I writhed and twisted in his grasp, trying to break free from his iron grip. He was stronger than he looked, and I felt his fingers digging into my skin. Suddenly, a blur of motion caught my eye. It was Steff, who had come to my rescue. She lunged at the old man and delivered a powerful kick to his stomach, making him gasp and let go of me. He crumpled to the ground, clutching his belly and groaning in pain.

"Auggh!! Fcking shit!" He said angrily as he groan in pain from the kick

Regaining my composure, I gasped for air and swiftly drew the gun from my waist, leveling it at the trembling old man.

"Souta…" Steff whispered as the two of them look at me.

"W-Wait! It was just a joke, right? You can't take a life here! I'm a fcking human! You can't kill a human!!" the old man pleaded, desperation in his eyes.

A bitter laugh escaped me. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! A joke, you say? No, old man, your kind disgusts me. Your insatiable greed mirrors the worst in humanity—selfish desires trampling over others' thoughts. You're nothing but human trash. Are you proud of your own kind's wretchedness?"

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! What a mad world we live in! I failed to consider the possibility that you're just another piece of human filth. I was naïve! Really, really naive! I won't be so naive again, for you, aren't you proud!? Rejoice! Laugh! Why aren't you laughing!?? Smile!! If you ever find yourself resurrected, good luck surviving this hellish existence! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" I said those world like mad man, I didn't know I have that kind of me inside me

...

Have I gone insane? For the sake of surviving this world, I did everything... in return i become someone that I can barely recognize... I was a kind man... to think that the world would fcked me up like this!

"You-" The old man's voice quivered in fear as he beheld my face, realizing I was no ordinary human. The zombies were mere shadows compared to the monstrous entity before him. It was helpless, to think I fought a devil!

With a menacing glare, I squeezed the trigger, and a solitary gunshot reverberated through the air. The old man crumpled lifelessly to the ground.

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A hushed stillness enveloped the air as I neared the imposing gate, ensuring its security with a deliberate touch. Satisfied, I retraced my steps back into the grandeur of the mansion, the echo of my footsteps resonating through its opulent halls. The quietude held a certain weight, hinting at secrets and mysteries concealed within the lavish walls.

The two girls, still stunned by the shocking turn of events, stood at the gate for a moment before deciding to follow me inside.

Inside the mansion, I only said one word, "Help me burry them," I said with a lifeless emotion, I don't even know what to do anymore… I feel like I'm a murdere

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"It's my fault, isn't it..." Amy said, blaming herself

"Amy that's-"

"Stop it, Steff. I know it fully well that it's my fault. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have to... do that"

I walks towards her, Amy trembles with fear, not knowing what I will do to her, to her surprise I hugged her, "Amy... you did nothing wrong, I was going to open the gate anyway to know his intentions, and besides, if nothing is done to that trashy human, he might bring some of his friends and let them know we're here."

"So stop blaming yourself," I said, comforting her, "Help me burry the bodies, you did nothing wrong" that's right, she did nothing wrong, that man is a evil man, If I didn't kill him there he might do something evil to others, trashy human like them must die.

Amy and Steff followed me silently as I walk towards the garden. In the garden, we found a shovel. The three of us then digged a graveyard for the two bodies, and right after we had finished, it was already dark.

I led them to where the shower is, "This is where the shower is, you can also take a bath if any of you wants too, I'm going upstairs there is also a shower there, I might not come back downstairs and go straight to sleep you two can eat whatever you want here, you two can do your thing, do you have any questions?"

They look at each other, but didn't mutter a word, " If you don't have then goodnight" with that I left the two of them alone.

"Hey Steff, do you think Souta will be okay?" Amy asked in concern

"I don't think so... he lead us to a safe place knowing what is happening to the world, finding out that the man who treat him like a son suicide and killing someone, If I were on that kind of situation, I will lose myself" Steff stated her thoughts

"Then what should we do?" Amy asked

"There's nothing we can do and just hope his mood can be okay by tomorrow," Steff said

Amy looks upstairs with concern on her eyes, "You aren't taking a bath?" Steff asked, "I'm going in," Amy replied

They went inside the bathroom, The mansion's bathroom exudes opulence, adorned with intricately patterned marble flooring that extends seamlessly to the walls. Soft ambient lighting casts a warm glow, accentuating the gleaming fixtures of gold and polished chrome. A freestanding clawfoot bathtub stands as a centerpiece, beckoning indulgence with its pristine porcelain surface. Mirrors framed in ornate gilt reflect the luxury that permeates the space, while plush, oversized towels await their duty on heated racks. The air is infused with a subtle fragrance from scented candles, contributing to the overall sense of tranquility. This lavish sanctuary offers a harmonious blend of sophistication and comfort, inviting occupants to unwind in the lap of refined indulgence.

As Amy turned on the faucets, cascades of warm water began to fill the room with a soothing hum. Steff, momentarily lost in the lavish ambiance, glanced at Amy and spoke, "You think we should talk to Souta about what happened?"

Amy nodded, her reflection shimmering in the gilt-framed mirrors. "Yeah, maybe he needs someone to share the burden with. It's a lot to take in."

Steff tested the water with her hand and stepped into the inviting tub. "True. But we'll need to tread carefully. Souta seems like he's dealing with more than just the apocalypse out there."

Amidst the opulence, the two friends found solace in the quiet conversation, the water's embrace soothing both body and mind. The subtle scent of candles lingered in the air as they immersed themselves in the serenity of the mansion's luxurious bathroom.