Transformed into a pink fairy, I will make all the players cry with my sword

Chapter 581 Cherry Camp

The heated discussion did not last long.

Just as Fei Ying began to seriously plan the specific details of the defensive fortifications based on Tao Yao's ideas, the wicked woman who had been so enthusiastic suddenly stopped.

"No."

Tao Yao shook her head, and all the excitement and anticipation in her clear eyes turned into a calm scrutiny.

"This won't work."

This sudden denial stunned everyone.

Hiyori stopped what she was doing and looked at her with some confusion.

"why?"

"The terrain here is complex, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are existing buildings as cover, so it should be a good choice."

Hiyori's analysis is very objective and also fits the logic of wasteland survival.

Tao Yao didn't answer directly; she simply took Fei Ying's hand and led her to the center of the industrial area.

She pointed to the tall, encircling ruins of buildings around them.

"Because it's too isolated here."

Tao Yao's voice returned to calm.

"It looks like a fortress, but from another perspective, it's more like a cage."

"Once we are surrounded by a large number of monstrous beasts, we will have no way to maneuver, and many people will be trapped here to die."

"and……"

She crouched down and picked up a pinch of dust from the ground.

"The land and water here have been severely polluted by industry and are not suitable for long-term habitation. Short-term supplies may be fine, but it is far from enough to serve as the starting point for a park."

Tao Yao stood up and clapped her hands.

"Let's go, let's go see the next place."

Her words were decisive and straightforward, without any hesitation.

Fei Ying looked at her, at her face that had regained its gentle curve, and finally just nodded slightly.

She trusted Tao Yao's judgment.

The group set off again.

This time, their target is a circular valley far from the city ruins.

According to the not-so-reliable map provided by the businesswoman, the area was once a pre-war nature reserve, which was later converted into a wealthy man's private estate.

The vehicle bumped along the rugged road and finally stopped in front of the gate of a dilapidated manor covered with vines and vegetation.

The scene before me was completely different from the industrial ruins I had seen before.

There are no towering steel and concrete structures here, nor any pungent chemical smells.

What comes into view is a vast expanse of land covered in greenery, exuding a primitive charm.

A huge circular valley isolates this area from the outside world.

One side of the valley is a steep cliff, forming a natural barrier that can block the invasion of most ground monsters.

On the other side, a clear river meanders, providing not only a precious source of clean water but also serving as another natural defense.

The valley is flat and open with fertile soil, making it ideal for cultivating farmland and solving the food problem.

Although most of the manor building ruins scattered throughout the valley are dilapidated, their sturdy structures and high-quality stone provided ready-made materials for the construction of the camp.

This place has natural defenses, water resources, arable land, and even a way out.

From the perspectives of defense, resources, and development, this place is a perfect haven.

After a full day of on-site inspection, everyone was extremely satisfied with the place.

Even the businesswoman, who had been wearing a stern expression, relaxed her tense face a little when she saw the clear river.

Finally, as the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the entire valley in gold, Hiyori made her decision.

"Then it's decided."

She stood on a high ground, overlooking this vibrant land, and an unprecedented light ignited in her clear, cool eyes.

"We'll stay here for now."

"Let's take a short break today. Starting tomorrow, we'll clear out any potential threats in the vicinity and resolve any safety hazards."

After saying that, she didn't say anything more, but turned around and walked to the heavy truck parked not far away, and began to move the supplies.

Ling Yue and A Que exchanged a glance and immediately followed excitedly.

Thus began a grand and ambitious camp construction project.

Tao Yao did not follow immediately.

She simply stood there quietly, watching the girls busily moving about, then turned her gaze to the vast valley.

The scene before me—this valley surrounded by cliffs and rivers, this ruined yet hopeful wasteland…

Gradually, it slowly overlapped with a scene from the depths of her memory.

Cherry City.

She remembered.

In the story she created for the first "Old Flower Language" event, she and Hizakura lived together in a survivor city called "Cherry City".

And Cherry City is located here.

However, Cherry City has not yet been established.

