Slurp ~!!!*

Slurping sounds could be heard echoing in the cold silent night. An aroma of seasonings that only belong to instant noodles wafted in the air, arousing the appetite and hunger of other survivors.

While the trio were eating , a person interrupted them.

She was the old professor.

While the three focus their eyes on her, the old professor coughs slightly to clear her throat. She then said;

"Do you still have some food to spare? All of us still haven't eaten anything since this morning."

The old professor's eyes rested on Jessica, hinting that she was talking to her.

"I–"

"None. We don't have any food to spare on you guys."

Jessica was interrupted by her brother when she was about to talk.

Drake can guess what she was thinking inside her head. She would likely give the rest of the food they had to this old lady.

"Drake…?"

Jessica was surprised by her brother's instant refusal, she didn't get why. They still have some extra food remaining. So, why not give it to them? She slightly pity them because she survived together with them. And knows that they also haven't eaten anything yet, just like her half an hour ago.

Drake saw the questioning look of his sister and shook his head internally. He then explained why.

"You guys realize how dire the situation is, right? Or not..Then let me explain it to you."

Drake begins to narrate how things would progress from now on based on the novel's plot.

"You see, by now, the whole world economy is good as gone. With estimates of more than a quarter of the earth population turned into mindless zombies and still continues to go down. Don't ask me how I know, you can check yourself the situation by tomorrow.

With the economy gone and the supply chain having been cut off. As well as with the government falling. Within a few weeks, just think about what would happen then.

Humans would readily kill for just a few pieces of bread, human's worth would be far cheaper than a can of food.

So, no. I won't give them anything unless they offer me the same value."

Jessica was shell-shocked by what her brother was spouting.

Katie also opened her mouth only to shut it again and swallow her saliva because she felt that her throat had gone dry because of Drake's revelations.

She felt that the food she was holding suddenly weighed a lot more. She was a foodie so of course she knows that every food matters. Making her realize just how dire the situation is for her. No, for everyone else!

The old professor wanted to refute Drake's wild claim but somehow, words just won't come out from her mouth.

The three felt that Drake was exaggerating things. After all, there is America, one of the strongest countries.

While Drake might not know what the three women have been thinking, he doesn't care in the slightest.

Because he knows that while America is strong, it's not stronger than the system.

Based on the novel's plot. The system is trying to make the earthling strong, not to be wiped out.

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So it makes things balanced. If every world leader survived and decided to detonate bombs from left and right, won't everything become useless then?

The system flooded the earth of mana that disrupted and rendered all telecommunication and other communication via wireless or anything that uses radio waves useless.

So base on the novel, chances of world leaders using bomb to destroy zombies on large cities causing mass genocide would be nil.

Every city would become isolated because of lack of long distance communication. Making any rescue operation became hard because of the lack of given orders from above.

And also, as human strength grew, previous rules won't be enough to restrain them all. This change brought all humans true nature to the surface. People who are ambitious and hunger for power would always show up.

Making Earth fall into anarchy and only the strongest would have the rights. Making the law of the jungles the ultimate law that everyone would have to follow.

But Drake didn't worry about their situation that much. Because he freakin stole one of the cucked protagonist plot armor, the baby dragon!

Making both his and Jessica, his older sister's future path slightly better than the rest.

He only needs to thread every move he makes, carefully and smartly.

As for becoming a hero? Bitch, please! Such a backbreaking job doesn't sound appealing at all.

Becoming a hidden boss or something that only chills on the shadow as he exploit everyone seems just about right.

…

After Drake explained to the three women, Jessica was still feeling a bit of sympathy towards the other survivors.

Drake knew that his sister was still in the process of adapting over the situation since it was only the first day.

As for Katie, she was like a mute the whole time. She didn't utter anything since she doesn't have a say on this matter and only a freeloader here.

But the old professor won't just easily give up and said.

"Please! Even water will do!"

She finally learned to humble herself unlike her casual tone earlier.

Hearing the old professor's begging, Jessica's heart softens at the sight of the pitiful old woman. She's just way too kind!

Jessica looked at her brother without uttering anything, but her look says it all.

Drake sighed and said.

"Fine, leave one bottle for us and give her the two remaining bottles.

As for how she distributes it, I don't care."

Drake brought 4 bottles of water with him containing 1 liter each.

He boiled the first liter of water for their cup noodles, so only three remained.

Jessica's face brightened and took the two bottles of water, then handed it over to the old professor.

"Thank you…"

The old woman thanked them and reluctantly turned away from the sight of the food they ate.

She dejectedly made her way back to the other survivors to share the water. That unfortunately won't be enough.

After the old professor left, the trio resumed eating their food that became less warm. But it didn't stop them from savoring every bit of it.

The three finished their food quickly and got nothing to do.

Katie was blissful and still savoring the after-taste of her meal.

Jessica asked Drake where he was before the system descended and also his experiences before he saved her.

Which made Katie's ears perk up as she listened to Drake's little adventure.

Katie was pretty much ignored by the duo this whole time as a third wheel between the two.

After the little conversation, Jessica soon felt a need for some release. But she was too afraid to go outside.

Drake has no choice but to accompany her.

Unsurprisingly the pesky girl also chose to tag along.

The trio then head outside.

Just like before, they were asked by the old professor where they would go. Drake was slightly tempted to take her sister away from the group.

But he held it in because he had plans for tonight.

Drake was planning to hoard all the food in every mall nearby that he could loot. After all, food was the most important thing in this situation right now. And if he didn't act fast, other survivors would loot it in his stead.

There was still a long night ahead and he already slept this afternoon. So he might as well act tonight to accomplish his plans.

Outside, the three walk towards the back of the gymnasium building where Drake relieved himself before.

While they walk, the two saw zombies walking aimlessly over the distance. Visibly seen under the light of the full moon.

The two girls shiver nervously as the urge to pee only intensified.

After arriving at the back of the gymnasium building, Drake wanted to go far away and left the two on their own devices.

"Alright, you two can do your own things here. I'll wai–"

Before Drake could say anything, he was clawed on the shoulder by his sister.

"No, you just stay here. We will be quick anyway."

"It's not abou–"

Again, he was interrupted.

"Just hurry up and turn around! Or is it perhaps you want to watch us while we take a leak?"

Jessica didn't wait for Drake's answer as she unbuttoned her pants and slowly lowered it.

Drake just stood there gawking for a moment, but hurriedly turned around.

For a second, he was sure he saw it was black. Even under the dimmed moonlight, he can clearly distinguish the color.

But wait… why would he think about that? She was his sister. Drake shook his head.

But suddenly his ears were intruded by two consecutive peculiar sounds.

ppssssssss~ ppssssssss~

Drake can't help but picture in his mind on what's happening at the back!

He was still at his puberty after all and a healthy one at that! Is he really?

Drake was still at that age that he couldn't control his hormones, making him stiff down there!