Yes—on the beach, a girl lay quietly, her body radiating a mystical glow.
Because of the distance, Noah couldn't clearly make out her appearance, and he didn't dare approach.
"System, can other Survivors enter my island?"
[Ding! At present, your island is still under Newbie Protection. No one may enter unless you grant permission. The closest they can reach is the shoreline.]
"Ah!" Noah nodded in understanding.
He looked at the girl, seeing the waves crash against her body and the rain pour down upon her, and felt… a little worried.
"Alright then!" Noah sighed, gripping his wooden staff as he cautiously approached.
When he was only about three meters away, the Newbie Protection barrier still separated him from her.
Now, he could see her clearly.
And in his mind, there was only one word… beautiful.
Too beautiful.
Long platinum hair with a slight wave, a petite figure with flawless curves completely exposed, not a single piece of fabric covering her.
Her skin was pale as snow, her lashes curled delicately, her eyebrows thin as willow leaves, and her small lips shimmered with a natural pink.
Her full chest, soft as snowy peaks, crowned by two pink blossoms, made her even more enchanting.
Noah swallowed hard, his throat parched.
Never in his life had he seen anyone so breathtaking. Not even beauty queens on television or social media influencers touched up with countless filters could compare.
She was so beautiful that Noah doubted she was real, like a fleeting dream on a rainy night.
"Um…" She suddenly furrowed her brows and opened her eyes.
When she saw Noah, she wasn't surprised, nor was she afraid or angry.
She tilted her head, her wet hair clinging to her exquisite face and flawless body, making her look even more alluring.
Amid the heavy downpour, a naked woman on the beach and a man in only shorts stared at each other.
Noah had never been in such a bizarre situation. He didn't know what to say or do, so he just stood there, staring.
The girl, however, was different.
She tilted her head, her eyes sparkling as though they held the beauty of the entire ocean.
Suddenly, she smiled. That smile turned the gloomy, dreary scene into something romantic.
"May I… stay here?"
Her voice was as clear as a wind chime on a summer afternoon, and Noah nodded unconsciously, without thinking.
She smiled and said: "Thank you. You're very kind."
"Ah!" Only after agreeing did Noah realize how foolish he was. But by then, she had already stood and slowly walked toward him.
Looking at her completely uncovered body, like a timeless work of art, Noah's heart pounded so hard it felt like it might burst out of his chest.
She staggered across the sand, then lost balance and fell into him.
By instinct, Noah caught her. Their skin touched intimately, and his face flushed crimson.
Her body was so soft it made him want to hold her tighter.
But instead of resisting, she wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered: "Could you carry me?"
Noah took a deep breath, gazed into those sparkling eyes, and nodded. Summoning what little strength he had as an office worker, he carefully lifted her up.
But when he did, he froze in surprise, thinking: 'She's so light, as if she has no weight at all. Is this the legendary strength one gains when holding a beautiful woman?'
Noah looked down at the stunning girl in his arms. She gazed back at him, her eyes brimming with joy and delight.
He drew in a deep breath, then carried her to the cave beneath the rocky mountain.
Gently, he set her down, though with a touch of reluctance—he wanted to keep holding her longer.
He sighed, then handed her his only shirt: "Wear this first, don't catch a cold."
She tilted her head, smiled at him, and said: "Thank you."
Her smile stunned Noah, his heart pounding even harder.
He hurried back out to search for dry firewood, but because of the rain, everything was soaked. He couldn't find anything usable.
At last, he sighed and returned to the cave.
"Ah! You…" Noah's eyes widened when he saw her, wearing only his shirt. Her flawless figure concealed yet accentuated by the oversized garment made her even more seductive.
The girl looked at Noah, smiling brightly as she tilted her head. "Thank you… for the shirt."
"Ah! No… it's nothing…" Noah stammered, intending to sit across from her.
Suddenly, she grabbed his hand and smiled. "I'm cold…"
Noah, of course, knew exactly what that meant. In the end, he couldn't resist and sat down beside her.
The girl leaned her head on his shoulder, both arms hugging his tightly—pressing it right into the soft valley of her chest.
Noah took a deep breath, desperately trying to calm his increasingly chaotic mind.
