Chapter 2, Survival in the Apocalypse, Corpse-eating Beasts

Holding that short knife, I was once again astonished. Can this thing still evolve? Could it evolve into a neutron cannon or a Transformer

At the beginning, I was still thinking, even if it is the end of the world, having such a beautiful light beauty accompanying me wouldn't be bad; we could hide in the dormitory every day ... cough cough

It seems that I shouldn't have lost my temper with her just now. It appears that my level of awareness is still too low, insufficient to initiate a turnaround from being a loser, and instead, I have fallen to the point of needing protection from girls, like a mere inflatable doll

Short knives, crafted from metals extracted from cosmic meteorites, possess a hardness and sharpness unparalleled by any metal in this world, with a total of 10,000 pieces, and only 10,000 pieces exist in the world

Warning: The space storage unit may only contain inanimate objects, and its capacity must not exceed 3 cubic meters. Please use it correctly

In the midst of the onlookers who are unaware of the truth, is the original poster foolish

The bedroom, like the outside, has been dyed red. The doll said this is the result of the fusion of cosmic bacteria and dust in the air. I do not understand, but I can only feel an indescribable strangeness

At the last moment, I saw the doll's delicate face flushed as she rushed forward, spreading her arms to firmly block the corpse-eating beast. Her body was so slender; could it really stop such a terrifying monster? Yet, she showed not a trace of hesitation

Outside the window, the entire university town is shrouded in red haze, with the sky and the earth stained a deep crimson. As an intelligent entity, the doll possesses radar detection capabilities. She stated that within a radius of twenty meters, which encompasses the entire dormitory building, there are no living humans.

My mouth is quite large, and I have never heard of such impressive clothing before. It truly lives up to being a product from a thousand years in the future. However, that short knife is somewhat lacking. I frowned and said, "Why not send a laser gun instead? The knife is just too inferior"

The forums I frequently visit are no different; although there were some discussions about the red haze in the World of Warcraft forum and the Li Yi forum, they all ceased on that morning, with the latest post being at 9 o'clock

Incredible events unfolded as a vortex suddenly appeared, its suction clearing the surrounding air entirely, nearly pulling my right hand in as well. Following this, a series of strange mechanical sounds emerged.

No need for that, let's learn slowly during the battle I said, waving my hand

What is this? I touched the object that resembled a bracelet, which had several buttons on it, and instinctively pressed one of them

The body swiftly darted to the right, narrowly avoiding the pounce of the corpse-eating beast. Before I could even feel a sense of pride, I saw this creature crash headfirst into the guardrail, which emitted a creaking, twisting sound as it instantly deformed

"No, the master absolutely cannot go out now, outside the door..." The doll swiftly blocked the dormitory door.

Due to the excruciating pain, the corpse-eating beast suddenly roared wildly, its massive claws sweeping horizontally. It was too close; I could not evade it at all. With a loud bang, I was sent flying, plummeting straight down to the third floor

I was so frightened that I almost ran back to my dormitory. It was the first time I faced such a terrifying monster, and the tension and fear made it impossible for me to remain calm. The monster was roaring, and I was screaming, desperately trying to release the horror within me

Wow, the outside is filled with a red mist. Does anyone know what is happening? I heard that the end of the world is coming

"Master, it is a ghoul!" The doll's exclamation came from behind.

Amidst the roar, the corpse-eating beast had arched its body and lunged at me like a cannonball

At the same time, having gone five days without food or drink, I surprisingly felt no discomfort at all; it must be due to the awakening of my genes. As for that cup of bright red water, it resembled a cup that had been brushed with red paint.

Not zombies? ... I had thought that cosmic fungal infection would turn people into those kinds of comical rather than terrifying walking corpses, mere weaklings with no real power, but I never expected that ...

