[{"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-23":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},562874,814,"Chapter 23","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>The moment Suzy saw the man walking up behind Leonard, a notification rang in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Suitable target detected: Adam Bennet]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: SSS]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Affection level sufficient. Binding requirements met. Proceed with binding?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s him! I can’t believe that he is... my other love target!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy froze for a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she responded decisively in her mind: \"Bind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Target Adam Bennet successfully bound]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New function unlocked: Treasure Hunt]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Restriction: Usable once every three days. Search radius: one kilometer]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This new function sounded incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she had time, she could visit antique markets and try her luck at finding something valuable. If it were called \"Treasure Hunt,\" surely it wouldn’t disappoint...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts drifted until Adam stepped fully into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly snapped back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suzy, this is Adam Bennet. He used to look after you, remember?\" Leonard said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s gaze fell on the man before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a face worthy of the silver screen—no, more striking than most actors. Sharp features, refined and aloof. His phoenix eyes tilted slightly upward at the corners, irises a pale gray like frost-glazed glass in winter. Short black hair fell loosely across his forehead. His lips were straight-lined, his complexion cool and fair. A tiny brown mole rested near the right corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already taken a seat and was calmly removing his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps sensing her gaze, he paused and looked up. Those pale gray eyes met hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy looked away instantly, as if shocked by static.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she remembered Adam. She just hadn’t connected the dots immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam Bennet—the heir to the Bennet family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard’s childhood friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Suzy had visited C City as a child, it was Adam who had often taken care of her. Back then, Leonard had been too busy gaming and fooling around, happily dumping his little niece onto his best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy had adored Adam in those days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been cool and reserved, yes—but if she asked for something, he always gave in. And he had been handsome, even then. A real heartthrob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had once secretly declared she would marry him when she grew up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she returned to A City, they’d lost touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years had passed, but his appearance hadn’t changed much—only his aura had grown steadier, more composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhm... Hi, Mr. Bennet,\" she ventured uncertainly, her eyes bright and slightly damp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She genuinely didn’t know how to address him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard chuckled. \"Call him Adam. You’re making him sound too old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy blinked and corrected herself obediently. \"...Adam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Adam and Leonard were the same generation, he was only eight years older than Suzy. \"Mister\" truly seemed somewhat inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm. Long time no see,\" Adam said with a calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still the same personality,Suzy thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cool. Detached. As if nothing in the world could stir him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, let’s eat,\" Leonard said, gesturing to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hot pot was already boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard asked Suzy what she had done that afternoon. She brushed it off, saying she’d just wandered around nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been busy lately,\" Leonard sighed. \"I won’t have much time to accompany you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted to his friend. \"Maybe Adam can show you around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s hand paused mid-air. She instinctively glanced at Adam, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m busy too,\" he replied evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oddly, Suzy felt relieved. She didn’t need anyone accompanying her—she had mountains of supplies to stockpile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay. I’m fine on my own,\" she said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam glanced at her briefly, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation turned to work—and to Leonard’s birthday the day after tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, Leonard didn’t plan a grand celebration. Just a small gathering with close friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Suzy chewed thoughtfully on her chopsticks, she suddenly realized she hadn’t bought him a birthday present yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, before stockpiling more supplies, she would have to fix that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner ended quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation hadn’t been lively, but it had been unexpectedly harmonious—Leonard talking most of the time, Suzy and Adam responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Suzy and Leonard walked out with Adam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before they parted, Leonard suddenly said, \"Suzy, you don’t have Adam’s contact information, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, already anticipating what came next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you two should exchange contacts. If you can’t reach me and something comes up, you can call Adam. Right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last sentence was directed at the aloof man standing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy would be staying for two months. Leonard worried she might encounter trouble and be unable to reach him. The person he trusted most was Adam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy didn’t mind. She looked at Adam expectantly. His expression remained indifferent—no obvious reaction to the suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had expected him to refuse––after all, he wasn’t the helpful type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly didn’t look like someone with time to babysit others anymore. And if he wanted to refuse, he wouldn’t hesitate just to save Leonard’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy prepared a polite smile, ready to smooth things over, but before she could speak, Adam extended his phone toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put your number in,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... okay.\" Slightly stunned, she took his phone, entered her number, and handed it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard clapped Adam lightly on the shoulder. \"Alright then. We’ll head back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam nodded and threw one last look at Suzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy and Leonard drove home separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house was quiet. Empty. Monica wasn’t there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps she simply didn’t want to be there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy glanced around before Leonard explained, \"Monica doesn’t live here. She only comes by occasionally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodnight, she returned to her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She washed up quickly, then picked up her fully charged phone to continue online shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she unlocked it, she saw a friend request on her socials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The username was simply a capital \"B.\" She immediately knew who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AdamBennet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the note read: It’s me, Adam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy accepted his request. Then she took the initiative to send a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Suzy: Hey, Adam...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Adam Bennet: Yes?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that lone \"yes,\" Suzy instantly pictured his cool, expressionless face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scalp tingled. For a moment, she had no idea how to reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a notification from her shopping app popped up, distracting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped it open.\u003C\u002Fp>",1030,"2026-05-30T15:23:36.664Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e6db20c1a6e66ad99f0b6be63a6a645b74e68b5f240a0fc998372b06b3900c6","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-24","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-22",210,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-cover.jpg"]