I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World
Chapter 1558 - 1552: Sudden Loud Noise

Chapter 1558: Chapter 1552: Sudden Loud Noise

"Silver-armored zombie?"

"Yes, based on those people’s descriptions, the silver-armored zombie horde is about two hundred thousand strong."

"Are there high-level silver-armored zombies?"

"Indeed, at least three Level 8 silver-armored zombies are leading the horde. They broke through the defensive line formed by the Sonic Zombie Horde and killed one of the Lan Ou Corpse King’s followers, codename Malice."

"Did these silver-armored zombies attack humans as well?"

"No. If they were attacking humans, there wouldn’t be so many people alive to make it to the Dangerous Sanctuary City!"

"When did this happen?"

"About five days ago. Yang Xiangfeng sent people to patrol Yong, but no traces of the silver-armored zombies were found."

The atmosphere inside the private room froze again. Zombies had saved humans—it sounded thrilling, but thinking deeper, it sent chills down their spines. Everything the Sonic Zombie Horde had done slapped a harsh truth onto their faces: the terrifying reality had unfolded. Zombies were indeed raising humans like livestock; they had become aware of resource scarcity! This implied that the zombie race might eventually develop into a civilization. At that point, what would be the fate of humanity?

Reduced to the status of pigs, ducks, cows, and sheep before the Apocalypse? How could anyone accept this?

Silence lingered in the private room for a while. Ji Jinchan rubbed his hands, looked toward Su Sigui, and asked, "Mayor, perhaps it’s time we prepare for this matter. We don’t have much time left."

Su Sigui exhaled deeply. She seemed to be pondering something earlier, but her thoughts were not aligned with everyone else present. She didn’t care much about what Pruka said. In fact, she had been mentally preparing herself, trying to listen to people’s honest words.

"No need to worry. Heaven has given humanity one last chance. This chance won’t last forever; it will disappear soon. We can use it, but once it’s gone, humanity will have to rely solely on itself."

"Huh?"

Su Sigui’s cryptic words puzzled everyone inside the room. Confused gazes landed on her. After a moment, Ji Jinchan seemed to grasp something and uncertainly asked, "Mayor, are you implying that someone is going to clean up our mess for us?"

"Exactly. You should have a guess as to who it is, though I can’t guarantee with certainty that he’ll do it. If he does, we might get some breathing room. But remember, there’s no such thing as a free lunch; every gain comes with its own price."

"Alright, let’s put this matter aside for now. My purpose in being here today, other than checking on the progress of our plans, is to reveal one truth."

"Truth?"

"What truth?"

"..."

Su Sigui’s words sparked curiosity among those present, though a few frowned. Their years of survival experience told them that the truth Su Sigui was about to reveal would not bring happiness.

All eyes focused on Su Sigui, whose face betrayed no emotion. Yet the hesitation in her gaze made those who initially thought it was no big deal feel an uneasy tension mounting in their hearts!

"Thank you for everything you’ve done in the past few days. I trust your resolve. In truth, I’ve deliberated on this truth for a long time, hesitated for a long time. As I’ve said before, every gain requires sacrifice. Of course, sacrifices come in many forms, but the key is what we truly desire. Unfortunately, the efforts we’re making now won’t yield any personal gain—not for you, not for me. Our goal is for humanity as a whole, for this civilization. However, success in grand endeavors doesn’t rely solely on resolve; what matters most is courage. For an instant, I was selfish and considered burying this truth in my heart forever. But for reasons I can’t explain, I feel as if a great weight is pressing down on my chest, making me guilty—ridiculous, isn’t it? This might be one of the rare moments of doubt in my life..."

"When I reveal this truth, I believe some of you may change your minds. Because we stand to gain nothing, and our final outcome will be a single lonely name carved on a tombstone. Passersby who notice this name will feel nothing, forever unaware of the story behind it. That will be the conclusion of all things, including me..."

"Afterward... if any of you regret, I won’t blame anyone. This is my choice. You can stop me or stay indifferent, but when necessary, I won’t forgive anyone either. If this succeeds, everyone’s end will be the same."

The room was silent. Everyone quietly listened to Su Sigui’s words. She paused for a moment; the silence was so profound that the sound of a pin drop would have been audible. Then she continued: "Alright, I won’t say much more. Just prepare yourselves mentally. You should understand that what we’re doing now is for the future—so that human civilization can thrive without worry, so that generations long after us can live carefree in this world. I will eliminate all zombies; I will end this Apocalypse! However, the main cause of this Apocalypse isn’t just the zombies—it’s also..."

Before she could finish, Su Sigui paused again. Her hesitation was visible to all.

Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on her face—a smile tainted with self-mockery. She realized that despite the trials life had thrown at her in this Apocalypse, she still couldn’t fully confront the complexities of human nature. Her heart, surprisingly, remained fragile. She had never felt this way before. Reflecting deeply, she discovered the source of her hesitation: she couldn’t bear to see the reactions of those present upon hearing the truth. She didn’t dare to overestimate one’s nobility, nor could she trust in it.

With a deep breath, Su Sigui finally mustered the courage. She decided to hand over everything to fate. No matter how those in the room would respond to the truth, she would let nature take its course.

It was as if fate, or perhaps providence, tried to intervene. As Su Sigui prepared to speak again, her heightened senses instantly detected something amiss. She lowered her gaze, looking at the teacup on the table in front of her. The water inside rippled incessantly.

Soon, others in the room also turned their attention to the cups before them. The ripples on the water’s surface were starkly visible!

"What’s this..."

Everyone furrowed their brows. Then, mere seconds after Ji Jinchan voiced his confusion, a deafening explosion rang out, so loud it caused the ears of even the Level 8 New Human Stronghouses present to sting!

Not long after, Su Sigui and the others felt vibrations coming from the ground. Outside, faintly, the sounds of chaotic shouting grew louder!

"What’s happening?"

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