I run up the stairs as the little ghost girl gives chase. Her shrieks were echoing throughout the building and it might even attract the zombies.

“Come back. Don’t leave me, Daddy!! I’ll be a good girl!!!!”

The lights on the second floor were still working but it was starting to flicker. It must be because of that little ghost girl getting closer.

I enter the nearest room while locking the door behind me. She’s a ghost so I don’t know if it’ll hold her back for even a second but I have to try it. I look out the windows and see that the group was in a terrible situation. There are about five times as many zombies on this side of the building than the other side. The zombies were also be awakened from their stupor because of the little ghost girl’s screeching.

It wouldn’t take long for the group to be surrounded and destroyed. I need to think of a plan to save Lisa.

“I’ve been a good girl, Daddy!!!”

Turning around, I could see that the little ghost girl went straight through the door. If she can talk then can I communicate with her? It’s all or nothing.

“Hey, who are you?”

“You don’t remember me, Daddy? Even though I’m your daughter.”

“Ahaha, I’m sorry. Daddy’s been forgetful lately.”

“Yeah, you’ve been forgetful. You didn’t even come to visit me on my birthday. You promised me you’ll celebrate it every year!”

“Happy Birthday! I’ll buy anything you want! Tell Daddy and I’ll go get you anything.”

“Really!? Thank you so much, Daddy!!”

It seems that I can talk to her at the very least but she’s very unstable. I feel like she’ll snap at any second.

“Fuck, there’s too many zombies!!”

“We can’t get through!!”

“Get back inside!!”

Shit, they are being forced back inside of the building. If I can’t deal with this little ghost girl then she’ll go after them next. Once they're inside of the building they’ll be cornered.

“Daddy, you’re looking at another woman aren’t you. Will that girl be my new Mommy?”

“No, she isn’t!”

“Good, Mommy killed herself because she saw you playing with another woman. I don’t want a new mommy.”

What kind of shit father did this little ghost girl have? Now I’m in this mess because of him.

“W-what present do you want for your birthday?”

“I want to be with you, Daddy. I don’t want you to ever leave me again. It was so cold when you told me to wait outside of the house. I waited and waited but you never gave me permission to come in. I couldn’t see you anymore. I want to be together FOREVER!!!!!”

Her expression was distorting and her eye sockets were profusely bleeding. Negotiations have broken down. Her wish is for me to die with her.

I turn away from her and run towards the window. This was the only way I can save everyone. My hands were placed in front of me as I cast some fire magic to explode the window. My body was outside and I was falling, but this time I’ll be in control.

“I CAN’T GRANT THAT WISH!!! I WANT TO LIVE!!!”

“Daddy’s a LIER!!! LIER!!! LIER!!! LIER!!!LIER!!! LIER!!!”

I cast Double Exploding Fire Blast and send myself towards an area with the least amount of zombies. I can hear the little ghost girl’s wails from behind me.

“I’LL MEET YOU BACK AT BASE!! GO!!!”

I land on the ground and begin running after telling Lisa my intentions. My entire surrounding was filled to the brim with zombies. I have to squeeze my way through all of them if I don’t want to die.

Now everything was up to my physical skills. My mana has been used quite a bit and now I have to run with all my might. If I slow down any bit then the zombies or the little ghost girl will get me.

“AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! COME GET ME!!!!!!”

|......|

“Jude’s in trouble!?”

“Yeah, he’s currently distracting all the zombies out there. We have to hurry if we want to save him.”

[While Lisa and I were talking, Gogo and the others in the store approach us. Their backpacks were fully filled up.]

“Lisa!?”

“Hey, Gogo! How you’ve been?”

“Good, what are you doing here?”

“Same thing as you guys, securing food.”

“Do you also have your own group? Our group was thinking about running away, can we join you?”

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“Sure but let’s hurry if you guys want to live.”

[Lisa heads out of the student store with us following behind her. Gogo gives the Chad faction their share of the food and they run back upstairs. At the same time, Lisa’s group comes back with duffle bags filled to the brim. It’s only been 10 minutes since they’ve been here but they have more food than we do.]

“William, is anyone injured?”

“No, only a few zombies but we were easily able to wipe them out.”

“Good, then these other people will be joining us back to our base.”

“Alright, but I’m not sure if we can protect all of them.”

“It’s fine. Jude’s out their distracting all the zombies at the moment.”

[Lisa continues to discuss with her group as I talk to Master. Gogo was off explaining to our group what was going to happen.]

“Mako, we need to save Jude.”

“How are we going to do that? If he’s being chased by hundreds of zombies then I can’t do anything for him.”

“Yes, you can. You can use your magic to save him. You might not know it but your mana is incredibly special.”

“But I can’t use my magic…”

“What do you mean?”

[Don’t look at me like that Master. I want to save Jude as much as you do but I can’t use my magic. Ever since Tod died, I tried many times but I just can’t use my magic. I’m not meant to be a mage. I’ll just cause everyone else trouble by using my magic.]