Brother, I am so scared

She remains naked to this day, yet that alluring body no longer captivates me, for I know she is not human, nor anything like it. She is devoid of emotions and cannot possibly comprehend the pain I feel at this moment

This gene is very strong. I haven't eaten or drunk anything for five days, yet I can still feel an overwhelming power filling my chest cavity, and my limbs are stronger than ever before. I crouched at the door and leaped, surprisingly jumping over three meters, almost crashing through the guardrail and falling off the building

I hurried to find her and quickly made my way to the stairway.

I put on a tight-fitting outfit and found a loose T-shirt to put on the doll. In fact, I would prefer her to run naked behind me, but... getting a nosebleed during a fight is not a good thing

Brother, I don't know what happened, the sky suddenly turned red, many people are coughing, and many have collapsed

The doll explained: "This USB drive contains the survival manual for the apocalypse, including detailed information on cosmic bacteria and basic data on monsters, as well as materials related to awakening. I hope the master can finish reading it before..."

What should I do now? I instinctively ask the doll

But now I have changed my mind. No matter how much of a loser I am, I am still a dignified human being. What I seek is genuine emotions—love, friendship, and familial bonds—not a mere inflatable doll

My sister said she would escape to the mountains. Indeed, the school organized an earthquake disaster drill just last month, and the emergency measures must have been very effective. She must have already escaped. I need to go find them immediately

Even so! When those guys wanted to break in, she even overturned a cabinet to block the door! I know she meant well for me, but I just can't accept it

Stay here, sustain life with limited food and water, while learning survival knowledge for the apocalypse, and await the gradual awakening of the genes, as the master's power is still not strong at this moment

I am more worried about my sister, Cao Ting. Trembling, she took out her phone, only to find that it could no longer connect. There were only a few text messages received a few days ago and several missed calls.

There are indeed some news about the apocalypse on the web, such as meteorite impacts in southern Europe and northern Africa, and the rapid spread of smog. However, the deadlines are all from the day I fell asleep, and there have been no updates since then. I opened QQ and looked at the gray avatars of mhetushu.com .com, the lifeless friend groups, and I held my forehead.

Won? I secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, the doll's exclamation rang out: "Master, be careful, normal attacks are ineffective; only severing the head will be fatal"

Stunned, it has already been five days. What is it like outside now

Cao Yang, have you woken up? Hurry out and come with us to take refuge... cough cough, this damn smog

The bodysuit is made from a fusion of metal wire and synthetic fibers, offering fire resistance, electrical insulation, and corrosion protection. It can also withstand the bullets of this era. Once worn, it integrates with the skin tissue, forming a second layer of skin, and it can autonomously repair itself in the event of damage

I am also very afraid, gripping my chest tightly, feeling as if my heart is about to burst. My sister says her body hurts; will she die or undergo a transformation? I dare not think any further.

Roar! With another roar, the corpse-eating beast did not pause for a moment. After breaking through the guardrail, it used the resistance to rebound and pounce again.

One can imagine how difficult it is for them, without antibodies, to endure the smog; it is an infection that can lead to death or mutation. Yet, in their final moments, they still think of saving me. And what about me? I cannot even get out of bed to open the door for them

The doll no longer spoke, lowering its head as if in contemplation, and after a long while said: "Alright, but at least let me explain the methods of combat and survival to you first."

"How long did I sleep?" I turned my head and asked the doll

Gritting my teeth, I held the short knife tightly, waiting for the moment it lunged at me

Answer: Turn on the computer, even in the event of the apocalypse.

Five days, because the awakening gene requires a long time to merge the doll replied while pouring me a glass of water

I am an HRU-5 type intelligent agent, not a machine

There is no time; it has already been five days, and my sister and the others still do not know what to do. Moreover, I may not even understand this cosmic fungus data. Furthermore, I already possess an evolved short sword, a super bulletproof vest, and a storage bracelet.

