Zombie Girls Revival System-Chapter 171: The Final Seal On the Agreement.

The Mayor's glare, seconds ago sharp enough to cut glass, instantly dissolved into an expression of greedy admiration as Evelise entered the room. His eyes trailed her from the tips of her slender yellow slippers up to the delicate white points of her ears.

"Ah…"

The Mayor breathed, rising slowly from his throne-like chair. His voice, formerly a grating drawl, became syrupy with possession.

"There she is. My patience, it seems, was well… rewarded."

He walked toward her, his heavy steps slow and deliberate, stopping just short of her personal space. Evelise stood her ground, her perfect posture unflinching.

"Evelise," the Mayor purred, circling her slowly. "You are... more than I expected. You are exquisitely domesticated. Such a fine example of your kind. You look like a prize ready to be taken home and admired in the city."

Sid, watching from his vantage point in the servant's body, felt a white hot spike of rage.

"Domesticated? A prize? He's talking about a brilliant young woman like she's a piece of livestock!"

He clenched his fists, forcing the servant's body to remain still and silent. He couldn't risk breaking this memory.

Evelise, however, didn't flinch or show offense. Instead, she offered a small, impeccably executed curtsy— a perfect blend of deference and nobility.

"Mayor."

Evelise responded, her voice clear, melodic, and entirely devoid of emotion. She made the word sound like a title of respect, not an insult.

"I am grateful for your kind assessment. It is my intention to represent my people with the utmost dignity. If my appearance meets your standards, then I am prepared to begin the discussion."

Evelise's parents immediately sighed in audible relief behind the servant, their terror momentarily abated by her perfect performance. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

The Mayor chuckled, clearly delighted by her formal, almost regal response.

"Oh, the dignity," he repeated, clearly captivated by her confidence. "See, Master Servant?" He glanced back at Sid. "This is what I mean. No tantrums, no feral outbursts. Just elegance. Come, Evelise. Let us discuss the future."

He led her to a pair of cushioned chairs, and they sat. Evelise's mother and father hovered anxiously behind the Mayor, while Sid remained where he was, forced to listen.

"Now, Evelise," the Mayor began, leaning forward. "We have been over this, but let's summarize for the official record. I have extended to you, and through you, to the entire humanimal population, an unprecedented offer."

Evelise nodded calmly. "You are offering our people a path to citizenship within the city walls."

"Precisely! Integration! Equality!" The Mayor beamed, though his eyes held no warmth. "But this is contingent on one very important thing, isn't it? You must be the first step."

"I understand," Evelise replied. "The people need a model. I am to be that model. I am to prove that humanimals can be civilized and loyal citizens of your city."

"More than that," the Mayor insisted, his voice dropping slightly. "Your people's very existence is tied to the Nexus Tree, is it not? You were born from that strange intersection of science and nature. Your presence, your continued good behavior, stabilizes our relationship with the wild. We need your cooperation."

"In return for citizenship," Evelise pressed, her eyes finally meeting his, "we require safe passage, land, and equal rights under the city's laws."

"And you shall have them!" the Mayor promised grandly, throwing his hands out. "Provided, of course, that certain... instincts... are suppressed. As you just demonstrated, Evelise, you possess remarkable control. The key to coexistence is simple: do not show your fangs. Do not show us the wild, unpredictable strength you possess. Live with us as equals, yes, but first, you must prove you are willing to be human."

Evelise's composure did not break, though a shadow crossed her face.

"And how do I prove that, Mayor? What is the final condition for this demonstration of 'humanity'?"

The Mayor leaned back, a triumphant, satisfied look spreading across his face.

"You already know, my dear. The first humanimal citizen must have a permanent, recognized partnership with a core human of significant standing. You will marry into the City Council. You will marry my son."

Those final words—"You will marry my son"—fell into the room with a devastating softness, like velvet over a knife.

Evelise's parents reacted instantly. Her mother's hands trembled as she clutched her husband's sleeve. Her father's legs nearly gave way; he gripped his knee so tightly his knuckles whitened. His wife touched his arm, grounding him, calming him with one gentle squeeze.

