Chapter 431

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“You are humanity’s last glimmer of hope–the future that everyone depends on. I refuse to witness a world ruled by cold–hearted, self–serving beasts,” the teacher declared firmly, his tone carrying undeniable authority.
The students responded with solemn nods, clearly taking the words to heart.
“And what about them?” Heidi spoke up.
Barrett’s eyes moved toward Theresa. Placing the students behind him, he regarded the pair cautiously. “What exactly are you here for?”
“We’re looking for zombies,” Theresa replied bluntly.
“Zombies?” Barrett’s attention sharpened. Only then did he realize that the number of zombies around the school had dropped noticeably.
“Where is your zombie king?” Theresa asked directly. “What abilities does it possess? Have you fought it before? How much do you actually know about it?”
Her objective was to eliminate high–level zombies.
Meeting the locals was simply a fortunate coincidence.
Any intelligence she could gather beforehand would improve her odds of success. She didn’t bother to hide her intentions.
At her words, Barrett’s eyes brightened. “You’re targeting high–level zombies?”
“Yes”
Barrett glanced at the sky–it was already mid–afternoon, around two or three. “It won’t appear again until evening. Around six, it’ll come out.”
“Is it one of your teachers? Theresa asked.
“Yes. And it’s extremely dangerous. It has multiple abilities–strength, speed, fire, and water. Its water–based ability isn’t ordinary either; it’s toxic and carries the
zombie virus.
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“Its poisonous water is corrosive. If it touches skin and isn’t rinsed off immediately, the flesh will rot fast, and the virus will infect the person. With an open wound, it gets into the blood, and within a minute, they’ll turn into a zombie.
“On top of that, its body is as tough as steel–knives can’t even scratch it.”
Barrett’s gaze drifted to the blade in Theresa’s hand, silently hinting that it wouldn’t be enough.
“That’s everything?” she pressed.
“Yes. Every night, it patrols the teaching building, checking each floor.”
“Does it have any mental manipulation ability?” Theresa questioned.
Mental manipulation ability?
A puzzled look crossed Barrett’s face.
She couldn’t tell whether he genuinely didn’t know or if he simply didn’t understand what mental manipulation ability meant.
“Alright, that’s all I need to know,” she said.
She’d gotten all the information she came for.
With time to spare, she and Quentin headed for the rooftop to rest.
Barrett watched them closely at first, but when it became clear they were only taking a break, his guard eased.
“Everyone, rest up,” he told his students.
Still, the two groups stayed apart, an invisible line between them.
Barrett’s side kept to their safe zone, ready to bolt at the first hint of trouble.
With outsiders around–and clearly not the kind to provoke–staying alert was nonnegotiable.
“Stay sharp. Don’t wander,” he warned.
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“Understood.”
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Then, it hit them—a mouthwatering wave of aroma that made heads turn. It was chicken and mushroom stew, braised ribs, scared steak, and the rich, sizzling scent of fried eggs with crisp edges.
Instinctively, all eyes swung toward the source.
It was Theresa and Quentin.
They were having lunch–fresh, steaming lunch boxes, as if they’d just come off the stove.
Each held a massive portion, perfectly balanced with meat and vegetables.
Sauce–glazed ribs so tender they nearly fell off the bone. Juicy steak with just the right chew. Rice soaked in savory juices until it turned sticky and springy. Chicken- and–mushroom stew topped with bright green vegetables and a fried egg, edges golden and yolk molten.
Barrett’s group stared, eyes wide.
Holy crap. They’ve got meat, veggies, eggs … and Coke straight from the ice?
Quentin cracked a can of Coke open and passed it to Theresa.
The students‘ eyes nearly bulged out.
They have Coke?
Just the thought of that fizzy bite on their tongues had them practically losing their
minds.
They were starving for a taste.
The temptation was unbearable,
“Mr. Collier, I want some/too.”
“Mr. Collier, I wish I could have a bite.”
“Mr. Collier, I’m starving.”