Jarvis, who had been observing the exchange in silence, cleared his throat awkwardly, breaking the tension that hung in the air. He doesn't want his brother to get hurt, but this isn't Brandon's fault. So, he stood in between them. "Well, whatever happened between them, we've got a job to do," he interjected, his voice brisk. "Let's finish gathering supplies and get out of here."Nodding in agreement, Liam and Brandon exchanged a lingering glance before turning their attention back to the task at hand, though the memory of their encounter with Marga lingered in the back of their minds, casting a shadow over their mission.They stayed in the house for a day, and Marga appeared in front of them. This made Hannah and Liam feel sour and bitter. Of course, Hannah knows this girl and hates her. For all Brandon's lovers that she met, this woman is what she hated the most. As for Liam, he felt bitter since this woman is his lover's ex-girlfriend, and he could see that this woman has something
Marga stood there for a moment before making her way inside the hotel again. Her cheeks burning with humiliation and anger, she clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms. She couldn't help but feel more resentment in her heart. The sting of Hannah's words echoed in her mind, fueling the fire of her resentment."Who does she think she is?" Marga muttered to herself, her voice laced with bitterness. She hasn't been treated like this before, and now, has this woman dared to? She'll make them pay. "Talking to me like that, treating me like some sort of trash..."The more she thought about it, the more her humiliation turned to rage. She could feel the hatred boiling within her, consuming her from the inside out."I'll show them," Marga seethed, her eyes narrowing with determination. She took a deep breath before she calmed herself down. She won't allow them. "I won't let them get away with this. I'll make them regret ever crossing me."With each passing moment, her hatre
"You dare to lay a hand on my cousin-in-law?" Hannah's voice was filled with venom, her words dripping with disdain. "You have no right to even breathe the same air as them after what you've done."Marga's expression twisted with hatred as she glared back at Hannah, her lips curling into a sneer. "You think you can judge me?" she spat, her voice dripping with venom. "You're nothing but a bunch of freaks and deviants! A guy dating a guy? Ha! What freaks!" she yelled.Her words cut deep, slicing through the air like a knife as Liam and Brandon exchanged a pained glance. The venom in Marga's voice was visible, and her hatred was radiating off her in waves as she unleashed a barrage of hurtful words aimed squarely at them.She humiliated her; how could she endure those things? She hadn't been treated like that before!But as Marga's rant continued, Brandon's patience wore thin. With a steely resolve, he ordered the others to secure the doors and windows, his voice commanding and unwaverin
Liam, Brandon, Lacy, and Harol continued their way as they heard Marga scream together with the groan, growls, and scretching sounds of the mindless creatures. They never even dared to look back, as they were afraid that they'd throw up.Of course, they know how gruesome it would be to be the food of the mindless creatures. She won't be bitten, but she will be eaten.As they reached the second floor, the distant sound of Marga's screams still echoed through the hotel corridors. Liam's heart twisted with guilt, his conscience weighing heavily on him as he glanced at Brandon."Is it really okay to leave her like that?" Liam asked, his voice barely above a whisper, his concern evident in his eyes.He might have killed a lot of mindless creatures, but he didn't kill a real human, a human being. In this regard, his conscience is starting to kick in.Brandon saw the worry in his lover's eyes. He doesn't want him to feel bad, but he can't help him get rid of what he is feeling. He was born t
As soon as the morning came and everyone got up and got ready to continue their trip, the group started their journey on the road once again. While they're driving, at the border of Eldo City and Ruda City, they witness a commotion up ahead of them. At first, they had no intention of getting involved with them. However, Liam, who was driving at that time, slowed down the bus to a halt as they approached the commotion, curious about what was about to happen in front of them.Of course, they don't want to get dragged into this scene, and Liam wanted to pass these people even though he was serious. However, as soon as they pass this commotion, they will surely get the attention of the group of barbaric men. They were in the distance, but they could clearly see what was happening.In the distance, they could see two women being pursued by a group of men who were yelling obscenities and making lewd gestures. For women, before or after the end of the world, it was still difficult for them t
As the two women started getting to know each other, Liam couldn't help but ask them. If he did not ask them, then his worries would only worsen.Liam's voice was filled with concern as he broached the subject, his gaze fixed on Sophia and Brittany. "Do you have any news about our sister?" he asked, his tone tinged with worry.Liam is well aware that these two may not have the information that he wanted to know. However, he still wanted to hear their answer.Sophia and Brittany exchanged a glance, their expressions clouded with sadness. Of course, they know why this young man asked them. After all, they have family too. They are worried for their family too. That's why, even though it is hard for them to tell the truth, they shook their heads slowly, a sense of helplessness evident in their eyes."We're sorry, Liam," Sophia said softly, her voice tinged with regret. Sighinh said, "After she left the company, we lost touch with her. We've been trying to find her, but..." Her voice tra