'Pi equals 3.1415926…'
'The periodic table of elements… Ack! I don't remember that…'
'E = mc², where E equals… chest… Ah! What the hell?!'
Noah simply couldn't steady his thoughts—his mind was filled with nothing but that.
After all, he was just an ordinary man, single for twenty-five years, with a fire already smoldering inside him that had never been given the chance to ignite.
Shaking his head, Noah summoned the System's information panel to distract himself and suppress the flames in his heart.
Suddenly, he noticed something.
'The Basic House Blueprint…' Noah thought to himself. He had completely forgotten about it—the 'OmniTrade' function had taken up all of his attention.
…
Name: Basic House Blueprint
Area: 50 square meters
Description: Allows you to build a house with full living facilities for two people.
Required Materials: First construction—Free.
…
'Free? Meaning I don't need any materials?' Noah was overjoyed.
If he had a house, he wouldn't need to worry about shelter anymore.
"System!" Noah commanded in his mind. "I want to construct the Basic House."
Immediately, a 3D map of the island appeared before him.
[Ding! Please choose a construction site.]
Noah examined the 3D map carefully.
After some thought, he chose a location on the rocky mountain. About three meters above ground was a wide, flat area.
He selected it, and instantly the 3D map displayed an image of what the house would look like if built there.
"Wow! It even has stairs leading up to it and a clean water system?" Noah was astonished at how the blueprint functioned. He also noticed the water source would be drawn from the cave pool and rainwater.
"That's perfect! I'll choose this spot."
[Ding! Construction beginning…]
"How long do I have to wait?"
[Ding! Construction complete.]
Noah: "…"
He glanced at the girl and said, "Come on, let's go inside the house first."
She looked at him with a puzzled expression, but then quickly smiled. "Um!"
She tightened her grip on his hand. Naturally, Noah was delighted, holding her hand as he led her to the stairs.
Noah was truly amazed—the place looked as though it had been built long ago. It was perfectly constructed, as if designed by top engineers.
The wooden stairs were made of an anti-slip material, making it easy for him and the girl to climb.
After just a few steps, they reached a small, charming wooden house.
However, Noah could tell that the wooden planks had been carved with incredible precision, the joints so perfect that one wouldn't notice them without looking closely.
He opened the door, and what he saw inside left him stunned.
"This place… is too complete," Noah couldn't help but mutter.
Inside was a living room with a sofa set, a fireplace, and even a bag of coal sitting next to it.
He led the girl inside, walking around to inspect the house, and grew even more astonished.
There were two bedrooms, two bathrooms, full furniture, and even clothes prepared for both him and the girl to change into.
Noah sat down in front of the fireplace, put coal into it, and lit a fire. The flames crackled to life, spreading warmth through the room.
"Hm?!" Noah was startled when the girl suddenly sat on his lap, leaning her back against him. "You…"
"It's… warm here…"
Hearing her words, Noah pressed his lips together, his face blazing red as if he'd just eaten ten chili peppers.
She suddenly turned her head, her hand gently caressing his face.
She was still wearing his shirt. From his angle, he could see everything hidden behind the fabric, making his heart pound even faster.
The girl didn't seem to care about that. She leaned in and softly pressed her lips against his.
As their lips touched, Noah felt a surge like electricity coursing through his entire body, as though he had been struck by lightning.
Awkwardly, he responded—after all, he had never had a girlfriend before, so he had no experience kissing.
The girl—Walina—parted her lips, extending her small, moist tongue to lick his lips.
That single action immediately ignited his desire.
At this moment, Noah didn't need lessons or experience. Instinct told him exactly what to do.
He opened his mouth, letting Walina's tongue slip inside.
But then he realized—her tongue was longer than he expected, serpent-like, coiling and filling his entire mouth.
"Um… mm…" Noah gasped for air, but Walina seemed unwilling to let him go.
Her hand caressed his chest, then slid up toward his neck.
Noah gritted his teeth, enduring the strange sensation that overwhelmed his mind.
He soon realized a bizarre mucus was seeping into his throat, flowing down into his stomach.
That mucus slowly eroded his clarity, igniting his desire more and more violently.
His consciousness grew hazy… until madness overtook him.