Jacob responded languidly as he slowly approached Hubert. A brief shudder overcame him as his eyes took in the two zombies reduced to lumps of meat scattered on the ground. Hubert's handiwork was brutal, a far cry from the gentle soul Jacob had once known. Hubert had lived through two apocalypses, trampling over countless zombies.For that reason, he felt nothing toward these grotesque heaps of flesh. But Jacob was different. It wasn't fear he felt but a growing unease. Hubert's fearlessness seemed only to amplify Jacob's own apprehensions, pushing him further away emotionally. A rift was growing between them, one that Jacob despaired of ever bridging.The realization was heartbreaking. Once, Jacob had Hubert within reach, only to deceive him, driving him farther away. Now, with Hubert hailing from two millennia ago, the emotional distance between them stretched even wider. And although Hubert said he still wanted to share sleep, Jacob knew what his actual intentions were.Now, Hubert

Lost in thought, Hubert was jolted back to reality by Nathan's interjection."What should we do now? Young master Hubert, how shall you sketch our battle plan? Our forces are dreadfully thin."Nathan spoke the truth, a fact well-known to all, but to none more than Hubert himself. He looked out into the distance; the zombie horde was about two kilometers away. With their current pace, they would reach their position in less than five minutes. There was no more time for indecision."Our team comprises only the elite; worry not, for we shall never fall!" Hubert responded to Nathan with absolute conviction. Yet he knew he was mainly reassuring himself. He was powerful, but without Gideon's energy support, he could never fully unleash his potential. He commanded:"Metal and Earth Superhumans, move forward. Create barriers, virtual armor, and manipulate the surrounding terrain to slow down the zombies.""We understand!"No sooner had he finished than a group of over twenty Superhumans advan

"Stay calm. We need to observe what these zombies will do before we can effectively counter them. Initiating an attack prematurely would surely put us at a disadvantage." he counseled.As if on cue, the lead zombie let out a series of guttural growls. Judging from the energy it emitted, it was a variant with electrical superpowers—its strength was formidable, likely at level 6. The air itself seemed affected by the ominous aura it exuded. Its potency was almost overwhelming.If a regular zombie could cultivate itself to level 6, it was not improbable that Clunky, another player in this high-stakes game, could have reached the level 6 mid-quota. Hubert shook his head, dismissing the thought. Raymond hadn't even reached level 6 quota peak; there was no way Clunky could match him. Thus, Clunky was likely at the very peak of level 6 quota low, while the zombie before them was at its lower end.Based on the zombie's powerful but unstable energy, it could be inferred that it had recently le

Their eyes shifted toward Jacob, who remained stoically indifferent, not sparing them even a cursory glance. In less than twenty seconds, nearly ten zombies were incinerated, leaving not even a speck of ash."It's like they've vanished into thin air."Hubert stood frozen, awestruck by the sheer force of Jacob's newfound power. It was a boon, but also a potential detriment. Jacob had jumped from a level 5 high quota to a level 6 low quota, leveling up two tiers at once. Could he sustain this expenditure of energy?Now only the alpha zombie and its four minions remained. Seemingly contemplating flight, the alpha zombie hesitated; its entire squad had been annihilated in a single move. To claim it felt no fear would be an outright lie. It seemed torn between attacking and retreating. Hubert sensed its dread. While not as sophisticated as Raymond or Clunky, this zombie's intelligence was not to be underestimated. It was quick to assess perilous situations and to react accordingly.Its ras

Though he spoke such words, Lancelot proceeded to funnel his energy into the Energy Stone. Hubert knew his friend was half-jesting, using humor to assuage his own fears. He gripped Lancelot's shoulder once more and reiterated: "You possess the reservoir for three different Superpower systems within you. I'm currently storing a significant amount of energy for you as well. You are more than capable of leveling up. Don't let me down.""I... I understand."Lancelot hesitated and turned away. Despite having resolved to deepen his relationship with Canis, Hubert's allure shook the softer recesses of his heart. 'How can he be so irresistibly captivating?' Lancelot pondered, unable to fully withdraw his affection.He had experienced countless one-night stands, but Hubert was a unique intoxicant. Like fine wine, the more he had, the more entranced he became—impossible to forsake. Now, he understood why so many would willingly die for Hubert.Jacob, Winston, himself, Dominic Henry, and lastly,