This place wasn't even the beginnings of a camp; it was just a ruin that had been silent for countless years.

but……

Everything seemed to be slowly approaching that predetermined cycle of reincarnation, all in the dark.

History will be written by their own hands.

Therefore, this journey through the past is not just to witness the truth behind the goddess's fall.

Furthermore, it was to mend the bond between herself and Hiyori that had transcended time.

Thinking of this, a radiant smile bloomed on Tao Yao's face.

She didn't linger, but strode forward and jogged to catch up with the aloof figure who was already carrying a heavy supply box.

"Scarlet Cherry Blossom!"

Tao Yao came to Fei Ying's side with a bright smile on her face.

"I'll move it with you!"

……

How do I build a survivor camp from scratch?

To be honest, Tao Yao has no experience in this area.

Even Sakura, who has been struggling to survive in the wasteland for many years, did not have it.

However, they possess the clearest thinking.

Survivor camps are simply strongholds established by a group of humans struggling to survive under the threat of monstrous beasts and demonic calamities.

For a better chance of survival, order and safety must always come first.

Therefore, the first step in the plan is to clean up.

A thorough cleanup was carried out of all the roaming beasts in the valley, as well as any potential safety hazards.

Then, preliminary defensive fortifications were established, and safe zones and living areas were divided.

Once the camp has the most basic ability to protect itself, then it can consider exploring outwards, finding more survivors, selectively recruiting the best, and gradually expanding the camp's size.

This is a long and arduous process.

But at this moment, their hearts are filled with hope.

……

A month later.

The survivor settlement, named "Cherry," has grown from its initial five members to more than thirty.

Simple wooden walls and watchtowers have been erected, and several areas in the valley have been cleared and transformed into residential and planting areas. Everything is starting to look quite presentable.

After assigning patrol and logistics tasks to Ling Yue and several newly joined survivors, Tao Yao began to pretend to wander around the camp.

Soon, she stopped in an open area in the center of the camp.

There, Sakura was training a group of young people who had just joined the camp.

It was supposed to be a training session, but the scene was more like a one-sided crushing defeat.

Hiyori was alone, facing seven or eight new recruits in the camp who were armed.

She even imposed restrictions on herself, only defending and not attacking, and limiting her activities to a very small circle.

Even so, she easily and effortlessly knocked the newcomers to the ground time and time again.

Sweat soaked their clothes, and exhaustion and frustration were written on everyone's face.

Finally, after being knocked to the ground once again by the back of Hiyori's sword, the young man could no longer hold on.

He lay on the ground, panting, and spoke with a bitter expression.

"Second Sister...you, you're amazing..."

"We...we're no match for them, we really can't go on..."

Another person chimed in.

"Yes, Second Sister, please let us go today..."

Cries for mercy rose and fell in waves.

As Fei Ying looked at them, her ease and confidence vanished, replaced by a barely concealed disappointment on her usually cool face.

"Row."

"You all go ahead and get busy."

Upon hearing this, the group of new recruits felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They scrambled to their feet, helped each other up, and left the training ground in a disheveled state.

In the empty space, only Hiyori remained.

She stood quietly in place, the long sword in her hand not sheathed, but hanging at her side.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a long shadow of hers, and her aloof figure conveyed an indescribable sense of loneliness and bewilderment.

She didn't even know what she was thinking.

Just then.

A pair of soft arms reached out from the side and gently took her arm.

That familiar warmth instantly relaxed Hiyori's somewhat stiff body.

She didn't need to turn around to know who was coming.

"what happened?"

Tao Yao gently pressed her cheek against Fei Ying's shoulder, her voice so soft it could melt water.

You look worried; is something on your mind?

Hiyori turned her head to look at the sweet face so close to hers, filled with concern.

She forced a smile.

The curve was shallow, carrying a hint of bitterness that was barely perceptible.

"It's nothing."

Her voice was a little dry.

"I just want to find some... really strong opponents that can make me stronger."

"However, it is very difficult to find."

Fei Ying's gaze returned to the direction where the newcomers had left, and the smile she had just forced out vanished.

