Inside the crystal glass crisscrossed with fine cracks spreading like a spider's web, small ice cubes swayed gently following an unseen rhythm, reflecting the glow of the full moon that had pierced through the gap in the billowing fabric curtains hanging in the corner of the small room. The room was on the second floor of a modest apartment, standing in the middle of a densely populated district in one of the big cities, where the early autumn night air deepened with profound intensity amplified by the wind stirring more strongly than usual, sighing through the gaps in buildings as if foretelling the arrival of an intangible shadow of misfortune. At the same time, Huang Shin suddenly jolted and woke up abruptly from a deep sleep; cold sweat trickled slowly down his startled face, even though the room's temperature had already begun to turn sharply cold even as autumn had only just entered its early stages.
"Again…" he said in a slightly trembling whisper heavy with emotional weight, while his fingers instinctively touched the slightly cold part of his neck a spot that seemed to still bear witness to the piercing pain from a bite that had once claimed his life in a future timeline that would never come to pass. His eyes, which usually radiated an aura of confidence, were now shrouded in a deep intertwining of emotions: intense blazing anger burned in his chest, and grief that cut to his innermost soul, as a series of vivid memories surfaced of the future he had experienced firsthand memories of the world's destruction happening in the next five days, of a zombie plague spreading at terrifying speed due to the failure of a supernatural experiment, and of Lin Mei the woman he loved deeply and sincerely who had betrayed him to make him food for the group she followed faithfully and without hesitation.
After a moment passed in tense silence, Huang Shin slowly and carefully bent his body forward and sat on the edge of the bed still warm from his body heat. His gaze was intensely focused on his left hand, which tightly gripped a small piece of neatly folded paper. The paper's surface had clear, precise writing without a single mistake, as if printed with high accuracy: "Zeta Gate Project Phase 7 Experiment will be activated on October 31 at 00:00 WIB". The paper was concrete proof that his memories were not mere fantasy he had found it under his pillow right after waking from his first dream about the future, nine days ago when all the memories began to appear suddenly. As a genius with extraordinary ability to process information at high speed and carefully manipulate situations to achieve desired goals, this time he faced a challenge that exceeded all limits he had ever encountered in his entire life.
With his heart beginning to calm from the overwhelming anxiety and fully controlled again by clear awareness, Huang Shin slowly stood up and walked steadily toward the room's floor-to-ceiling window. Outside the slightly cloudy glass, city life continued as usual with no indication of the great changes to come: motor vehicles flowed smoothly on the well-paved and maintained wide highway, small vendors still sold their goods enthusiastically on the sidewalks crowded with passersby, and children played cheerfully in the park located near the apartment complex where he lived. Yet he knew with unshakable certainty that in just five days, all this apparent peaceful activity and life would shatter into unrecognizable pieces. The air temperature would drop drastically below zero degrees Celsius, causing river and lake water to freeze in just a matter of hours, while the supernatural virus causing the zombie plague would spread through air and physical contact at truly terrifying and uncontrollable speed.
"I will not let that happen again," he said in a firm and steady tone without a hint of doubt, as he felt a gentle vibration flowing smoothly through every part of his body a power called "Unlimited Space", which began to emerge along with the memories of that unwanted future. Although he had not yet fully mastered this power with complete control, he knew it gave him extraordinary special ability to store all forms of objects without limits of space or weight from tiny micro-sized items to large-volume objects, even certain types of energy that could be concentrated in solid form. To prove this was true, he lifted his gaze to a textbook on his neatly kept desk, focusing all his attention on the book with high concentration and no distraction, and with minimal yet controlled effort, the book slowly disappeared from the desk surface leaving behind a faint soft blue shimmer like morning dew. He then slowly closed his eyes and felt the book's presence in the invisible space within him stored safely and neatly, ready to be called back whenever needed in the days to come.
After confirming that his power truly existed and operated well as expected, Huang Shin immediately began the process of carefully and meticulously arranging his strategic steps. First, he needed to gather sufficient supplies not only to survive alone but also to help others after the crisis began and quickly swept across the entire region. Second, he needed to investigate further into the secret organization behind the failed experiment an organization where Lin Mei also worked as one of its core agents with high-level access to important information. And most crucially, as an urgent top priority, he needed to uncover all their ongoing plans in China before the crisis had a chance to spread across the world and cause even greater unimaginable destruction.
He picked up the laptop on his desk and began typing at extraordinary high speed, utilizing his expertise in information technology and hacking to access various types of hidden information within the vast global internet network. In a relatively short and efficient time without mistakes, he successfully found several clear and undeniable traces leading to a company named "Zeta Global Technology", which had branch offices in various major cities across China. Although officially the company claimed to operate in the field of advanced technology research and beneficial public health, the data he found through carefully successful access showed they were actually conducting experiments on supernatural energy unknown to the world and continuous attempts to open a door to another world believed to be full of unlimited and mysterious magical power.
As the sun began to slowly emerge from the far eastern horizon, illuminating the cold part of the room with a touch of warm light that gave a sense of new hope and untapped possibility, Huang Shin clearly realized that the time available to him was already running short and must be used as well as possible. He had to work at maximum speed if he truly wanted to stop the coming disaster and save millions of lives at stake. Yet amid his busy efforts to carefully plan his next steps, his thoughts again drifted uncontrollably toward Lin Mei the woman he loved sincerely and who had deliberately betrayed him. Did she truly do it voluntarily and fully aware of the consequences, or was she also in a state of being enslaved by the organization using certain techniques to completely control her mind and actions? The question weighed heavily on his heart and surrounded him with deep uncertainty, but he knew for certain that he had to face it directly if he wanted to resolve this entire matter thoroughly and bring proper justice to all parties involved.
"I will find the answer, Mei," he whispered in a gentle yet unwavering determined tone, while slowly closing his laptop and starting to prepare the various items he would bring on his upcoming challenging journey. "Whether for good or ill, I will face you directly and stop the organization's plans by any means possible. Not just to avenge the betrayal I have suffered, but to save thousands of lives that will be lost in vain if I do nothing to prevent it with all the power I possess."
