[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a":3,"chapter-building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-124":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Building a Safe Zone with My Harem In The Post-Apocalyptic World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},845616,1110,"Chapter 124: Invitation","building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>Elaine was already waiting in the living room when he arrived. She wasn’t wearing her usual doctor’s robe this time, only a sleeveless cream shirt that fit her perfectly, paired with cargo pants and sturdy boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was in the middle of gearing up, slipping on a field jacket lined with pockets for ammunition and tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he watched, she bent slightly to secure a knife into her pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon let out a low whistle. \"Wow. I didn’t think I’d ever see someone this excited about wiping out a whole group of people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elaine glanced at him without missing a beat. \"A group of bandits,\" she corrected calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we should leave soon. At this hour, they’re likely still asleep. We can take them by surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly. \"I thought you preferred direct confrontation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do,\" she replied, tightening the last strap on her gear. \"But efficiency matters more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon let out a small breath. \"We’ll have to delay that. I need to stop by Climber Rift first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine,\" she said without hesitation. \"We’ll move at night instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she finished preparing and gestured toward the door. \"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They headed out and climbed into the military truck, setting off toward Climber Rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The route through the cave that passed the Caldera had cut their travel time down significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What used to take five hours now only took two. It was still a long drive, but at least it didn’t feel like wasted time anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they arrived, they split up as planned. Elaine stayed with him until they reached the mercenary guild, mentioning she wanted to place an order with the blacksmith first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne and Aria, on the other hand, immediately disappeared toward the market, already talking about shopping and treating it like a casual day out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They assured him they didn’t need a ride back, since Aaron had already promised to take care of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon entered the VVIP room of the mercenary guild and placed all the items for his commissions on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already sorted everything beforehand, so the process went smoothly as he sat down and addressed Alicia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry I didn’t deliver these yesterday. I got caught up with something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright, Mr. Remington,\" Alicia replied with a polite smile as she began checking each item carefully. \"We have a three-day grace policy before the deadline is enforced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued examining the contents of the bags before looking back at him, her smile turning slightly more professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although, I would recommend using a carrier dove. We can provide one for you. It’s a worthwhile investment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon raised a brow slightly, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to provide a precise address,\" she explained. \"Even a one-way message works. You can send us instructions or updates whenever necessary without coming here in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she excused herself briefly to verify the items further and prepare his payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left alone, Gideon leaned back slightly, considering it. It wasn’t a bad idea. If he had a reliable way to communicate, he wouldn’t need to make unnecessary trips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could even leave the dove with Jade and have her relay messages to the guild when needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, his attention drifted elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found himself wondering what kind of weapon Elaine had just ordered. It must be an efficient or cruel one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was good Elaine was busy so Alicia didn’t need to see him constantly showing up with different women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, if he was being honest, a man surrounded by capable and attractive women wasn’t exactly a bad image to have. If anything, it only reinforced his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Alicia returned carrying two large bags filled with S-rank cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed them carefully on the table before sitting across from him, sliding another document forward for him to sign as confirmation of payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he signed it, she pushed the bags toward him without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon opened one by one and quickly checked the contents. Twenty-five S-rank aberrant cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number alone was enough to make him pause for a second. If he sold each of them through the Infinite Shop, that meant twenty-five thousand love coins per core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six hundred twenty-five thousand love coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a quiet breath, closing the bag again. That was more than enough to stabilize everything for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The housing project, the expenses, even the lingering worry about PayLater. All of it suddenly felt manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah... no need to stress over that anymore.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I’ll take that dove as well,\" he added casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia nodded without hesitation. \"We’ll prepare it right away. Please return in three days. We’ll provide you with a well-trained, high-quality breed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon gave a small nod in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the conversation ended, Alicia reached into her pocket and placed something else on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black envelope sealed with a deep red stamp bearing the emblem of the mercenary guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is for our annual Winter Fest Ball. It’s an event reserved for guild members,\" she said. \"I believe Ms. Lin Yue has already mentioned it to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon picked it up and opened it. A faint scent of red wine lingered on the paper, and the material itself felt expensive, far better than the thin, slightly yellowed sheets he had seen in Climber Rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned the contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Mr. Remington,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You and your plus one are invited to the Winter Fest Ball, to be held on the second day of the second week of Winter. A carriage will be arranged for you, with pickup at the Mercenary Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dress code: Black tie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon’s lips curled into a faint smirk. An event like this wasn’t just about celebration. It was a perfect place to gather information, observe people, and build connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he played things right, it could also be an opportunity to get closer to Lin Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Lin mentioned I should bring the cook,\" he said, glancing at Alicia. \"Does that count as my plus one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alicia nodded politely. \"Of course. That would be acceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Then I’ll attend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that settled, Gideon stood up and left the guild. Outside, Elaine was already waiting for him, leaning casually as if she hadn’t been there long at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You done?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded. \"Yeah. Do you still have anything to take care of here, or should we move?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elaine crossed her arms, her expression calm but slightly annoyed. \"I’m not in a hurry. Honestly, this job is a pain, but it’s not difficult. If you want, we can stay here until evening and move after that, or we can head closer to their headquarters now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon considered it for a moment before answering, \"Let’s stay here for now. I want to talk about Summer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1129,"2026-06-03T04:37:53.452Z","2026-06-03T04:37:59.330Z",1,"novelbin.me","b179e33b014475863a8ec7aca9d0d226dd1c6cfd0e9ed9324ef6b7b315a4e437","building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-19","building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-18",172,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbuilding-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-cover.jpg"]