“Ok, it’s fine. If you can’t use it then you can’t use it. I’ll think of something else.”

[Master’s face was full of disappointment.]

I’m sorry for being such a disappointing apprentice.

‘Mei 2, it’s…’

“Mako, let’s head out. We can’t waste any more time.”

[Hearing Lisa’s words, I snap myself out of my depressed state. We still weren’t safe yet.]

“Ok.”

“GAAAAHHH!!!”

[Someone was screaming and it was coming from the second floor. I could see perm douche and the others from the Chad faction running back down the stairs.]

“The zombies escaped!!!”

“Mako, what is he talking about?”

“There’s a horde of zombies on the second floor!”

“Shit, everyone gather up. We’re running back to base!”

“Follow her!”

[Our group was still confused but after hearing Gogo’s commands, they follow after Lisa’s group. We all run out of the entrance with Lisa’s group in the front, our group in the middle, and the Chad faction group following us behind. Looking ahead, there was barely any zombies in this area.]

“Shield squad stay in front. Only four zombies in our path, kill them!”

[Once again, Lisa and her group expertly kill the zombies blocking our path. They go in and bash the zombie down to the ground before they all gather and stab its head. Their group was definitely more organized than ours.]

[A few minutes later and we enter the building in front of us. All the lights were off so it was hard to see but Lisa and her group guide us down the path. Everyone else besides her group was scared and tense being in this room because it is dark and it smells.]

[A few more minutes pass and our group of 29 were standing in front of the library door. In total it had only taken 15 minutes for all us to each here. It was far easier than I thought but it came with a sacrifice. Jude is probably still running around trying to evade death while all of us are safe and sound.]

I-I killed Jude, didn’t I? Master said I could save him but I couldn’t. I killed him like I killed Tod! I’m a murderer!!

‘Mei 2, stop! Let me take over.’

I’m a bad luck charm. I kill every person that tries to help us. It’s all my fault!!! It’s all my fault!!! It’s all my fault!!!

|......|

Haaah, what am I going to do now. Mei 1 and Mei 2 are both broken down so I have to solve everything myself. You’re always making my sisters cry, Jude! Can’t you just stay put for once and stop risking your life for others! Is always sacrificing yourself the only thing in your head!?

“I’m going back out there for Jude!”

“You can’t we need you here.”

“I can’t let Jude die!”

“If you leave then we’ll lose our leader.”

“William and Gareth will still be here.”

“Stop it, Lisa. We can’t do anything for Jude anymore.”

“A-are really going to just give up on Jude! M-my little brother.”

{I don’t know what has happened between Jude and Lisa, but it seems like they’ve become quite close these past few days. There he goes again making another girl cry and worry for him.}

{Hmm, I would have expected Fifi to be crying for Jude but she seems surprisingly calm about the entire situation.}

“Fifi, what’s wrong? Is Jude fine?”

“Uh, yeah, somewhat. He’s still running but he’s heading for a place that’s safe.”

“A place that’s safe?”

“Yeah.”

{I guess Fifi can’t say anything since we’re surrounding people right now. Everyone within Lisa’s group has gathered around after all. I think there are around a hundred people.}

Welp, knowing that Jude is safe is good enough for me.

“Wow, Lisa are you really crying right now? Don’t you have any trust in Jude? Do you really think he’s that weak that he’ll die?”

“What!?”

“Come on, let’s go. I have to talk to you.”

{I grab Lisa by the hand as she continues to cry. I need to find a quiet place where we can talk.}

“Hey, black suit dude, where’s Lisa’s room.”

“It’s over there.”

“Thanks.”

{I drag Lisa along and enter the room while locking the door.}

“Hey, stop crying already. Jude’s safe.”

“W-what? Is he?”

“Yep, Fifi guarantees it. Wait, you don’t know who Fifi is, do you? Fifi, come on out and explain to Lisa about Jude’s situation.”

{Fifi reveals herself to Lisa or so I think. To me, I can already see her sitting down on my breasts but that isn’t the same for Lisa. I could tell because of the surprise on Lisa’s face as Fifi reveals herself.}

“Nice to meet you. I am Fifila Phhilora, the most amazing fairy in existence. Thank you for taking care of Jude or these past few days.”

“Y-you’re just as cute as Jude said you were.”

“Oh, uh. Hehe, I see. I see. My apprentice really knows how to compliment me.”

{Fifi was smiling from ear to ear with her face blushing red like a tomato. Wait a minute? Small boobs and big boobs. Lisa and Fifi have small boobs while Jill and I have big boobs. I feel like I’m getting closer and closer to solving this mystery.}

“You don’t have to worry about Jude, Lisa. He should be safe for now.”

“How? He was being chased by hundreds of zombies.”

“It’s because he’s heading for the big tree.