Apocalypse Regression's

Calm Before the Storm

"What the fuck?! The rat?!!"

Jay who caught up with Ark after burying all the zombies and cleaning up the blood on the streets was shocked to see nine rat carcasses as big as Golden Retrievers.

Behind Jay, some of the other members who followed were also shocked.

"What's going on here, Ark?"

Hearing Jay who seemed to be quite worried, Ark retorted calmly.

"As you can see. Mutated rat."

"You mean ..."

"Yes. From the beginning, I never said that our enemies are just zombies, right? After the change, there must also be many creatures that evolve, mutating because they adapt to new environments.

Not only zombies or beast beasts, we must also be careful with other humans. Brief ...

Almost everything in this world will be our enemy. An opponent who tries to hold us back from continuing to live."

"..."

Hearing Ark's words, everyone was nervous. Instead, the young man still looked calm. It seems familiar with the increasingly threatening atmosphere of the world. I feel more familiar with that kind of feeling.

"Keep this rat carcass and then come back."

"Errr ... is there any part of this rat that can be exploited, Ark?"

"It should be that his sharp, poisonous teeth have little use. It's just, it's troublesome. So better get rid of it."

Hearing Ark's words, Stacy and Natasha looked relieved. At first, the two women had a hard time accepting the fact that they were eating zombie meat. But because they are used to it, they are quite used to it. While eating dirty and poisonous rats ...

Both of them clearly could not imagine that!

***

Back at the base, they took a shower and had breakfast.

Even if they encounter something unexpected last night, it doesn't stop Ark from telling them to get the job done. But the difference was, after lunch, the young man told them all to rest. No theory classes or afternoon exercises!

This obviously made the other members cautious.

Meanwhile, it seems that someone misunderstood.

Since morning, Abigail felt a bit awkward. Especially when Ark talked about resting in the afternoon until the afternoon. He feels guilty. I felt it was done because of it last night.

Of course, Abigail would not say it out loud.

While teaching Nathan and Nala to count, the woman occasionally glanced towards Ark who was sitting on the sofa leaning back and closed her eyes. A red hue instantly appeared on his cheek.

On the one hand, Abigail felt grateful that Ark was guarding her without doing anything last night. Makes her feel that she is not a bad woman who does dirty things after her husband dies. On the other hand, despite not knowing why, Abigail felt somewhat regretful that Ark had not really "touched" her.

'Am I less attractive?'

The thought came into Abigail's head. It's just, it makes him feel a bit confused.

Abigail married after graduating high school at the age of 18, and gave birth to Nathan and Nala at the age of 19. Even if the two children were almost 7 years old, Abigail was still 26 years old. Age where women look beautiful and charming. In fact, the appearance of the woman looked younger than her real age. Possibly because of genes, as well as his good attitude in choosing food and doing regular exercise.

Many men were still attracted to her even after her entire face was covered in mud. So, Abigail was quite confident with her appearance. Especially at this time, when she had cleaned her body every day and was wearing decent clothes.

'Then why?'

Abigail's distraught. Unknowingly, he looked towards Nathan and Nala. Aware that it was most likely not because of her appearance, but because of her status as a mother. She was not angry at all, let alone hated her two children for that. After all, no matter what happens, Nathan and Nala are his own flesh and blood.

"Do you have a fever, Mama?"

The frightened little girl's voice sounded.

Nathan who heard Nala's words also directly stared at his mother with a worried expression. He looked left and right with worry. Looking towards Ark who was sitting on the sofa while closing his eyes, he felt somewhat doubtful.

In the end, the boy ventured to walk towards the Ark and pulled the corner of his shirt.

Opening his eyes, Ark looked at Nathan's anxious-looking figure.

"What's up, Nathan?"

"Ark Lord! Mama ... Mama's fever!"

While the two were talking, the little girl, Nala had already hugged her mother while saying hysterically.

"..."

Hearing that, the corner of Ark's lips twitched. Never thought that a weak human would die so easily.

Sighing deeply, Ark rose from his seat. He then approached Abigail who had a red face, either from pain or embarrassment.

"Let me check it."

Ark said in a flat tone then gently touched Abigail's forehead with the back of her hand. This made the woman's face red.

"Lighter fever" Ark said flatly.

Of course, Ark also understood there was something else that made the woman's face red. It's just, he's focused on fever. After all, Abigail who had just taken a shower and barely used anything was blown away by the wind last night. Obviously, it makes sense if the fever is mild.

"That's not dangerous at all. Your mother won't die just because of that."

Ark said flatly while pulling Nala away from her mother.

Hearing Ark's words, the little girl immediately stopped crying. He looked towards the handsome man while asking.

"Is Mama okay?"

"Not really. Your mother needs a break. Neither you nor your brother should disturb him. In addition to making your mother not get well soon, you can also get infected, you know?"

Ark held Nala in one hand, and held Nathan's hand in the other. Looking towards Abigail, the young man continued.

"You rest first, let me take care of Nathan and Nala."

Hearing Ark's words, Abigail was stunned on her face. Still having a red hue on her face, the woman immediately lowered her head then nodded lightly.

"Thank you" whispered Abigail.

Walking towards the backyard with Nathan and Nala, Ark said in a flat tone as usual.

"Together."

***

The evening after sunset.

"Ginger meat and water soup?"

Seeing what was available on the table, Jay asked doubtfully.

"Some days are pretty cold. It's good to warm yourself."

Hearing Ark's reply being so indifferent, the other members nodded lightly. Feel very normal. But there is one person who knows that everything is not as simple as what Ark said. Yes ...he was Abigail who ate while looking down to cover up her embarrassment.

"You're really good, Ark. How about we keep having dinner with a menu like this?"

"Are you thinking ginger can grow in just a blink of an eye? We have to take care of him, multiply for supplies and—"

"I know ... I-i know. Stop talking about that bleak future. We'd better eat in a relaxed and comfortable way, ok?

You must know I'm just kidding too."

"..."

Looking towards the silent Ark, Jay continued.

"By the way .. Can't we get salt, Ark? Even if the fresh stew is good enough, I really want a dish with seasonings!!"

"..."

Seeing how Jay shamelessly wanted the seasoning and made the dish like in normal times, everyone fell silent. If people out there knew what Jay was saying, they would have already vomited blood from anger!

Still being able to eat three times a day, really still not being grateful! What kind of a bastard is that!

Feeling the warmth on the dining table, Ark ate quietly. But his mood was also quite good. He felt that eating together like this was not bad either. It's just .. This kind of thing won't last long.

Looking at the darkening night, Ark's expression became solemn. The darker, the calmer. However, he did not like this calmness, because ...

This was simply the calm that appeared before the storm arrived!

>> Connect.