Updated: 2012-07-17

Like a giant fireball, when the sun dropped to the horizon, a green-skinned modified car drove into Silvertree City.

Ji'an sat on pins and needles, and his gaze inevitably drifted to the soldier sitting across from him. This guy who lifted himself up with one hand, Gian will never forget the way he looked at him. There was no anger, no contempt, no violence, and no mercy. Yes, it's just as calm as autumn water.

The calm was chilling to the black heart, which meant that Ji'an's heart was no different from the corpse on the side of the road in the heart of the owner of these eyes. At that time, as long as the thumb and forefinger that were clasping his throat were gently closed, Jia An believed that it would definitely crush his Adam's apple easily. Even, break his neck.

But such a terrible man, after letting him and the young female companion get into the car, the soldier handed over 20 yuan to Teddy as promised, even though Teddy did not dare to accept it.

In turbulent times, there were no laws. There is even more order in the wilderness, and whoever has the big fist is the law. Zero's show of force could have driven them out of the car or even killed them, and then snatched the car and drove away. But he didn't, just silently pulled his female companion into the car, and then picked a window seat and sat quietly.

Even then, no one wants to get close to zero. Sitting next to him is no easier than sitting next to a corpse wolf.

As the car drove into Silvertree City, Zero raised his head and looked out the window. Silvertree City is not much different from two years ago, the streets in the city are full of cracks, and the blood of unknown people or beasts is stained under the street lamp or a certain stop sign, and it has turned into brown spots because of the fading. The vegetation in the city was gone, and the grass in front of the houses was now dry and sandy. And in those dark windows, Zero sensed a vague danger.

It's just that the sense of danger is much weaker than it was two years ago, and it can be seen that the monsters or mutant creatures in the city have been greatly reduced.

This reminded Zero of the migrating corpse wolves, the monsters in Silvertree City, and I'm afraid that more of them had already left this abandoned city. But even so, entering the city with a big thorn, Zero didn't think it was a good idea. Even if the car had been modified, the machine guns on the roof of the car could easily tear through daring monsters, and the bar-reinforced windows could handle attacks by nimble creatures like living corpses.

The car eventually stopped in front of a roadside gas station, where Gian and several other men got out of the car with shotguns and pistols under martial law, while the driver, Teddy, went to check on several gas tanks. Zero asked Leah to stay in the car, but he got out of the car himself.

Even though it was evening, the temperature on the ground was frighteningly high, as evidenced by the heat rising from the soles of the feet. Several men in Ji'an subconsciously distanced themselves from Zero, but Teddy, a young man, was not too afraid of Zero. The young driver took off his cap and shook his head, "Hell, there's not a single gasoline in the tank." ”

"Nonsense, this city has been abandoned for so long, it's surprising that there is gasoline. But......" Ji'an looked at the convenience store at the gas station, "There should be some things in there that can be used, such as food or poop medicine." ”

He waved his hand at the convenience store, and several men followed. Zero stopped them: "I'll go, you protect the car and the woman." ”

Taking a step forward, Zero turned around again, and his cold gaze swept over everyone: "If I find out that you have done something strange, believe me, I will make you regret it." ”

With that, Zero was in Leah's sight and disappeared into the darkness of the convenience store.

In the jungle, a violent bear or no pack of wolves is strong. In this age of scarce resources, it is far easier for teams to survive than individuals. It's still a long way to get to Remut, and he's going to have to spend some time with Teddy. Deterrence by force alone lasts only a short time and is extremely unreliable. So if Zero wants them to become companions, the only way is to win their trust and make some contributions.

It's the only way to integrate into the team, and only if you get involved, people will recognize you.

Naturally, or just a single person, he didn't have to be so troublesome. But he still took Leah with him, and for the sake of the girl's safety, Zero could only do things that seemed superfluous to him.

It's dark in the convenience store, but it's quiet at the same time. Zero reaches out for the revolver and holds a pocket flashlight in the other hand to act as illumination. He reached the door, and the store was in a mess. Zero had picked up some food and medicine from the cupboards that had been kept alive, and the expiration date of the items was not on his radar. As long as he brought things back, someone would naturally distinguish and pick them.

There was no danger in the convenience store, but when Zero was about to flash, an inaudible voice came into his ears.

The sound came from the lounge behind the convenience store.

Zero walked over, and he gently pushed the door open with the muzzle of his gun.

Behind the door was a small room, and the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the edge of the window, and the room was shrouded in a dark yellow light.

What catches the eye is a photo frame, and the picture frame is not big. The photographs inside have faded, but it is not difficult to see that they show an elderly couple leaning together lovingly. It's simple and rustic bliss.

Under the picture frame is a single bed on which lies the corpse of an old woman. The corpse was dehydrated, and only a skin remained. The limbs, wrists, and ankles of the corpse were tightly bound with cowhide ropes, and from the messy marks on the bed, it was evident that the old woman had struggled violently before she died.

Next to the bed, there was an old living corpse. The hair of the living corpse had been completely removed, and judging by its appearance, it was the old man in the photo. The living corpse lay on the ground and could not move, as the part below the base of the thigh was gone. Even when he sensed Zero's arrival, the old living corpse didn't attack, he just mechanically dug out the only remaining rotten flesh at the root of his thighs with his hands, and then put it into his mouth to chew.

Zero was surprised, and Mary, who had turned into a living corpse two years ago, had surprised Zero by remembering her former lover. Two years later, a living corpse devouring his own flesh once again touched a soft place in Zero's heart.

Judging from the complete body of the female corpse on the bed, Zero knew that this old living corpse would rather eat his own flesh than hurt a single hair of his wife.

Remember the vows you took in front of the temple. No matter rich or poor, no matter birth, old age, sickness or death, I will be by your side and never give up!

Zero sighed secretly, put down his pistol, and took out his dagger. He walked up, and the dagger swept a pale yellow rainbow over the setting sun, grazed the throat of the old living corpse, and removed his entire head.

Holding the head, Zero placed it quietly next to the female corpse, then gently pulled up the quilt under the bed to help them cover it.

In this way, you can sleep forever. Just like those countless nights many years ago, hugging each other and sleeping until the end of time!

After doing all this, Zero silently exited the room and exited the convenience store.