2024-09-20 02:01:57In the deep black of Memphis’s pupils, endless swirling flames of red and orange were reflected. He watched the scene for a few more minutes, then turned his gaze away. All his complex emotions were now fully cleansed, replaced by the cold, calm indifference that had always defined him.
With a light push off the ground, Memphis returned to his familiar pickup truck, opened the passenger door, and calmly spoke to Wallflower, who was seated inside:
"This matter ends here. You should head back first. I have a few things left to do."
Wallflower looked at him calmly, silently observing Memphis' demeanor for over a minute before slowly asking:
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Memphis let them curse him out for five minutes until they finally ran out of steam. Then, he calmly and coldly said:"There are four points. First, I’m not a hypocrite. I’m a villain. You made the mistake of trusting a villain—that’s your error, not mine. And mistakes come with consequences. I don’t have any responsibility for your poor choices.”“Second, the order to arrest you came before the release order. What happens first takes precedence. What comes after follows. These two orders target different groups, and my team only needed to carry out the arrests, not the release. That’s following proper procedure, not deceit.”“Third, the arrests were done openly. All my team members knew what they were doing and agreed to it. There was no coercion or secrecy involved. Whether anyone witnessed it or spread the word—I don’t care. If they want to talk about it, let them. I’m not stopping anyone.”“Fourth, though I’m not a righteous man, even righteous people only show kindness to their a
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Hearing this, Memphis raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the odd properties of the plant. He couldn’t help but ask: “So, what do you plan to do with it?"Leroy responded excitedly:"I want to try boiling or roasting it, separating and condensing it into two distinct layers—liquid and solid—to see if I can isolate these effects. When we’re struggling to sleep, we could use the dizzying effect, and when we need to stay awake, we’d have the alertness effect.""What the hell is this? A mutated drug?" Memphis thought, shaking off the odd idea. Pointing to the people still wailing, he said calmly:"Do whatever you want, but I need you to find one or two more wild plants. They need to be common and have seeds that can be cultivated, or at the very least, be capable of being grown somehow. These people will be your assistants.""Understood."With that task assigned, Memphis turned to the nine captives and said: “Stop making noise. You won’t lose your lives here. Stay in this place for nine days,
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The pickup truck quickly approached the area near Hope town, but it didn’t return to the base gate. Instead, it stopped at a residential complex about 500 meters away. This was the housing area Lionel had rapidly set up to accommodate over 500 people from Sunny Hills.Though the night was growing dim under the moonlight, supplies continued to come and go. The rooms had been thoroughly cleaned, the rotting corpses and a few trapped zombies had been cleared out, and a few lights powered by car batteries were illuminating the area. All that was left was to bring in bedding, and a warm resting place would be ready.In the middle of the large courtyard were ten large rice cookers, three pots of food, a table full of bread, and a huge pot of steaming wild vegetable soup. The residents of Sunny Hills lined up in five long rows to receive their meals, their faces showing signs of renewed spirit.The aroma was incredibly enticing. Since the apocalypse began, this was likely the best meal most
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Memphis took the report, briefly scanning the capabilities of the Sunny Hills soldiers, focusing on their levels, strengths, long-range attack skills, and their "attitudes" based on their past behavior.Nicky, being the second-in-command and responsible for communication within Cormac’s army, had provided exceptionally detailed and accurate information. From this, Memphis could discern who could be useful right away and who would need careful molding.The soldiers of Sunny Hills were all men, mostly aggressive, and showed great resilience on the battlefield. As long as they felt secure, they could endure pressure. Unlike the Hope militia, they wouldn’t cry or panic at the sight of fallen comrades. However, they were notably lacking in discipline, often needing the threat of guns to follow orders, and were prone to chaos when facing high-level danger."Mixing the two groups together could balance out their strengths and weaknesses."Another flaw of the Sunny Hills soldiers was their hi
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It was the first time Doctor Beirne had received such direct orders from Memphis, so he couldn't help but focus 200% of his attention, hastily making all kinds of guarantees and promises.Memphis had appointed him as the head of the medical unit, giving him full authority over staff assignments, which was essentially the status of a hospital director before the apocalypse. If Memphis were to tell him to bring someone back from the dead, he'd still try his best.Memphis also asked him to take a look at the broken arm on his left bicep. But when he heard that it would take 30 minutes to cast a splint, he declined, saying he'd come back later.It was too costly—time was scarce.The system's healing abilities weren’t all-powerful, and the human body’s natural recovery was still key. Despite undergoing continuous healing, it seemed like his body had developed some resistance to it. Even with more treatment, his condition wouldn’t improve immediately; he had to rely on himself to recover sl
