Luca was the last to rise from his chair, so he saw Ruth faint and swiftly caught her body. Cold sweat was seeping down the girlâs back as if she had taken a shower, her face pale and slightly hot.
Luca took Ruth to her room, laid her down, and took care of her. He patiently wiped away her sweat. In the evening, Ruth still didnât wake up and her body had a severe fever. It was so hot that it could cook a sunny-side-up egg.The sunlight did not change, it became more like blood day by day. More and more people fell ill, and the chaos intensified.Luca stayed at home. He monitored the situation on the monitor, watched the news channels, and took care of unconscious Ruth. Fortunately, there was an IV that could help her.As for Luca, from his dreams, he knew he was just an ordinary person. Thatâs why he tried hard to train his physical strength, agility and accuracy of attacks were also necessary.Tired of having no one to talk to and not knowing what to do, Luca turned on his laptop and connected to the internet to watch the news. From the surveillance room, he could see the blood-red sunlight slowly being covered by clouds. It caused daylight to look like afternoon.The news was still the same as the old news. The anchor sat in the studio in a neat outfit and fooled everyone.âThe situation will be under control soon. Please donât go out, prepare food and drink, rescue teams will come to save everyone. The government hasnât given up yet.âLuca sneered and switched to another news channel, and browsed every platform that was usually crowded.News on the internet is amazing, even if the government wants to suppress it, it still spreads like crazy. The first human who became a zombie was resurrected yesterday, which made a huge stir, then followed by the news saying that many humans were turning into zombies. Especially in hospitals.Luca clicked on some videos related to zombies. The zombies moved stiffly and slowly, but their strength was almost equivalent to an adult human, plus their bodies couldnât feel pain and death.The zombies feed on humans. Seeing that cruel and bloody scene, even though Luca was mentally prepared, it still felt disgusting. He ran to the bathroom and vomited.âDamn, it looks so real!â After saying that, Luca patted his forehead. âThis is indeed real. The world has changed.âHe stabilized his emotions and familiarized himself by watching video after video over and over again until the nausea disappeared.It was already 6 pm when he realized the time. Shutting down the computer and rushing downstairs. When he was still on the stairs, a large tremor occurred. Minor earthquakes were not unusual these few weeks, but today were strong enough to cause some objects to fall.Luckily, their house was sturdy. Luca trudged up the stairs, holding on to the wall as he made his way toward Ruthâs room.The shaking stopped just as Luca opened the door. Ruth was awake and feeling dizzy from the earthquake. She turned toward the door as soon as she heard movement.âYouâre awake.â Luca entered naturally and pushed away the surprise in his eyes. He approached Ruth and touched her forehead to check her temperature. âHow are you feeling?âRuth stared at the ceiling with wide eyes. Her voice trembled and was very small. âHungry.âLuca frowned as soon as he heard her words, but he quickly got up and went to the kitchen to make some rice porridge. Half an hour later, he came back with a bowl of warm porridge and a glass of warm mineral water, as well as some vitamin tablets.Seeing Ruth sitting leaning against the headboard, Luca placed his luggage on the bedside table.He asked patiently, âCan you feed yourself?âRuth lifted her pale face and looked at Luca, reaching out to show a trembling hand. That alone was enough to answer Lucaâs questionSo inevitably Luca had to feed the girl.After finishing feeding, Luca didnât leave the room. He picked up his laptop and turned it on.The chaos outside was just like the chaos on the internet. Many people came out and raged against the slow government. Some were crying for help, and even the âsmart peopleâ started to express their theories.Scream after scream echoed, followed by a bunch of hungry zombies. Despite getting used to it, the expression on Lucaâs face still looked ugly.Ruth only heard the sound because Luca was sitting on the sofa facing her with his back to the laptop screen, and she could see his expression. Her voice was hoarse and slightly weak as he said, âWhat are you disgusted with?âLuca looked away and stared at Ruth, snorting coldly, replying, âThe thought of there being zombies eating humans, thatâs disgusting.ââYeah, get used to it.â Ruth laid her body down.She knew exactly how Luca felt when he first encountered this dreamlike situation. If mental strength and psychological endurance were lacking, it would take a long time to get used to them. However, Luca did not seem to have much resistance. It would only take a short time for the man to get used to it.The news rolled over to the military side. There was an army general who posted a new video to calm the public and instantly became a trending topic.{Donât panic. At the military base, there is someone who has awakened superpowers. He is General Hugo Lloris. Donât give up, there is still hope for all of us!}âThis General Hugo seems to be the first person to awaken superpowers. Well, at least the registered ones,â Luca told Ruth about this information. He found out 3 days ago, just when more and more people were falling ill, General Hugo awakened superpowers.There was no response from Ruth. Luca thought it was because she still felt uncomfortable.So Luca went back to talking about Hugo. âI heard that this general is also very strong and young. Heâs smart. This will be a suitable partner if we want to live safely.âLuca told more things about Hugo until Ruthâs loud voice rang out.