being powerless

Bruce has rescued many people over the past few days.

However, the survivors he rescued this afternoon were in poor physical condition.

Without enough food supplementation, even Cynthia wouldn't be able to save them.

"Don't worry, don't worry, there must be a way!" Joanne said anxiously as she looked at the two people lying on the bed, barely breathing.

She had initially wanted to follow Bruce to the school to rescue people. Thinking that Bruce had such powerful abilities and was willing to bring her along, she believed there wouldn't be any problem with rescuing people.

But she only realized her own weakness when she arrived here.

Especially when the monsters surged in, flooding the first dormitory building and drowning all the students inside!

She even almost cried out.

Helplessly watching those classmates die while she couldn't do anything?

This feeling was simply indescribable.

And now... even though they managed to save these people with Bruce's help, the shortage of food put them in a dilemma.

She didn't know how much food Bruce brought this time, but she knew they had rescued quite a few people.

The three backpacks of food they brought earlier would definitely not be enough.

"Joanne teacher..."

Ignacio's figure appeared at the door of the dormitory.

Seeing Ignacio, Joanne quickly asked, "What did Bruce say?"

"He'll be down here soon!" Ignacio replied.

In less than half a minute, Bruce appeared at the door of Joanne's dormitory.

"Joanne teacher..."

"Bruce, is it true that there's no food left?" Joanne asked.

"I'm really sorry, Joanne teacher. You know how many people we rescued, so I'm helpless now," Bruce replied.

"What should we do then?" Joanne asked hurriedly.

She didn't know how much food Bruce's ring could hold, but she knew that with the monsters blocking their retreat, they wouldn't have any supplies for a short time.

So the current situation must be very bad.Upon hearing the conversation between the two, the other students also looked at Bruce with a tense expression.

Especially the seven or eight male students in the team.

When the apocalypse came, they passed by the girls' dormitory downstairs and then rushed up in panic.

It wasn't until recently that Bruce rescued them.

By that time, food was already scarce.

They couldn't even fill their stomachs, let alone eat to satisfaction.

Bruce pondered for a moment.

"Don't worry, guys. I remember someone mentioned that when Jesse came to this building, each person had a backpack on their back.

 I think they should have enough food!"

"Yeah, now that you mention it!"

"I saw it too!"

"So did I!"

"Each of them did have a backpack!"

"I just asked Jesse upstairs, he seems unwilling to join us!"

 Bruce nodded in understanding. "So now... I'll take some people to find food.

 Joanne, you take some people upstairs to see if Jesse can help in any way."

"Jesse? Okay, no problem!" Joanne agreed without hesitation upon hearing Bruce's suggestion.

Because it was indeed a good idea.

But other students caught onto a more crucial piece of information in Bruce's words.

Jesse had food but was unwilling to join them?

Was he that selfish?

After discussing for a while, the survivors all became indignant!

Jesse was too selfish.

It was a bit too much.

He was despicable!

These words echoed in their minds.

Yes!

Bruce wasn't just giving away food for free.

He was testing Jesse's hand by sending these people to him!

These people Bruce rescued all thought Bruce's food had run out.

After all, Bruce did give them a lot of food and water.

And not only did Bruce save everyone, but he also volunteered to go out and find food for them?How could they not be moved?

So the crowd marched upstairs.

Little did they know, Jesse was the protagonist of the apocalypse rebirth.

How could it be easy for the protagonist of the apocalypse rebirth to obtain food?

So, these people could only become cannon fodder for Bruce... even Joanne was just a pawn in Bruce's hands.

The survivors discussed and went upstairs, and Bruce didn't bother with them.

Instead, he quickly found his teammates.

"Boss, this new combat pet you've got looks awesome!"

"Don't talk nonsense, Ignacio, Finnegan, you're coming with me to find food."

Since they were going to find food, they naturally had to make a show of it.

Ignacio nodded. "Sure thing, boss!"

Finnegan hesitated. "Boss, do I have to go too?"

"You do, it's necessary.

 Cynthia, you're coming with me too!"

After assembling the two, Bruce took Cynthia along and sent Zara back to her dorm.

Then he returned to the previous dorm building, found Malachi, and pulled him aside.

"Malachi! Come with me for a moment."

"Young Master Bruce, what's up?"

"Malachi, although we haven't known each other for long, I trust you! I have a question for you now!"

"Young Master Bruce, go ahead!"

"If we don't have enough food ourselves, what do you think we should do?"

Upon hearing this, Malachi froze in place.

After what seemed like an eternity, his deep voice slowly sounded.

"How much food do we have left?"

"Three days!" Bruce held up three fingers.

 "If a few of us eat sparingly, we can probably stretch it to five days, but if everyone eats together, we'll only have enough for two meals."

"Considering the number of monsters outside, we might not be able to break through in three days.

Five days might be possible, but barely..."

"Young Master Bruce, what do you think we should do?"

Bruce smiled and handed Malachi something. "You help me with something!"

After bidding farewell to Malachi, Bruce led his team to Zara's building.

"You guys wait here for me for two minutes. I'll go upstairs!""Alright, boss!"

Upon hearing Bruce's words, the others didn't express much.

Only Cynthia felt a bit uneasy inside.

But she didn't say anything, just watched Bruce's figure absentmindedly.

Actually, Bruce didn't do anything special in Zara's dorm.

He just gave them some more food and water.

The amount of food and water wasn't much—just enough for about two days' worth.

But at least it could ensure they wouldn't starve for a week.

Seeing Bruce's gesture, several girls were a bit puzzled.

Zara quickly grabbed Bruce's hand.

"Young Master Bruce, don't go!"

There was a hint of panic and pleading in her eyes.

The other three women weren't clueless. Seeing this scene, they hurried over.

"Young Master Bruce..."

"Young Master Bruce!"

Bruce didn't speak, just glanced at them, finally fixing his gaze on Zara's face.

Looking at her delicately made-up face, he lifted the corners of his mouth.

Slowly extending his right hand, he lifted her chin.

Zara didn't dodge, instead making a pitiful expression.

"Do you really want to leave with me?"

"Uh... yes!"

Zara was first stunned, then nodded cautiously.

At this moment, nothing else mattered.

Surviving was the most important thing.

"If you want to come with me, just stay here honestly for a few days. If you can wait for me to come back, I'll take you away!"

"Can't you take me now?"

"No! There are too many of you, and I can't handle so many burdens. Alright, that's it..."

After saying this, Bruce didn't wait for anyone's reaction, he just left the girls' dormitory.

By the time they reacted, Bruce was already far away!

Downstairs!