I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World
Chapter 1410 - 1405: Attitude

Chapter 1410: Chapter 1405: Attitude

Ji Jinchan’s question was merely to inform everyone of Qu Yangming’s current state, but it also reminded others of something.

A Level 8 Powerhouse sitting on the left near the middle cast a look toward a Level 8 New Human Powerhouse sitting in a lower seat, and this Level 8 Powerhouse was none other than Kimura Arata.

"Hey, Japanese scum, I just remembered there’s an unresolved issue I need to settle with you."

Hearing the phrase "Japanese scum," both Kimura Arata and Kobayashi Hota furrowed their brows. However, considering starting trouble would likely end with them as targets, they forcibly suppressed their raging anger without erupting.

Although they didn’t show much on the surface, the corners of their eyes twitching violently already revealed the intense anger within them. If not for the fact that they were on China’s territory, and if not for the absence of fellow Level 8 Powerhouses from their homeland by their sides, they likely would have already stood up in fury, drawn their swords, and slaughtered those who disrespected them!

"Yeah, that day at Duobaozhai, I suffered quite a bit. Now’s the time to settle the score."

As the first person began to question Kimura Arata and Kobayashi Hota, three more directed their accusations at them. Their tones were strange, as though they were on the verge of drawing their swords at any moment.

However, the two didn’t react as others expected; instead, they remained cool. After about ten seconds, Kimura Arata fearlessly faced the first Level 8 Powerhouse who questioned him and replied, "Director Zhang, if you’re a smart man, you should figure out it wasn’t us."

He knew they were referring to the incident when they helped Xu Mengyun. After speaking, he tossed his weapon on the table—it was identical to the one he used to block the four of them that day.

"Indeed, the Level 8 New Human who acted against you that day wielded a sword belonging to our school of swordsmanship. But take a look—is this the same one I have in my hand? I believe everyone here knows what my blade looks like; you wouldn’t mistake it, would you?"

Kobayashi Hota nodded and followed Kimura Arata’s lead by placing his katana on the table for everyone to see. Zhang Jingqi and the others took a look and couldn’t help but laugh, looking at Kimura Arata with cold eyes: "Sorry, but the katana used by that person was identical to yours."

Kimura Arata’s eyebrows furrowed: "Identical?"

"What’s your explanation?"

"It seems you’re prepared. Regardless, it definitely wasn’t me that day, and I had no motive to do so. You should understand my character—it must be someone trying to frame me."

"Trying to frame you?" One of the four tilted his head, the skepticism in his eyes unabated. Kimura Arata’s approach to clear his name had been used by many before. Everyone present knew that sometimes being too clever is not a good thing. Of course, they weren’t referring to the kind of cleverness that causes problems by knowing too much—their level of existence meant they didn’t worry about such things, as their strength was the greatest assurance.

This excessive cleverness meant making a simple issue too complex, taking a straightforward matter and going through extraneous details to involve more people, leading away from the ultimate truth.

"This meeting is not to discuss this matter. Director Zhang, I hope you can deal with it privately after the meeting ends. No one will disturb you."

Zhang Jingqi wanted to say something more but upon hearing Su Sigui’s voice, he gave up on further questioning. Currently, they had no evidence to directly prove Kimura Arata was the Level 8 New Human that helped Xu Mengyun that day. His gaze swept across Kimura Arata, Kobayashi Hota, and the rest of the foreign stronghouses beside them.

Now, aside from Kimura Arata and Kobayashi Hota, the remaining foreign stronghouses all appeared to be taking pleasure in their misfortune.

Zhang Jingqi scoffed coldly, turning his attention to the remaining foreign stronghouses: "Hmph, there were two who took action that day. One was either one of you scum from Goryeo or Japan, and the other is one of you non-Asian white pigs. Don’t be happy too soon. Once I find out, you’ll have a hard time!"

Zhang Jingqi’s words, full of extreme insult, had essentially offended most of the foreign stronghouses. Their faces turned as if they had suddenly swallowed a fly, wanting to explode but were constrained by the special circumstances at hand; their faces flushed to a dark liver color.

Zhang Jingqi sat down with a self-satisfied look, and the meeting room finally settled into a brief silence. However, it seemed only now did some people realize what today’s meeting was about. A Level 8 Powerhouse not far from Su Sigui spoke up: "Mayor Su, we all understand what you said, but what should we do? We can express our attitude in any way, but taking action is another matter. We hope you can clarify, not just a simple statement of attitude."

Su Sigui smiled, her gaze sweeping over everyone. In that instant, everyone performed the same action—they shrank their necks. The immense pressure radiating from her made them feel as if they were standing in front of a Zombie King. An inexplicable sense of panic suddenly cast a shadow over their hearts.

Some attempted to sense changes in Su Sigui, but she seemed almost unchanged from before. She was still a Level 8 New Human, and the pressure from her eyes remained as overwhelming as the first time they met. She appeared to have become a different person in an instant, her aura transforming.

"Since that’s the case, I won’t waste any more time. Firstly, our current zombie defense wall is no longer adequate to cope with potential emergencies that could arise. We need to reinforce the wall so that the barriers protecting us can withstand even stronger zombies!"

"Wait, the current zombie wall can barely hold off Level 6 zombies. If we’re talking about stronger zombies you mentioned, we’d need at least Level 7. That means a significant amount of Grade 9 and above H-steel is needed for reinforcement, and that requires a substantial amount of Yajin."

"Yajin? If our species goes extinct, are you planning to be buried with your Yajin?"

"Mayor Su, including many people here, are not philanthropists!"

"So, I want an attitude from you. Whether you’re willing or not, I won’t say anything. Of course, Director Hu was right, anyone can express an attitude or dismiss it as trivial. But that’s not what I want. I need you to take this matter seriously."

"I’ve already said, as of now, only we can be heroes. When the sky is falling, only we can stand tall to hold up the sky for humanity. Besides us, no one will help. You can choose to overlook this, leaving it to those who decide to be heroes and strive for this cause. However, when humanity faces its dire moment, I hope you won’t regret your choice."

"By then, standing united would be too late."