As the wind grew stronger with increasing intensity and the air temperature continued to slowly but steadily drop to lower levels, Huang Shin left his room with steady steps full of confidence in his abilities. In five days the world would face the greatest test in human civilization's history that might never be forgotten, but this time he was ready with all possible preparation with his extraordinary genius intellect as his great advantage, the unique power he had just discovered and begun to master well, and sincere care for fellow humans as his invaluable greatest weapon, he would fight with all his strength to create a different and better future than the one he had experienced in the timeline that would no longer happen and fade into unrecorded darkness of history.
— Bagian 1
After leaving his room, Huang Shin moved with clear purpose and steady steps toward the small kitchen on the ground floor of his apartment complex. The walls had begun to peel gradually, forming a thin layer of paint chips that settled on the floor, and the refrigerator's rather noisy fan echoed through the cramped space making the place far from comfortable or pleasant to occupy. However, for the current situation that required efficiency over comfort, it served as the perfect starting point to begin the series of carefully planned preparation steps he had laid out. He opened the limited-sized storage cabinet and carefully counted and identified each item inside: a small amount of rice in plastic packaging that had started to harden, several cans of ready-to-eat food with various flavors, cooking oil nearly at the bottom of a cloudy glass bottle, and several bottled water containers of varying sizes scattered in the cabinet corners. Of course, these supplies would not be enough to survive for more than a few days, especially if he planned to help others in need after the crisis struck on a large scale.
Without wasting time on unnecessary additional thoughts or expending energy on worries he could not yet address, Huang Shin took his wallet containing a small amount of cash and several active ATM cards, along with his rather old motorcycle keys that showed clear signs of use on their metal surface. He exited the apartment and walked calmly toward the main road in front of the complex, where the morning air already felt far colder than expected for early autumn that should still be mild. Fallen leaves from roadside trees were blown around by the strengthening wind, sweeping across the asphalt surface damp with dew. Some people already going about their daily activities wore thick jackets even though October had only just entered its second week. Several of them looked at Huang Shin with obvious surprise because he was only wearing a plain t-shirt and long pants but he did not feel cold at all, even sensing a warm flow of energy constantly coursing through him whenever he thought of the "Unlimited Space" power that had become an inseparable part of his body and consciousness.
"First, to the big supermarket on the other side of the city," he murmured softly but clearly with a definite intonation, as he started his motorcycle with a familiar motion that showed long familiarity and skill in operating it. He had planned the most efficient route using digital maps accessed from his phone before leaving the apartment, taking into account typically heavy traffic at certain hours and the optimal distance to travel. Besides the supermarket, he also needed to visit several other important locations according to the carefully prepared list: a hardware store for construction and defense needs, a pharmacy for medicine and medical supplies, a building materials store for shelter construction, and even an electronics store for energy and communication equipment. All items obtained from these locations would be of great value and become crucial resources when the world fell into chaos in the coming days under unexpected conditions.
After riding for about ten minutes through city streets growing busy with morning activity, Huang Shin arrived at "Mega Mart" a supermarket located in a strategic, easily accessible downtown area. The place was usually very crowded in the morning with shoppers looking for fresh goods in various categories, but today it felt quieter than usual with far fewer visitors than a typical workday. Some employees arranging items on shelves looked slightly anxious and often glanced out the windows with worried expressions. He heard them discussing unusual weather conditions and news of mysterious cases occurring in other cities across China where people suddenly became extremely aggressive and attacked others for no clear reason or explanation that fit ordinary logic. Of course, they did not know these cases were the beginning of a zombie plague that would spread at terrifying speed in the coming days, bringing widespread destruction.
Without stopping long to look around or engage in unnecessary conversation that could delay him, Huang Shin began filling his shopping cart with various items pre-determined on his preparation list: large bags of rice weighing dozens of kilograms, practical for long-term storage; glutinous rice for backup food that could be kept longer; large quantities of granulated sugar and table salt as basic cooking needs; large, sturdy cooking oil jerry cans that were not easily broken; various types of canned food (fish, meat, vegetables) with long shelf lives; light biscuits as practical quick energy sources that could be carried anywhere; chocolate bars that provided high calories in small portions; and many large bottled water containers needed for daily drinking. He also took several boxes of special canned food designed for children and the elderly with nutritional content suited to their metabolic needs, plus some food types that did not require special cooking processes or complex equipment when cooking facilities were unavailable. When supermarket employees saw his cart was so full the items could barely be closed properly, they looked at him with obvious surprise and curiosity on their puzzled faces.
"Sir, are you preparing for a big event or something?" asked one female employee with her typical friendly smile and undisguised curiosity.
Huang Shin returned a warm, friendly smile, keeping his facial expression natural and not reflecting the deep concern in his heart. "Yes, you could say that. I have a large family coming to visit and I want to make sure all their needs are well met without any shortages," he replied with the cleverness honed over years of hiding the truth. He could not tell others the truth because they would surely not believe him they might even think he was unwell or suffering from some psychological disorder that made him think irrationally.
After carefully selecting all food supplies according to his list, Huang Shin moved to another section of the supermarket selling household goods and emergency supplies vital for extreme conditions. He took several sets of sturdy camping tents that were easy to set up without special tools; thick blankets capable of keeping the body warm in extremely low temperatures below zero degrees; high-quality waterproof and cold-resistant jackets that were durable; strong, sturdy boots with non-slip soles for various road surfaces; flashlights with large battery capacity and emergency features for long use; battery-powered radios capable of picking up signals in difficult conditions when main communication networks were down; large quantities of waterproof matches; and several small gas canisters practical for outdoor cooking or when electricity was completely cut off. He also did not forget to take several boxes of important common medications for basic health conditions: paracetamol to reduce pain and fever; various types of cough medicine for respiratory symptoms; effective fever reducers for high-temperature cases; antiseptic wound ointment to prevent infection; sterile bandages in various sizes to cover wounds; and other basic medical supplies like thermometers and practical wound dressing kits.
