Apocalypse Gachapon

Without the industrial pollution, it was obvious when there was a smell in the fresh air.

Normally, the air was filled with a gory stench, which was fitting for the killing of the apocalypse. But it was different today. One could smell the soil and a fishy stench; there was… The smell of barbecue.

Beside a giant bonfire was a metal rack, on which was a large piece of meat spun on a metal pole. Flames sparked on the meat, leaving a black char and a sizzling sound. A barbecue smell spread in the air.

There were many around the campfire, either sitting or standing. There were also small-scale bonfires of various sizes, which were being cooked by the flames with other ingredients.

But when people looked at this food, they behaved in a way that wouldn’t usually happen in the apocalypse; they didn’t want to eat it.

As the smell in the air got thicker, this behavior became more apparent.

“Is no one going to eat with me? There is good wine; we can split it! People have swept Linhai, and there is nothing left. This is the only bottle left!”

A rough male voice spread and covered the thousand people gathered here. But no one replied. One could only hear the sound of the ocean breeze.

“Haiz, all of you don’t know how to enjoy. This is the apocalypse. You might die someday, so why worry so much? Aren’t you making life tough for yourself?”

That voice paused and was mixed with some chewing sounds. Many people’s expressions changed. Someone couldn’t take it and said.

“But that is human meat.”

The atmosphere became tense, and people even tried not to make a sound when they breathed.

But the chewing didn’t stop. Fats flowed from the corner of his mouth. The people he looked at all covered their mouths and were afraid that they would vomit.

“Right, it is human meat, so what? It is nice. You won’t know if you don’t eat it. Do you want to try it?”

The guy shoved the meat into his mouth and then ripped another piece with his bare hands. He then stood up and walked towards the crowd.

“Who was the one that said this was human meat?”

No one replied. The person who spoke lowered his head and buried his face into his knees.

“Was it you?” The guy grabbed the middle-aged man's hair. He tapped that ashen white face and left an oily handprint.

“No?” the guy smiled and shoved the meat into the other guy’s mouth. The guy struggled but couldn’t break free of his long, hairy arms.

“Then you shall eat it for me!”

His tone became vicious. He stared at the middle-aged man, “You are already evolved and can hunt mutated animals, but you don’t eat human meat? When you are hungry, you would even eat your wives and kids. You are acting noble with me now?”

Seeing the middle-aged man swallow the meat, the guy let go. He disappeared from the spot and appeared beside the person who spoke. He slapped, and that person was hit before he could even react. The tough head of a two-star evolved exploded. Blood and brain splattered and hit the heads and faces of people around.

The guy carried the corpse on his shoulder and walked beside the bonfire. He didn’t use any tools and just pulled the guy’s leg off. He placed it on the fire to barbecue. The sound of bones breaking and blood spattering caused many to vomit.

“All of you are so weak. If my previous subordinates saw me do this, they would cheer.”

The guy shook his head and looked down at these people.

“Bear with it; you are just unlucky to meet me.” The guy smiled, and his teeth were filled with tendons and minced meat.

His unbuttoned clothing revealed his chest hair. The campfire shone on his face and showed a weird melancholic expression.

“I am all alone; my brothers didn’t last for too long. It is such a short time, but they are all finished. Haiz, I, Zhang Dalong miss all of you.”

The guy looked at the human leg change colors and muttered to himself.

……………………

A few kilometers from the camp that Zhang Dalong held hostage was another busy camp.

Compared to the wilderness near Cloud Peak, the tents were all connected. Even at night, when it wasn’t lit up by electricity, one could still hear conversations and noise.

On the southeast, a giant tent was the most eye-catching. It was lit up, and loud music played from within. There was even female laughter. If one was close, one could smell the alcohol and fragrance.

Lei Xing opened the curtain and frowned. The smell that mature people were familiar with couldn’t be covered. He looked around and saw at least three pairs of guys and girls naked and moving about.

“Ah Xiang, here!”

A person waved at him. He also raised the wine cup in his hands. Inside, it was a coral-colored liquid.

He sat on the side and looked at the woman in a bikini resting on the chair. His frown got deeper.

“Don’t be like this, don’t be like this.” A young guy slapped a woman’s butt, leaving red marks. The meat around there rippled like waves, which caused the few guys who heard the sounds to gulp.

“Ah Xiang, you need to learn how to enjoy. It is the apocalypse! How is this girl? How about I send her to your place?”

“You were chased out because of the thing in your pants. Haven’t you learned your lesson?”

Those words caused the young guy’s face to turn cold. He grabbed the girl’s neck and tossed her out. He sat up straight and stared at Lei Xiang, “Don’t talk about one’s weaknesses when you are scolding them; you won’t have friends like that.”

Lei Xiang smiled and stopped. He asked, “Da Cheng, where is the intel my father needs?”

Da Cheng lifted his eyebrow and drew an imperfect square on the table with the wine in the cup.

“There are two unknown factions here and here. My men saw some from Cannibal Chain here; quite a few of them exist.”ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novelenglish.net . ꜰɪre.ɴet

Lei Xiang focused and stared at the simple map.

“The region between the two factions is empty, but a zombie horde is moving towards this place. Once Feasting Day starts, they will be attracted. There are over 100,000 of them.”

“So this is the best place to enter. This is the exact report; do what you must.”

Lei Xiang nodded and stood up to leave. He left the tent with a cold smile.

“Enter from here? Open the path for you? Following the horde is the best choice.”

Da Cheng also gave a similar smile.

“Do you know who your competitor is? The people who built their base themselves. Young Master Lei, I hope you die early.”