âStrong what? Donât talk about that guy!âRuthâs anger took Luca by surprise. He stared at her for almost a second. âWhy are you angry? This guy is ....âLucaâs words stopped as soon as he saw Ruthâs eyes filled with emotion. There was hatred, anger, disgust, and... disappointment.Luca had never seen Ruth with so many emotions. This both surprised and intrigued him.Ruth looked away to avoid Lucaâs gaze and closed her eyes.Seeing that reaction, Luca quickly switched to another video. However, his mind and focus were no longer occupied by the content of the video.Ruth, on the other hand, couldnât get rid of the pieces of memory in her head. She knew clearly that Hugo would be Lucaâs strongest rival. Hugo was not a good person. He was full of tricks and deceit. Despite his powerful abilities and smart brain, he was very cruel and heartless. Hugo could throw anyone away and subjugate them, no matter how much that person contributed to him.Ruth hated people like that!After a few quiet moments, Ruth fell asleep. Luca went out and searched for information about Hugo.Hugo Lloris is a 32-year-old man who had reached the pinnacle of life because of his intelligence and strength. He is also handsome and comes from a prominent family.There are still many things that Luca finds out about Hugo back in his elementary school days. Apart from the achievements made, nothing bad is reported.âRuth is so weird,â he commented to himself. He propped up his chin and stared at Hugoâs photo.The power suddenly went out, the earthquake shook again, but with a lower magnitude, only making people feel dizzy for a moment.Sooner or later, the world would be shrouded in darkness, there would be no internet access, it would cut communication off, and a stone age-like life would emerge. The difference is, if the enemy of humans used to be wild animals, now itâs zombies.Suddenly someone tapped him on the shoulder. Luca jumped in surprise and screamed.Ruth hit Luca on the head and said, âShut up! Youâre such a coward!ââHey, you startled me. Canât you make a sound when you walk?â Luca pulled out his chair and sat back down.âI walk in front of you and you donât see?âLuca frowned, old hatred and new hatred accumulating. Angrily he said, âHow could I see you, Miss? Itâs all dark over there and thereâs not a speck of light!ââAhh ....â Ruth sighed regretfully. She forgot that Luca was currently just an ordinary human who needed more time to adapt to the darkness. While she, as a human with special abilities, had good eyesight in the dark.âThen Iâll turn on the diesel.âRuth left without waiting for Lucaâs reply. Luca, however, followed behind with the help of a flashlight.âCan you see clearly?â Luca noticed that Ruth was walking very smoothly.The girl nodded and muttered low, saying nothing more. They entered the room at the back and turned on the diesel. The lights in the house burned as brightly as before.For fear of being conspicuous in the midst of complete darkness, some of the lights are off. Leaving only the center light and the room where they would sleep.Ruth recovered quickly. They lived like that for a few days. The small rain didnât stop for almost 2 days, which added to the gloomy feeling. However, Luca still practiced diligently, no matter how cold the weather was.âHey, can I ask you something?â Luca gulped down a bottle of mineral water and wiped the sweat from his forehead.Ruth was examining some weapons that could be used to kill zombies. He indifferently responded, âWhat?ââThat guy... Hugo. Do you know him?âGiven Ruthâs reaction then and her silence now, Luca had a vague guess. It was just that he didnât know what the relationship between the two people was to the point that Ruth knew Hugoâs nature.âYou know him, so who is he?âRuth remained silent and continued her work, as if reluctant to answer. This made Luca even more curious. âTell me, how do you know General Hugo?â Luca asked again and would ask until he got an answer. However, Ruth didnât want to answer. She just clenched her mouth and walked into the living room. Luca followed along like a chicken, but his mouth kept making noises. âWe were comrades in arms before and until the end of the world came, but you kept secrets from me. This is outrageous!â Ruth stopped walking, turned back, and looked at Luca. The expression on her face did not look good. After a few moments of staring at the man, she let out a light snort, then said, âYouâre so noisy, like a woman in heat.â âHey, what are you saying?â Luca interrupted irritably. If it werenât for his curiosity about Hugo, he wouldnât have said so much. Turning her face away and resuming her steps, Ruth said, âDidnât I tell you that I can predict the future, and this Hugo is in it?â âSo you donât k
Luca and Ruth are two people who are always cautious in their actions, especially in a world full of dangers, like the world they live in now. Through the surveillance camera, they saw a familiar man standing outside the gate. It was Dash, Lucaâs friend.Although they wondered why Dash had gotten here, they didnât discuss it right away. There was still time to ask about it, anyway.Ruth let out a long sigh of relief. âIt is Dash. Come on, go down and check it out!âNodding lightly, Luca responded, âBring weapons. We donât know whatâs going on down below.âThey got ready to go down and check on Dash. In fear of zombies following Dash, they decided to dress up with weapons. Luca took his M16 rifle while Ruth carried a pocket knife and a pistol.They walked out of the house carefully, ready to face the danger. The streets around their house were quiet and dark, with only dim street lights illuminating the streets.âDash!â called Luca.Dash, outside the gate, heard his name being called by