When it was time to pay at the checkout counter, which was no longer very crowded, Huang Shin clearly saw the total price displayed on the cashier screen a substantial amount that nearly exhausted all the cash in his dwindling wallet. But he showed no hesitation at all and paid immediately using a combination of available cash and ATM card transactions that still had sufficient balance. Afterward, he asked one employee to help carry all his items outside the supermarket to where he had parked his motorcycle in the designated area. However, when they arrived there, they were shocked to see all the numerous, heavy items suddenly disappear quickly and smoothly one by one simply by being touched by Huang Shin and accompanied by a faint, soft blue shimmer that was hard to see clearly unless observed carefully and with full focus.
"Sorry, what just happened?" asked the male employee who had helped him, his voice slightly trembling from extreme surprise, his eyes wide as he witnessed an event he could not comprehend with his common sense accustomed to the world's normal logic.
Huang Shin just smiled gently and gave a carefully prepared explanation, keeping his demeanor calm and controlled without showing any signs of error or confusion. "That is a special tool I use to transport large quantities of heavy items. I work in logistics and am currently testing new technology being developed by my company," he replied in a calm, confident manner that could convince others not to suspect further. Although his explanation was not very logically sound in everyday life, the employee just nodded without another word he seemed too shocked and confused to think clearly and chose not to ask about things he could not understand or explain with his existing knowledge.
After completing all matters at the supermarket smoothly with no unwanted issues arising, Huang Shin immediately continued his journey to the nearest hardware store he had identified earlier through the digital map on his phone. There, he bought various tools needed for construction and self-defense: large folding knives with sharp, strong blades that could be used for multiple purposes; sharp axes with comfortable grips for cutting wood or other materials; portable hand grinders with various sandpaper types for polishing or cutting metal; various pliers for cutting and installing different materials; screwdrivers with various bits for different screw types; and several types of lightweight steel he could use to build a safe shelter or self-defense tools against upcoming threats of unpredictable forms. He also bought several strong, durable large buckets and long water hoses that could be used to store and channel clean water when public water supplies were cut off or unsafe to consume due to contamination. All these items were also stored easily and quickly in his "Unlimited Space" without feeling any added weight or difficulty whatsoever the storage process done simply using his will and focus.
Next, he visited the pharmacy located near the city's well-known hospital, which had operated for years with a good reputation among the public. There, he met Doctor Chen Li a close friend of his father's who had known him since childhood and watched him grow into a smart, talented person with impressive achievements. Doctor Chen greeted him with a warm, friendly smile when he entered the clean, well-organized pharmacy, with medicine shelves neatly arranged by category immediately recognizing the young face he had known since childhood and considered like his own child.
"Shin, it has been so long since I last saw you. What brings you here today?" asked Doctor Chen in a voice full of genuine care and affection, as he always showed to the young man he had known for so long.
Huang Shin approached slowly and lowered his voice so it would not be heard by others in the pharmacy or those passing near the wide-open entrance. "Uncle Chen, I desperately need your help. I know what I am about to say will sound very strange and unreasonable to most people, but I have definite, accurate information that in five days the world will face a great disaster unlike any in human history extremely cold weather that will drop temperatures below zero degrees, and a very dangerous, deadly disease plague that will spread quickly and cannot be prevented by ordinary means. I need to get as much medicine as possible, especially antibiotics, antiviral drugs, and medical supplies I can use to help people who are injured or sick because of the disaster," he said in a very serious, confident manner that could not be denied his eyes radiating clear truth and sincerity that made anyone looking at him feel he was speaking the real truth.
Doctor Chen looked at him with a mix of confusion and admiration at first, furrowing his brow as he tried to understand Huang Shin's words with a mind accustomed to the rational world of medicine. But after seeing Huang Shin's extremely serious, confident expression that was obvious to the naked eye, he began to feel the young man was not just talking nonsense or sharing unfounded fantasies from an overactive imagination. He sighed slowly and nodded with thoughtful consideration, showing he was carefully weighing everything before making an important decision.
"I do not know where you got this information, Shin, but I choose to believe you and your words. I know you have always been a very smart child who never says anything without clear, strong reasons behind it. I have some medicine supplies not recorded in the official system because they were obtained through legitimate special channels, plus some special medical equipment usually used for emergency conditions that I can give you. But you must promise all items I give will be used only to help people in need and will not be misused for personal gain or improper purposes, okay?" he said in a firm, determined tone, showing he was very serious about the promise he was asking for and would not tolerate misuse of the items to be given.
Huang Shin nodded with a warm smile full of deep gratitude and appreciation, feeling very thankful for the trust given by Doctor Chen who had been like family to him since childhood. "Thank you so much for this invaluable help, Uncle Chen. I sincerely and fully promise all medicine and medical supplies I receive will be used only for good purposes and to save as many lives as possible from the coming disaster," he replied in a sincere, committed manner that no one could doubt.
Doctor Chen then took Huang Shin to the storage room located at the back of the pharmacy and well-secured with a sturdy iron lock, giving him several large boxes containing the medicines and medical supplies he needed in substantial quantities including various types of antibiotics, antiviral drugs still in the testing phase, special wound dressings for deep injuries, and basic medical equipment that could be used to provide first aid to victims. He also gave several comprehensive, detailed medical guidebooks with clear illustrations that could help Huang Shin care for injured or sick people when no doctors or medical workers were available to provide proper care according to medical standards. All these items were also stored easily and safely in his power with no difficulty or problems at all the storage process proceeding quickly and smoothly.
After successfully completing his business at the pharmacy and gaining highly valuable support from someone he trusted, Huang Shin continued his journey to the building materials store and electronics store previously planned in his well-structured preparation list. At the building materials store located on the city's outskirts, he bought several sheets of strong, corrosion-resistant lightweight steel; lightweight roof tiles that were easy to install and had good thermal insulation to maintain indoor temperatures; and high-quality thermal insulation materials that could be used to build a sturdy shelter capable of keeping warm inside when outdoor temperatures dropped sharply below zero degrees Celsius. At the electronics store located in a busy commercial area, he bought several small but efficient solar panels for capturing sunlight energy; large-capacity batteries with long lifespans for storing electricity; good-quality electrical wires of appropriate thickness for various power needs; energy-efficient LED lights that could be used for long periods without needing to replace batteries or power sources; and several communication tools like walkie-talkies with quite far ranges for short-distance communication and radio transceivers that could be used to contact potential survivors later or obtain important information from various still-active sources.
