Hubert had activated his water-based superpower, and water began to flow downwards from his hands. His water encased the fire in a large ring, thus forming a sturdy water wall. He then continued to activate his ice-based superpower to freeze the water area. But this ice wall wouldn't hold for long as his low-level ability couldn't withstand the level 4 zombie's fire superpower. Thus, this ice wall was only a temporary barrier to prevent the fire from spreading further.As it could not spread, the fire could only rise higher. Thick black smoke covered a vast expanse of the sky.Boom! Crash!They had just taken down the two level 4 zombies at Nathan, Hadley, and Enda's side. The zombies could no longer fuel the fire, which could only smolder within the ice wall."Take action, Stella, Lucia!"With a cry, Hubert leaped towards the duo. The gusts of wind flurried in response to their collective movement, all utilizing every last bit of their energy for this crucial moment. Failure was not
Just as Canis boosted Hubert's energy, Hubert's Superpower broke free at its maximum level. He was swift when he morphed into a cat form; now, with Canis' amplification, he was even faster. His ability to generate water was also enhanced. Water cascaded from above like a hailstorm. With such intensity, if the fire didn't go out, it would be a mockery of nature - to have so much water yet unable to put out a fire would be a laughing matter.But in reality, it was far from a joke. A level 4 zombie ignited this fire; due to the difference in levels, the amount of water needed increased rapidly. Behind, Stella and Lucia also generated a large amount of snow. With such a frequency, in five minutes, the ground would be blanketed in white, half a meter thick.They were getting closer to the final steps of fire suppression. The crucial factor now was each individual going out. Initially, the fire enveloped all Superhumans inside, but none flinched due to a defense Superhuman creating a bar
Thud! Just as the metallic web crafted by Lancelot had been completed, both Hubert and Stella had fallen unconscious onto the mesh, soon followed by Lucia. The flame of the Level 4 zombie had been completely extinguished, but the count of the injured and those at death's doorstep to reach this result was too staggering to measure. Hubert and Canis, in particular, were severely affected due to their superpowers overreaching their limits. Emerging from a foggy stupor a few minutes later, Stella glanced over at Hubert, sprawled beside her. Hubert's entire body was covered in blood that had oozed from countless wounds. Even the pores of his skin wept with specks of blood dotting his flesh. Stella was genuinely terrified this time. She had always coveted everything that belonged to Hubert, even wished for his demise. However, ever since he had risked his life to save her, she wished she had never entertained such thoughts. "Hubert! Hubert!" Half of the resentment she held within hersel
Winston's eyes widened as if he were acquiring new knowledge. Theodore, even though a zombie, was no different from an average human except that his body had turned black. But his cognition remained remarkably regular. It seemed like what Hubert had said was right. This apocalypse was utterly different from the one-two millennia ago. Developing a vaccine was no easy task. Winston said, "Give me a piece of your flesh. I need it for research." Theodore didn't respond immediately, not showing any surprise, as though he had anticipated this request: "You indeed have an incurable habit, even wanting to dissect your friend's flesh for research." "For the survival of humankind, I can only try my best." "Do you think I'm going to give you some? Remember, I'm a zombie now. We aren't close enough to casually ask for flesh." Theodore stated firmly. Winston chuckled: "Well if you're not giving, you're not giving. And we're not close anymore? Just because you've become a zombie, we're no long
Hubert reiterated: "Speak up, and I don't want to sever ties with you."Hitting Winston's weak spot, Winston sat up straight. Now it was impossible to hide anymore. Theodore shouldn't have tasked him with this covert operation, especially when it had many loose ends. Winston began hesitantly:"When I tell you, you mustn't venture into dangerous territories.""Which dangerous territories?""Just dangerous ones.""Speak up."Hubert retorted coldly. Winston, realizing the bleakness of the situation, hurriedly confessed:"Theodore has arrived. He was the one who healed you and Canis.""My elder brother is here?""Our elder brother was here?"Both Canis and Hubert simultaneously asked, not giving Winston a chance to answer as the barrage of questions continued:"How did he know we were in danger and come to our rescue? Does he possess a healing Superpower?""Can zombies even have healing Superpowers?"Canis' statement was not unfounded; zombies were devoid of healing Superpowers. They coul
This time, Canis understood that Theodore had risked himself to save Hubert and not himself - he was a beneficial afterthought. The life-saving debt he owed Theodore was undeniable, and he had long recognized Theodore's sibling love for Hubert that transcended ordinary bonds. Hence, to repay Theodore, Canis vowed to take good care of Hubert, believing Theodore's deepest desire was for his young brother to survive safely in this apocalypse riddled with death."Now, we shall rest for half a day before we proceed." he declared."Let me give them some food, and it'll help to restore their energy faster."Hubert then retrieved water, bread, and live instant noodles from his space and distributed them equally. Superhumans of level 4 and above could last up to fifteen days without food, but their cravings remained. Hence he made sure everyone had enough. After distributing the food, he began sorting out the cores they had collected.Theodore had given nearly a hundred of various types of co
Immersed in thought, Hubert grew increasingly bewildered. The more he ruminated, the more he felt as if Theodore deliberately left his scent behind as a form of protection. The first time Theodore had left his scent on him was to deter the zombies near the meteorite. Subsequently, sensing Hubert in mortal peril, he had come to his rescue. Now, his scent spread across a wide radius seemed to grant Hubert peace of mind for rest, a fact disclosed too late by Baron. Theodore was too good to him, triggering Hubert's memory of a phrase Theodore uttered the first time they shared a bed: "A soldier only loves one person in his lifetime..."They were not blood brothers, so Theodore's "love" could likely be no jest. Could it mean Theodore truly loved him? Hubert found himself swirling in a chaotic mess of thoughts. After a moment, he decided not to think further, as it only gave him a headache."Ah! We should get moving!""Early to start, early to finish."Canis agreed with Hubert, commencing
And so, Lancelot returned to the base of the Anthony family while the Wang family's team returned to their assembly area. The groups of Phelan and Nathan also decided to join the Wang family and travel together. After approximately seventeen to eighteen days, the nearly hundred-strong team finally saw the Wang family's assembly area ahead. At that moment, another day-night transition occurred. Just as Gideon had warned, the Superhumans who lagged in their training would soon be devoured by the rapidly evolving zombies.Hubert returned to his room after arranging accommodation for Phelan and Nathan's team. Winston, who had just finished bathing, once again picked up a vintage book on vaccine research. Seeing Hubert return, he went to his storage and took a set of clothes and a bath towel."Go take a bath, and hand me Theodore's space box.""Do you want to study the living soil?""You could say that. With each day passing like this, we'll soon run out of food."Hubert nodded silently,