Going down the apartment stairs, they heard the zombies more clearly, as quietly as possible they exited through the back gate then saw two to three zombies walking around like drunk humans wearing a Halloween costume and a wretched cologne
Although Ming Xue is used to a dead body's view it's still his first time seeing a real zombie closely
The features of it are terribly weird, like a human puppet with their sockets dull, it is as pale as white paper with purple veins clearly seen, white eyeballs with grey iris protruding, the lips very pale as if there's no blood, like a person who is malnourished, cheeks sunken with unbalanced movements.
They have noticeable rough bites and violet marks that seems to be about to convuls, they have sharp and long nails and limbs that are rotated abnormally, most of all since it smells really rotten
Ming Xue tried not to breath using his nose, his legs moving fast as he precisely stabs the throat of the zombie with his short knife then throws it towards the other two to make the two zombies fall down finishing it with his knife without a single blood on his clothes, at least he can breath now..
Hmm.. the original is actually so strong plus his meditation last time, he really have a good body, if only he isn't so sensitive to physical touches, it will be better..
"Is Senpai not scared?" A voice came from behind as Ming Xue remembered he have a handsome junior with him
Is he scared? A question that's been asked to him countless times
"Nope, I am used to dissecting bodies like dead animals for experience and I know the weakness of a body that is useful in my current predicament like the back of my hand that's why I'm pretty sure about my attacks even if they are technically not alive anymore, there has to be some similarities, taking risks is fine, if your wondering, it's just because of my profession," He said, what he said is all true, for a genius like him, he already were allowed to do that even if it's dangerous and crazy for a 16 years old teenager
"Mmn... does Senior know martial arts?" Ning Shu nodded, his thoughts hidden and asked curiously, he's kinda interested, it looks like his ability to see talents didn't diminish at all, this kid is a treasure and like a pandora full of unknown, he should team up with him.. but he have to show his worth first, even if the kid is talented, it is not rare, being protected won't do any good and is troublesome
"Only the basics so I'm still a beginner, my situation was a bit special that's why I started to learn martial arts, after all, before apocalypse the Earth have very...unique people," Sheepishly, he scratched his cheeks, Ming Xue feel like his junior will agree, in the past, he will be molested almost two times a week that he sometimes wondered if the austhetics of the humans became...i don't know..when he was not paying attention
"Anyways enough with that, you should also kill zombies, this senpai (senior) of yours won't always be with you, first you should always read the attacks of your opponent even if they are reckless, then slice their necks or their brain to give them a quick death, or you should just make them immobile by slicing their legs or thighs or maybe use things at your surroundings to give you time to escape if you can't handle it," Ming Xue lectured, to be a good senior, giving advise is essential! While also moving his feet since time is really limited
After killing some zombies along the way he also cut the brains and was asked why he was doing so
"Well, you also got your abilities right? The energy was connected to the nucleus in your brain, that's what I found out after tracing it..so I thought... plus those novels also said zombies have some nucleus on their heads to level up, *pouts" Ming Xue feels indignant and dissapointed when he didn't find those gem like stones forgetting that only evolved walking deads have energy cores, he also forgot that not everyone can have abilities
It can be said to be a naive move since Ming Xue read the novel, but Ming Xue never really remember things when it comes to life enjoyment, his head hurts whenever it's too full of many things, this is also why he made a habit to keep the useless memories in a bound at the far corner in his brain
Not delaying anymore, they went inside the nearest grocery store
As they went inside undetected and saw two zombies roaming around as they tacitly killed one each and stood together, they decided something after being together in less than two hours and
"What's your ability?"
"Senpai, what's your ability?"
Both was stunned and looked at each other and laughed, the ocean blue eyes with a hint of pink turned crescent as the latter's silver eyes also shone while forming a beautiful curve
Ming Xue felt like having a company really is the best, this feels good, the person who he will first get comfortable enough is actually a junior who is also a cannons fodder like him...
He should also move on from the past and create a new batch of memories..
Ning Shu also thought so, in this new world that is nearly undergoing it's distruction, he met a person he can tacitly and be comfortable to talk to, even if he was a killer once who is always on edge to anyone he still want a partner that he can equally rely on, although this youth is still a kid, pure and chilldlish he also have an innocent indifference and understanding
Most of all since this world is different from the past where he is a notorious assassin
"Should we become partners?" They were stunned as their eyes met..Ming Shu look sideways while Ning Shu just pretend nothing happened
'Beautiful..' Their thoughts completely the same
"Ehem, Junior, I'm a space and water ability.. d-do you wanna be partners..?" Ming Xue blushed and looked down only showing the black hat and red ears looking cute and lovely.. well it's better if the background's not a bloody supermarket
"Yes, I'm an Ice and space user senpai," Well it's like a shy and cute harmless hamster, it's also good.. but first
"We should get the materials first senpai.."
"Ah..? Y-yes, " Ming Xue went to the other side of the shop where the blood and mucus are not spread much and get a box to pack the things cleanly and to not waste some space
While he was doing his own thing Ning Shu also was filling his space with anything without caring since he have a huge space that won't feel like it will be full at anytime soon
He knows this space of his is very different from the Space abilities described on the book, it's not that he is not cautious towards the other, he is just confident with he's abilities
After some more minute the two refreshedly went out of the shop leaving nothing but empty shelves that were cleaned empty..
Ming Shu have some little doubts, he's space is only small and originally have something inside it, although slightly bigger than ordinary, it still wouldn't be enough to completely pack all those things..
Both talked as if nothing happened and went back to the apartment
"Shushu, do you want to come in my apartment or should I go in yours?" Ming Xue asked as if they had known each other for years, he also never thought it was easy getting a friend he is compatible with, although the other seems to have more secrets he wouldn't dwell on it too much
"Yours, nothing's inside my apartment, I already put them all in my space," Ning Shu is a bit not used to the nickname but he still answered honestly, from the recent conversations he already knew this young teen was not ignorant, but naive, easy to trust someone yet loyal and kind but indifferent to things he knows he can't do anything about or don't know them at all and is hardworking, so he already accepted him even it it's contrasting, he himself is shocked by his actions and mentality
Recklessly showing off the fact he's space is very huge is also unlike him, welp, this is not too much of a big deal
Ming Xue nodded in understanding and fortunately accepted the excuse, unlocking the door as both went inside, he is glad that he put all the important stuff in the space or he will be doomed to explain many things
Both sat on the zabuton (Japanese pillow cushion) as Ming Xue took a deep breath and with a hint of embarrassment but no shame he confessed honestly
"I.. if we are going to be together you have to know I have Hypersexuality, you absolutely must not touch me, I don't want a misunderstanding so I am sorry if I avoid close contact, Shushu is my first friend and partner that's why I want to tell this.. I also have slight Mysophobia so I will be a bit annoying.. will you still--"
"Pft, senpai is fine, I also have Mysophobia and though it's regretful to not be able to get close contact with senpai I also don't like anyone getting close to me, so we can be a perfect team!"
Ning Shu never know he have a soft spot for this junior of his, anyways this team is already made although the disorder was quite unexpected, there are rarely many people who have such skin disease
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Fuck
OK, actually, it's possible for this kid to have that disorder.. this.. out of all the beauties he had seen, he admits Ming Xue is the best one