As the sun began to slowly shift westward and cast red light that painted the city sky in beautiful colors while also signaling the approach of an even colder night, the air temperature dropped rapidly and felt far colder than the already cool morning. Huang Shin felt he had gathered enough supplies for the first phase of his carefully planned preparations, having met most of the needs he had previously identified in his comprehensive list. However, he was well aware these collected supplies were still not enough to face all possible scenarios with unpredictable variations he still needed to conduct further investigations into the "Zeta Global Technology" organization and Lin Mei's relationship with the group, which remained a mystery to him and required proper clarification. Additionally, he needed to find effective and efficient ways to expose their evil plans to the general public before it was too late and nothing could be done to prevent large-scale destruction.
Before deciding to return to his apartment to rest for a while and plan his next steps more carefully as well as prepare a comprehensive strategy, Huang Shin decided to visit Lin Mei's official workplace the "Zeta Global Technology" branch office located in a tall, magnificent building in the busy downtown business district where office activity continued from morning to night. He knew this action would be extremely risky and full of unpredictable dangers for anyone, but he felt he needed to see firsthand what was happening inside the building and gather concrete evidence that could be used to expose their plans before Phase 7 of the experiment was activated on October 31. With steady steps and a heart ready to face any possibility, he headed his motorcycle toward the towering building, preparing himself to face what might be the greatest challenge in his preparation journey.
— Bagian 2
After leaving the Zeta Global Technology building with a heart full of conflicting emotions relief that lifted his spirit, grief that cut deep into his soul, and burning resolve with intense strength Huang Shin and Lin Mei moved forward with steady, purposeful steps toward a small coffee shop hidden in an alley near the busy downtown district filled with office and commercial activity. The place was one of their favorite destinations during the early days of their warm romantic relationship, so they were confident it was safe and would not attract attention from crowds or unwanted parties who might be monitoring their movements. They chose a table in the deepest corner, completely shielded from public view by thick fabric curtains and wooden partitions, ordered a cup of hot coffee each with its distinctive, appetizing aroma, then began a conversation that covered everything in far greater detail and depth than ever before.
As the coffee cups were carefully placed on the table covered with a woven cloth, and their steam gently warmed their faces amid air that grew colder as night approached, Lin Mei finally found enough courage to open her heart and explain all that had happened with far deeper, clearer details holding nothing back. She began her story from the very beginning: how she first met members of the secret organization "Zeta Unity" three years earlier, when her family was facing severe and urgent financial difficulties that nearly cost them everything, and her father was about to face prison on false corruption charges he never committed or knew anything about. The organization then offered help that seemed like the only possible way out: they would resolve all her family's problems completely and thoroughly, on the condition that she join as a core agent tasked with gathering important information and helping carry out their carefully planned schemes long before the experiment began.
"I had no other choice, Shin," Mei said, her voice slightly trembling under the weight of overwhelming emotions, her tear-filled eyes showing deep pain and the despair she had endured for years. "They controlled every aspect of my family's life in sophisticated, far-reaching ways that covered every field. If I had not agreed to their terms, my father would have gone to jail and my family would have lost everything we owned, living in endless poverty. For years, I tried to find a way out of this painful situation, but they were too powerful and had extensive connections across all areas of society that were hard to fight. I couldn't even tell you about this because I was afraid they would kill you without mercy if they found out you knew of their existence and all their carefully laid plans."
Huang Shin listened with full attention and focus to every word from Mei's lips, never interrupting her story or making hasty judgments that could hurt her feelings. He could clearly feel the deep pain and burden of hardship the woman he loved had endured, and it made his heart grow heavier and torn by equally powerful emotions rising within him. He then took Mei's hand gently but firmly, holding it tightly a gesture of genuine reassurance and unwavering support that would never fade or change, no matter what obstacles they faced.
"I understand completely, Mei. You don't need to apologize to me, because everything you did came from love and a sense of responsibility toward the family you truly care for," Shin said in a soft voice filled with strong, undeniable conviction. "And do you know something? Just now, when we were in that secret room and I was storing the important documents that prove their crimes, I felt something new and extraordinary from my power Unlimited Space is not only capable of holding everything without limits of space or weight, as I had previously known for certain. I have just realized that inside that space, time seems to stop for all objects I store there with this ability."
Mei looked at him with an expression of deep surprise and curiosity that emerged after hearing Shin's words; her eyes, previously filled with sorrow, now began to show clear, unmistakable signs of wonder. "What do you mean by that, Shin? How could time stop in a space you say can't be seen or touched physically?"
"I mean that all the food I store inside will never spoil or undergo any decay processes that normally occur due to time's influence; medicines will never expire or lose their vital health benefits; fuel will never evaporate or degrade from the passage of time; even vehicle engines I store will remain in perfect condition, exactly as they were when I first placed them in my power with no changes at all to their quality or performance," Shin explained, his enthusiasm growing as his detailed explanation flowed smoothly, his eyes shining with undisguised excitement that showed how important this discovery was. "I have conducted quite careful small tests with the book I stored yesterday and the food in my apartment everything remains exactly as it was when I first put it into my power, with no changes to its form, taste, or quality. This is extraordinary and has great meaning, Mei. It means we can store huge quantities of supplies to help many people without worrying they will be damaged or run out quickly due to environmental factors or time."
When Mei listened carefully and understood the profound meaning that could change the fate of many people, her face previously filled with sorrow began to show clear, undeniable expressions of hope. She had never imagined Shin's power could be so great and offer such extraordinary, valuable benefits for human survival after the disaster. This was truly an unexpected golden opportunity to change the world's fate, which would soon face a terrifying, unavoidable catastrophe.
