Chapter 164

Chapter 164 The Camp Mascot
Theresa blinked. “What in the world?”
She had no idea that letting those two go–and even handing them a map–had set off a chain reaction she never could have imagined.
One of the people she let go was named Felicity. After she and her companion reached KI Camp, they went on and on about how amazing Blazing Sun Camp was. According to them, everything there was better: the camp itself, the food, the vibes, and especially their leader, Theresa.
Elias, who’d heard all of this secondhand, had been intrigued. But the more he listened, the more convinced he became: Blazing Sun Camp was his promised land. And the leader they kept praising? She must be some kind of saint! He had to meet her. More than that–he had to follow her.
Theresa, entirely unaware of the storm she’d stirred up, ended up recruiting a top–tier asset thanks to her spur–of–the–moment kindness.
Ding! Camp guard detected: +1! Reward: full combat uniform, 1000 points! Loyalty increased: current loyalty 99 %! Special ability unlocked – teleportation!
The moment Elias agreed to join, a flood of notifications rang through Theresa’s mind.
An invisible energy surged beneath her feet. She glanced at Elias–who stood just three feet away–and lifted her foot. In the blink of an eye, she teleported straight to him.
Instantaneous movement. No wind–up. No lag. Just pure speed. This teleportation ability was no small prize–it was a life–saving trump card.
Theresa was ecstatic. This mutant power was beyond useful.
And Elias? He stood there wide–eyed with joy. “Whoa! You can teleport, too? I thought I was the only one! And you’re even better at it—your range is twice mine!”
Currently, Elias could only teleport about a foot and a half at most. Theresa had just jumped three feet like it was nothing.
Theresa chuckled and clapped him on the shoulder. “Well, I am your leader. I have to lead by example, right? Stick with me, kid–you’ll go far.”
Elias nodded so hard he nearly gave himself whiplash. His eyes burned with loyalty and admiration.
That day, Theresa expanded her territory by another five acres and picked up a hidden gem of a recruit.
A good day indeed.
Of course, Theresa had no intention of bringing someone like Elias onto the battlefield. He wasn’t made for that.
His talents lay elsewhere..
She’d already decided: Elias would become the Blazing Sun Camp mascot.
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He’d stay behind to guard the camp, help out residents, manage supplies, and keep morale high. His sunny personality and eagerness to help made him perfect for the role. He might not slay zombies, but he could protect people in other ways.
Smart leadership wasn’t about using people recklessly. It was about precision–placing people where they’d shine brightest.
Theresa had seen it too many times before: leaders dragging the wrong people into the wrong situations out of sentiment or blind faith. She wouldn’t make that mistake.
Yes, Elias was powerful. Yes, he was trustworthy. But taking him into combat would only create problems. He wasn’t a killer–he was a helper. And that self–sacrificing, pure–hearted nature of his? That was a liability on the battlefield.
Theresa prided herself on being a smart leader. She saw the big picture and made plans with purpose.
So, she made Elias‘ role crystal clear.
“You’ll be in charge of all logistics around camp,” she told him. “Manage the bunker, support the residents, keep everything running smoothly.”
The moment he heard “help people,” Elias‘ eyes lit up. “Absolutely! I can do that!”
Theresa drove him back to the residential district.
As they rolled in, Elias finally saw it–the real Blazing Sun Camp. The one Felicity had described.
Rows of neat, tidy houses. Fields stretching for miles. Every home had its own chickens, ducks, and even pigs. It was dinner time, and the smell of home–cooked food filled the air. Smoke drifted lazily from chimneys. People strolled down the street, cheerful and relaxed.
And when they saw Theresa?
“Theresa, you’re back!”
“Did you bring someone new again?”
“Hey! Theresa’s back!”
Smiles and greetings erupted all around them.
Elias‘ heart thudded in his chest.
This. This was the world he’d always dreamed of.
Peace. Warmth. Community. It was all real.
Off in the fields, Kyle was building a greenhouse when he saw Theresa return. He wiped his hands and walked over.
“Theresa!”
She waved him over. “Come meet your new teammate. This is Elias.”
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Kyle looked the new guy up and down: gray shirt, heavy glasses, a little shy, but with clear, honest eyes.
Theresa had picked a good one.
“Nice to meet you,” Kyle said, extending a hand. “I’m Kyle. I’m Theresa’s-”
“I know!” Elias grabbed his hand, beaming. “You’re her loyal workhorse! Me too! I’m also Theresa’s loyal workhorse!”
Kyle: “What?”
Theresa: “Yeah, that’s… one way to put it.”
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