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Yosef took the A4 sheet and immediately saw the bold title: "Desire Survey Form." Zoran silently looked over the contents. There were two options: one, to accept more members into his squad, and two, to be ready for a transfer to Lakeside County. This, of course, meant relinquishing all power. Kiley bit her lip. Up until now, she’d been deeply conflicted about her future decision. But after a few moments of hesitation, she slowly checked a box on her form. Kathy's survey form was mostly similar to the others, but under her section, there was a handwritten note: "If you agree to stay, you'll receive treatment equivalent to mine." Only one person had the authority to write on this form, and only one person referred to themselves as "I" here. Memphis held Kathy in high regard. She was someone who preferred action over words—silent but effective. This woman rarely appeared on the front lines, yet her contributions to training new recruits in the rear were unmatched. Especially conside
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There were even two individuals in a heated argument, trying to persuade the other before breaking into a tight embrace and sobbing uncontrollably as the moment of separation approached.This scene carried a faint melancholy. Unlike the news of casualties from yesterday’s battle, it wasn’t tragic or sorrowful in the same way, yet it bore a different kind of weight, one that caused a slight sting in the nose and tugged at the heartstrings.But, human emotions are always complex, always difficult to articulate...In contrast to the mood in Hope town, over in Sunny Hills, the air was filled with excited cheers and intense joy. Once again, Memphis Jack
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After the conversation, the squad leaders gradually left, even Jarred Lawton, Wylie Rawson, Lionel Hester, Amanda Owens, and other close confidants departed, leaving Memphis alone in the main seat. He cast a gaze around the room, eventually looking at the cold moon hanging in the sky. It seemed like it would be a full moon in just three days.His eyes gradually calmed, turning into a cold, indifferent look."I only hope the emotions you all just expressed were genuine."Muttering to himself as usual, Memphis raised his right hand to gently press on the wound on his left arm. It would probably take until midnight or early morning for it to fully heal.He had carefully created an environment where the others could openly communicate, express their thoughts freely, and break down barriers and prejudices. Naturally, he hoped it would have the desired effect.The cracks in the leadership at Hope Town stemmed from Lakeside District. Ever since they learned they could communicate with the go
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With his extensive knowledge of the extraordinary, Memphis quickly came to a conclusion about Big Black Dog:"Evolution?"The dog was currently at Level 29. It had consumed vast quantities of magical crystals, potions, zombie flesh, and countless extraordinary treasures. If it didn’t evolve after all that, it would truly be a disgrace to its lineage.Big Black Dog’s evolution delighted Memphis. If this dumb dog broke through to Level 30, Hope Town would finally have a true powerhouse. Be it mutated snakes or frogs, one strike would flatten them.Moreover, the fact that the dog chose to evolve here, without any concern for external dangers, indicated its absolute trust in the safety of this area.Both Shaina and Big Black Dog had, in their own ways, demonstrated their trust in Hope Town’s security on the same day. It was a good omen.Jarred, standing anxiously nearby, couldn’t help but ask nervously after seeing his boss bark and receive no response from the pet:"Boss, what’s wrong wi
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In Hope Town, those who were soft and delicate often chose lighter roles. Few made it to the ranks of official soldiers by Day 25 of the apocalypse, as the path was grueling, taxing both physically and mentally, often at the expense of one’s appearance.Pressed under the immense aura radiating from Memphis, Paula bit her lip and decisively raised her hand. In her palm spun five rapidly rotating fire blades, a sign of her determination to try rather than retreat.Seeing her resolve, the onlookers grew attentive, their anticipation palpable.The five second-tier Fire Blades in Paula’s hand began spinning faster, showing signs of merging into a single, cohesive fiery wheel.However, courage couldn’t quell her nerves. The Fire Wheel was uneven, fluctuating between cohesion and separation, on the verge of exploding prematurely.Osiris grew agitated, nearly shouting in frustration. Memphis, on the other hand, merely furrowed his brows slightly and instructed calmly:"Release it."Whoosh.Pa
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At this moment, he swung his hand forward, sending the half-meter Fire Wheel hurtling toward the wooden dummy stationed at the enemy's position. Upon impact, it exploded with a deafening roar, unleashing eight massive arcs of fire that engulfed a 40-meter radius in a fiery inferno.The continuous burning effect became evident. Even in the barren clearing, where nothing substantial remained, flames roared with increasing intensity. Each second saw the fire spreading wider, melting sand and gravel into molten sludge. The fiery devastation painted the sky crimson with its overwhelming heat.The surrounding team members watched the scene in stunned silence, their bodies trembling. If such an attack were directed at them, there would be no escape—they’d be reduced to charred remains in seconds.Osiris pointed at the massive blaze in the distance and said:"This is nearly the maximum power of the third-tier Fire Blade that I can unleash. Both the inward compression and outward release forms
