Tina stood frozen for several seconds, unable to process what she had just heard. The settlement she had confidently promised her family would protect them had rejected them, the executives she had trusted were dead or gone, and now even the position she had once enjoyed meant nothing.She suddenly turned toward Jude and grabbed the front of his clothes. “Wait. You're the bunker owner, aren't you? You told us that bunker belonged to you. If you really own it, then you have somewhere safe. You can take us there. You have to help us!”Jude looked down at Tina's hands before slowly pushing them away. A bitter scoff escaped him. “The bunker isn't mine. You should know that by now. Gerald is the owner.”Tina's face immediately went blank.“What?”“Gerald,” Jude repeated. “The bunker belongs to Gerald.”Tina stared at him as though he had just spoken another language. “But you claimed it was yours. You told us that you built it and that it was located in Sevnial Cave. You described ev

Gerald barely had time to process the system's announcement before a grin spread across his face. A private storage space.That was exactly the kind of ability he needed.He immediately took a shower, dressed, and headed toward the bunker’s storage room. As he walked, he began thinking seriously about what would become dangerous if they suddenly had to move. Food was important. Medicine was important. But weapons were even more important.If scavengers really began discovering the bunker, hiding everything they needed inside the bunker would not be enough. Gerald needed an emergency reserve that nobody else knew existed.He stopped in front of the weapons cabinet.After considering several options, he picked up a compact firearm and examined it carefully.“System, store this.”The weapon disappeared from his hand.A notification appeared in his mind.{Storage successful.}{Item: Firearm}{Weight: 2.8 kilograms. Current Virtual Space capacity: 2.8/100 kilograms.}Gerald's smile widene

Meanwhile, inside the abandoned car, the leader already had Tina pinned against the back seat.Her jacket was gone. Her shirt was ripped open and hanging off one shoulder. Her bra was yanked down. Only her underwear was still on, and even that was half pulled to the side. She kicked and twisted, screaming until her voice cracked.“Stop! Please stop! Don’t do this!”The scavenger leader laughed and shoved her legs apart with his knee. He had already pulled himself out. His cock was hard and ready in his hand as he leaned over her.“Shut the fuck up and stay still,” he growled. “I told you I’ve been full for weeks. You’re going to take it.”Tina turned her face away and screamed again. Tears ran into her hair. She tried to cover herself with her arms, but he slapped them away and pressed closer.Outside the car, his men stood in a loose circle, grinning. Guns stayed pointed at Jeff, Henry, Mr. Hills, and Mrs. Hills. Nobody moved. Nobody could.Mrs. Hills’ voice broke.“No! Don’t do thi

Gerald stared at the notification for several seconds before a huge smile spread across his face.“Yay!”He couldn't hide his excitement. After everything he had gone through, finally having a proper perimeter around the bunker meant one more layer of protection against the dangers outside.“When will it be completed?” Gerald asked.{Construction will begin tonight. The perimeter will be fully constructed overnight.}Gerald's eyes lit up.“Perfect.”He left his room in a much better mood and joined the others in the main room. Everyone was already sitting around the table, enjoying dinner. The atmosphere inside the bunker was warm and peaceful, completely different from the frozen world outside.Gerald sat down and began eating with them. For a while, nobody talked about the people they had encountered outside. They simply enjoyed the food and the warmth.After a few minutes, Erena suddenly spoke.“I'm actually wondering something. Why isn't the government doing anything about this?”

The four bikes suddenly spread out behind the van, forming a loose formation as they accelerated. The scavengers raised their weapons, and within seconds, gunfire erupted across the frozen road. Bullets slammed into the back of the van, punching small holes through the metal and sending sparks flying.“Keep driving!” one of the soldiers shouted. The driver ducked slightly as another bullet struck the side of the vehicle. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, trying to keep the van straight while the road continued twisting beneath them.Then a bullet struck one of the tires.The tire exploded with a loud bang, causing the entire van to violently jerk to one side. The driver lost control almost instantly, and the van began sliding sideways across the ice. “Hold on!” he yelled as he desperately fought the steering wheel.The van slammed into a snow-covered barrier before rolling onto its side. It scraped across the frozen ground, bounced once, then rolled again before finally landing u