"An anomaly like this is never a good sign. Let's stay alert."
I couldn't say too much, only offer a small hint.
'I hope she can build up enough strength before the storm hits, enough to fight back against a world that's only growing harsher.'
At the first fork in the road, Lucas Lockwood led them down a different path.
Five hours later, the tall figure of another man appeared on that same road.
Even though he had been out in the wilds for over ten days, his camouflage and work pants weren't stained with much dirt. He didn't look disheveled at all.
After returning to the safe zone, he even made a trip to the trading hall.
He exchanged the Crystal Cores from ordinary evolved zombies for points, then bought fresh vegetables, fruit, and a live chicken before heading home.
As he knocked on the door, he was thinking, 'I've been going out too often lately. Maybe I can slow down a bit and spend some time at home with Josie and Granny Cameron.'
"Coming..."
