[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo":3,"chapter-sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-118":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Sickly Cannon Fodder: Spoiled by the Powerful Apocalypse Bosses",{"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},562769,814,"Chapter 118","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-118",118,"\u003Cp>Suzy wasn’t used to dealing with a teary-eyed young girls. It made her feel... awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her back, gripping the paddle. \"Lead the way. We’ll head out now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria wiped the tears from her eyes and nodded firmly. \"Okay. I’ll help too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up the second pair of paddles at the back of the inflatable boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to her, her grandmother’s home wasn’t far—just within a nearby residential complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few opportunistic troublemakers along the way tried to target them, but Suzy handled each one without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later, they arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area was heavily flooded—water had already risen to the fifth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What floor does your grandmother live on?\" Suzy asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ninth floor,\" Gloria replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy could already feel it—their arrival had drawn attention. Eyes, watching from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you up,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a situation like this, letting three children go up alone wasn’t safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She steered the boat toward a window along the building’s stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear the flooding here had lasted for quite some time—inside, makeshift wooden platforms had already been constructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Suzy had to do was dock outside the window. From there, they could step onto the platforms and make their way up to the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria hesitated. \"Miss... if you come up with us... what about your boat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way here, she had felt those same watchful gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the boat was left here unattended, it might not be there when they came back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss... you can just leave us here. I can take my brother and sister upstairs,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Suzy replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance wasn’t long—but that didn’t mean it was safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, she had already brought them this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria looked at her with quiet gratitude. In her eyes, Suzy had already done more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment. I need to prepare something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy pulled out the backpack she had been using as cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She packed it quickly—long-lasting food, a dagger, and... her pepper spray launcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were things she intended to leave with Gloria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She liked the girl. And more importantly, she had gained quite a bit from her as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gold. The bead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both could help upgrade her space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, what she was giving now was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bag was soon filled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed it over. \"Take this. There’s food and something for self-defense inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria stared at her, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Miss, this is too valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was old enough to understand exactly what food meant in times like these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman had saved them—and now she was giving themthis...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she ever repay her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider it repayment for the gold,\" Suzy said calmly. \"Take it. You want to live, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria fell silent for two seconds. Then she took the bag, her grip tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. Miss... I want to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy heard the determination in her voice and reached out, gently patting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Gloria grabbed her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I ever get the chance... I will repay you,\" she said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy smiled faintly. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After securing the inflatable boat, Suzy said, \"Wait here. I’ll go take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria nodded obediently. But before Suzy could move, two figures appeared in the stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly man and woman—both holding knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their age, they stood firm and steady, their bodies strong, their eyes sharp and clear. There was even a faint, unmistakable killing intent about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s guard instantly went up. She thought they were here to rob them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, behind her, \"Grandpa! Grandma!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria’s voice burst out, filled with disbelief and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murderous tension around the elderly couple shattered in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They froze... Then emotion flooded their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gloria!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knife slipped from the old woman’s hand with a loudclatter, tears streaming down her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy glanced between them and the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her tears, Gloria quickly explained, \"Miss... they’re my grandparents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That saved Suzy the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by their presence alone, these two were not to be trifled with—and since they were family, there was no better outcome than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple finally turned their attention to Suzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old woman’s eyes were red, her voice choked with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you... truly, thank you for saving the children...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was so overwhelmed she could barely form complete sentences, repeating her gratitude again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man looked at Suzy with deep appreciation—and even cupped his hands in a respectful salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to be so formal,\" Suzy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She helped them guide the three children into the stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria was the last to step up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s hesitation, Suzy added, \"If you get the chance to go out for supplies... make sure you prepare warm clothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gloria blinked, then nodded firmly. \"Thank you, Miss. I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her climb the stairs, Suzy felt a quiet sense of closure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled softly. \"Then I’ll be going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, young lady—let me go home and get you something...\" the old woman said, wiping her tears as she turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, Suzy was their savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been unable to reach their daughter and son-in-law for days and already feared the worst. They had been preparing to search for them, never expecting that Suzy would bring their grandchildren back instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" Suzy interrupted gently. \"Just take care of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she pushed off, steering the inflatable boat away from the complex and continuing toward Starlight Towers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when she was alone again did Suzy finally have the space to examine the reward for Derek’s affection surpassing eighty points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it wasn’t a random draw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like before—when she had bonded with someone else—it presented her with several choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suppressed her curiosity for now, focusing instead on the journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, she arrived at Starlight Towers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding a concealed spot, she stored the inflatable boat back into her space and waded through the shallow water toward Building Eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Starlight Towers stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, the floodwaters had already swallowed multiple floors, but here, the water only reached her calves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the building, she began climbing the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always assumed Building Eight was sparsely occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, on her way back, she ran into someone on the stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They met halfway up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy looked up and heard the system notification in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Binding-compatible target detected.]\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-05-30T15:23:36.944Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","328751aec3152dca30c2232e44a0eef916b2e7546a84178929a80f593ff50b6e","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-119","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-117",210,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-cover.jpg"]