Apocalypse Queen: My Space, My Rules Chapter 168: A Bigger Space, A Bigger War

Mariella opened the door to Warehouse No. 3. This place was basically her private storage.

Every time they seized weapons or traded for gold and valuables, Matthew had people unload everything here.

He had never asked where the supplies went, and he had never shown any curiosity.

Mariella didn't know if Matthew had guessed anything, but she trusted him completely.

Aside from Chandler—whom she had no choice but to trust—Matthew was the one she trusted most.

He was steady and knew his place. He never asked questions he shouldn't.

Mariella looked at the warehouse. Gold bars were stacked in neat rows. Boxes of jewelry lined the floor. There were ornaments, antiques, paintings, and all kinds of fine hardwood furniture. She was very satisfied with this deal.

She had set aside enough spare bulletproof glass and high-voltage fencing. She cleared out the extras. That freed up space in her storage and let her trade for more valuables, which she could use to expand it further.

Her storage space expanded again. Now she could really go all out.

From this trade alone, she gained 560 cubic feet of static zone. The total volume had now reached 3,660 cubic feet.

The space taken up by more than ten wooden boats she had collected was now fully covered.

The villa gained two extra rooms. The system display showed a total indoor area of 6,010 square feet. The garden also grew by about 320 square feet, bringing it to 1,940 square feet.

Last night, she and Chandler planted another batch of crops and vegetables. The black soil was rich and needed no fertilizer. It only needed regular watering.

The pond beside the garden had expanded as well. It was full of lush water plants, and the water was clear. It was a perfect source for irrigation.

Mariella took out 20 fully charged high-capacity batteries from her storage. Then she collected the empty ones from the warehouse and sent them back inside to recharge.

She had enough diesel generators, but fuel was too valuable to waste.

So every day, she took out 20 charged batteries and sent the used ones back to recharge inside her storage space.

The villa had running water and electricity. It would be a waste not to use them.

The diesel she saved could be used for many other things.

The rest would be handled by Matthew.

He never asked how she charged the batteries, nor how much diesel she still had.

If she wanted him to know, she would tell him. If she didn't, he wouldn't ask.

After finishing everything, Mariella sent Matthew a message.

"The batteries in the warehouse are fully charged."

She quickly got a reply. "Got it."

...

It was already 11 a.m. The team was still out training.

Mariella went to the kitchen to find food. Matthew had left a meal for her.

She heated it in the microwave, then sat down, eating while scrolling through her phone.

Even though she had plenty of food stored away, she still made sure to eat at least one meal outside every day. That way, no one would start thinking she was some kind of superhuman who didn't need normal food.

Kieran was blowing up her messages again. This time, it wasn't for attention.

"Mariella, help! Black Bear sent people to attack me!

"Good thing we installed bulletproof glass and reinforced the gate overnight, or they'd already be inside!

"These guys are tough. Even several Gatling guns can't hold them back. They're all battle-hardened fighters!

"Please, Mariella, I need backup fast!"

Mariella immediately called him while finishing her meal.

Kieran's voice had lost its usual relaxed tone, though he tried to stay calm. "I might get a little dramatic. We're not about to fall just yet. But they're really strong. They're using logs to smash my gate, and they're throwing homemade bombs onto my roof. They already blew a hole in the high-voltage fence, and there's a big hole in the roof too.

"They shot down my drone. The cameras at the gate are destroyed. I sent someone to check from the rooftop, and he almost got shot.

"Neighbors sent me videos. It turns out there are hundreds of them surrounding my house. At this rate, I don't think we can hold out much longer.

"Luckily, my grandpa moved the family to the official base. Otherwise, my whole family would have been wiped out."

Mariella swallowed her last bite and cut him off calmly. "Relax. I'll get you out."

"Mariella, be careful!" Kieran said, full of gratitude, though a bit embarrassed.

He was asking a woman for help. Not just any woman, but one he had once chased and still hadn't won over.

No wonder he never succeeded. They weren't on the same level.

And maybe it was for the best. If he had actually won her over, having to rely on his woman for protection would have been a serious blow to his pride.