In those days of Plants vs. Zombies

The piercing alarm blared throughout the War Courtyard, and the plant warriors who had not participated in the exploration rushed to the backyard battlefield.

The guards were mobilized and worked with amateur mechanics who brought their own mechanical creations to maintain order in the community.

The residents of the courtyard had long been accustomed to this and remained quietly in their homes and shops.

The tourists were guided to the shelter, where sofas and hot tea had been prepared for them.

"Another enemy has invaded. This is just a normal occurrence in the war zone."

One of the guards carrying a riot baton yawned and casually complained.

Another guard nodded in agreement: "Hey, we're used to it. Tonight's courtyard battle is in the backyard. I just saw Johnson and the others running over there."

The amateur mechanic carrying a wrench chimed in, "With General Odin around, there's nothing to be afraid of."

"That's right. Although the owner took many plant spirit warriors to explore the ruined city, there were quite a few people left behind, and each of them was a top-notch expert."

"I heard that an exploration team is going to a university area this time, and they might bring back a lot of new recruits."

"That's great! Our garrison is short of manpower the most. This time, we must have the captain apply to the courtyard for more positions."

"Hey, leave some for our amateur mechanics club too! You're short-handed, and so are we!"

The guards chatted with the amateur mechanics as they worked hard to maintain order.

The steaming tea eased the tension of the tourists inside the shelter.

They sat on the sofa, holding hot tea, exchanging their views and impressions of courtyard number 5905.

Some young children clung tightly to their parents, their eyes still filled with fear.

However, in the comfortable atmosphere of the shelter, the children's fear quickly disappeared, replaced by a great deal of curiosity.

Eager to learn more, they opened their eyes wide and chattered excitedly, asking the adults everything about the courtyard.

Compared to the tourists, the residents who have lived in courtyard number 5905 for a long time seemed much more relaxed.

Some stood at the window watching, while others continued with their work, as if it were just a minor episode in life.

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After being escorted to Courtyard 5905 by the 59th Army of the Federation, Elezra gradually settled down in the courtyard.

Considering her young age and the fact that her health had not yet fully recovered, Xiao Da specially arranged for Elaizla to stay at Ye He's house.

Although Ye He loves boating and square dancing, she is also a thoughtful and gentle lady.

There's no need to worry too much about her taking care of the young Elaizra.

Ye He never pried into Elaizra's past, nor did she force the latter to communicate with her. She simply let things take their course, accompanying and caring for this young child.

At first, Elaizra wasn't very appreciative and always put on an indifferent attitude, doing whatever she wanted.

She ate in silence, took a bath in silence, and lay silently on the bed in the guest room until dawn.

She resisted communication, kindness, and even anything that, in Elaizra's view, might be detrimental to her.

But Yehe always tolerated this willful child and did her best to meet Eliza's various needs.

She never blamed or urged Elaizra. She would brew a pot of mint tea for her in the early morning and light a nightlight for her late at night.

After spending a few days together, Elaizra's closed-off heart was touched.

Knowing that the entwined aquatic plant spirit likes to stay in the water for a long time, Ye He specially renovated the house and added an extra bathroom with a large bathtub on the first floor.

Ripples spread across the surface of the steamy bath.

The warm liquid enveloped every inch of Elaizra's skin, allowing her to relax involuntarily as she immersed herself in the water.

Her long, emerald-green hair, even softer than seaweed, cascaded down, rising and falling with the flowing pool water.

Elaizla did nothing; she simply lay quietly in the bathtub, staring blankly at the ceiling.

"I'm going to the backyard battlefield, Elazra. You stay here by yourself, okay?"

Ye He's parting words still echoed in her mind. Her tone was soft, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

The version of myself in my memory did not give her any reply, but instead hid beneath the surface of the water.

Ye He didn't say much, but gently closed the bathroom door for Elaizra before heading to the backyard battlefield.

"This place...is different..."

The air in the bath was filled with a refreshing scent, from the peppermint essential oil that Ye He had personally blended.

There was no smell of blood, nor the stench emanating from those with ill intentions.

There was no pungent disinfectant smell like in a laboratory, nor the fishy stench of rotting creatures from the deep sea.

The water was also warm, which made me feel comfortable.

It was neither the cold and oppressive seawater nor the viscous and nauseating nutrient solution.

"Completely different..."

She raised her slender arm, staring at the suppressor on her wrist that gleamed with a cold light, and murmured to herself.

What Elaizra could feel, besides an unprecedented tranquility, was warmth.

Whether it's the deep-seated loneliness or the suppressed pain, all the unpleasant things will drift away with that dark, boundless ocean.

She closed her eyes, and the familiar sound of waves seemed to reach her ears.

But this time, the sound of the waves was not as frightening as before, but rather like a mother's humming, gently soothing my wounded soul.

Time passed second by second, but Elaizra still did not leave the bath, still enjoying this rare moment of warmth.

She thought she would eventually sink into that murky deep sea, but fate always loves to play tricks, and brought Elaizra to this clear land.

When she left that pale research institute and hid in a narrow crevice in the reef, did she ever think that she could have all of this now?

A vibrant green seaweed tentacle appeared out of thin air in the water under Elazra's control.

Following closely behind are the second, third, fourth, fifth...

Even without the suppressor, a tangled aquatic plant spirit with the same fourth-tier plant spirit power can only control eight tentacles at its best.

Even while wearing five suppressors, Elazra could still manipulate an astonishing sixteen tentacles simultaneously.

The tentacles waved excitedly, splashing water everywhere, as if celebrating Elazra's regaining of her power.

But Elazra's expression remained calm. After confirming her current state, she retracted all her tentacles.

She slowly stood up from the bath and carefully stepped out.

Crystal-clear water droplets slid down Elazra's naked body and dripped into the bathtub.

After drying herself off and changing into the new clothes Ye He had prepared for her, Elaizla took a deep breath, then stepped out of the bathroom, pushed open the door of the house, and looked towards the direction of the battlefield in the backyard.

It was the smell of a low-level zombie, unpleasant, but it also fueled her hunting instincts.

The hunter from the deep sea will begin her first hunt since setting foot on land.

Without any hesitation, Elazra channeled her plant spirit power and ran towards the battlefield in the backyard.