environnts.
Suddenly, Drake's gaze sharpened, and his brows gradually furrowed.
Among a group of ordinary zombies, there were two enemies with extrely distinctive outfits.
Drake recognized their identities at a glance—the Zombie Groom and Zombie Bride!
However, the appearance of these two elite monsters was sowhat unexpected… yet also sohow reasonable.
This zombie couple was none other than Saya's parents, whom they had been unable to find during the day.
The Zombie Groom, "Soichiro Takagi," and the Zombie Bride, "Yuriko Takagi"!
"Huh… I think I roughly know where Takashi Komuro ran off to."
Seeing the way these two appeared, Drake could not help silently ridiculing the situation.
'Is that guy so kind of clown?'
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