He could hear the sound of fast and noisy footsteps in the distance. A crowd of ferocious-looking, blood-soaked zombies were rapidly approaching their base.âThe zombies are coming!âLuca, who was inexperienced in dealing with zombies in the last days, looked a little nervous and worried. Fortunately, he kept his cool, knowing that they wouldnât be able to survive for long if the zombies made it in.Ruth looked very calm, as if she was used to hearing Lucaâs words. She rushed out and looked carefully in the direction of the settlement in question.In the distance, she saw several figures moving slowly and irregularly. They looked human, but there was something strange about their movements, which were too stiff and staggered.âPretty fast. I thought they would come in half an hour,â Ruth muttered, trying to justify what she saw.âUnfortunately, reality speaks otherwise,â Luca replied, raising his weapon. âWe must be prepared to face them.âLuca pressed a button, making a hole open in
Luca carefully looked around, but stepped recklessly. He didnât know if this was the space inside the ancient jade stone called Ruth or not? All he saw was a dense forest, with no land for houses, gardening, or anything else. Looking around again, Luca felt that something was wrong with the place. It may not actually be a space in the jade stone. As he walked, something fell right in front of him. He looked down and saw a rolled-up piece of paper. Luca examined the rolled-up paper and opened it. There was writing on the ancient paper roll. Paper Roll: This is a truly private and relaxed place, just for you and your partner. You can customize it as you please and make it your own. Frowning and casting a mocking glance. âIs this a joke? Do I have to handle it myself too? Iâve had enough dealing with madness in my life!â Doesnât anyone behind the paper roll know that the world he currently lives in is already filled with exhausting chaos, and he has to manage this place too? âOkay,
Ruth frowned in annoyance, but then breathed a sigh of relief. She asked once again, "Why are you sneaking around, huh?Luca, who was a little behind Ruth and couldn't see clearly in the dark, asked, "Who's there? I can't see very well.""Who else? Your friend Dash, huh!" Ruth's tone was filled with complaints.Dash hobbled over to them, wide-eyed and with his hands clutching his flat stomach. He had a tired and slightly pale face as he said, "I'm starving. You guys left no food on the table."Hearing that, Luca lightly patted his forehead and chuckled, "Ahh, I've eaten everything. I forgot there were still people here.""Hmm. Come on, I'll make something for you to eat. Luca brought a lot of vegetables earlier," Ruth said as she led them out of the storage room and into the kitchen.They sat at the dining table while Ruth struggled with the vegetables and cooking utensils."Where did you get vegetables in the midst of this world chaos?" asked Dash, looking at Luca in confusion.Luca
Luca Edgar ran with the group of people to the warehouse and slammed the big door. A gigantic monster chased behind them like a hungry beast. The one who looked the stronger of them all called the group leader, held down the barn door, and shouted commandingly, âGo hide and find a suitable place to surround the zombies!â Everyone ran in all directions, following the group leaderâs instructions and preparing to carry out the attack together. Only Luca, who didnât know what to do, carried his helpless body to a corner of the shed. Crouch like a chicken. He didnât know what was going on, nor did he have the ability to help deal with those monsters called zombies. His face was pale as if it had no blood and cold sweat was seeping down his back, his hands were trembling and his legs were limp. âWhat happened? What happened? What happened?â he muttered frantically in a low voice, his eyes blurred, and his brain working hard to come up with an answer. The monster from outside hit the do
Lucaâs face was full of shock. He lightly laughed at the girlâs attitude, moreover laughing at his silly self.âWhat do you believe, huh? My nonsense?âThe girl, Ruth Allyson, nodded heavily. Straightened her posture and looked at Luca earnestly, like a little soldier who trusted his master selflessly. Her voice was firm as she replied, âYes, I believe your words about doomsday. Itâs not nonsense!âLuca was dumbfounded, slightly disturbed by the girlâs conviction. He pushed back the hair that covered his eyes, looked into Ruthâs eyes, and couldnât help but be convinced. The girl before him believed his nonsense about doomsday being predicted only through nightmares.Luca let out a long breath, leaning against the wall. With indifference in his tone of voice, he asked, âWhat is your reason for believing me?âRuth followed Lucaâs actions and leaned against the wall next door. Her slender fingers tapped her chin twice, eyes fixed on Lucaâs figure. It made Luca feel a little self-consciou
Water splashing against his face, Luca was stunned before realizing the situation. It dumbfounded him to see a girl leaning her body against the wall. The water ran through Ruthâs hair and onto her face, making the beautiful look a little sexy.âThis... this is ....â Luca stammered as Ruth lifted her face and looked at him. There was a sharp glint in the girlâs eyes that left Luca stunned, even if only for a moment.Ruth immediately let go of Luca and patted her wet hair, snorting coldly before smiling widely.âWhat about my reaction earlier? Wasnât I fast enough?ââAh?â Luca still hadnât come back to his senses. After rethinking the events of the past few moments, he was completely at a loss for words.The longer he was with Ruth, the more new things he learned. That girl was not only fast and had good instincts but also strong. Tell me, what girl could kick a gallon of water with her slender calves? Luca thought only Ruth could. Well, at least for now.âAhh, sorry... Iâm sorry!â Th