"This is it…" she whispered, breathless and terrified all at once. "This is what we've been preparing for all these years…"

Her husband nodded shakily, swallowing hard, forcing pride into his voice even as fear trembled beneath every word.

"Yes… my dear… arranging a marriage to a human has never been possible before. But today…" He inhaled shakily, eyes glistening with strain. "Today marks history. Our Evelise… becoming one of them."

Sid, still trapped in the servant's body, felt a wave of cold fury.

"Freaking Marriage! And to that bastard's spawn!? Dammit!"

Evelise, however, remained serene. She tilted her head slightly, her yellow gown shimmering.

"Marriage is a significant commitment, Mayor," Evelise replied, her tone perfectly measured, neither rejecting nor accepting. "It is not a demonstration; it is a lifetime covenant. What assurances do we have that this union will guarantee the safety of our entire population, and not merely be a convenient acquisition for your family?"

A portly official from the City Council, seated near the Mayor, snorted derisively.

"Assurance? The assurance is that you won't be living in squalor outside the walls anymore! The assurance is that you won't be treated like... well, like the mongrels you are!"

Evelise's expression hardened only slightly, but she focused her gaze entirely on the Mayor, dismissing the official with a lack of attention that was a greater insult than any harsh words.

"Mayor, your official suggests our people are 'mongrels,' a term implying impurity and lack of control," Evelise said calmly. "We are a unique genetic divergence tied to the Nexus Tree. Our existence is purity in adaptation. If your city wishes to integrate us, your officials must demonstrate respect. And more importantly, you must recognize the unique value I bring."

The Mayor chuckled, waving off the angry councilman. "Ah, the fire beneath the silk! I like it, Evelise. Very well. Let us discuss your 'value,' as you put it. It is more than just stability, isn't it?"

He leaned in, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper that still carried across the silent room.

"We both know the real reason your parents have sheltered you, Evelise. You are not just a political symbol; you are the Miracle Variant."

Evelise's father's hand shot up to cover his mouth, his face pale with dread. Evelise's mother gripped her husband's arm like a vice.

"The unique bio markers we found in your genetic code are… astounding," the Mayor continued, savoring their fear. "You are an anomaly, Evelise. A white rabbit whose blood can reportedly cure diseases, accelerate healing, and, if the rumors are true, even stopped the pandemic that is turning our outskirts into a cemetery."

Sid felt his pulse spike. "Pandemic? Outskirts turning into a cemetery? That means… the zombies were already spreading even back then?" He clenched his fists, trying to process the revelation. "So this wasn't just a game mechanic. This was history."

"The rumors are exaggerated, Mayor," Evelise stated flatly. "I am a scientist who uses natural compounds, nothing more."

"Nonsense!" another official barked. "If you can prove these abilities— if you can truly cure the incurable then perhaps we won't treat your kind like beasts! But if you can't, then the marriage is off, and the deal is off. Simple as that."

Evelise met the Mayor's gaze, her confidence unwavering. "So, the marriage is not a political step toward equality. It is a trial. I must successfully demonstrate my unique healing gift for the council, and only then will our people be granted citizenship?"

The Mayor steepled his fingers, a predatory smile stretching his mouth. "Think of it as a pre nuptial agreement, my dear. You prove you are worth the incredible political risk of integrating your kind, and we grant you the freedom of the city. We need to be assured that you are the key to saving us all."

Evelise paused, drawing a slow, deliberate breath. The silence in the room was electric. Her parents were statues of terror, utterly unable to speak or intervene.

Finally, Evelise gave a slight, resigned nod. "Very well, Mayor. I accept the trial. I will prove my value to your council. I will demonstrate that the humanimal people— led by me. are not just dependents, but the potential saviors of your city."

She stood, her yellow gown a flag of defiance. "But understand this: my gift is not for sale, and my person is not a bargaining chip. I will marry your son, but only if the terms for my people— full equality and safety, are signed, sealed, and delivered before the ceremony. We are not begging for scraps; we are offering a partnership."

Sid, watching her stand up to the combined power of the city elite with nothing but her words and her intellect, felt a surge of pride that almost overwhelmed the servant's body. She is magnificent. And they are underestimating her entirely.