​Barra stared at the blinking System notification screen.​Two choices appeared in his head. He could let his body weaken from blood loss, or obey the System's strange order.​Barra made his decision. He pulled Valerie closer in one jerk.​"Hey! What are you doing?!" Valerie protested, eyes wide.​She fell onto Barra's broad chest. The beautiful woman struggled softly, trying to break free. Pressing her elbows into the mattress, Valerie supported her weight to avoid crushing him.​"Take your hands off my waist right now, Barra!" Valerie raised her voice. "Do not make me scream!"​"Be quiet and stay still. I just need warmth to stabilize my heartbeat," Barra replied flatly, holding her with his right hand.​Valerie's exposed stomach directly touched Barra's abdominal muscles. Warmth flowed constantly between their skin. A thin golden light radiated from their touch, creeping up Barra's ribs and slowly closing the torn flesh on his left shoulder.​Valerie's face instantly turned red fro

​Barra stared through the panic in the beautiful woman's eyes, confused about what to explain.​He took a deep breath. "Do not overthink it. I called a friend earlier to buy this furniture. Those couriers are human, they just work specifically for my friend's store," Barra said, making up a casual excuse.​Valerie frowned. "When did you call?"​"When you were busy grumbling," Barra answered.​Valerie scrutinized his expression, looking for a lie. However, Barra's face was entirely unreadable.​She looked back at the corner of room number two. The previously dusty, cracked space now looked much better. She stared at Barra with growing awe.​"You have weird logistics connections for a rundown boarding house owner," Valerie muttered, crossing her arms.​Barra did not reply.​Valerie approached the dressing table to check its varnish. Suddenly, a transparent blue screen blinked before Barra's eyes.​[Emergency Renovation Mission Complete!]​[Room Number Two Status: Livable Level 1.]​[Can