I'm Not a Great Hero, Nor a Savior
"Thank you, handsome! You're truly our hero!" A woman in her thirties gazed at Xiao Yi with deep gratitude.
"Great hero! Thank you!" A young girl stared at him with flushed cheeks, her eyes brimming with adoration.
"Great hero! Long live our great hero!" The other women joined in the cheers.
Having escaped death, they now cherished life more than ever.
Though Xiao Yi's ruthless killing had been terrifying, it did nothing to dim their worship and awe for him.
His descent like a war god, slaughtering the zombies, had burned itself into their hearts.
The two loli sisters were especially smitten, idolizing him beyond words.
To girls like them, Xiao Yi was a god-like figure, an idol come to life.
"Big brother! You must be the great hero God sent to save us!" The little girl, only seven or eight, blinked her innocent wide eyes, wiping tears from her face as she looked up at Xiao Yi in total adoration. "Big brother, will you protect us?"
"This handsome guy must be the great hero heaven sent to save the world! As long as we follow him, we'll survive just fine!" A middle-aged woman declared excitedly and with conviction. "Hero! We're willing to follow you!"
"Yeah! Little brother must be heaven's hero to save humanity! We'll all follow him!" A girl shouted in excitement.
Everyone looked at Xiao Yi with worship in their eyes, hope and fervor sparkling within.
Si Ruo Qing watched the scene with complex emotions, finally letting out a sigh of relief, a touch of release in her expression. She walked up to Xiao Yi and said gratefully, "Thank you! Thank you for saving everyone! And thank you for getting rid of those bastards for us!"
Xiao Yi gave a faint smile and nodded to the crowd. He didn't dislike these people who still had some backbone and conscience.
At least in his eyes, they were worth helping and saving.
But his rules wouldn't bend for anyone.
"I'm sorry, but you all seem to have the wrong idea. I'm not the great hero you imagine. I'm no saint, and I'm hardly noble." Xiao Yi cut through their cheers. "I'm not a savior, either."
"I'm just a passerby who happened along this road. I never planned to save all of humanity, and I sure as hell won't help anyone for free."
His words left everyone stunned, staring at him with pleading eyes.
The two loli sisters burst into tears, sobbing softly.
"Big brother, you won't protect us? We'll be good and listen to everything you say!" The little girl blinked her tear-filled eyes, begging him.
"Little brother, please stay! We'll do anything you want. I'll be your woman!" A somewhat attractive woman stepped forward, grabbing Xiao Yi's arm and pleading.
Si Ruo Qing watched Xiao Yi tensely, a hint of plea in her eyes too. She wanted to say something, but words failed her.
Yes.
Xiao Yi had no obligation to save anyone here.
He didn't owe them a damn thing—in fact, he'd already saved their lives.
They owed him.
And they had nothing to offer in return.
He had no reason to risk himself for this bunch of burdens.
She understood Xiao Yi.
She didn't blame him.
But she still hoped he'd save these pitiful people.
"I have my own shelter. I can get you there safely, provide food and water, help you survive, and protect you." Xiao Yi continued calmly.
"But you must follow my rules. In my shelter, my word is law. Anyone who dares defy me, anyone who disobeys, will face the harshest punishment—maybe even wish for death."
"Everyone who enters my shelter becomes my private property, my slaves. Whatever I want to do to you, you can't resist—not even a little."
Xiao Yi glanced deeply at Si Ruo Qing. "I want your total loyalty, body and soul. Not just in your hearts—your bodies obey me too."
Everyone understood exactly what he meant—even the two loli sisters knew.
"That's the rule for entering my shelter. No exceptions. But I never force anyone. The choice is yours. Come with me, or stay here—I won't make you do shit."
"Even if you stay and run into trouble later, I'll help out if I feel like it."
Xiao Yi finished with a casual smile, as if it were all perfectly natural.
Si Ruo Qing blushed deeply, lowering her head and biting her lip hard.