[{"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-56":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},562807,814,"Chapter 56","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>Suzy’s mind buzzed for a split second, and her hands froze mid-motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bodyguard in M Country—who else could it be but Thomas Kim?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean Thomas?\" she still asked, just to be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Leonard replied. \"He just texted me. Said he’s coming back home in the next couple of days and asked me to recommend a place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy felt her heartbeat quicken, beyond her control. She tried to sound casual when she asked again, \"Doesn’t he have a home here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea. He’s never really talked about his family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard paused, then said thoughtfully, \"How about... we have him come to A City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the disaster about to unfold, sending Thomas somewhere unfamiliar didn’t seem wise. If he came to A City, they could look out for one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thomas was loyal, dependable—the kind of man worth keeping close. That was exactly why Leonard had trusted him enough to protect Suzy in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" Suzy answered a little too quickly. \"He should come to A City. It’s not like traveling around is convenient right now anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I’ll tell him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s fingertips trembled faintly. If Thomas truly returned... if he really came to A City...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant she would have another chance to build favorability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that she was Leonard’s niece, raising enough goodwill to trigger binding shouldn’t be impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they were in the same city, opportunities would arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with her uncle as a bridge, there would always be excuses to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve told him,\" Leonard said with a faint smile. \"He said once he gets here, we’ll have to treat him to a proper meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy barely stopped herself from pumping a fist in victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" she replied promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Leonard’s phone rang. After hanging up, he said, \"The delivery’s here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They opened the door. Two workers pushed in carts stacked with large barrels of bottled water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard didn’t let them enter the apartment itself. Instead, he had everything unloaded into the entryway by the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small foyer quickly filled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water delivery and the bulk supplies were arriving separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy and Leonard carried the water barrels one by one into a spare room designated as storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the second delivery team arrived with the rest of the supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, they were instructed to unload everything at the entryway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took nearly two hours of hauling and organizing before everything was finally in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apartment was now packed with supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Used sparingly, what they had outside the space alone would be enough for the two of them to survive for half a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t even include what Suzy had stored in her spatial dimension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard was drenched in sweat and retreated to his room for a shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy resumed installing the tiny surveillance cameras outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had just secured one in place when her phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the auto shop owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had urged them to expedite the process—apparently, the modified vehicles she had ordered were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had almost forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After informing Leonard, she headed out immediately to collect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the auto shop, several vehicles stood in a neat row, each professionally modified according to her specifications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them were dozens of large crates containing spare parts and equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop owner was all smiles and courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy paid the remaining balance and instructed them to drive the vehicles to a warehouse she had rented on the outskirts of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the cars were parked, the staff left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming the area was clear, Suzy raised her hand slightly and stored every modified vehicle and crate into her space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another major burden lifted from her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She checked the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She decided to make one more stop nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts drifted to the noodle shop owner who had once generously packed extra side dishes for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not buy another large batch? The shop was in this district, not far at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noodle shop owner still remembered Suzy. The moment she saw her, her face lit up with surprise and delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you! I haven’t seen you in ages!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy hadn’t expected to be remembered. A warm, unexpected emotion stirred in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, she ordered a large amount to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as usual, the owner enthusiastically added extra side dishes into the bags—this one on the house, that one freshly packed, all with motherly insistence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, though, Suzy had come with another purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While waiting, she carefully suggested, \"Madam, you might want to stock up on more supplies for the future. Just in case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she started now, it would still be all right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner laughed and agreed readily. Whether she would truly take it to heart, Suzy didn’t know. This was all she could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, the owner asked her son to help carry the boxes to Suzy’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just put them in the trunk. Thank you,\" Suzy said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed the teenage boy a cup of milk tea she’d just bought. \"This one’s for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accepted it awkwardly and murmured a thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating, he glanced at her and asked in a low voice, \"Miss... did you also see that post?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy paused. \"What post?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, I came across a thread online. It told people to stock up on supplies...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had overheard her conversation with his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s eyes flickered. \"Where did you see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A small forum. Not very mainstream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t press further. Instead, she repeated quietly, \"Find a way to convince your family to buy more things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy drove off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, the boy reminded her of Derek Martin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a while since they’d contacted each other—he had been busy preparing for final exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered whether he had taken her earlier advice about stocking supplies seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apocalypse was practically here. If he hadn’t prepared at all, that would be a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy pulled over and sent Derek a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, he had been about to message her too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost the instant her message went through, his popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Derek Martin: Hey, Suz, I just finished up here. Are you free lately?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy blinked. He didn’t even know she had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’m back in A City.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"typing...\" indicator lingered at the top of the chat window for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly two minutes passed before his reply came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Derek Martin: Then... are you free tonight?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy took the initiative and suggested dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He agreed almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She informed Leonard before heading out. He didn’t object, only reminding her to come home early. He had his own matters to consider as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven o’clock that evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy arrived at the restaurant they had agreed upon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parking, she had barely reached the entrance when she spotted Derek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing a loose white tank top that exposed well-defined shoulder and back muscles, paired with light-washed jeans. His tall, lean frame stood out effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a while. His hair seemed slightly shorter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face—still strikingly handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy quickened her pace toward him. She was just about to greet him when he turned and saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His amber eyes lit up instantly, bright with unmistakable joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suzy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-05-30T15:23:36.944Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","5b9b2b9c653f2e4c90af3ac1c8d2d2b9f80a1b9b6493b7ba7e8ab7db152fe276","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-57","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-55",210,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-cover.jpg"]