Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

After finishing his speech, everyone shook their heads. The idea of defending the city sounded thrilling, but after the excitement came the chill; living is the best choice.

”But...”

”Gangzi!”

Wu Daqiang saw Gangzi was about to argue, placed a hand on his shoulder, and shook his head. The issue was already made clear; this wasn’t about one or two people. It’s a decision concerning the safety of hundreds of lives!

In the past, hundreds of people may not have seemed like much, but now the number is quite staggering; no one can joke about the lives of hundreds!

”Old Yu is right!”

Zhang Su was outside earlier, advising people about packing supplies. Hearing the quarrel, he came over.

”The zombie horde’s size is beyond imagination, coupled with the variable of mutated zombies; if we choose to fight head-on, the casualties will be endless. There’s an escape route, so there’s no reason to take risks! As for the bomb you mentioned earlier, I didn’t bring it; it’s left on Celestial Horse Island!”

Did he really not bring it?

Of course not, it’s just unnecessary to use.

”Then... then we just leave it at that? This zombie horde was brought here by those in the Mountain and Sea District! I can’t accept it!”

Gangzi voiced his true anger. Retreat isn’t shameful, think of it as a tactical shift, but the forced departure made him feel suppressed.

Zhao Dezhu showed a strange expression after hearing Gangzi, feeling somewhat apologetic for losing his temper earlier; he hadn’t expected the other to think the same...

Zhang Su sensed Gangzi’s anger, nodded, and tried to release peaceful emotions, speaking calmly.

”Whether the people from Mountain and Sea District attracted the zombie horde intentionally or not doesn’t matter, leading the horde away from the camp is basic operation. I’ve done it many times, and I’m sure none of you are exceptions; survival always comes first, with less emotional rivalry and more rational judgment!”

”My wish is simple, to lead everyone to live safely, not to turn you all into zombie slayers!”

It’s not about avoiding responsibility; it’s about inability!

It’s because there’s no chance at this moment!

Since there’s no chance, let everyone abandon the thought. As a leader, you must set an example during such times, whether it’s trust or blind compliance, focus on the present, don’t hold onto grudges that might never be avenged!

Revenge leads to ruin, retreat yields peace...

”I understand, Brother Su, just couldn’t accept it momentarily and grumbled. We’ll pack up now!”

Wu Daqiang squeezed Gangzi’s shoulder hard, clearly much calmer than before.

Gangzi’s anger and unwillingness gradually calmed down after Zhang Su’s speech, not just him but the frustration, reluctance, and other negative emotions of some nearby people also shifted to calm.

Everyone felt that Zhang Su’s words were reasonable, making it easy to let go; simply put, willing to listen to him...

Liu Yao stood among the crowd, frequently nodding, then suddenly gasped and walked to Yang Xinqi, pondering.

”Old Yang, do you think if the zombies aren’t killed, they’re still a threat? Could we escape this horde only to face a bigger one next?”

”Do you believe I’ll report you for talking nonsense, damn!” Yang Xinqi was holding a pen and paper, recording something. Hearing Liu Yao speak made his temple veins bulge with anger.

”Don’t, don’t, I was just mumbling, talking nonsense, don’t mind. You’re busy; I’ll get busy too.”

Liu Yao suddenly remembered Zhang Su had ”enacted” a rule not to predict the future in any form, quickly deciding to leave.

Zhang Su had already left by then, not hearing Liu Yao’s words. He couldn’t sit idle, needing to repeat the same work in various locations, soothing emotions.

During the process, he gradually explored and tried to measure the range of emotional influence. Centered around him, reaching up to about a hundred meters, depending on the intensity.

In weak moments, it could only influence two to three meters ahead, suitable for face-to-face communication. When intensity was high, it would spread over a larger area, suitable for rallies and speeches.

As for whether this ability is affected by his energy strength, it hasn’t been tested. Currently, his energy’s at eighty-seven percent; the situation is complicated, and he doesn’t want to open a new energy slot just to test the ability.

After verifying the emotional influence range, it made him somewhat worried. Under normal circumstances, it’s not a problem; emotional control is improving, even if occasionally losing control, he can quickly adjust. But at the quiet night...

For instance, during a dark, windy night, inside Little Lucky’s residence on Celestial Horse Island, engaging in in-depth exchanges—wouldn’t the entire island be lively then?

Fortunately, it’s not so bad. Zhang Su discovered that as long as there’s a physical barrier, the effect of emotional influence diminishes. A wall, a window, all have blocking effects; if he’s in a closed room, he’s completely isolated, unable to affect even if someone sticks to the door.

”It’s kind of a soft switch... Given this, what organ is releasing emotions?”

Zhang Su secretly exhaled in relief, continuing to ponder because he believed it couldn’t be the entire body with every pore emitting emotions. There should be a releasing organ, but unfortunately, there’s no time to further test.

”Brother Su! Zombies are coming this way, not as many as before; they should be scattered by drones!”