After talking about Liam and Jarvis' sister, she looked around. The bus may look big, but it couldn't hold more than three people. Thus, Hannah's brow furrowed with concern as she considered their limited transportation options. "We're going to need more space if we're going to accommodate any additional survivors we come across," she stated, her voice tinged with urgency.In their track, there's three beds. Two singles and one for a couple. Thus, with Hanna and Marcky being a couple, they occupy the big one. Thus, this left Brittany and Sophia with nowhere to sleep.Marcky nodded in agreement. "She's right. Our current vehicles won't be able to handle much more weight or passengers," he added, glancing around at the group.Sophia and Brittany exchanged a knowing look before Jarvis spoke up. He had been in Eldo City for a long time with his brother. Thus, he knows a lot of places here. "There's a small auto repair shop not far from here," she suggested. "They might have a camping truc
Liam has no choice. Even though he wanted to stay with them, he couldn't risk their safety just because of him. He wanted them as safe as possible.He stood where they left him and watched them drive away from him. As Liam watched the vehicle carrying his friends, brother, and lover disappear into the distance, a deep ache settled in his chest, weighing heavily on his heart. He almost choked with his own sob. Tears welled up in his eyes, blurring his vision as he grappled with the overwhelming sense of loss and regret.Liam couldn't help but cry as he rubbed his chest with his fist. It was so painful that he couldn't take it. He was more worried about his brother and lover than his friend. His lover and his brother are the most important people in his life. However, right now, he is about to leave them.Each passing moment felt like an eternity, the silence of the deserted road echoing the turmoil within Liam's soul. He clenched his fist as he tried to calm himself down. This couldn't
When Brandon laid down next to Liam, he immediately hugged him. Liam looks okay, yes, but Brandon still sees that it's not really okay. Just as he expected, when he hugged him, he felt his shoulders go up. He's crying. The room was shrouded in silence, and the air was heavy with grief. Soft moonlight filtered through the broken window, casting a pale glow on the scene inside. This is the second time Brandon has seen Liam this broken. It hurts, but he can't do anything because he knows that the only thing Liam can do right now is cry. Liam kneeled beside the lifeless body of his sister, Jasmine, his fingers trembling as he gently brushed a strand of hair from her face. Seeing his sister's face for the first time after the end of the world is really heartbreaking. What he expected was that he would be able to hug her. Who would have thought that he would see a cold corpse? Her once-vibrant eyes were closed forever, her body still and cold. He could barely recognize her through the
Brandon, who was just listening, looked at Liam. Even she couldn't believe what her boyfriend said. That's because he knows how much Liam loves his siblings. "Let me explain," Liam said immediately. "Yes, you will only be a burden. First, we know that your ability is not offensive, Jarvis. Yes, you will help me and Brandon, big time, in the travel because you know where there are many and few mindless zombies, but what if we're fighting? We don't know if we can protect you and Brandon at the same time." This time, Liam turned his gaze to Nathalie. "And yes, your ability was offensive, but it's not enough for you to fight against many mindless zombies. You still need more experience." Everyone is silent; no one talks. They all listened to what Liam said, and it was all on point. Everything Liam said made Nathalie and Jarvis unable to say anything, even though they admitted it. "Fine!" Liam just sighed as he looked at Nathalie's back as she left the dining room. He knew that he co
Two years.Who would have thought that people would be able to survive the two years that are happening in the world today? Two years without proper sleep, two years without proper food and drink, two years full of dread and fear.Even though Liam had created a cure, it still wasn't able to save everyone.When they gave them to the mindless zombies from the beginning, it didn't work. Especially mindless zombies. They did not become humans again and return to normal, but only lost their ability to use abilities. According to Brittany and Sophia, who studied it, that is because their body has become immune to the virus and their body no longer agrees to remove the virus from their body, which is why the zombie virus gives the body something to sacrifice, just like the ability that disappears in mindless creatures that are injected with the cure.Many are disappointed, but they are still thankful that there is still a chance that they will not become mindless zombies in case they are inj