"That means we can take all the supplies available in this city before the organization gets a chance to use them to control others and fulfill their cruel, inhumane goals," Mei said, her eyes beginning to sparkle with excitement and hope that grew rapidly in her once-desperate heart. "I know all the locations of important warehouses in this city that store food, water, medicine, fuel, weapons, vehicles, and everything useful for human survival after the disaster strikes and the world collapses. The organization has prepared all this long before their experiment deliberately and carefully planned because they intended to seize remaining resources after the disaster and use them as a powerful tool to control survivors through cruel means."
Shin nodded quickly and firmly in full agreement, his mind already beginning to carefully and systematically outline a new plan based on the information Mei provided. He knew time was extremely limited and they could not waste a single second taking the necessary action to ensure everything went according to plan. "We must act immediately without delay, Mei. We will visit every location you know one by one, and I will store everything there in Unlimited Space with complete care and focus. Not just food and medicine basic needs for human survival but also everything that can help us rebuild the world after the disaster passes and leaves destruction in its wake: agricultural tools needed to produce food independently; building materials to construct homes and necessary public facilities; textbooks and reference books to educate future generations so knowledge is not lost; communication tools to maintain contact between survivors scattered across different places; even vehicles and other transportation equipment that can be used for emergency evacuation and distributing supplies to areas in urgent need of help."
Without pausing long or wasting time on trivial matters that could slow progress, they quickly paid their coffee bill and left the shop with purposeful, unwavering steps. Shin immediately retrieved his motorcycle ready and safely parked in front of the alley and they set off quickly toward the first warehouse to be visited: the city's largest food distribution center, run by a Zeta Global Technology subsidiary that officially operated as a food distribution company for the general public. With special access provided by Mei due to her position as a core agent with high authority, they entered the warehouse very easily without facing any issues with the security guards tasked with tightly protecting the area.
When they carefully entered the vast, high-ceilinged warehouse paying close attention to their surroundings Shin was immediately stunned to see the enormous quantity of food stored there, enough to feed thousands of people for a long time without shortages. The warehouse was filled with large stacks of rice in sturdy bulk packaging; glutinous rice suitable for various uses; wheat in grain and flour form for making bread and other foods; corn for consumption and future agricultural seeds; and other types of dry food with long shelf lives that were easy to store. There were also numerous cans of food containing fish, meat, vegetables, and fruits with various flavors and complete nutritional content, plus thousands of bottled water containers of varying sizes and large tanks holding clean water that had been filtered and sterilized for safety. Without wasting time on unnecessary thoughts that could distract his focus, Shin immediately got to work with intense concentration he only needed to touch each stack or container with his hand and focus fully on the object, causing it to disappear smoothly with a soft blue shimmer and be stored safely and neatly inside his Unlimited Space.
In less than half an hour relatively short and efficient the entire contents of the large warehouse were completely empty, leaving nothing useful for human survival behind. Mei watched from the side with full attention and admiration, deeply impressed by Shin's power and the incredible speed he demonstrated during the storage process. Afterward, they immediately continued their journey without delay to the fuel depot located in a quieter suburban area, far from dense residential areas to avoid unwanted attention. There, they found numerous large drums of high-quality gasoline and diesel ready for use, plus several large tanks of compressed natural gas that could be used for cooking and heating rooms during the coming extreme cold. All these items were also easily and quickly stored by Shin in his power, with no difficulties or problems whatsoever in the smooth process.
Next, they visited the government-owned medicine warehouse located behind the city's main hospital well-known to the public and with a good reputation for healthcare services. Shin had previously contacted Doctor Chen Li and told him about their noble plan to save many lives, so Doctor Chen gladly granted full access to the warehouse and even helped them select the most important medicines and medical supplies with broad benefits for the many people who would need them. They carefully took every type of medicine available there: antibiotics in various types and appropriate doses for different infections; effective antiviral drugs against various possible viruses; pain relievers with different strength levels for varying degrees of pain; medications for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension that require ongoing treatment; and various medical supplies ranging from simple bandages and plasters to advanced equipment like heart monitors and oxygen machines that can save lives in emergencies. All these items were also stored safely and neatly in Unlimited Space, with no disarray or damage to their quality or functional capabilities.
After successfully collecting medicine and medical supplies and gaining valuable support from Doctor Chen, they continued to a small military warehouse located in a remote area outside the city far from public view and inaccessible to most people. This location was highly secret and only known to a few individuals with special authority and high security clearance, including Mei, who had been informed of it by the organization to help them retrieve weapons after the disaster for use in controlling survivors through force if needed. Inside the warehouse, they found various types of weapons from pistols and light rifles easy for many people to use, to grenades and protective gear like high-quality body armor and helmets capable of shielding users from harm. There were also various military vehicles still in good condition and ready for use: off-road vehicles able to traverse rough, difficult terrain; large trucks that could safely transport many people or large quantities of supplies; ambulances equipped with complete medical tools ready to provide first aid to victims; even a few small helicopters that could be used for emergency evacuation or aerial monitoring with a broader, more comprehensive view. All these vehicles and weapons were also stored by Shin without any difficulty, in the same fast and efficient process as before.
They did not stop there or feel satisfied with what they had gathered so far. Shin and Mei also visited several large electronics stores in the city to collect small but efficient solar panels for capturing renewable solar energy; large batteries with high capacity and long lifespans for storing generated electricity; good-quality electrical wires of appropriate thickness for different power needs; energy-efficient LED lights that could be used for long periods without needing battery or power source replacements; and various communication tools like walkie-talkies with quite far ranges for short-distance contact, and radio transceivers that could be used to communicate with other survivors after power and phone networks are completely down due to the coming disaster. They also visited a building materials store selling various construction materials to collect strong, easily shaped lightweight steel sheets for construction needs; lightweight roof tiles that are easy to install and have good thermal insulation to keep indoor temperatures comfortable; high-quality insulation materials to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures in extreme weather; and complete hardware tools that can be used to build sturdy, safe shelters for disaster survivors in need of decent housing.
