Apocalypse Regression's

That's the truth

A few hours later.

"Are you ready to go?"

Ark asked Jay and Stacy. Unlike the previous appearance, they looked cleaner and tidy. As usual, Ark carried two katanas, one dagger, and one spear. Jay carried two swords and a shield.

As for Stacy, the girl carried one sword and one dagger.

According to Ark, the sword was arguably the easiest weapon to learn. Because when they had learned some basic moves using the sword, they could directly plunge into the field to use it.

Conversely, spears are harder to learn. Although the dagger resembled a sword, the dagger was too short. Unless you are an expert in using it, daggers are arguably less useful than swords.

So, Ark chose to teach Stacy the basics of using the sword and doing bare-handed combat.

Of course, the three of them also carried bags. Things that make Stacy feel confused. Because, in addition to carrying provisions in the form of meat and water, there is still a lot of space. The girl seemed curious as to what the bag was used for.

"We're ready!" jay said confidently.

Not only Jay, Stacy also nodded with a fighting expression.

Looking at the two of them, Ark could not help but lift the corner of his lips.

"Then, it's time to see .. whether they can survive these three days or not!"

***

In the afternoon, Ark and the other two men reached the location where they were supposed to promise to meet Darin and Juana.

Looking at the atmosphere that looked so desolate and silent, Ark had a flat expression on his face. Jay looked rather disappointed, and Stacy was quite nervous.

"So ... In the end they failed, did they?"

Ark muttered softly. Looking towards Jay and Stacy, the young man finally said.

"Because they didn't survive, it's time to go back. Starting tonight, we'll teach you how to hunt, Stacy!"

"Good!"

Stacy still answered firmly. The girl was so grateful that she was still safe. Therefore, he also knew how important the strength and prowess one must possess was to continue to endure.

"It looks like you're wrong, Ark."

Ark immediately turned to look at Jay who suddenly said so. When she looked at her best friend, she saw Jay pointing in a certain direction. At that very instant, Ark turned his head towards Jay pointing.

There, there was a two-story building. From inside the dark building, Darin's figure appeared and walked towards them. Only, his appearance had changed a lot.

Darin looked thinner and paler. He staggered while holding a spear in his right hand. His clothes were in tatters, and .. his left hand hung limp. It seems broken and cannot be moved.

Looking towards Darin's flat, hollow expression, Ark said.

"It seems that Darin has also gone through a lot."

Darin doesn't talk much. The young man just continued walking towards the Ark. Up in front of the Ark, he fell to his knees on the floor.

"I managed to hold on for three days."

Hearing Darin's words, Ark replied in a flat tone.

"Welcome to our group."

After saying that, Ark took out water and meat. Putting it in front of Darin, he continued.

"Eat."

"..."

Not much to say, Darin started drinking a mouthful of water then ate slowly. Just then, Stacy approached him and said in a worried tone.

"Where's Juana, Darin? How's him? You said you'd protect her, right?"

"..."

Hearing Stacy's question, Darin continued to eat in silence.

"Of course! You—"

"Enough Stacy. Let Darin rest for a while. He's been through a hard day."

"But Tuan—"

Stacy's speech was choked when she saw Ark's expression becoming colder.

Meanwhile, Ark glanced at Darin for a bit before finally turning around. Walk to find a seat.

Recalling Darin's previous glare of eyes, Ark closed his eyes while thinking.

'Depression from betrayal, huh?'

After Darin finished eating and drinking, Ark immediately called out to him.

"Come here, Darin."

"..."

Darin nodded lightly and walked over to the Ark. He was standing in front of Ark who was sitting on the hood of a broken car.

"So, do you understand? Even if you have given everything, sometimes ...

Someone will only turn around once he finds something better."

"..."

"He's just afraid you won't come back."

Darin muttered softly.

"Then ... What's that girl, Juana doing?"

"First day, we had a very bad night. Due to our lack of luck, we met some zombies. However, we both survived."

Darin said in a flat tone. Unknowingly, he touched his left shoulder.

"The night you lost your left hand, right?"

"Yes." Yeah." Darin nodded.

"Then?"

"The second night, we went through it better than the first night. Despite encountering zombies, we were able to avoid them well."

"Then?"

"Just yesterday, it all happened."

Darin's hands clenched tightly. He gritted his teeth with an irritated expression.

"Another survivor group?"

Ark asked in a flat tone.

"Yes. We both met with another group. More precisely, a team of five people."

"Have they taken Juana?!"

Suddenly Stacy asked in an angry tone. But at that very moment, Ark's cold voice sounded again.

"Don't interfere, Stacy. You just have to listen."

"Good."

Ark looked towards Darin.

"What happened after that?"

"They said they were from a group called Reaver. They say they have 25 members.

The group was divided into four small teams of five to search for food and five to guard the headquarters. Incidentally, the one in the group was Juana's cousin."

"So she chose to go?"

"Yes. Juana said, you guys aren't necessarily coming. In addition, he also said, the group where his cousin was located was clearly stronger because of the number of members.

I convinced Juana to stay. However, he said that it was better for you to go with his cousin. In the end, we decided to split up.

In fact, instead of being disappointed, Juana seemed very happy when she left. As if what we experienced together was nothing.

That's ironic, isn't it?"

"God ..."

Ark stroking chin.

"Why don't you go with Juana? Wouldn't it be better to join a large group than with us."

"Of course not!"

"Oh? Why?" Ark looked curiously grinning.

"First, though difficult to accept, Juana only used my sincerity as a tool. We ... obviously can't be together.

Second, compared to their quantity, your quality is better. After seeing Stacy's appearance now, I also became more convinced.

Compared to people who also looked hungry and only relied on numbers to say that they were strong ...

You guys are really strong without having to say it in words!

Third, from their degrading eyes, I believe they all belong to that group just like Myron or Brad. Not to mention when I see my current condition. Apparently, they don't think of me as a human being at all.

That's why I stayed, and now ...

I'm sure my decision is right!"

Hearing that, Ark grinned. That cold smile and indifferent gaze swept over Darin. It instantly made the young man shiver.

Feeling being stared at by monsters more terrifying than the zombies he had seen before!

"Interesting .. really interesting ..."

Stripping up his chin, Ark said in a flat and lazy tone. Glancing at Jay, the young man then said.

"Because there's another group, it seems that the plan should be put forward, Jay."

Seeing Jay smiling with strong and burning fighting intent in his eyes, Ark smiled. Looking at the setting sun, the young man said.

"It's gonna be a long night."

>> Connect.