A few days ago, Luis and his caravan left. Concerned for their safety, they still had to leave to carry out the mission Brandon had given them.Liam sat quietly on the edge of the bed while his boyfriend Brandon lay down."Bran?"Brandon looked at Liam for a moment. "Hmm?" You could see the worry on Liam's face, and Brandon knew what it was for. Because of that, he sat down, and he yanked Liam a little. "So, what's your worry?" Brandon asked softly as they sat down and hugged Liam from behind."Do you think Luis will be okay?"Brandon placed his chin on Liam's right shoulder. "Don't worry about them." He gave Liam a kiss on the cheek. "You know that I wouldn't give them a job like that if I knew they couldn't do it. Also, you also know that there is an ability user among them, right?"Liam held Brandon's knee, which was bent at his side. "I know that, and I have faith in your foresights. I just can't help but worry."Brandon laughed softly. "You still haven't changed, Liam." Brandon's
When the night fell, Luis got up from his bed. He has to act because otherwise, this mission cannot be called successful. The last thing they need to do is find someone to be their witness.Brandon told him that this would be the key to spreading even more rumors about the cure.Underneath the blanket of darkness, with only the moon and stars to bear witness, the three guards exchanged knowing glances as their leader approached them with a sense of purpose in his stride.Luis told them earlier, but Luis still went to them to tell them again."Alright, listen up," their boss said in a hushed tone, his voice carrying a hint of urgency and worry. Even if he doesn't want to leave his group and act alone, he can't do anything. It's easier without him. "I need to do something real quick. Keep an eye on things here while I'm gone," he explained.The guards nodded in understanding, their expressions serious as they prepared to maintain vigilance over their surroundings. Of course, they knew w
Meanwhile, on the other hand, half of the caravan members wandered inside the base. Look around and see how they can start with what Luis did to them. This is not against their will because they also know that this is the only thing they can do in return for the return to normal of the only child in their group. They stopped in front of a building. Many people are inside just based on the noise it creates from inside, and they hear it outside.This building, as far as they know, used to be a pub or club. They looked into each other's eyes before they went inside. They think this is the best place for what they do. Even if there are many people, they will only say one or two. When they entered, they entered cautiously, their senses alert for any signs of danger.Inside, they were met with a buzz of conversation and activity, the air thick with anticipation and apprehension. These people are still smiling even after experiencing a large-scale attack from mindless zombies. After all, w
The man paused in his work, wiping sweat from his brow as he turned to face Luis and his caravan. "Ah, a caravan," he said, greeting them with a weary smile. Even though he was smiling, Luis could still see the tiredness in his eyes. Who wouldn't be tired if you used not only physical strength but also mental strength, which is very difficult to replenish if you didn't use crystal nuclei? "You've come at a chaotic time. We recently faced a siege of mindless zombies that breached our defenses and wreaked havoc on our safe zone." He sighed. "I don't even know why the mindless zombies suddenly came together. Not only that, even if those at the top of the military were aware, even if they dispatched immediately, it still happened like this," he added as he sighed again and smiled. "If you're going to enter, go through the east gate. The process is long because everything has to be secured, but if there's no problem, you can enter."Luis nodded, understanding dawning on his face. "I see,"
"Let's not send them out yet," Liam said out of the blue while resting.Brandon looked at his boyfriend. "Huh?""The caravan, let's not send it out yet. It's only been an hour after the siege, and I think it's safer if they don't leave first," explained Liam.Brandon stopped for a moment and thought. Liam is right. If the caravan does leave now, they will definitely be delayed because there are scattered mindless zombies around.Brandon nodded in acknowledgment. "Alright, let's do that." He stood up. "I'll go talk to him. Just stay here and rest. If you can't, just stay in the room and sleep."Liam laughed weakly but still nodded and answered. "Alright."Brandon immediately looked for Luis. When he saw her, he called her. "Luis!"Luis turned and then said Brandon's name. "Brandon, do you need something?"Brandon stood before Luis, his expression grave yet determined. He shook his head softly as he delivered his instructions. "Luis, I think you guys need to stay here at our base for th
As the horde of mindless zombies approached, their eerie moans filling the air with dread, Brandon and his group braced themselves for the impending onslaught. The tension was palpable as the first wave of undead creatures descended upon them, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh.Brandon's eyes narrowed with determination as he wielded his powers, manipulating the metal around him to reinforce the steel fence that stood between them and the ravenous horde. "Hold the line!" he shouted to his comrades, his voice cutting through the chaos of the approaching fray.With a primal roar, the zombies descended upon the barricade, their sheer numbers overwhelming as they clawed and gnashed at the fortified barrier. The sound of metal scraping against metal echoed through the air, punctuated by the desperate cries of the undead.Hannah and Marcky fought alongside Brandon, their abilities complementing each other as they unleashed a barrage of offensive strikes against the encroaching