"I can only try to find more people, hoping it might have some effect."

"But the result... was still not very good."

The underlying meaning of these words is quite obvious.

These people couldn't put any pressure on her at all.

The accumulation of quantity is meaningless in the face of absolute quality difference.

The frustration of not being able to improve herself through combat was clearly written on her face.

Tao Yao listened quietly without interrupting.

She simply took Fei Ying's hand and led her to a relatively flat boulder next to the training ground.

"Come on, let's sit down and talk."

Fei Ying did not resist and let Tao Yao pull her down to sit on the boulder together.

Sitting side by side, feeling the warmth emanating from the other person, Fei Ying's agitated mood calmed down considerably.

Tao Yao then spoke again, asking in a very patient tone.

Why the sudden urge to train?

“The previous Hiiro wouldn’t have been bothered by such things.”

This question caused Hiyori to fall silent for a moment.

When she spoke again, her usually cool face was now more serious than ever before.

"After the last demonic calamity, I could feel my own weakness."

Her words were resounding and powerful.

"Although those fairies... are just a bunch of brutes with no skill whatsoever."

Hiyori calmly analyzed the battle that day.

"But they possess powerful, innate strength."

"They are not yet proficient in using that power, but even so, it is enough to threaten our safety."

At this point, she turned her head and looked at Tao Yao intently.

"Therefore, I can't wait for them to improve and become stronger before they come after me."

"I have to find my own way to improve."

"That way, I can protect you."

She spoke her last words softly, yet with unwavering determination.

At that moment, the air seemed to quiet down.

Tao Yao quietly looked at Fei Ying, observing the undisguised seriousness and determination in her clear, cold eyes.

A warm current flowed slowly deep within my heart.

She couldn't help but compare the present-day Hiiro with the future Hiiro who would become a naive fairy.

The current Hizakura may not be a fairy, and may not possess the world-destroying power of a fairy.

However, she possesses an advantage that almost no fairy has.

Calm, rational, good at analysis, knows how to avoid risks, and knows how to maximize one's own strengths.

She was a born warrior, a perfect hunter.

The future Sakura, while possessing the powerful strength of the Flame Fairy, also becomes impulsive and hot-blooded, often overlooking many details due to her excitement.

in case……

If we could combine the current old Hiro-Ori with the future silly Hiro-Ori, they could each make up for each other's shortcomings.

That would definitely be the complete form of Hioka.

A perfect warrior who possesses both immense strength and top-notch combat intelligence and a calm mind.

It's almost certain that it's Tao Yao.

Let's not even talk about whether that kind of Hiiro could beat me.

At least, when facing the two bosses, End and Eternity, we won't be as badly beaten as we are in the future.

Thinking of these things, a gentle smile appeared on Tao Yao's face.

She reached out and gently took Hiyori's hand, which was resting on her knee.

"Actually..."

Tao Yao's voice was incredibly gentle.

"If Hiyori wants to become stronger, she can ask me more questions."

Fei Ying's body trembled slightly, and she looked at her with some confusion.

Tao Yao continued speaking in that gentle, slightly seductive tone.

"Moreover, if it's just about sparring partners, I'm definitely more suitable than the newcomers that Hiyori found."

She blinked, her gentle demeanor tinged with a hint of cunning typical of a wicked woman.

“Even, if Hizakura needs it.”

“I can immediately teach everything I know to Hiyori.”

These words, so lightly, reached Fei Ying's ears.

But it stirred up a monstrous wave in her heart.

Hiyori was completely stunned.

This……

She looked at the smiling face in front of her, and for a moment her mind went blank.

She knew very well that Tao Yao was very capable.

It's also very mysterious.

Since we met, this wicked woman has always been shrouded in a fog that she can't see through.

But she never expected that Tao Yao could do this much.

Teach her everything you know?

The weight of that promise was so heavy that Sakura felt her breath catch in her throat for a moment.

Countless emotions and thoughts surged within her.

Ultimately, all those complex emotions converged into one sentence.

"Taoyao, you're so kind..."