The morning sun just peeks at the eastern horizon, but activities already began in Glue House.

As soon as she wakes up, Vivian immediately brings out Choco, Cocoa, and Mocca. After the three puppies carried out the morning bombing, Vivian then disposed of their bomb into the hole in the backyard, where the ash and organic waste were discarded. It seems Vivian is used to the routine.

Now, the three puppies are healthy and fit. So they immediately showed their true colors. They began to wrestle and chase each other.

Well, puppies basically spend their time playing, satisfying their curiosity, sleeping, and eating. So what the three puppies do is a natural thing. Some puppies even play for 20 hours/day.

Vivian could guess that the changes in the three puppies had something to do with Lark. So she was not worried. After washing her hands, she then helped Lark and Stanic who were busy in the Butcher Quarter.

As soon as the water in the huge pot on the stone stove boiled, Lark immediately brought in a large amount of meat and internal organs from Wrist Pocket. Ten minutes later he pulled the meat and internal organs out of the huge pot. Then asked Vivian to wash it off using cold water while he mixed the spices.

At the same time, Stanic changes the water in the huge pot with a clean one. Not long after that, Lark put the thoroughly washed meat and internal organs into a huge pot, followed by salt and spices he made.

While waiting for breakfast to be ready, Lark, Vivian, and Stanic do the morning exercise. After helping each other warm-up, a 50-minute run around the yard begins immediately.

After that, the three proceed with push-ups, sit-ups, lunges, squats, and other basic menus. Luckily, in Glue House yard, there are poles for pull-ups and 10-meter climbing ropes. So the standard Airborne Ranger Daily PE can be practiced in full. Of course, Vivian's menu is reduced a little.

After exercising, the three continued with weapons maintenance. On this occasion, Lark added AK-102 and Glock 19 into Stanic's toy list. While Vivian got an additional AK-102SD and Sig Sauer P226 looted from Terre.

Lark, Stanic, and Vivian laid their poncho on a long table at Butcher Quarter, then put their weapons above it. The three skillfully dismantled their weapons, then cleaned, oiled, and re-assembled them. Within half an hour weapons maintenance was complete and breakfast began.

Vivian looks very happy and she eats her breakfast heartily. Because this is the first time she is exercising with other people. In addition, Choco, Cocoa, and Mocca can have breakfast until they are full.

With a smile, Lark placed a large amount of meat chunks onto Vivian and the three puppies' plates. "You and the three puppies need to eat a lot."

"Mhm." Vivian nodded, while the smile on her lips brightened.

Food is one of the most important things for Beast People children. Because it will determine how strong they will grow. Therefore Vivian eats as much as she can. While in her heart she hopes to grow as strong as possible.

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After a morning shower, assisted by Stanic and Vivian, Lark turned Glue House into a barracks. Initially, Glue House was designed as a barracks. So he had no trouble re-modeling it.

Fortunately, Milev still keeps two dozen folding metal beds, personal cupboards, and individual lockers in his warehouse, and Lark can rent them out cheaply.

Before noon, Glue House's front and the middle room was filled with rows of beds, personal cupboards, and individual lockers.

Stanic's cupboard was then filled with clothing and footwear, be it for combat, sport, or casual activities.

Meanwhile, weapons, ammunition, equipment, potions, and some field ration were put in the individual locker next to the cupboard. The lockers use a bar with a six-digit combination integral lock. So it will be difficult to open it without knowing the lock's combination.

Also, the lockers will become very heavy to move when four crates of ammunition are placed at the bottom of it.

For Vivian, she already has a closet in her room. So she just needed an individual locker and additional clothes.

Other than Stanic and Vivian's additional clothes, Lark also purchased a large quantity of ammunition, equipment, potions, and field ration from Pine PX Store. Then put all of it in the Armory in the basement.

In the afternoon, it's the turn for the shelves and refrigerated room in the kitchen to be filled.

Turns out Milev also runs a business to supply Pine Co and PMC in Pinetown. So Lark could order supplies from him. Such as fresh meat, bacon, sausage, jerky, eggs, and cheese.

While daily needs such as bread, milk, fruit, vegetables, and snacks can be taken at any time in Glue Pub. Lark only needs to put in some deposit.

Lark estimated that when the refrigerated room in the kitchen filled up to the full, there would be enough meat to support 10 Orcs for two weeks.

He plans to leave Glue House for the next few days. So he had to make sure Stanic and Vivian got enough supplies. Considering it was still not safe for them to go hunting without him.

While Glue Pub workers moved various groceries to the kitchen, Milev turned to Lark and asked, "May I know why you tied an Orc with a Slave Scroll?"

Lark smiled at Milev before asking in return, "Is that your question or someone asked you to ask?"

Milev openly admits, "One part because of my curiosity. Another part because Major Jovic asked me to."

"Well, I'm planning on exploring Expedition Radius." Lark glanced over at Stanic, who was preparing dinner in the Butcher Quarter before continuing, "So I need a tough team."

"Is it to get intel regarding terrain conditions?"

"Yeap, I plan to raise a large amount of money before returning to Lastorta. So I have to take some risks."

Milev took a deep breath before asking, "I understand, but what about Vivian?"

"I'll never put her in a dangerous situation."

Milev immediately looked at Lark deeply, "I'll take your word as an iron promise."

"Sure," Lark replied calmly but firmly.

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After Milev left, Lark took the opportunity to cut Vivian's hair. Considering that her hair had already passed her waist.

"Can you really cut my hair?" Vivian doubtfully looked at Lark.

"Of course I can." Lark glanced at Stanic at the Butcher Quarter before continuing, "I am the one who cut Stanic's hair."

After nodding three times, Vivian said, "Then I want a haircut like Stanic?"

"You want a crew cut hairstyle?"

"Yeah."

After pondering for a moment Lark said firmly, "Nope, crew cut hairstyle is not suitable for you."

A question mark immediately filled Vivian's forehead, "Why? That haircut looks cool."

While helping Vivian sit on the chair, Lark said, "When you grow up you can have a crew cut hairstyle, but not for now."

"Okay." Vivian was a little disappointed, but she did not argue.

A moment later, Lark skillfully cut Vivian's hair to a little below the shoulder line. For the hair covering her forehead, Lark only needs to trim it a little. It seems Vivian used to cut the hair covering her forehead by herself.

Actually, it's a bit regretful to cut Vivian's bluish-white and very beautiful hair. However, hair that is too long can be disturbing when hunting. So Lark hardened his heart.

Lark then tied Vivian's hair with a hair tie and helped her look in the mirror.

"Not bad right?"

"Mhm."

Vivian nodded firmly and from the smile on her lips, it seems she is very happy with her new haircut.

"Vivian, for the next few days I have to go to recruit a hunting team. So for a while, you train with Stanic."

Vivian turned to Lark before asking, "Can I come with you?"

"Not this time. There's also a training schedule for you to follow." Lark rubbed Vivian's head gently before continuing, "When I come back, I promise I'll take you hunting."

"Okay."

Seeing Vivian nodding firmly, Lark instantly smiled. He then took Vivian to the Butcher Quarter, where Stanic and the three puppies were watching for the roast that was almost done.

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