He'd repeated that statement numerous times, but Hubert remained genuinely perplexed. He pressed him for clarification. "What do you mean? What protection? What about other zombies being wary of me?" Clunky waited to respond. He glanced back at Theodore, pleading for help. Hubert pushed him gently in the chest. "Speak up. He has no right to hinder me from learning the truth about myself. If you don't tell me, I'll find out some other way." Clunky flitted his gaze between Hubert and Theodore, finally capitulating under pressure. "It's him, that bastard. He marked you with his scent. Who dares to approach the marked one of a high-tier, fifth-rank zombie? Your scent is even stronger now. I bet the zombies outside will scatter at the sight of you." As Clunky finished speaking, Theodore's voice resounded from behind. "Shut up." Clunky continued, his tone not reflecting an ounce of fear. "Uh oh, using your real voice. Aren't you scared your little lover will run away?" "Silence!"

Lancelot’s soldiers promptly formed a circle, offloading various guns and grenades from their vehicles. Seeing Lancelot teetering on the brink of insanity, Jacob stepped forward and instructed: “Lan, fall back.” “Lan?” Hubert’s eyes widened in surprise. How could Jacob use such an intimate nickname for Lancelot? He glanced at Lancelot and then back at Jacob.From behind, Stella finally revealed Jacob’s true identity: “So, you finally decided to show your hand. The leader of the anti-government alliance, Jacob, you’re quite the master of disguise, aren’t you?” “What?” “Say what?” The crowd surrounding Hubert erupted into a cacophony of shock, especially Canis, who appeared most taken aback.“Doesn’t the commander have a different name?” Having suspicions about Jacob for a while, he was astounded by the revelation of his high-ranking identity.From the opposite side, Lancelot elucidated the swirling confusion, stating: “Of course, he had to use a pseudonym to infiltrate your ranks

"Call Caradoc here. Let's go observe that semi-conscious zombie over there." Hubert proposed."For what reason would you call Caradoc?" Gideon asked, a tad perplexed."His skill set includes control, and he could restrain those zombies for a sufficient amount for us to study. Besides, we should also expedite another hunt. The rate at which the zombies evolve is astonishing,hing and we've been far too lackadaisical. If they grow so strong we can't hunt anymore, we might as well await our inevitable demise." Hubert elaborated."I see your point. I will go and fetch Cara." Gideon acknowledged and left promptly. ‘Cara,’ it seemed they had become quite familiar over the last two months. Besides, it was no secret that Caradoc was fond of the wily older man, Gideon. A love triangle, perhaps? Hubert mused. Enda silently pined for Caradoc while Caradoc openly pursued Gideon – a classic tale of fraternal tragedy."What's got you chuckling?"Gideon's sudden question startled Hubert from his amu

Five days had passed, and Canis had fully recovered. Their essentials for the impending hunt were packed and ready. As they awaited Caradoc's parasitic Superpower to work its magic on Baron and the two fourth-grade zombies, Hubert, on the other side, divided them into teams for better collaboration."As for the battle formations, we'll arrange ourselves as previously discussed." he detailed: "A team requires Superhumans for control, primary attack, support, and defense. Ideally, we should have two support members, but we're short on numbers, so we'll make do. We'll set off once Caradoc is done with the parasitic seeding.""Hopefully, that scoundrel Lancelot Anthony won't interfere this time.""Don't worry, and he's nursing his wounds. He won't have the leisure to vie for resources with us."Hubert declared with conviction. He was reasonably sure Lancelot wouldn't recover in such a short span. But he didn't rule out the possibility of a rapid healing Superhuman by his side. If a light-

Phelan then added: "I'm trying hard to stay calm right now. Please don't lie to me."From Phelan's tone, Hubert could tell that he was extremely desperate. His earlier threats had been abandoned. He asked him:"Are you two... lovers?""We've been married for over ten years.""Married? Really?"Phelan just nodded without saying anything further. Hubert was just curious about their relationship. Why would it make him so enraged? He had said earlier that he was a bodyguard, but a bodyguard wouldn't typically display such excessive reactions. Hubert then reached into the large hole in the middle of Nathan's chest to investigate. The flesh inside was all decayed, and nothing could indicate that this body still contained any energy. Hubert called out: "Big brother, come over here."Upon hearing the call, Canis approached. Hubert introduced him to Phelan:"Light element Superhuman, is that sufficient to earn your trust? Light elements can purify the toxins caused by zombies. First, we'll f