Inside the Dawn Base, two women sat at the dining table, eating and chatting with laughter.
"Verna, tell me about yourself," Cheryl gossiped.
Verna rolled her eyes and replied impatiently, "what's about me?"
Cheryl continued in a coquettish manner, "Oh, I mean, about you and Anthony."
"You little brat, you're really relentless. Fine," Verna shook her head and seemed lost in memories. She slowly began, "I remember that day..."
"He killed seven people barehanded!" Cheryl exclaimed in shock.
Verna gave her a sidelong glance and said, "What, little Security, do you have some thoughts about it?"
Cheryl quickly waved her hands and said, "No, I'm just a bit shocked by his decisiveness." She explained, "Based on my one-year experience working here, most people who kill do it impulsively and make mistakes. They tremble with fear during the act and feel regret afterwards. It's the first time I've seen someone as decisive as Anthony."
"Especially when we saw that girl yesterday, he gave off a very desolate vibe, and I felt such a strong intent to kill for the first time," Cheryl shuddered as she recounted.
Verna became intrigued and asked eagerly, "Hey, why didn't you tell me about it yesterday? And what exactly happened between you?"
Before Verna could finish speaking, the main gate of the base suddenly opened. "Hurry, help, help someone!" Anthony's voice rang out.
Verna, upon seeing the blood-soaked old man in Anthony's arms, immediately forgot about eating and hurriedly got up. "Quick, lay him flat on the ground to avoid further injury! Little Security, go get a clean blanket."
"Okay! I'll go right away," Cheryl rushed upstairs and quickly came back carrying a blanket. After laying it on the ground, Anthony carefully placed Dash down.
"Alright, Anthony, go get two bottles of saline solution, one bottle of glucose, one bottle of alcohol, medical cotton swabs, iodine, needles and thread, gauze, and some penicillin. If we don't have penicillin, amoxicillin will do as a substitute."
Anthony immediately went upstairs and came back down carrying the items in less than a second. After Verna received them, she directly cut open Dash's clothes. When she saw the wound that pierced his chest, she was completely shocked. It was like a chilling stab to the heart!
"Can it be treated?" Anthony couldn't help but ask.
Verna hesitated and said, "We have to see first. If any vital organs are injured, it's extremely dangerous. Besides, the patient is too old, so surviving such a serious injury is a miracle."
Anthony's voice grew serious as he said, "Let's save him first. Regardless of the circumstances, do your best. If he dies, it's just bad luck for the old man."
"Okay, I'll do my best," Verna replied solemnly. To be honest, this was definitely a significant challenge for her. Many surgical instruments were missing, and if she accidentally injured a blood vessel during the procedure, there would be no hemostatic forceps to clamp it.
Taking a deep breath, Verna, with Cheryl's assistance, began the surgery. During the process, Anthony brought spirit pool water as a supplement. They continued tirelessly until 8 o'clock in the evening.
"I swear, this is definitely the most thrilling surgery in my surgical career," Verna sighed deeply. The process was truly exhilarating. The patient's lungs and liver were damaged to varying degrees, and a significant amount of blood was lost. If it weren't for the spirit pool water infusion, Verna believed the old man wouldn't have survived until the end of the surgery.
What was even more remarkable was that the entire procedure was performed without anesthesia. As Verna watched the old man's breathing gradually stabilize, she couldn't help but marvel at it as a miracle. After the surgery, Anthony, along with the two women, carried Dash into the hibernation pod in his own room. They would wait for the results the next day.
"Thank you for your hard work," Anthony expressed his gratitude for the events of the previous night.
Verna shook her head and said, "There's no need for thanks. Saving lives and helping the injured is the duty of a doctor. On the other hand, you've provided me with food, accommodation, and ensured my safety during this time. I'm happy to be of service to you." Anthony nodded silently, appreciating Verna's kindness.
"why didn't you thank me?" Cheryl pouted beside them, dissatisfied. It was clear she had also done a lot.
However, in the next moment, Anthony lightly tapped her forehead and said, "You eat mine and drink mine, what's wrong with asking you to get something?"
"Oh my! You can say it, but why hit me? Believe it or not, I'll arrest you!" Cheryl cried while holding her head, feigning sadness.
But in the next moment, Anthony's voice sounded, "Thank you. When Dash wakes up, I'll teach you both how to become stronger!" With that said, Cheryl lifted her head in surprise, only to find that Anthony had already gone upstairs.
"Tch, whatever!" Cheryl pursed her lips, but her eyes couldn't hide her smile....
July 2, 2024. 8:30 in the morning. When Dash opened his eyes, he screamed in fright, "Did the old man go to the underworld?"
Anthony looked at the old man with a speechless expression and said impatiently, "You're still alive."
alive?Dash glanced at the bandage on his chest and fell into contemplation. After a moment, he looked at Anthony and asked, "Kid, you saved me yesterday, right?"
Anthony shook his head, pointing to Verna, who had dark circles under her eyes, and said, "I only brought you back. She saved you." Then he pointed to Cheryl, who was looking expectant, and added, "And she helped with changing the basin and carrying you up."
"Anyway, it was you guys who saved the old man," Dash said solemnly, then glanced at everyone and said, "If you don't mind, once the old man's condition stabilizes tomorrow, will teach you all my skills as a way of gratitude. How about that?"
"Anthony, is this old man talking nonsense because his injuries are too severe?" Cheryl's forehead was lined with frustration as she listened to the old man's words. She saved his life, but he wanted to take advantage of her and make her his disciple. What kind of logic was this?
Verna also looked at Anthony awkwardly. Sensing the gazes of the two women, Anthony calmly said, "No problem, But one thing, I don't want to participate in the apprenticeship ceremony."
"No problem. It's the 21st century now, and it's just a teacher teaching students. There aren't as many conventional rules as before," Dash said with a smile on his face when Anthony agreed. However, Verna and Cheryl were shocked. What did they hear? Anthony actually agreed to learn from this old man? Could this old man really have some extraordinary skills? The two women glanced at each other, both seeing the doubt in each other's eyes.
At this moment, Anthony immediately explained, "Yesterday, this old gentleman faced two Level 1 Mutants all by himself. You won't lose out if you become his disciple. It's the only way to become stronger in the apocalypse without consuming zombie crystals."
"By the way, let me explain. Level 1 Mutants are the evolved forms of regular zombies. Yesterday, we encountered a Level 1 Power-type Mutant and a Level 1 Speed-type Mutant. The Power-type can lift a small car, while the Speed-type zombie can reach a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour, which is equivalent to catching up with a car running at full speed, or 55.55 meters per second."
"So, you mean to say that this old man can defeat these two types of zombies?" Cheryl and Verna were even more surprised.
"You can understand it that way."