The next morning.
It had started raining at some unknown time outside the window.
However, it wasn't a torrential downpour that would make the cruise ship rock, but rather a gentle drizzle.
Standing by the window, one could even glimpse a few rays of sunlight breaking through the clouds in the distant sky.
The air was filled with a fresh, yet slightly fishy, scent.
Rosen, waking from his sleep, wanted to get up, but found himself pinned down by two warm, soft, jade-like bodies on his left and right.
"Is it morning?"
Juchuan Shizuka rubbed her sleepy eyes and got up, her beautiful upper body completely exposed to the air.
"I slept so comfortably last night...".
The girl, having expressed her feelings, met Rosen's gaze, a faint smile on her face.
Then, without any hesitation, she hugged Rosen's arm.
Nan Lixiang, beside her, also woke up due to Juchuan Shizuka's movements.
Sensing a chill, she immediately opened her eyes, and as she recalled what had happened last night, a blush spread across her wheat-colored face.
However, Nan Lixiang was, after all, from the police force.
Being able to stand out in an environment full of men, her personality certainly wouldn't be that of a delicate, sheltered girl.
Especially when it came to telling dirty jokes, Nan Lixiang was much more uninhibited than men.
Rosen remembered that in the original work, her colleague wanted to date her, and Nan Lixiang didn't directly refuse, but instead proposed that if he could surpass her in sniping skills, she would agree.
But as a top five sniper in the country, how could an ordinary police officer be her match?
Thus, over time, no one dared to bother Nan Lixiang anymore.
Rubbing her sore waist, Nan Lixiang began to get dressed without any reservations.
Just as she was about to light a cigarette, she was stopped by Juchuan Shizuka.
"No, for Nan Lixiang's health, it's best not to smoke."
"Alright."
She glanced at Rosen.
Presumably, not everyone liked the smell of tobacco.
After putting on her underwear, Nan Lixiang looked at Rosen and asked, "Now that Shizuka and I are your women, how do you view the other women?"
"What do you mean?"
Rosen asked.
"Literally. I don't believe you can't tell that, besides the few students led by that teacher, the girls, including Saeko Busujima, all have a good impression of you. Especially that girl named Rei, I saw her again when I came over last night."
What was this?
Three visits to the thatched cottage without entry?
Rosen chuckled.
"If beautiful girls throw themselves into my arms, as a normal man, I certainly wouldn't refuse."
"Indeed, as long as he's a man, he can't refuse a harem life."
Nan Lixiang sighed.
"I don't mind, but what does Shizuka think?"
"Huh? It feels so troublesome. As long as Rosen is happy, I don't care."
Juchuan Shizuka wasn't that slow; it was just that in her worldview, a capable man having multiple wives wasn't such a terrible problem.
Moreover, she was already Rosen's woman, and thinking too much about others would only be asking for trouble.
...
After their conversation, Rosen didn't think about the other girls but prepared to transform Juchuan Shizuka and Nan Lixiang into his dependents.
This way, even if they decided to disembark later, they wouldn't have to worry about viral infection or being ambushed by other survivors.
When they saw Rosen take out the Light Lance, both women once again showed expressions of amazement.
Nan Lixiang, who had always been a materialist, found it hard to imagine how such an unscientific thing could be created.
Juchuan Shizuka, on the other hand, curiously poked and prodded it with her hand.
The tactile feedback was that of ordinary metal, with a hint of warmth.
"So strange, but so interesting! I feel like it would be great to use as a makeup light."
Juchuan Shizuka's thought process had always been so unique.
Her conversations never strayed far from her personal life.
Rosen, however, directly stated that he intended to transform them into his dependents.
After explaining clearly, Nan Lixiang was first stunned, then a longing surged within her.
After all, with supernatural abilities right before their eyes, what normal person would refuse the chance to become supernatural?
At the same time, Nan Lixiang was also glad about her decision last night.
And if it weren't for her good friend Shizuka also egging her on, she probably wouldn't have had such an opportunity.
Although they were a bit nervous about having the Holy Lance poked into their abdomen, out of trust in Rosen, both women chose to accept.
It was still a feeling of expansion and fullness.
And it was accompanied by a peculiar, unusual sensation.
As Rosen injected his divine power, golden holy patterns quickly formed on both of their bodies.
Soon, Juchuan Shizuka and Nan Lixiang both felt distinct changes within themselves.