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Once connected, he followed Osiris's steps, using his willpower to continuously enhance his control over the skill.After ten seconds, the Fire Blade indeed shrank in size, turned blue, increased in pressure, and spun twice as fast as before.Seeing this, the team member grinned widely and laughed: “It works! Haha, it works! I did it!"However, as he laughed, the fiery blade began to wobble uncontrollably. Within moments, it lost its compressed state with a faint puff and reverted to normal—even showing signs of extinguishing.Osiris, witnessing this, roared angrily: “Focus! Stay focused! Damn it, do you want to kill someone? If you release a half-baked compressed strike, it's more dangerous than a basic attack. It might even explode on the spot! You're training, not fooling around—what the hell are you laughing about?"His frustration was justified. Osiris had endured countless explosions while perfecting Fire Wheel, and the mere thought of it triggered his lingering trauma.Luckily,
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Osiris wanted those wielding Fire Blade to master the skill to the point where the first dummy could burn entirely without the second dummy being affected by the "continuous burning" effect.Why? So that melee fighters working alongside ranged attackers wouldn’t be hindered by friendly fire, wouldn’t fear being accidentally struck, and wouldn’t be obstructed by or trapped behind flaming zombies.The official member who had just been scolded by Osiris failed this test. His Fire Blade strike produced six flaming blades. Five ignited the first dummy, while one mistakenly hit the second dummy, reducing both to ashes.If the second dummy had been a melee teammate fighting on the front lines, it would have been a case of accidental manslaughter.At this point, Osiris stepped into the training area. The logistics crew, understanding his intentions, quickly replaced the burnt dummies with two fresh ones, setting them up within the target circle.The new dummies were placed just 15 cm apart. N
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Setting aside the reconnaissance report, Memphis turned to two documents on his desk. One was a criminal wanted notice from Harbor Line District, with Gemma’s name prominently listed, and the other was a communique regarding facilitating contact for the relatives of surviving residents.After a careful 10-minute review, Memphis assigned two tasks to Amanda for execution.The final item on his evening agenda was reviewing the combat footage of Jarred versus the mutated snake.Picking up the video recorder, Memphis yawned as he played back the scene of a two-legged human and a legless reptile locked in an intense chase."This snake looks pretty strong…”"Is this a water snake?”“Spitting venom like that... nasty.”“Damn, it’s fast as hell…”“If it were chasing me, I’d be screwed immediately…”“What? That Void Strike, a fourth-tier skill, is insane…”“I wonder how snake meat tastes…”“Grilled, it tastes grilled. Boiled, it tastes boiled…”“I’ve heard snake-infused liquor is excellent…”“
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The consequences were too severe for anyone to risk. Even the most greedy wouldn’t dare.And for those thinking they could abscond with the skill? Escape where? Lakeside? That was laughable. How far could they run? For how long?Memphis activated the gray-white skill, carefully focusing on it. In an instant, a mechanical system voice echoed in his ears:"Ding! Fourth-tier active skill: 'Tiger Lost in the Plains.' Skill attribute: Creates a suppression zone with a 10-meter radius around the user. Enemies entering this zone cannot deal critical damage to the user and take an additional 10-30% random damage from the user's attacks. Skill consumption: 10 stamina, 5 intellect. Skill duration: 10 seconds. Skill cooldown: 60 seconds. Can be enhanced and advanced."As the mechanical voice faded, Memphis couldn't help but feel an odd expression crossing his face."Seriously, how can a skill name sound this 'dramatic'?""'Tiger Lost in the Plains'—clearly derived from the idiom 'A tiger humbled
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In the world of the underworld, one’s fate isn’t entirely their own.In the world of skills, abilities aren’t entirely one’s own.In the world of zombies, existence isn’t entirely their own.These days, even being a zombie isn’t easy.Zombies must endure various constraints, unable to "live" as they please.Even if they remain still, they instinctively feel hunger and are driven to seek humans to devour. Once they find humans, they risk being destroyed. Even if they don’t actively hunt, humans will seek them out to kill, drawn by the experience and resources they carry. Their very existence is intrinsically tied to the underworld.If there’s no food, they can starve, hiding lazily in backyards without provoking anyone. They could choose to avoid the world, gaze at the sky and ground, and resolve to be kind and virtuous zombies. But even then, they aren’t free. Zombies that sit quietly like tame dogs will still be dragged off by Manipulation Types to act as errand runners, unaware of w
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The zombie-attracting waves emitted by the Manipulation Type, Manipulate M3 Dragon Light, were expanding. Its ability to replenish its forces suggested its war machine’s sustainability, with no risk of depleting resources.The report ended there, leaving Memphis deep in thought, his brows tightly knitted.With its current arsenal, Hope Town was unlikely to withstand the 110,000-strong zombie horde.The Soul Suppression attacks from M3 had an exceptionally long range. Meanwhile, Hope Town’s long-range firepower consisted of only three 2a28 Grom cannons, which were far too sparse. The remaining weaponry lacked sufficient range, forcing them into mid- or close-range combat—a perilous endeavor.“