Indeed, the end of the world has come. The original poster and I will continue to indulge in m.hetushu.com. I will take the lead in this indulgence as a sign of respect

Is this... a storage bracelet? Isn't this a super artifact that only exists in fantasy novels? I immediately wanted to check what other treasures it contained, but after pressing for a long time, only a device similar to a USB drive popped out

I am very concerned about how those roommates are doing. In my drowsiness, I vaguely heard the sound of them desperately knocking on the door.

The body suddenly fell to the ground, and at the moment the corpse-eating beast leaped over my head, I thrust the dagger straight up. Having fought in a few brawls during high school, my skills were fairly decent. The dagger, infused with a blue glow, completely pierced the heart of the corpse-eating beast

What a joke? I stood up; it's the end of the world, and what knowledge is there to learn? Do I have the time for that? At this moment, the university town is probably filled with monsters, and can that broken dormitory door hold up? ... Not to mention ...

I remained silent, not knowing whether these two finally finished their task

How could you not wait until I am dead to speak! In a fit of anger, I wanted to withdraw, but it was too late.

In addition, the doll bent down and removed one of the two metal rings from its thigh, fastening it onto my left wrist

Brother, have you also encountered trouble? I wanted to come find you, but your roommate said the door is locked and I can't get in. No matter how I called you, there was no response.

More terrifying than a zombie, standing at a height of nearly 2 meters, its body and bones completely twisted, the face unrecognizable as once human, with a gaping maw resembling that of a ferocious beast, its body rotting, with some yellowish liquid dripping onto the ground, emitting green smoke.

Not only did it deform, but it even shattered; not only did it break, but the concrete pillar that fixed the guardrail was also smashed to pieces with a loud bang. My eyes nearly popped out; does the force really need to be this exaggerated

I moved aside the cabinet blocking the door and strode confidently outside. At that moment, my confidence was high because the doll said that after I merged and awakened my genes, I could be considered a superhuman, referred to as an Awakened One, specifically tasked with combating the mutated monsters outside.

I shook my head; my stomach was churning violently

Tears in my eyes, my brother is also a master adorned with divine artifacts, and behind him follows a beautiful maidservant from m.hetushu.com.

Brother, my throat hurts a lot, and everything is painful. The teacher in the infirmary couldn't do anything; she only said we should quickly escape from the school and go to the forest, where the smog might be less.

Cao Yang, you rascal, are you dead asleep in there? Brothers, kick down the door; we must rescue this kid even if it costs us our lives!

Wait, where did this come from? She seems to be completely unclothed, right? ... Could it be ...? ... Even though I know I shouldn't have such impure thoughts, this scene is just too bizarre

"I don't care what you are, don't you listen to your master? I want to go out right now, if you don't want to, then get out of my way!" I roared in fury, reaching for a folding stool beside me.

Doll shaking its head: "I apologize, Master. Considering the technological backwardness of this era, it is impossible to replenish ammunition for future firearms. Therefore, scientists have specially developed this non-consumable melee weapon. This short knife can automatically absorb cosmic bacteria from monsters during combat and evolve, ultimately possessing power comparable to any firearm."

Step aside, you are just a machine, what do you know

Whether it's news, QQ groups, or forums and tieba, just give me a little information

As I looked around, I was surrounded by eerie red mist, with visibility not exceeding ten meters. Numerous deep red particles floated in the air. Even though I knew I possessed antibodies and was not afraid of infection, I still covered my mouth in fear

Awakener, a very impressive name, does it signify that I have finally shed my loser identity and begun my comeback! Although this process is still quite lengthy, as I just raised my head outside, I was momentarily stunned.

The keywords are 'living' and 'humanity'

A roar forced me to halt in my tracks; I looked up, my expression one of astonishment, tightly gripping my short knife, yet my feet continued to retreat.

Question: What is the first thing a loser does after getting out of bed

Has the world really become like this? Just like a scene from a horror movie, is my sister struggling to survive in such dense red fog? ... How terrifying, how heartbreaking ...

As she spoke, she pulled out two items from beneath her: a deep blue short knife and a black bodysuit