เข้าสู่ระบบBen had suffered severe chemical exposure from the acid rain days prior, and though his wounds had received initial field treatment, his frantic thrashing had torn open the fragile tissue, leaving his face and arms a weeping, mutilated mess.“We just need to record short progress updates every day,” Ivy suggested casually, gesturing toward her tablet.“To legally prove we are providing them with basic sustenance while they are detained,” Reid added, catching onto her operational logic.Initially, Vera had worried that the violent confrontation might psychologically scar her daughter, especially given Ben’s grotesque appearance. However, the family quickly realized that Ivy was not documenting the prisoners out of trauma, but rather conducting a clinical observation of viral incubation.“He is demanding fresh water every ten minutes on average,” Ivy pointed out, observing through the basement security feed as Ben shrieked hoarsely from his holding cell.“While Jenna is barely touching
Desperate to escape Ivy’s piercing gaze, Jenna forced a strained smile and tried to act natural.“Mm, that is wonderful to hear,” Ivy replied lightly before turning away, grabbing a fresh carton of milk from the industrial refrigerator and strolling toward the bright living room.Only after Ivy walked out of sight did Jenna let out a shaky, audible sigh of relief, wiping the cold sweat beading across her forehead.Moments later, Reid shuffled down the grand staircase, rubbing his eyes before spotting Ivy sitting comfortably on the sofa, calmly swiping through a tablet. The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked pastries filled the open-plan living space. Outside, the apocalyptic storm continued to rage, but inside, the climate-controlled villa felt detached from reality.“You are still in the mood to download entertainment files during a global crisis?” Reid muttered, looking exhausted. He had barely closed his eyes all night, plagued by frantic messages from old friends and ac
In a luxurious villa located deeper within the Prosperity Gardens complex, Ethan was deep in discussion with Simon Abbott and several trusted associates.“...Shannon will naturally awaken her Water Element Superpower in nine days. I have already dispatched Jude to make contact with her early,” Simon stated smoothly, leaning back in a leather armchair.Listening through her enhanced auditory range, Ivy finally found the answer to a question that had lingered in her mind. Shannon Renner had evidently not experienced a rebirth like she had, which explained why Ivy had not encountered her yet. In their past life, Shannon had always offered hollow expressions of gratitude, frequently reminding everyone how Ivy had once saved her from a wandering zombie horde. Ivy had genuinely believed Shannon viewed her as a lifelong friend, only to discover too late that Shannon harbored deep, venomous resentment, blaming Ivy entirely for the tragic death of her infant child during the chaos.However, Et
When the main hall grew sufficiently distracted by the commotion, Ivy led Ben down into the mall’s desolate underground parking garage. Although the primary vehicle ramps and exits were heavily blocked by wrecked cars and fallen debris, a pedestrian could easily navigate the narrow gaps between the vehicles.Ivy handed Ben a matching set of protective waterproof gear, including a heavy-duty raincoat and a full-coverage face shield identical to her own.“Why do I have to wear this ridiculous thing? My mother said someone was supposed to come pick me up in a luxury car,” Ben grumbled, clearly disgruntled and in considerable pain, though he reluctantly pulled the gear over his shoulders anyway.“You will understand why as soon as we get outside. Cars cannot get through the blocked streets at all. If you want to leave this underground tomb alive, your only sensible choice is to follow me without arguing,” Ivy replied sharply.As they traversed the dim concrete levels, Ivy began to harbor
“Stop!”A familiar figure suddenly stepped forward, his hand firmly catching Ben Stone before he could stumble further into the crowded mall corridor.Ivy Collins stared at Ethan Hayes, who had materialized out of nowhere, and the suppressed memories of her past life instantly flooded her consciousness. The surroundings were identical—the same bustling mall, the same suffocating atmosphere, and the exact same confrontation. In her previous existence, she had been harassed in this very spot, and it was Ethan Hayes who had stepped in to beat up her assailant, earning her eternal gratitude and altering the trajectory of her life.I cannot believe Ben is in the same mall, too, she thought, her expression hardening as she looked past Ethan.“Are you okay?” Ethan turned to face Ivy, his eyes softening as he looked down at her. Looking at her now, he could not help but feel a complex mix of lingering affection and lingering frustration.“Couldn’t be better.” Ivy’s voice was completely flat,
Ding![Detected that Host’s actions will save 4 humans in 0 days.][Triggering “Selfless Savior” title.][Reward: 4 bottles of Healing Potion.]As the car slowly pulled out of the garage into the downpour, I received a notification that I had triggered the “Selfless Savior” title. Zero days, four people? The timing is right, but it looks like there’s one extra person? I was a little confused, but the mission was my top priority. My mission was to survive outdoors for 120 minutes, and time spent in the car didn’t count.I had no intention of driving all the way, however. Once I left the villa complex, the streets were in utter chaos. Countless cars clogged the roads, their occupants frantic. They were trapped, unable to move forward or back. Pedestrians frantically pounded on car doors, desperate to escape the rain, but few drivers were willing to open up. After all, any contact with the acid rain would burn skin as if it were sulfuric acid.I parked at the entrance to the villa comple







