An unbelievable report came from the gatekeeper guarding the mansion’s main entrance.

A presumed ‘alive’ woman, not infected by zombies, was pleading for help.

“What nonsensical thing is this?”

There were still survivors inside the capital?

“Surely, with the help of Zero and the system, all surviving humans were rescued and brought to the mansion…”

When I opened my eyes at the absurd sound of ghostly babbling, the gatekeeper also seemed puzzled.

“Uh, it’s true, milord.”

“…Are there no bite marks from zombies?”

“There were no bite marks at all. The clothes were just torn from running away from the zombies outside. After a thorough examination, there were no scars resembling bite marks anywhere.”

“Hmm…”

The gatekeeper’s face reddened a bit as he replied. Perplexed, he hesitated before adding.

“Um… Although it’s inappropriate for that lady, we could confirm that her body, like her clothes, was not bitten.”

“Ah, I see.”

“Well, to come this far, there must be some credibility.”

I didn’t know who the woman who came to Kitten Duke was, but if she came in good condition, I wouldn’t even consider listening to the report.

“Initially, coming straight to Kitten Duke is suspicious.”

I don’t know the woman’s identity who came here. However, if a bizarre zombie situation occurred that is difficult to explain verbally in isolation, and even if many people died, there was no sign of the royal family or nobility trying to solve the problem…

“At times like this, they would try to find another survivor somehow. In the current situation, it’s the most rational choice to look for a knight or mercenary who can defeat these monsters.”

In fact, that was not even a feasible option now. If there was abundant food, it was best to stay hidden.

But why did that woman come to Kitten Duke?

“Kitten Duke is famous for his wealth, unrelated to military power.”

Even Elizabeth Kitten, whom I possessed, was nothing more than an incompetent person without unique abilities.

The fact that the system brought Kitten Duke without any search results was suspicious. It was irritating like a thin fishbone piercing the throat.

“Was the woman alone?”

To the additional question, the gatekeeper answered promptly.

“Yes, she was alone. There was no companion. I don’t know how she managed to get through the zombies outside… Maybe she was just lucky.”

“Lucky…”

It seemed unlikely.

The zombies outside had senses more sensitive than humans in terms of hearing and smell.

Without using magic that completely conceals presence and scent, an ordinary person could never break through a swarm of zombies.

“Especially alone?”

For someone to come to the Kitten Duke alone and unharmed was currently impossible.
“If she managed to defeat the zombies with unexpected strength, I don’t know. Just in case, I asked the gatekeeper.”

“Did that woman have a weapon? It doesn’t have to be a sword; did she have a dagger or a mace, for example?”

It was because I had the expectation that maybe I could gain a reliable survival companion, comparable to a party member.

However, the gatekeeper shook his head.

“No, she was just an ordinary-looking, slender woman. She seemed like a civilian.”

“Is that so…”

“Oh, but she didn’t seem like a commoner.”

“…On what basis are you saying that?”

In a messed-up world, there weren’t many ways to prove one’s status. Moreover, didn’t I directly rescue the noble survivors along with my party members?

Frowning at the absurdity, the gatekeeper looked unjustly wronged when I made a face as if wondering what nonsense he was talking.

“It was because of her appearance! It wasn’t an ordinary look!”

“…Okay, you can go now. Is the gatekeeper’s job too hard? You’re saying strange things.”

With a face of disbelief, I coldly dismissed him, and the gatekeeper hastily added.

“She had blonde hair. Uncommonly bright blonde hair. And her eye color was a deep green.”

As if it were a royal message, he spoke.

“…!”

Hearing that, I felt like my whole body was frozen as if thrown into a freezer.

I understood the meaning behind what the gatekeeper said.

‘Impossible.’

It was an absurd statement.

The original female lead, Sienna Evergreen, who was supposed to become the Crown Princess, became the first zombie.

And I inserted a keelhill into her forehead to allow her to find peace again.

‘I confirmed it. Sienna’s breath and movements had completely ceased.’

However, what?

Someone presumed to be Sienna came ‘alive’ and asked for help?

‘Whether it’s Sienna or not, it’s a problem.’

Whether he was unaware or aware that my expression had frozen, the gatekeeper described the woman’s face enthusiastically.

Distinctive features that one could recognize at a glance, such as slightly gaunt but beautiful facial features, a small and elegant oval face, and smooth milky-white skin.

“When the engagement between the Crown Prince and the Lady Sienna Evergreen was decided, it was exactly as depicted in the two portraits scattered throughout the city.”

The gatekeeper confidently claimed that he could draw it himself.