March 18th, 20xx — 2:11 PM
Zone 3A-Δ – First Floor, Jiang Roulan's Building - Homebase
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The journey home wasn't dangerous.
A few zombies lingered on the path. Probably roaming from the south, but thanks to my ability to use the sonar. We could avoid the larger packs, because even I was too tired to deal with this right now.
Four days...
That's how long I had endured the apocalypse of the eighteen days everyone else endured.
How could they remain so strong, when even with a system...
I am struggling after less than a week.
"John, is everything alright?"
"Lan'er?"
"You look tired... that's all." I turned back, her soft voice of concern, the gentle flicker of her blue eyes, which watched me quietly.
"Ah..." My throat felt dry and I couldn't speak well. Only a breath came out before clearing my throat. "You might be right. It's been a long few days."
"Do you want me to help carry your stuff?"
