Minutes earlier—
Two girls formed a team, thinking about where to escape next.
Classmates and teachers were all scattered, and many of them were likely in grave danger.
The blonde girl walking on the left was Rei Miyamoto, she cautiously looked around, like a mouse being chased by a wild cat;
And on the right, Saya Takagi, a girl with glasses and pink pigtails, opened her phone, trying to see if there were any officially prepared shelters in the city.
They didn't know what had happened, only that in just half an hour, the school had become a living hell.
Those bloodthirsty Living Dead were like ferocious beasts, pouncing on any living person they saw.
In this regard, Rei Miyamoto thought she and Saya Takagi were lucky.
If they had followed the crowd to escape then… stampedes, congestion, and ultimately, few would have successfully escaped.
"Classmate Miyamoto, what should we do next…" "I don't know either, Takagi-san? Is there any official news released? Like the address of a shelter."
"No, the news is continuously broadcasting 'Notice to citizens to stay at home'."
From this, it was clear that, so far, the authorities had not provided an effective plan.
"However, a riot broke out at the airport, and many people want to fly out of this city."
Saya Takagi finished speaking and slowed her pace.
Since the two of them left the classroom relatively late, the Living Dead all went after the escaping students and teachers, and they, conversely, survived.
Rei Miyamoto, who considered herself quite lucky, now stopped and pulled Saya Takagi to hide in the stairwell.
Because a Corpse had emerged directly in front of them.
Judging by the clothes and appearance, it should be a physical education teacher.
"Let's take a detour."
Saya Takagi didn't want to confront those terrifying monsters head-on.
Rei Miyamoto, nodding in agreement, intended to move in the opposite direction.
But as her right foot lifted… Clang!
A dropped cup nearby was kicked by her.
"…"
"…"
The two girls fell silent, staring at each other in terror.
Then—
"Roar!!!"
The Corpse roared.
The two girls, not caring about making noise, immediately fled in another direction.
But before they had gone a few steps, the figure of a Corpse appeared at the end of the corridor ahead.
They were blocked!
Since the two were on the third floor, it was impossible to jump down.
Because there were also Living Dead below, and they might get injured.
Anxious Rei Miyamoto quickly tried to twist the handle of a nearby door.
Soon, the multimedia classroom door opened.
"Takagi-san!"
"Oh! That's great! The teacher didn't lock it!"
Seeing this, Saya Takagi quickly hid inside with Rei Miyamoto.
After closing the door, the Corpses immediately arrived and began to recklessly pound on the iron door of the multimedia classroom.
The two pushed the nearby podium to the door, then observed the situation.
Coming to the window, Rei Miyamoto saw some students fleeing to the back mountain.
"Hey! We're here! Help us!! We're currently trapped in the multimedia classroom!"
Hearing the shout, an escaping student paused for a moment and looked back.
Rei Miyamoto met his gaze, but the student said nothing, simply turned his head, and continued to flee.
"Don't ignore me! Didn't you hear?! Hey! We're here!!!"
Seeing themselves abandoned, Rei Miyamoto began to become hysterical.
Because if no one helped, there would only be one outcome—becoming one of the Living Dead.
"Come back! We're right here! Save us!!!"
"Enough! Classmate Miyamoto!"
"How can it be enough! We're going to… Wuwu!"
An agitated Rei Miyamoto had her mouth covered by Saya Takagi, and she temporarily quieted down.
Almost at the same time, screams came from the students fleeing to the back mountain, presumably all caught by the Corpses… "Be quiet, Classmate Miyamoto, shouting now is just a waste of energy and will attract more monsters."
"Understood?"
"Mm…"
Rei Miyamoto nodded, obediently closing her mouth.
At the same time, the Corpses outside began to knock and bang on the door, the sound like a death drumbeat, each strike heavily pounding on the hearts of the two girls.
Fear gradually spread, Rei Miyamoto felt her palms were covered in sweat, while Saya Takagi tightly closed her eyes, trying to calm her inner panic.
Although they wanted to remain rational and think carefully, it was simply impossible in reality.
Watching classmates and teachers being eaten and turning into new monsters with their own eyes;
Now they were trapped in the multimedia classroom, and it was probably only a matter of time before the Living Dead broke in.
And even if they could really keep hiding, food and water would not be sufficient.
"Classmate Miyamoto, how about we use the curtains from the multimedia classroom to make a rope? Then we can slide down from the third floor here and escape outside along the path on the back mountain."
"That sounds like it could work."
Rei Miyamoto looked at Saya Takagi, thinking this method was feasible.
The girls didn't hesitate and immediately started working.
However, just as they were tearing down the curtains, preparing to twist them into a rope, the knocking outside suddenly stopped.
The two exchanged glances, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.
Had the Living Dead left? Or was something worse about to happen?
Just as they were hesitating whether to open the door to check, a knock sounded.
This time it wasn't so violent, but rhythmic.
"I am Saeko Busujima from the third year, there should be someone inside, right? You can come out now."
Saeko Busujima from the third year.
Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi both had an impression of her.
Because she was the captain of the Kendo Club, possessing excellent swordsmanship, and was very popular in school.
But with so many Living Dead, could they really be dealt with so easily?
"Don't worry, the monsters outside have all been cleaned up."
Hearing Saeko Busujima's second emphasis, the girls decided to see what the situation was like.
Chen Hai heard the sound of a cabinet being moved.
The door was quickly opened.
Two familiar characters emerged from inside—Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi.
What a coincidence.
"Are you two alright?"
Saeko Busujima asked again.
The two girls nodded.
"We're fine, Saeko-senpai... Who are these two?"
"They're the ones who helped me."
After Asuna and Chen Hai introduced themselves, Saeko Busujima added,
"Over fifty Corpses in the hallway were eliminated by Mr. Chen Hai using flames."
At this, Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi both looked at Chen Hai.
A single thought simultaneously popped into the minds of the two girls—a savior has arrived at the school, we are saved!