Apocalypse without Compassion, but Humanity Exists

The sound of a baby crying.

It could not be mistaken, it was definitely the sound of a baby. If you listened carefully, you could tell that the crying was not loud, and the baby seemed weak, lacking the strength of a healthy infant.

No matter what, he had to check it out.

Roar!

The sound of zombies roaring.

Alongside him, a group of running zombies kept getting closer.

Looking at these running zombies, he couldn't help but think, "Not bad, they're all quite persistent. They've been running this long, their stamina is commendable."

At this moment,

He touched the hilt of Frostmourne and raised one hand, signaling in front of him, "Please stay back. The running has ended. I heard a baby crying. There may be trouble. I need to check it out. If you continue to approach, I will have to kill you."

"First warning."

As he said this, the zombies didn't stop; instead, they continued advancing toward him. This action was a direct threat to his safety.

"Second warning."

He wasn't trying to be cruel. Even though they had turned into zombies, he wouldn't harm them unless necessary.

"Third warning."

The zombies were already attacking him.

No choice.

He had no other option but to defend himself.

At this point, he was very familiar with his own body and the process of self-defense. He knew exactly when and how to fight back.

The evil Frostmourne was unsheathed. With a swing of his sword, he struck at the zombies ahead. With his current strength, the swing was terrifying; you could hear the sound of the wind being torn apart.

No matter the accuracy, speed, or strength, all of it was at a level unimaginable to ordinary people.

Ever seen someone cut tofu?

When the sharp blade touches the tofu, it cuts effortlessly.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

The sound of the swing, which would be terrifying to ordinary people, was nothing to Lâm Phàm. With a single slash, the heads of the zombies in the front row were sent flying, spinning in midair.

The remaining zombies, seeing the blood and flesh moving, pounced at him fiercely.

If any survivor were to witness this scene,

They would surely gasp in awe.

"Why are you all like this? Even if you've turned into zombies, couldn't you retain a bit of reason?"

He swung his sword while speaking.

The greatest damage caused by the apocalypse to the living was these zombies. If it weren't for them, Hoàng City wouldn't have turned out this way.

He was still just an ordinary person, someone who once worked at a company, listening to his boss's nonsense, working from 9 to 5 and often doing overtime.

But now, he was constantly dealing with zombies.

He missed the vibrant Hoàng City,

Missed the friendly citizens,

Missed watching people exercise or play chess downstairs.

It was just... really unfortunate that all those images that used to make him nostalgic had disappeared, gone with the apocalypse.

All of this was caused by the apocalypse.

He hated the apocalypse, but he wouldn't avoid it. He wanted to fight back against it, to restore Hoàng City to its former glory.

The ground was covered in black blood.

Dead bodies everywhere.

The number of zombies wasn't too many; counting them carefully, there were only about thirty or so. It wasn't hard to deal with; in fact, it could be described as simple.

Zombies had great strength, but his strength was greater.

Zombies were fast, but he was faster.

"I've already warned you three times, why are you so reckless? Just because you're many, you think you can harm me? It's self-defense, and you're the ones who are getting killed."

Lâm Phàm shook his head, disappointed with their behavior.

During times of peace, there were always people who bullied others, and even the frailest person could become part of a gang and act recklessly.

After dealing with the zombies,

He locked the metal door, preventing them from entering.

The sound of the baby crying was growing frantic. There was definitely something wrong; he didn't hesitate, punching open the metal door with a single strike. He tore it apart with his bare hands, quickly making his way inside.

It was chaotic. If the parents of the baby knew, they would surely understand and even thank him for his righteous intervention.

Inside the store was a clothing shop. The air was filled with an indescribable smell.

There was a staircase, and the crying sound came from upstairs.

He rushed upstairs, only to be hit by the stench of death. The first thing he saw was a body hung upside down. The baby's crying was coming from the body's chest.

He furrowed his brow, not expecting to find such a situation.

Why had the body been hung upside down?

He quickly approached, examining the face of the body. It was a woman, and the crying sound was coming from her chest.

"How could there be a baby here?" Lâm Phàm was taken aback, not understanding what was going on.

The woman's mouth was covered with tape, and the baby was wrapped in cloth, lying against the woman's chest. Was this to allow the baby to drink milk even after death?

He gently took the baby from the woman's chest.

The baby's condition was very weak, showing signs of malnutrition. The baby's face was pale, and if this continued, it would surely die.

He noticed a diary in the woman's hand, as if she had left it on purpose.

He opened the diary.

[The world outside is chaotic, everyone is tearing each other apart. It's like something out of a zombie movie. My child and I are trapped here, unable to escape. The baby is crying, and there are zombies outside banging on the door. We are both terrified. I've tried calling home, but no one answers. I think no one is coming to help us.]

[Day 2: It's quieter outside, but I can still hear the zombies roaring and the screams of people. The baby is so scared that it keeps crying. I don't know what to do. There's no food here. If no one comes to save us, both my child and I will die.]

[Day 3: I managed to call A Kiệt, but I'm not sure if it was really him who answered or one of his comrades. A Kiệt sacrificed himself protecting his comrades, and they said they would come to take us. They told me to wait for them, but it's been three days with no food. I'm getting weaker, but no matter what, I'll hold on until they arrive. I can die, but my child must survive.]

[Day 4: They still haven't arrived. I feel like I'm drifting in and out of sleep. I haven't eaten anything, and my milk supply is running out. The baby keeps crying, and the zombies are banging on the door. I can't be afraid. I have to wait for them to come.]

[Day 5: I'm getting weaker by the hour. I know I don't have much time left. I've seen movies where people who die can turn into zombies. I don't want my child to be harmed by me. While I still have some strength left, I'll try to do what I can for her. I can't bite her, even if I turn into a zombie. I've sealed my mouth with tape. If I turn, I won't hurt her.]

[I'm leaving this for whoever finds us. My child's name is Manh Manh. I hope whoever finds this can save her. I know that in the apocalypse, children are a burden, but if you have to kill her, please make it quick and painless. Don't leave her to be eaten by zombies. Thank you...]

[With love,]

Lâm Phàm was silent, filled with reverence.

What a great mother, even facing death, she still thought about her child's survival.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of your child. Apocalypse may be heartless, but humanity still exists. As long as I eat, she'll eat."

Lâm Phàm sighed, reflecting on the apocalyptic world. It had been so cruel to so many.

If it weren't for the apocalypse,

They would've been happy, wouldn't they?

He carefully removed the noose from around the mother's neck, gently placing her on the ground. Then he picked up the baby and turned to leave. Just before heading downstairs, he glanced at the body on the ground but didn't stop. He left the storefront.

The baby was still crying,

Looking very uncomfortable.

He sped off, the surrounding scenery quickly passing by. At his speed, if he raced against the zombies, they wouldn't even have time to catch up.

The baby's cries attracted the nearby zombies.

"I don't have time to waste with you. Go play somewhere else," Lâm Phàm said indifferently, watching the zombies follow behind him.

In the blink of an eye,

He had left the group of zombies behind, unseen.