David led the group slowly out of the garage, leaving Eamonn’s body behind.
Meanwhile, inside a dilapidated building, Alexander watched David’s figure, a cold smile curling at his lips. Eamonn’s death at the hands of David was something he had anticipated. However, he hadn’t expected this individual, who now harbored Carnage Wraith, to be so feeble. Alexander shook his head, his gaze towards David becoming more profound.
Louisa and Lucinda, standing behind Alexander, were affected by the recent battle. They had been struck by Sally’s lightning, their skin now torn to reveal bone. The remnants of their human skin had mostly disintegrated, and the ferocious aura of zombies emanated from them uncontrollably.
“This guy really thinks he’s some sort of savior!” Alexander chuckled, his fingers tracing the circular jade pendant hanging from his waist.
At this moment, David sensed his presence and looked up to observe him. Alexander didn’t bother hiding; he took a step forward, walking within the void before descending slowly to the ground.
“It’s no wonder you’re the captain of the Embers Squad. A Level Nine esper seems so weak before you. It seems your strength has improved,” Alexander’s form remained ethereal, a faint smile on his face. Louisa and Lucinda followed behind him. .
As he spoke, he glanced at Monica, a more intense amusement in his expression.Facing Alexander, David’s expression remained calm:”Alvin and Butterfly, their deaths were your doing, weren’t they? And what about Abraham? Don’t you have an explanation for that?”
“Danny.” David looked at him and softly uttered that name. Alexander hesitated for a moment before breaking into a light laugh. Arnold, Duke, Monica, and the others were momentarily stunned.
Danny? Alexander was Danny? Monica’s brows furrowed as her breath quickened. She looked at David in disbelief and then back at the shadowy figure of Alexander. If what David said was true, the Alexander before her was Danny. Then, Abraham’s death…
Monica couldn’t bear to think further, her vulnerability compelling her to hold onto a shred of trust in Danny. However, in the next moment, that trust shattered completely.
Danny laughed freely, and his form gradually solidified into a more concrete shape. Soon, a young man wearing glasses appeared before them. It was indeed Danny.
“Danny, you…” Monica felt her body trembling. She hadn’t expected Danny to be the mastermind behind all of this.
Not just Monica, even Duke, Arnold, Sally, and the others who had interacted with him before wore expressions of astonishment. This Danny was completely different from the one they remembered. The current him exuded an aura of death and hostility. Danny shook his head, looking at everyone with a wry smile.
“Didn’t expect you to figure it out. Yes, I killed Alvin, Butterfly, and even Abraham. They were nothing more than pawns in my hands. So what if they died?”
“The one who will rule over the apocalypse is me, not these ants. They’re only fit to be stepping stones for me, including you, David! You’ll become a corpse beneath my feet too!” Danny’s smile remained, but his words were chillingly cold.
When the apocalypse arrived, Danny had understood the world’s survival law ,survival of the fittest. To truly become the ruler of this world amidst the apocalypse was his goal. That’s why he had interacted with David’s group earlier ,to gather all the information Danny needed from them.
As David’s strength gradually grew, Danny realized the threat David posed to him. That’s why he cultivated Alvin and Eamonn, the two brothers, to kill David. However, he hadn’t expected David’s power to exceed his imagination, to the point where he now had to confront him in person.
However, in Danny’s eyes, regardless of who stood here today, there was only one outcome for David ,and death.
“Why did you do this? Why did you kill Abraham!” Monica’s eyes welled up with tears as she asked him in utter despair.
“Hmph! Did you really think that old man could boss me around just because he’s older? If it weren’t for his remaining usefulness, I would’ve killed him long ago. Including you! Weaklings without strength are nothing but burdens to me. If you had sided with me from the beginning, maybe I would have let you stay on the team. Unfortunately, you chose to stand with David. Rest assured, I’ll send you to join that old man soon,” Danny’s tone grew more insolent as he spoke, his smile turning increasingly sinister.
In Danny’s perspective, this world was about to become his domain. He would be crowned king here, ruling over all life.
Monica seemed wounded by Danny’s words, her teeth clenched as she stared fiercely at him. David shook his head helplessly at Danny. A person driven by power would eventually face the consequences of their actions.
“I will make you apologize for Butterfly and Abraham,” David said, his thoughts turning to the girl who had chased butterflies in a world before, the man who made hairpins, and the kind old man. Survival was already tough for humanity in this world, and yet Danny was callously taking lives? To David, such behavior was unforgivable.
“Apologize? Hahaha! I’d like to see if you have the strength for that!” Danny suddenly turned more aggressive. Louisa and Lucinda behind him instantly let out a roar. Their human skin melted away, revealing their true zombie forms. “Roar!” They appeared agitated and fixated on David, their dark mouths gaping as if they intended to devour him.
“Go ahead, enjoy your meal!” Danny whispered to them. Louisa and Lucinda leaped forward, lunging at David! After transforming into their zombie forms, their aura and attack power surged further. As if breaking free from some constraint, they had unleashed their full combat potential.
Seeing their snarling faces, David calmly raised his hand and aimed at their heads. Several sounds resonated as Louisa and Lucinda’s heads were suddenly corroded, and black fluid dripped down from their facial openings. This caused them to halt mid-air, attempting to dodge.
However, David had already opened a spatial gateway, appearing behind them. His gaze was icy, expressionless, and in his hand, an alloy short blade glinted with cold light. The blade swept in an arc, triggering a critical hit as Louisa’s head was sliced off as easily as cutting a melon.
Seeing this, Lucinda lifted her knife-like claws and lunged at David. Employing a familiar technique, David swiftly severed her head too. As it landed on the ground, David widened his eyes and, without hesitation, lifted his foot and stomped on it.