Chapter 4: The Rulers (1)

Taking a deep breath to calm down his agitated emotions, Luke seriously said, “Little Rey, listen to what I say carefully.”

“Yes, big brother.”

“Take all the money father has in his locker and buy as much food, mostly dry food and drinks you can. You have a little over 20 minutes to do that. Before this time is up, I want you back at home and shut the door and windows tight. Do not open unless it’s father or… me.”

“Alright, big brother.” When Luke heard him agree without asking why, he nodded in satisfaction. However, when he heard him speak next, his lips twitched.

“But big brother, father would scold me if I take the money without his permission.”

“Don’t worry about that. I have already asked father, and he has agreed. Now, hurry and do what I told you.”

“Okay, big brother. I’ll go now. Um, but can you tell me what’s going to happen in 20 minutes?”

Luke was exasperated but on a second thought, he should tell him a little so he won’t feel overwhelmed by what was going to happen.

“Everything’s going to change. People will turn into zombies who would want to kill and eat you. Ordinary animals will turn into deadly beasts.” Luke said.

“H-Hey brother, you are joking, right?” Rey’s anxious voice came from the other end.

“I know it’s difficult to believe, but it’s true.” Luke said. Then his eyes flickered, and he hesitantly said, “Little Rey, if you can, try to kill some stray zombie with the weapon you’ll soon receive. If you successfully kill a zombie, you’ll become stronger. Maybe then you won’t need to wait for father and you can go find him instead. Oh, yes. If you and father become evolvers, remember to keep a low profile when you come across the rulers’ people. They are evil. Okay, now hurry and go. I will come meet you soon as possible.”

Ting!

After saying this, he quickly hung up, not giving him any chance to ask more questions, and then called his father.

Attitude…

While he was waiting for the call to connect, three figures came rushing toward him.

First two were professor Nina and Alice while the last one was Ben.

“Huff! Huff! Professor, I know the class president can run fast, but how come you can too? Had~ Although you ran as fast as me, your breathing is still normal.” Ben said while panting with his hands on his knees.

Alice also looked surprised.

“Oh? It’s that surprising?” Professor Nina asked, feeling a little happy inside.

“Okay. You guys. Hurry and call your family. Tell them within 20 minutes they are to collect as much dry food and return to your houses. If they are somewhere far, tell them to find a place void of people.” Luke stopped them from wasting time chatting and quickly gave instructions.

“What?” Ben asked in surprise. Professor Nina and Alice also raised their brows at him.

Ting!

Just as Luke wanted to tell them what was at stake, his call connected and his father’s cheery voice, along with some loud music, sounded in his ears.

“Hehe, so you remember you also have a father, huh? Tell me, why have you called? Need money, if so, I’m sorry I don’t have any. Hahaha. Okay, I’m gonna hang up. I’ve many important things to do.”

‘Well, he is still infuriating.’ Luke thought, a vein popping up on his forehead. If it wasn’t for the pressing issue that didn’t allow him to waste time, he would ask, What important things could you have to do in a store with almost no customer? Vibing on the loud music?

Seeing that he wanted to hang up without asking why he called, Luke hurriedly called out, “Hey, hey, old man, don’t. I need to tell you something very important.”

Luke could hear the music stop. “Spit it out.”

Luke took a breath and said, “In twenty minutes, everything’s going to change. People will turn into zombies. You need to kill them to evolve and become stronger. Remember not to let them scratch you before you are past level 5 or you will turn one of them. Don’t worry about Rey, I’ve already warned him. He’ll store some food and stay inside until you arrive.”

He wanted to tell him to hurry and go to home but his store was over 2 hours away from home. So, he wouldn’t be able to reach in time. Well, the real reason he didn’t ask him to do that was because he knew his father well enough to know he wouldn’t take him seriously.

“Hey, Luke…” His father spoke in a rare, serious tone.

“Yeah?”

“Are you high?”

“No, damn it.” Luke almost shouted. “Well, I already told you what you need to know. Now I need to save my ass. Unlike you in your deserted store, I’m surrounded by people who would turn into zombies.”

Saying this, he disconnected the call.

When he turned to look at Ben and others, he found them staring at him with a look that said, ‘Are you sure you are right in the head?’

Before they could say anything, he spoke, “You’ll know in a while if I’m right or not. Now quickly contact your family members if you don’t want to regret it later.”

“This…?” Ben and professor Nina were hesitant.

Initially, when he said their lives were in danger, they believed some rebels were going to attack the college and he might’ve got the information about it. That’s why they rushed out with him. However, now they knew his reason for such urgency was… zombies? They believed something was wrong with his head. So, how could they call their family?

As for Alice, after giving him a deep look, she called her parents and told them to be careful. This surprised both Ben and professor Nina. As for Luke, he commended her for her decisiveness in his mind and gave a small nod.

“Hmph! You better wish what you said doesn’t turn out to be a lie.” Alice snorted. Threat apparent in her voice.

Luke just smiled in response.

“Hey, Luke…” Professor Nina spoke with some hesitation, a hint of pity and sympathy flashing in her eyes.

“Yes, professor.”

“You say people will turn into zombies? Do you know why? And if it’s really true, then the Rulers must know about it too. Why haven’t they warned us yet?” Professor Nina asked, hinting that he was being delusional.

Luke couldn’t help but laugh out loud when he heard this. His laughed was filled with mockery, pity for people like her who literally worshipped these so-called Rulers, and a strong murderous intent.

After laughing for a while, he asked, “How much do you know about the history and origin of these Rulers?”

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