Camila sighed. "Jinn’s fever is too high. If we don’t get her medicine soon, her brain could be damaged," she said to the boys, her voice filled with fake concern.
Hearing this, Ale’s protective instincts flared.
"Two kilometers east of the university is A Hospital. There must be medicine there," he said eagerly.
Zaiden, not wanting to be outdone, quickly added, "Yes, a few of us boys can go together to find medicine for Jinn."
The other boys’ faces darkened. They muttered under their breaths, "You two are just bootlickers. If you want to die, go ahead."
While they also admired the two beauties, they knew the dangers outside—not just the zombie rats, but the floodwaters as well. Venturing out was tantamount to suicide.
"There might be people trapped in the stadium. I just saw someone trying to clear the manhole cover," Jinn said weakly, leaning on a bench.
Her pitiful appearance stirred the hearts of the men in the room. Some couldn’t bear to see their goddess suffer and volunteered to help find medicine.
Camila eyes gleamed with mockery. These boys had arrived at the perfect time. They would clear the sewer, and the floodwaters would recede. Even if there were zombie rats, they would be drawn away.
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Meanwhile, the five male students had reached the flower bed and were struggling to lift the heavy manhole cover.
"It’s too heavy. The water’s pressing down on it. We need an iron bar to pry it open," one of them said.
"Where can we find an iron bar?"
"In the cafeteria. We can break off the handrail from the door."
"Are you crazy? That’ll attract the rats."
"We don’t have a choice. It’s only a matter of time before they come. Let’s just try." Two of the students headed toward the cafeteria.
At that moment, a group of enormous rats began swimming across the water’s surface.
The students at the flower bed didn’t notice, but Ale and Camila, watching from the teaching building, saw them clearly.
Their faces turned pale as they realized what was about to happen.
The rats swam toward the flower bed. The two students who had gone to the cafeteria were now out of sight, leaving only three at the flower bed.
The three students, focused on prying open the manhole cover, didn’t notice the approaching rats. With a loud clang, they finally managed to lift the cover.
"Great, it’s open! Let the water flow in!" they exclaimed, peering into the sewer. As the water rushed in, they saw that the drain was blocked by debris. They quickly began clearing it, allowing the water to drain.
Suddenly, a rat lunged forward and bit one of the students on the neck, tearing through his flesh in an instant.
Mutated rats were even more terrifying than zombies. Their sharp teeth and powerful jaws made them deadly. The student’s neck was severed, and blood spilled across the flower bed, staining the water red.
The other two students fled in terror, running toward the gymnasium, but they were no match for the rats. Dozens of rats swarmed over them, and within moments, they were dead, their blood drained.
Inside the teaching building, the boys who had witnessed the scene turned pale with fear.
"Hurry! The rats are heading for the cafeteria. The floodwaters are receding. It’s time to go!" Camila urged.
The boys exchanged uneasy glances. They had already committed to the plan and couldn’t back down now, especially in front of the girls. Reluctantly, they opened the door of the teaching building and rushed out.
Fortunately, the swarm of rats seemed focused on the two students in the cafeteria. Ale, Zaiden, and four others managed to escape. They didn’t dare go to the gymnasium and instead ran straight for the university gate.
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At A Hospital, Ryan was transferring abilities to his sister. He had recently earned over a thousand points, which was just enough to enhance her strength. If he hadn’t been worried about potential side effects, his sister would have been the first person he empowered.
Ryan smiled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. "Ahem, um, sister..."
Lily, ever gentle with her younger brother, took his hand and sat down, her eyes filled with affection. "What’s wrong?" she asked softly.
Ryan felt a little flustered as he held his sister’s soft hand. Her proximity, her fragrant breath, and her tender gaze made him inexplicably nervous. The usually decisive and domineering Ryan seemed to melt in her presence.
"It’s nothing, sister. I just have something to give you..." He suppressed the stirring in his heart, took her hand, and focused his mind. Through the system, he transferred several of his abilities to her.
"Hmm~" Lily let out a soft hum as she felt something new enter her mind. At first, it was chaotic and overwhelming, but gradually, it became clear and comprehensible.
"Is this... your ability?" Lily eyes lit up with surprise as she processed the newfound knowledge.
"Yes, sister. I can share my abilities with specific people by paying a certain price," Ryan explained.
"That seems amazing~" Lily smiled, her cheeks tinged with a rosy hue, her lips curving into a crescent moon.
Ryan couldn’t help but swallow hard as he looked at his sister’s gentle, girl-next-door appearance. He didn’t realize how close they had gotten—close enough for him to catch the faint scent of her perfume and glimpse the snow-white skin beneath her blue dress.
"Calm down, calm down..." Ryan repeated to himself, trying to suppress any inappropriate thoughts. Although he wasn’t one to shy away from desire, this was his half sister. Their bond was deeper than ordinary love, and he didn’t want to ruin it.
Lily, noticing her brother’s expression, seemed to sense something. A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes. She leaned forward slightly, revealing more of her collar and the white bra beneath.
"Sister, please don’t do this..." Ryan almost groaned. He was genuinely worried. He didn’t want to tarnish the most important person in his life, yet she seemed intent on teasing him. If it were anyone else, he would have already taken action.