Additionally, Shin decided to store several small, sturdy, protected buildings in the city with clear, carefully planned goals such as an empty school located in a safe area far from hazards, and a newly built health center that had never been used by the public. He planned to relocate these buildings to strategic, safe locations after the disaster so they could be used as protected areas for survivors and activity hubs to help them recover and return to normal daily life. Not only that, they also visited the city library home to various important books and documents and carefully stored all the important books and documents there: textbooks for children and teenagers so education can continue even when the world is struggling; reference books on science and technology to help rebuild human civilization; books on agriculture and medicine to meet critical basic human needs; and important historical and cultural documents to preserve so future generations can still learn about the world's past and avoid repeating the same mistakes that caused this great disaster.
As the sun began to slowly set behind the hills and the sky became covered with dark clouds bringing fine snowflakes that gently fell to the ground, Shin and Mei finally completed the entire process of collecting supplies from the city and stood tall on a high hill outside the city a place offering a clear, comprehensive view of the entire urban area, which still looked as peaceful and calm as usual. They stood close together, watching the city that still seemed quiet and peaceful but would soon change forever in a few days due to the unavoidable disaster that would bring great change to the world.
"Everything in this city that can be useful for human survival and rebuilding the world has been stored safely and neatly in Unlimited Space, organized by category," Shin said in a calm voice filled with unshakable confidence and extraordinary strength from within. "Now we can not only save ourselves from the coming disaster with abundant supplies enough to last a long time, but also help thousands of survivors from this city and surrounding areas in urgent need of help. And because everything I have stored will never spoil, rot, or be damaged by time or extreme environmental conditions, we will have enough reserves to survive for a long time and build a better world in the future that comes after the storm passes."
Mei held Shin's hand tightly with deep love that had grown stronger after going through everything together, feeling deeply grateful to have someone like Shin by her side someone who could bring new hope to a world that was almost destroyed with no way out. She knew that without Shin and his extraordinary power, she would never have been able to escape her painful situation, and the world would have been completely destroyed by the organization's cruel, inhumane plans to rule the world through force.
"This truly aligns with everything we carefully planned yesterday, doesn't it? Every step we've taken has gone according to plan and produced extraordinary results that exceed our previous expectations," Mei said with a gentle smile on her face one that conveyed a sense of peace and strong hope for the future. "We have enough supplies to help many people with diverse needs; we have important information about the organization's plans and the location of their main headquarters the control center for all their maliciously planned activities; and now we just wait for the right moment to act and stop them before it's too late and nothing can be done to prevent greater destruction."
Shin nodded firmly and confidently, gazing toward the sky where fine snow had begun to fall with a facial expression full of strong resolve that nothing could shake. "Yes, Mei. Now we are ready to face whatever comes and will not give up until we achieve our goal. We will stop them and save the world from the destruction they will bring by any means possible. And after that, we will work together to build a better new world a world where no one feels forced to do bad things, and everyone can live in peace and happiness without fear of betrayal or violence."
As snow began to fall more heavily and wind grew more bitterly cold indicating temperatures would continue to drop rapidly they started walking down the hill and back to the city to make final preparations before the feared day arrived and changed everything. They knew the coming struggle would not be easy, and they would face many obstacles and powerful, cunning enemies who would not surrender easily. However, with the abundant supplies they had worked hard to gather, important information they held about the organization's plans, and Shin's extraordinary power that could change the tide of events, they felt fully confident they would be able to change the world's future and save millions of lives that would be lost if they did nothing to prevent it.
— Bagian 3
The snow had begun to cover the city's streets with a thin layer that gradually thickened over time, spreading a cold and gloomy feeling that grew stronger in every corner of space. The air temperature had dropped significantly to below five degrees Celsius and there were still a few hours left before the fifth day, the deadline before the disaster struck, would arrive. This was a clear sign that the extreme winter remembered from the future had started earlier than the organization's planned schedule. Huang Shin and Lin Mei sat side by side in the living room of Shin's apartment, which now looked mostly empty because all potentially useful important items had been carefully and neatly moved into Unlimited Space. In front of them, a brightly lit laptop screen displayed a highly detailed high-resolution city map, marked with red dots indicating locations where the dangerous "Zeta Gate Project" experiments would be carried out, as well as carefully determined green dots as primary targets for rescuing survivors expected to survive the coming disaster.
"The security system at their main headquarters in the city's northern district has been drastically upgraded since we quickly took all supplies yesterday," Mei said as she skillfully moved her index finger across the laptop screen, showing security camera footage she had hacked with her technical expertise from the organization's internal system. "They noticed something suspicious after finding their warehouses completely empty without a trace, and are now increasing patrol intensity at all important locations that are an integral part of their plan. If we do not take firm action within the next twelve hours, they will activate the experiment earlier than the officially scheduled time."
Shin nodded fully aware of the situation's urgency as he stared at the map with high, undisturbed focus; his sharp mind with extraordinary analytical abilities had already begun to outline various strategic scenarios that could be implemented based on actual conditions. On his clean and tidy desk lay several important documents he printed from information obtained at Zeta's secret warehouse the previous day documents containing technical details about how the experiment worked, the hierarchical organizational structure of "Zeta Unity" in China, and names of key members along with their respective residential addresses that formed an important part of the comprehensively gathered intelligence.
"We have two main options to deal with this increasingly critical situation," Shin said as he picked up a pen and began drawing lines on the paper map spread across his desk, providing clear and easy-to-understand visualization of every possible step. "The first option is to directly attack their main headquarters with full force and try to shut down the experiment before they successfully open an access portal to another world believed to be full of supernatural power. However, this option is very risky because they have certainly prepared very tight and comprehensive defenses, and most likely have several supernatural weapons developed from previous research that we have never encountered or experienced."
"The second option is to focus on saving as many people as possible first before the experiment officially starts, reveal their evil plan to the public so society can make necessary preparations on their own, then confront the organization after the disaster begins and conditions become more manageable," Shin continued in a calm voice filled with deep concern about potential large-scale loss of life. "However, the downside is we will not be able to prevent most of the damage and casualties that will occur when extreme winter and the zombie plague begin to spread at a terrifying and uncontrollable speed."
