Ray said with his curiosity piqued, "But this still doesn't explain the quick level up ,you almost reached my level."

Selene was about to explain further when Jack interjected, "Perfect timing, Selene. It's your turn."

With a nod, Selene shifted her body halfway out of the van's window and summoned her spirit energy. Her hands crackled with fiery energy as she gathered it into a sphere, this time a little bit larger than before, glowing with an intense heat.

Without hesitation, Selene unleashed the fiery projectile towards two approaching zombies. The blazing fireball struck the zombies square in the head, engulfing them in flames. They writhed and burned, reduced to ashes in a matter of seconds.

The group watched in awe as Selene's impressive display of power left no trace of the undead attackers. Her mastery of her newfound skill was evident, and it was clear that her level-up had been put to good use.

With the immediate threat extinguished, Selene pulled herself back into the van, her eyes still glowing with the remnants of her fiery display. "Sorry for the interruption," she said with a grin. "I invested most of my points in Mana, and with Meditation, I can recover my Mana and throw fireballs when I can at the monsters on the way. But to be safe, I always keep one cast at my disposal for emergencies."

The van continued its journey through the chaotic cityscape until they finally arrived at Sarah's home. It was a quaint, two-story house with a white picket fence, nestled in a quiet suburban neighborhood. The front yard was adorned with colorful flowers that had somehow survived the chaos of the transformed world.

As they approached, Sarah spoke up, "This is my place. It may not be much, but it's home." Her voice held a mix of nostalgia and sadness, a reminder of the world they had lost.

Once inside, they found the interior to be cozy and well-maintained. The living room had a large, comfortable couch, and a small dining area was adjacent to the open kitchen. The soft, warm lighting provided a stark contrast to the harsh world outside.

Jack took charge and began the division of rooms for the night. "Okay, folks, we've got four bedrooms upstairs, each with a couple of beds. We'll double up where we can." He assigned rooms, and soon everyone had a place to rest.

After they had a simple meal, everyone felt the exhaustion from the day's events setting in. They gathered in the cozy living room, sitting on the couch and makeshift sleeping arrangements that had been set up.

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Ray found himself sharing a room with Jack, the big, burly guy who was already fast asleep, snoring loudly. As Ray lay in bed, he couldn't help but reflect on everything that had happened since the

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world had changed. He activated his bone claw, allowing it to materialize from his hand, and he touched it thoughtfully, wondering if there were other ways to use his bone control ability.

Ray decided to spend some time experimenting with his newfound bone control abilities. As he focused his spirit energy, he could feel the power within him growing, and he could sense a deeper connection to his bone manipulation skills.

With intense concentration, Ray focused on reshaping the bone claw into a smaller, more refined form.

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The bone responded to his thoughts, gradually shifting and contorting until it took on the shape of a refined bone claw . Satisfied with the result Ray couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what other possibilities his evolving powers might hold. Content with his progress a he finally allowed himself to drift off to sleep, the mysteries of his abilities still unfolding in his dreams.

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In Sarah's room, the three girls had huddled together, each of them wearing pajamas borrowed from Sarah. However, since Sarah was a bit shorter than them, the t-shirts were more like nightdresses on Natalie, Selene. They chatted quietly in the dimly lit room, their voices a soothing contrast to the chaos outside.

Natalie, ever the vigilant one, asked, "What do you think about Ray's newfound abilities? I mean, controlling bones is... different."

Selene, lying comfortably on a sleeping bag, replied, "It's definitely unique. But in a world like this, where anything is possible, having diverse abilities in our group might just be an advantage. Besides, Ray seems to be really nice guy ."

Natalie added, "And it saved us back there with the leader zombie. I'm just glad we're all okay at least most of us."

Sarah's somber tone drew their attention. "You're right, Natalie . At least most of us are okay. We can't forget the ones we've lost along the way." Her gaze lingered on a family photo on the wall, a poignant reminder of the life they had left behind.

As they shared a moment of silence for those who were no longer with them, a feeling of unity and determination washed over the girls.

Outside, the night was filled with eerie sounds and distant cries of monsters. But in Sarah's room, under the dim light, the three girls found solace in their bond and hope

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Across the room, Nir and Ron were settling down on their sleeping bags, still adjusting to the reality of their situation. The events of the day had been overwhelming, and now, in the relative safety of Sarah's home, they had a moment to process it all.

Nir turned to Ron and spoke softly, "I can't believe what's happening out there. It's like something out of a nightmare."

Ron, who had a bit more experience in this new world, nodded sympathetically. "I know, Nir. It's a lot to take in, especially if you've never been in a situation like this before."

Nir continued, "I just... I never imagined I'd have to fight for my life like that. Those creatures were... horrifying."

Ron offered a reassuring smile. "You did well out there, Nir. You held your own, and you're here with us now. That's what matters."

As the two settled in for the night, the sounds of their friends talking softly in the other room provided a sense of comfort amidst the chaos outside. And they goes to sleep