[{"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-138":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},562789,814,"Chapter 138","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>Suzy’s heart skipped at his reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did that even mean? Did she really want to hear about that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t dare ask. Lowering her head, she continued stuffing the gold into the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It filled quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she and Thomas could move on to the next store, a sudden commotion broke out outside—splashes of water, hurried footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over here! There’s a mall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had arrived. And it was not just one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy and Thomas both turned sharply toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flashlight beams flickered outside, accompanied by voices and irritated complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This damn weather—why won’t the rain stop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quit whining. Just find supplies. If we don’t bring food back, we’re dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s chest tightened. Her eyes darted around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one entrance to this store—and they were heading straight toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Thomas, silently asking: What do we do now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t panic. He simply shook his head slightly, signaling her to stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he switched off both their flashlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness swallowed the space instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to warn Leonard on the other side. All they could do was hope he’d hear the noise in time and stay alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps drew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, a shout rang out in the distance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of light swept into another store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard’s store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s heart clenched. They’d found him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every nerve in her body tensed, her mind already preparing to pull out a weapon from her storage and strike first, but the group didn’t seem interested in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices carried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... isn’t that a gold shop over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, jewelry and gold, I think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. What kind of idiots are these? Still chasing money at a time like this? Why look for gold instead of food? That stuff won’t fill your stomach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. Leave them. Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their footsteps shifted direction, heading straight for the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, food mattered far more than gold or jewelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how valuable those things once were, now, survival came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, they were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a false alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy let out a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could avoid conflict, she would. But if trouble came looking for her, she wouldn’t hesitate either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were lucky,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. But too many people around isn’t good. Let’s move,\" Thomas nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded too, switching her flashlight back on as they headed for the next shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Leonard had already finished clearing out his store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Suzy, his luck had been far better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, he’d managed to find the display case keys with little effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened everything quietly, swiftly transferring all valuables into his storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Thomas could join him, he worked with maximum efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he left a small portion behind—just enough to make it seem like he hadn’t taken everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were plenty of jewelry stores on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them checked three shops, and beyond that, there were several other branded stores—watches, antiques, specialty boutiques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Methodically, they swept through them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, every store on the first floor had been picked clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s backpack was packed to the brim, unbearably heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold, gemstones, diamonds—items once worth fortunes now sat piled together as if they were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve basically cleared the first floor,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had studied the mall layout before coming. The upper floors were mostly clothing and accessories—things they didn’t need. Higher up were snack shops and food stalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supermarket in the basement was already flooded, so those people earlier were likely heading for the snack stores on the upper floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s head out?\" Leonard suggested, glancing at Thomas. \"Anything you want to look for first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were a few phone stores on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thomas stepped inside one and picked out several unopened phone boxes, placing them into his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, the three of them withdrew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still early—and more importantly, the rain had eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief discussion, they made a decision: Leonard would return with the supplies. Suzy and Thomas would continue searching outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Leonard’s idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Suzy a look, and she immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would take the gold, store it safely in his storage, then continue separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had planned this in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splitting up would greatly improve efficiency. And now that Leonard had his own storage, it made things even easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Suzy staying with Thomas... She couldn’t use her storage freely—but in exchange, she gained something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... the chance to grow closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was enough to outweigh the inconvenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, even if they found a lot of supplies, he wouldn’t let her carry the burden alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like earlier, the backpack had mostly been on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then it’s settled. I’ll head out first. Stay in touch,\" Leonard said, lifting his satellite phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The signal network was getting worse, but this would still work reliably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy raised hers in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thomas Kim had one too—she had given it to him earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard gave him a long, complicated look. \"Take good care of Suzy. If anything happens to her, I won’t let it slide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will, you know me,\" Thomas said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay in contact, Uncle,\" Suzy added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard climbed onto the raft, the heavy bag of gold beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, he would return to Starlight Towers, store everything, then head back out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, there was no need for that anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found a secluded, hidden spot, transferred everything into his storage, and set off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already planned everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard’s second destination was a jewelry district farther away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was remote, with fewer people—perfect for avoiding attention and using his storage freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Suzy, her next destination was an exhibition hall she had seen online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the disaster struck, the exhibition had still been running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various displays—rare items, unique artifacts—had never been cleared out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that... was exactly what she was after.\u003C\u002Fp>",1009,"2026-05-30T15:23:36.944Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","0d825b34191d53074dcabdc8e3b0f4d4b72e3bbf6c7ad4fc527837e33cf26d96","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-139","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-137",210,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-cover.jpg"]