Mei listened carefully to every word from Shin's mouth, catching every detail clearly and accurately, then took one of the important documents from his desk and pointed to a specific section that was key to understanding the situation for Shin. "Look at this, Shin. From the documents you obtained yesterday and we analyzed together in depth, I found that their experiment cannot be simply stopped once fully activated. There is a highly sophisticated and complex security system that will trigger a large-scale explosion and release of supernatural energy with far greater power if there is an attempt to forcibly shut down the experiment before the scheduled time. The explosion will not only completely destroy this entire city but also accelerate the spread of the zombie plague and make the winter more extreme than the organization planned."
Shin let out a deep sigh after carefully reading the section of the document Mei pointed to and understanding its great implications for the safety of many people. He realized the available options were increasingly limited and they needed to make the right and quick decision within a very short and unavoidable timeframe. After a few minutes of calm thinking and organizing all possibilities and their consequences in his structured mind, he finally found a solution that could be implemented effectively and efficiently.
"We will carry out both options simultaneously in a well-coordinated and carefully planned manner," Shin said with eyes beginning to shine as a brilliant new idea emerged in his mind, bringing a glimmer of hope in a seemingly unfavorable and uncertain situation. "We will not directly attack their main headquarters and endanger many people's safety, but will cleverly disrupt their communication and control systems so they have difficulty controlling the experiment correctly and on time. At the same time, we will reveal their plan to the general public and organize the evacuation of people to safe locations I have carefully prepared inside Unlimited Space."
Mei looked at him with an expression of deep surprise and curiosity, not expecting there was a way to combine the two seemingly conflicting and difficult-to-implement options. "How can we carry out both things simultaneously and efficiently, Shin? There are only two of us and we don't have much time to do everything well according to set standards."
"We are not alone in this struggle, Mei," Shin replied with a gentle, confident smile as he picked up his phone and opened the messaging app inside it, showing he had made thorough preparations long before the situation became critical. "I have contacted several reliable friends with special expertise a technology expert named Zhang Wei who can help us disrupt the organization's communication systems, an investigative journalist named Liu Yan who can help us reveal their plan to the public, and several others with special skills who can assist us in the evacuation and rescue process for people in urgent need of help."
Shortly after Shin's words echoed in the quiet room, a clear and regular knock was heard at the apartment door signaling the arrival of the planned guests. Shin immediately went to open it quickly and promptly, and three people entered with different appearances but all showing high seriousness and dedication a young man around twenty years old with slightly messy blonde hair, wearing a denim jacket and distinctive large glasses (Zhang Wei); a beautiful woman around twenty-five years old with long black hair neatly tied back, wearing a black suit and white shirt showing high professionalism (Liu Yan); and a large-built man with a stern face around thirty years old, wearing sportswear and athletic shoes showing excellent physical ability (Chen Feng, a former special forces member who retired early but still has extraordinary skills in tactics and defense).
"We have arrived right on time as you requested, Shin," Zhang Wei said with a warm smile that brightened the initially cold atmosphere in the room as he entered casually but still paid attention to his surroundings and greeted Mei politely and respectfully. "You said there was something very important we needed to do and it would save millions of lives at risk. I have brought all the sophisticated technology equipment we might need to face the coming challenges by any means possible."
Liu Yan also approached with graceful and confident steps, then carefully handed a small flash drive to Shin with full attention to avoid mistakes. "I have conducted in-depth preliminary investigations into Zeta Global Technology after you contacted me last night with emergency status. I found some strong additional evidence of their crimes that we can use to reveal the truth to the general public in a convincing way. I have also contacted several colleagues at major media outlets across China to ensure they are ready to spread this news as soon as we provide sufficient and highly credible evidence."
Chen Feng only nodded firmly and respectfully, then gave a strong handshake to Shin and Mei showing his physical strength and unwavering loyalty. "I am ready to assist in the evacuation and defense process if needed at any time according to your request. I have also contacted several former colleagues in the special forces who have high integrity and are willing to help us save people threatened by this disaster. They will be ready to act as soon as we give a clear and firm agreed signal."
Shin felt deeply grateful to have reliable friends who were willing to help wholeheartedly like them in this difficult and stressful situation. He immediately explained all details of the carefully planned strategy, from accurate information about the coming disaster and all its consequences, the existence of the secret "Zeta Unity" organization that was the main cause of the problem, to his extraordinary "Unlimited Space" power and the large supplies he had diligently gathered to help people in need. His friends were shocked to hear the entire explanation full of unusual things far beyond common understanding, but they fully trusted Shin because they knew he was a very intelligent person with high integrity who would never convey anything without a clear and strong underlying reason.
After everyone understood the plan well and clearly without any misunderstandings or confusion, they immediately started working according to tasks detailed and assigned based on each person's skills and abilities to ensure work effectiveness. Zhang Wei immediately opened his laptop prepared with all supporting equipment and started working on the main task of disrupting "Zeta Unity's" central communication and control systems. He used his extraordinary expertise in hacking and information technology to sneak undetected into the organization's internal system and install specially designed computer viruses that would mess up their systems and make them difficult to control when the experiment was scheduled to start.
Meanwhile, Liu Yan began drafting news to be published through various media outlets in an effective way easy to understand by the general public from all age groups and educational backgrounds. She combined evidence she found through her own in-depth investigation with important documents provided by Shin to compile a very strong and factually convincing news story that would make people believe the truth of what was about to happen and take necessary action immediately. She also started contacting her colleagues again to ensure the news would be spread quickly and widely across China and even other countries in the world that could be directly or indirectly affected by the disaster.
Chen Feng began organizing the process of evacuating people to safe locations in a structured and efficient way according to good security and logistics principles. He used detailed information about the green dots Shin had determined to organize the most efficient and safe evacuation routes, avoiding areas that could potentially be sources of danger or directly affected by the experiment. He also contacted his former special forces colleagues again to request assistance in escorting the evacuation process and maintaining public safety and order during the journey to shelter locations and upon arrival.
