[{"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-160":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},845549,1110,"Chapter 160: Approved & Not","building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>One by one, everyone left the room until only Gideon, Johan, and Delilah remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew what she wanted to discuss. Johan, however, was harder to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man cleared his throat and adjusted his posture. \"I have something important to ask you, Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned toward Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood the meaning immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she clearly didn’t want to leave, she rose from her chair and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping out, she cast Gideon a look that said plainly, ’I’ll be waiting outside.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon understood at once. Delilah and her daughters were all equally stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the door finally closed and the two of them were alone, he leaned back in his chair and folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he began, \"what is it, Johan? Do you want to tell me more about the Children of Eden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you already know more about them now,\" he said with a faint shrug. Then his expression turned more serious. \"This is about... my friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon raised a brow and immediately understood what he meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" He rested his chin against his hand. \"And what do your friends want now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan took a slow breath before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They want to come here with their families.\" He paused to take a sip from the glass of water beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most of them won’t arrive until spring, maybe even next year. But a few of them plan to come much sooner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set the glass down carefully and looked Gideon straight in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t mind, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Gideon was more pleased than concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Johan’s \"friends\" were here together with the Children of Eden, bringing them here would give him access to powerful allies and valuable information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might know far more about the fallen government and why they were hunting them so relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Gideon kept that interest hidden and deliberately allowed concern to show instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm... Isn’t it dangerous to gather all of them in one place when the Order of the West is actively searching faction territories?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened. \"So tell me your reasoning, Johan. And more importantly, convince me that this won’t put my people at risk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan inhaled deeply. \"It’s because of you, you’re the reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon narrowed his eyes but remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jade told me what happened with that Devourer, about your abilities and everything else. After hearing it, I came to one conclusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man leaned back in his chair and slowly rotated his cane between his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are part of the experiment too. But you are not one of the Children of Eden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon felt more confused than shocked. As far as he knew, he wasn’t part of any experiment at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had died in another world and awakened here with the same face, the same memories, and a different body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone he knows considers him part of the Children of Eden. It also gives him the benefit of not explaining where his power comes from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by that?\" he asked. \"How can I be connected to them without being one of the Children of Eden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan studied him for a moment before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Children of Eden all came from the same batch of Genome IX, they are roughly the same age because they were created together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there were batches before them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan frowned slightly and corrected himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. That’s not quite right. There were earlier experiments, and their abilities were far less predictable. More unstable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon folded his arms more tightly. \"But my power is stable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what I’ve seen, yes.\" Johan nodded slowly. \"That’s what makes this so strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then again, you claim to have lost your memory. Have you ever considered that memory loss might be a side effect of overusing your power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon let out a short laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And despite that possibility, you still want me to protect them?\" He shook his head. \"That doesn’t sound very wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan chuckled as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably not, but you’re our best bet. Jade is here, and she would gladly go to war against those government dogs if necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile crossed his weathered face. \"And frankly, I doubt my friends will need much protection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because they’re all strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon tilted his head slightly. \"Then why isn’t your granddaughter like them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Johan hesitated. A flicker of irritation passed across his face, but he answered anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he said quietly. \"You’re right. I wanted her to grow up as a normal, healthy child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, not exactly the wisest decision either, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon said with a grin, once again pointing out the flaw in the old man’s reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remark clearly irritated Johan further, and Gideon could tell the man understood there was no point in dodging the issue anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t worry,\" Gideon continued, his tone turning more serious. \"They’re welcome here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t give them any special treatment, though. At most, I might arrange time and facilities for them to train their powers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile tugged at his lips. \"Other than that, they’ll live like everyone else. They need to contribute to this territory and follow the same rules as every other resident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan nodded slowly. \"I understand. Thank you, Chief. I’ll send word to them immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men stood and shook hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Johan had already reached the door when he suddenly stopped and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who lives closest, in Edelweiss Town, is already on the way,\" he said. \"Perhaps you can ask them directly about the strange events happening there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Gideon a slight nod. \"Excuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon watched the door close behind him and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That old snake had already made his decision before he even asked me,\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh well. Now the real trouble begins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gideon stepped out of the room, he was greeted immediately by Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood in the hallway with her arms crossed tightly over her chest, a deep frown on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you rejecting my idea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon let out a long sigh and started walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah followed close behind, her irritation only growing when he failed to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gideon,\" she snapped, \"answer me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped and turned slightly toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too dangerous, and it’s too isolated. That tower needs at least three people stationed there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes. \"Who were you planning to bring with you? Your daughters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can ask my colleagues, they’d be happy to work there and live here as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she hesitated. \"Although Jade might not be thrilled about it since Freebound also needs researchers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" His tone was firm. \"Jade told me most of the researchers staying in Climber Rift are men. They also work according to their factions’ interests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his arms. \"I’m not bringing more political complications into this territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you not trust my abilities?\" Her voice rose with frustration. \"I may be a junior researcher, but I am still a researcher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, no. That’s not what I mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon sighed and placed his hands on her shoulders. \"Of course I trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly. \"Come on. Let’s go to the tower and you can see for yourself how depressing it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah gave a stiff nod, but she shrugged his hands away, refusing his touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small gesture stung more than Gideon expected, but he told himself it was for the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived at the Defense Tower, the place remained as pristine and lifeless as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rooms were empty. The technology still looked advanced. There was no dust, no signs of wear, as if time itself had forgotten the structure existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made their way to the third floor, and the moment they stepped inside, the monitors and control systems activated automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still want to stay here?\" Gideon asked. Then he added stubbornly, \"And if you do, I’ll only allow female colleagues to join you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He insisted on that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah might have no interest in other men, but that did not mean those men would feel the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she moved from panel to panel, pressing buttons and studying each function until she began to understand how the tower operated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delilah,\" Gideon said more firmly. \"Answer me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a slow breath and finally turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you think this place will scare me, it won’t. My living conditions inside the bunker were worse than this. And during field expeditions, we considered ourselves lucky if we found a roof over our heads.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon rubbed his temples and sat down in one of the chairs before the control panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had run out of arguments, except for one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was the very thing he had been avoiding because he knew she would not react calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delilah,\" he said quietly, \"you can’t stay here. At least not for the next nine months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned. \"What? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gideon forced himself to meet her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re pregnant, with my child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words finally left his mouth. Exactly as he had feared, Delilah did not look pleased. But she did not look devastated either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply looked stunned. Her eyes widened. Her mouth opened and closed soundlessly, like a koi fish gasping at the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she walked toward him and dropped into the chair beside him, her body suddenly limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-How?\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later, realization struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right... our unprotected sex.\" Her hand flew to her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know this is a lot,\" Gideon said carefully. \"But please... if possible, don’t abort the baby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah turned her head toward him with excruciating slowness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she reached out, grabbed his cheeks with both hands, and pulled hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I do that, you idiot?\" she snapped, her voice trembling with disbelief. \"Stupid Gideon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1659,"2026-06-03T04:37:53.452Z","2026-06-03T04:37:59.330Z",1,"novelbin.me","ac640341ace3c075d9461d5580bcb58b126098ea4fbc1729b0a161a04df79b01","building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-161","building-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-chapter-159",172,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbuilding-a-safe-zone-with-my-harem-in-the-post-a-cover.jpg"]