Zhao Zhiliang’s tough attitude left the two unsure of what to do for a mont. Are we really going to resort to force?
The two kept exchanging glances, and in the end, they lightly shook their heads. Still, it’s the sa thing: neither of them are inherently evil people, everything they’ve done is just to survive.
If they really were to resort to forceful robbery, they might not be able to kill the other in a short ti. If the opponent sohow stalls and the commotion draws attention from people on the surface, then no one will get out unscathed!
The two didn’t want to do it.
The risk was too great.
They also didn’t dare to do it.
Seeing that neither spoke, Zhao Zhiliang continued, "Those weapons are ant to deal with zombies, one for each person. You two are just trying to survive, why should we give them to you? If we fail, all of humanity will f*cking beco zombie slaves! You might want that, but I don’t!"
"And that Bilian dares to say I’m selfish. In my opinion, you’re the selfish ones. At the very least, we dare to contribute sothing for all of humanity. What about you? Hmph, nothing but cowards who are only good at running!"
In just a few words, the two were left speechless. How could they respond? Whether from the other’s viewpoint or their own, undoubtedly, they both appeared selfish.
"You’re really planning to go head-to-head with the zombies?"
"What else is there to do? Anyway, you’re not qualified to be compared with ." Zhao Zhiliang wore a proud expression; perhaps this was the only mont in his life he felt proud of himself!
"F*ck, I really want to beat you up. Can’t you speak properly? Being afraid to die isn’t wrong!"
"But shouldn’t you avoid troubling those of us who aren’t afraid of death?"
"Alright, alright, you stubborn bastard have a point."
"Don’t be unconvincing. Including , there’s eighteen of us altogether, and my treasures are just enough for us, not enough to share. Once tomorrow morning hits, we’re eting, and two in the group are just ordinary people too."
"Uh..." Hearing Zhao Zhiliang ntion there are ordinary people included, Shen Zheng and his brother’s cheeks turned red.
They felt less competent than ordinary people!
But they had no idea how to rebut him.
"No, I still don’t believe you aren’t afraid of death; show proof!"
"Still don’t believe ? Fine!" Zhao Zhiliang nodded, then ran back into the living quarters. When he ca back out, he had a phone in hand. Standing in front of the two, he turned it on and opened a social app. As the interface popped up, they leaned in to look: there was only a group chat called "Eighteen Arhats."
Zhao Zhiliang didn’t hide the chat content, displaying it all for them, starting with a ssage from the group owner: [I received news that a zombie horde with over two million is approaching Cloud Gorge Base. It should reach by 3 AM, and it won’t end quickly. By 11 AM, all military groups at Cloud Gorge Base will be in designated positions. We’ll et at that ti at China C3’s Five-Finger Comrcial Street.]
[Group leader, I have a question.]
[Ask.]
[Many of us are deserter parahumans. What if soone catches us?]
[Don’t worry about that. By then, even the soldiers won’t bother. Once it’s late and those trying to flee Cloud Gorge Base realize they don’t have enough ti and give up, it’ll be its most chaotic. Make sure to hide well and stay safe, especially @group leader who has eight eyes @four sticks Kunba upstairs.]
[You two need to be extra careful; don’t get taken out before eting up.]
[Understood, group leader!]
[Got it!]
[Group leader, I have my exoskeletons prepared. How do we join the battlefield after eting? Will the military hold us accountable?]
[@Snowflake lting Why are you worried? At that mont, who will care about you? The Zombie King will have arrived; the military would want more people, not fewer.]
[Jie Ao is right; maybe the military couldn’t care less about you. From what I know, the Southern Defense Line is tight, and by tomorrow, there’ll be plenty of people like us.]
[How many more, group leader?]
[Just by casually asking around, I found four to five teams like ours. Those we don’t know about must be far more than we imagine. Rember, we are not alone; in places unseen, there are many companions with us.]
[This is inspiring!]
[We’ll fight the zombies!]
[Fight to the very end!]
[Also, one more thing: tonight, draw an X on the inside of your right ankle, make it noticeable. Tomorrow, when at Five-Finger Comrcial Street, if you’re unsure if soone is one of us, pretend to tie your shoelaces or wait until you see soone with an X on their ankle before approaching them.]
[Is this our contact signal?]
[It is.]
[Okay, group leader. I’ll rest now, everyone needs to be well-prepared, tomorrow is no joke, many will die.]
[Wait a minute, I have one last thing to say.]
[What is it, group leader?]
...
[Group leader?]
[Has the group leader left?]
...
[Sorry for the wait.]
[Group leader, where did you go just now?]
[I thought the group leader was suddenly assassinated.]
[Don’t worry, I’m fine. I suddenly vanished because I had a lot I wanted to say to you, but halfway through typing, it felt aningless, and suddenly, I didn’t know what to say.]
[Don’t tell it was going to be sothing emotional?]
[I think so.]
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[Hey, group leader, just say it. If you feel embarrassed, that’s fine, we’re thick-skinned, we won’t feel awkward.]
[Alright then, everyone, be serious about what I’m about to say, okay?]
...
[Folks, co tomorrow, our lives may be at an end. To be honest, I’m scared, scared of the excruciating pain at the mont of death, scared I’ll never open my eyes again, that darkness will envelop . But, I’m also glad, glad to have known you, amazed that I’ve found the courage to gamble on a chance for humanity and face death.]
[Comrades, do not belittle yourself. In that second we made this decision, we beca great! We’re just like those people, heroes too.]
[If you’re lost, think of your life as a candle burning slowly but with limited brightness. If we despise its dimness, then use the rest of our lives as a price to burst into a brilliant flash! Let life be vibrant and more valuable in the most extraordinary way!]
[My comrades, don’t dwell on whether it’s worth it or not. For, a mont of intensity is better than an entire life of re survival!]
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