While their friends worked diligently and focused on their assigned tasks, Shin and Mei began preparing shelter locations that would be used to accommodate survivors well and properly according to decent living standards. Shin had carefully stored several sturdy and habitable buildings like empty schools and health centers inside Unlimited Space with full attention to detail, and he would now relocate these buildings to strategic locations outside the city safe from direct influence of the experiment and spread of the zombie plague. He also started taking complete nutritious food supplies, important medicines needed by various age groups, and other basic necessities from his power to arrange neatly and orderly at each shelter location ready for use anytime as needed.
In less than six relatively short but busy hours filled with productive activity and no wasted time, all preparations were successfully completed according to clearly set targets. Zhang Wei successfully installed special computer viruses into "Zeta Unity's" main system and ensured their systems would start operating abnormally at the exact right time according to the carefully set schedule. Their communication and control systems would become completely chaotic and impossible to control effectively, so they would not be able to properly manage the experiment or send coordination messages to other organization members spread across the world accurately.
Liu Yan also approached with steady and confident steps, then gave good news to Shin with a face that filled with joy and satisfaction from the results achieved. "News of their evil plan has spread quickly across China and even to several other countries around the world that have close trade and diplomatic ties with us. Many people have started preparing seriously for the coming disaster, and some governments have even begun taking proactive action to help their citizens by providing decent shelter facilities and sufficient basic supplies for daily needs. Many people have expressed their gratitude to us through various communication channels for revealing the truth and giving them a chance to survive this terrifying and unexpected disaster."
Chen Feng reported clearly and systematically that over a thousand people had been successfully evacuated safely and orderly to well-prepared shelter locations that meet established standards, and many more were still on their way safely to arrive there via carefully determined routes to avoid danger. He also stated that sufficient, nutritious food supplies, complete medications for various illnesses, and other essential items were well-stocked and organized at each shelter location, ready for use by survivors according to their different individual needs.
Shin felt great relief hearing all this good news, which showed their efforts had yielded positive results and were meaningful for the safety of many people. He looked toward the city, growing farther away and increasingly covered by thick snow and cold mist that shrouded every corner, then turned to his friends who had worked tirelessly and selflessly to help save endangered people. He was deeply grateful to have such great and dedicated individuals by his side in this heavy and challenging struggle.
"But we are not done with all this yet and still have much work to do diligently and consistently," Shin said in a firm voice filled with unwavering resolve. "Although we have successfully disrupted their systems and saved many valuable lives, their experiment will still proceed according to its planned stages, and we still need to confront them firmly afterward. We also need to find effective ways to close the access portal to the other world if they manage to open it, and develop a powerful vaccine for the zombie plague that will quickly spread to various places around the world."
Mei held Shin's hand tightly with deep affection, providing strong moral support to him in this critical and tense moment. "We will do this together until the end, Shin. We have come this far through good cooperation and unwavering resolve, and I believe we will be able to overcome all obstacles ahead with courage and wisdom. We have extraordinary power that can be used for the common good, reliable friends ready to help under any circumstances, and a just purpose that will lead us to a well-deserved victory."
Shortly after that, they saw a blinding flash of light suddenly appear from the direction of the "Zeta Unity" main headquarters in the city's northern district—the control center for all their activities. The flash was followed by a very loud, echoing explosion that could be heard even from the shelter location quite far from the city. Afterward, they saw the sky above the city begin to change color to a striking dark green—a sign that the experiment had started and the portal to the other world was beginning to open gradually, with no way to stop it.
Extreme winter then arrived very quickly and unexpectedly for most people. Air temperature plummeted drastically to below minus twenty degrees Celsius within minutes, causing all water surfaces around the city to freeze rapidly and gleam with cold, piercing ice. Strong winds began to blow fiercely and violently, bringing heavy snow that severely limited visibility and made it difficult to see clearly into the distance. In the city, they could see several lights beginning to go out one by one—a sign that power supplies and communication systems were starting to be disrupted by the unusual extreme weather and the effects of the ongoing uncontrolled experiment.
However, the most terrifying and heart-wrenching sight was the appearance of people infected with the zombie virus showing clear symptoms. They emerged from homes and buildings with very slow, uncontrolled movements, their eyes glowing red with unnatural hunger and their mouths wide open revealing sharp, threatening teeth. They began attacking uninfected people fiercely and mercilessly, trying to bite and spread the virus in a cruel and inhumane way.
Shin and his team watched it all with heavy hearts and deep sorrow for the suffering endured by the people. They knew this was the beginning of a great disaster that would destroy most life in the world on a massive scale. Yet they also knew they could not give up or stop fighting for better change. They had a great responsibility to save as many remaining lives as possible and stop the "Zeta Unity" organization before they succeeded in achieving their cruel goals and ruling the world through force and manipulation.
"Now is the time for us to act with full strength and high focus," Shin said in a strong voice filled with blazing confidence like an unquenchable flame. He began retrieving various types of ready-to-use, well-maintained vehicles, effective weapons for self-defense and protecting others, and other essential supplies from within "Unlimited Space" to distribute to survivors and his friends who would help in the coming struggle by any means possible. "We will save as many remaining people in the city as we can with speed and caution, gather further information about the organization and their hidden plans behind all this, then continue our journey to other countries like Korea and Japan where there are supernatural research centers closely linked to this plague sweeping the world. We will work with survivors from various countries to stop this disaster completely and build a better new world based on values of goodness and unity."
His friends nodded firmly, ready to give their best contribution, then began preparing to act quickly and effectively according to their agreed plan. They knew the coming struggle would be extremely difficult and full of unexpected dangers at every step, but also understood there was no other choice but to proceed with great courage and determination. They placed great hope on Huang Shin's shoulders and his extraordinary power, and would do everything possible to help him achieve his noble goal and save the world from impending destruction.
As the wind grew stronger and snow fell more heavily at a terrifying, overwhelming pace, Shin and his team began moving toward the city with steady, purposeful steps to save the remaining people and face the great challenges ahead with all their abilities. They knew the world's future was in their hands with immense responsibility, and would fight with all their strength to ensure the world would have a better future full of bright hope for generations to come.