I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World
Chapter 1209 - 1204: The Killing Resumes 1

Chapter 1209: Chapter 1204: The Killing Resumes 1

Seeing Ke Shuanghong silent, Ruan Chao’en merely nodded and led him forward.

Before long, they arrived at the dormitory complex where Wang Dabiao and the others had been. After several months, most of the damage had been repaired, but traces of laser scorching were still visible in places, suggesting the horrors of that time.

"Where’s Chang Yuan?" Ruan Chao’en asked Ke Shuanghong.

Ke Shuanghong hesitated, then understanding dawned, his expression grew somber, and he said, "He died then."

Ruan Chao’en also fell silent for a moment. Ke Shuanghong felt uneasy, but Ruan Chao’en said nothing more, continuing to walk forward until he spotted Xiao Hu sitting on the ground chatting with others. Ruan Chao’en snorted coldly, as if he had never asked the question.

After Ruan Chao’en entered, the soldiers inside cheered. They didn’t know Ruan Chao’en was already aware of the full story, nor did they notice the deep murderous intent hidden in his eyes.

Today marked Ruan Chao’en’s release from Prison. A few days earlier, the Soldiers of the Eighth Corps had begun preparing for his welcome ceremony. Many soldiers had dug into their own pockets to buy treats from the market, prepared a variety of dishes, and the Eighth Corps was abuzz with activity.

Because of Ruan Chao’en, the duty soldiers allowed this behaviour, granting the Eighth Corps a brief twilight.

Yet during this process, Xiao Hu received a warning from Ruan Chao’en, tinting the atmosphere with slight tension. However, Ruan Chao’en didn’t dwell on the events of the past six months with Xiao Hu. Although all had started because of him, the tragedy wasn’t his fault. The main reason was the involvement of others.

The jubilation of the Eighth Corps soon neared its end. Just as people were about to clean up, Ruan Chao’en suddenly stood, smashing his bowl furiously to the ground.

Crack!

Under the force of a Level 6 New Human, even a fragile bowl, when smashed, shattered the concrete beneath, embedding porcelain shards deep into the ground.

This sudden action stunned all the Soldiers of the Eighth Corps. Not just Ruan Chao’en, their General Ruan, what was wrong with him?

"General..."

Someone wanted to ask what had happened but was quickly pulled back by a comrade beside him, silencing him. Ruan Chao’en’s expression was distinctly grim.

Ruan Chao’en’s gaze swept around. He saw many faces feigning confusion, and others genuinely unaware of his reasons.

"You all don’t need to pretend anymore. I know everything I should. I wasn’t here for half a year, and I pity you. However, this doesn’t mean anyone can bully you! The lives of those seventy-plus people may not sound like much, but those were living, breathing souls! Brothers who fought and died alongside you!"

"You might pretend nothing happened, but I can’t forget!"

"You here, everyone present! You all came from Lin City, ate rats and cockroaches with me in the sewers, fought to the death against those Bald Heads with me in Lin City, survived with me through streets swarming with zombies. Do you know why I arranged for you to be here? Many of you understand now; my words back then weren’t lies. If I have a bite of meat, you won’t lack a sip of soup!"

"I also said, as long as I’m alive, no one dares to lay a finger on you. It was the same under Zhang Han, and it’s the same in the United District!"

"For the past six months, I allowed you to suffer in silence, but now I’m back, and I say fuck that!"

"Remember this, whoever wants to kill me, no one will get off easy!"

Ruan Chao’en, his face ferocious, roared each sentence.

Witnessing Ruan Chao’en’s figure, tears began to emerge from the eyes of many present. Just as Ruan Chao’en had said, most of those present had followed him out of those dark times, faced various adversities under his leadership, until they encountered Tang Ye.

How familiar this scene was, taking them back to those initial months before the Apocalypse when they had fought with other survivor groups in apartment buildings just for some food.

As he spoke, the Soldiers of the Eighth Corps couldn’t help but reminisce about those days. Indeed, every tough year made their subsequent lives feel more expansive and beautiful.

"I know many of you are worried about me, thinking I might lose my sanity over this, but rest assured, I have indeed lost my sanity. Today, I am back to tell everyone that the Eighth Corps is not to be trifed with! Now, who wants to join me to the Second Army Corps?"

After a while, another statement from Ruan Chao’en shocked all the soldiers present. Many cried out, "General, you can’t take action again. Marshal was already furious before. If you kill again, it won’t just be imprisonment.

"General, please, cool down."

"..."

The soldiers tried to dissuade him, but Ruan Chao’en scanned the crowd, his mind unchanged.

He simply said, "Don’t worry about me, nor yourselves. This trip to the Second Army Corps is to seek justice. Last time, you killed thirty-something of them, they killed over seventy of us. Those extra forty-plus lives won’t be cheap for them!"

"General!"

The soldiers continued trying to persuade him, but Ruan Chao’en snorted and said no more. His mind was made up; no matter what others said, today, he was going!

Of course, this wasn’t because Ruan Chao’en wasn’t afraid of death. It was because he knew Li Henian well. Huang Quanjiu was clearly putting on an act; to put it another way, Huang Quanjiu had also killed, but he was clever, using others’ hands to wield the blade.

Thus, Huang Quanjiu had escaped punishment, but those in high positions in the United District were all too aware of Li Henian’s character—ruthless and merciless. The rules he set were never rigid; in four words, possible or not!

Just like the laws before the Apocalypse, those who deeply understood it could exploit loopholes to evade legal sanctions. But in the Apocalyptic world, the rules set by the Marshal had no loopholes to exploit. Even if one managed to find a loophole, displeasing him would have the same result.

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