Simbad moves stealthily through the mall, his walkie-talkie suddenly buzzes. He engages in conversation with Rex, who proceeds to reveal the shocking truth that Mr. Kaika is a spy who attempted to assassinate them. A surprised expression crosses Simbad's face as he questions why this information wasn't conveyed to him earlier. Rex explains that the chaotic events unfolding took precedence, causing this revelation to be sidelined. Simbad reflects that he had just been speaking to Mr. Kaika mere moments ago. In response, Rex urges him to steer clear of Mr. Kaika. Despite the warning, Simbad resolutely states his intention to complete the task at hand. Undeterred by Rex's cautionary words about the risks associated with Mr. Kaika, Simbad proceeds with his plan.
In the midst of his mission, Simbad spots an advancing horde of zombies, hot on his trail. With quick thinking, he lures them towards the blacksmith shop. The zombies pounds at the door as Simbad manages to enter the room where Mr. Kaika is currently resting. Catching his breath, Simbad breaks the tension by addressing Mr. Kaika with a revelation of his own: he knows the truth about Kaika's identity. As the words hang in the air, Mr. Kaika stirs and opens his eyes, the situation taking a new turn.
He proceeds to mention that upon investigating Simbad's background, it becomes evident that Simbad is not inclined towards killing unarmed individuals and is known for upholding his honor. Therefore, it is suggested that Simbad allows him some time to recuperate, after which they can engage in a fair duel. Contemplating Mr. Kaika's words, Simbad ruminates on the fact that it's unfortunate Mr. Kaika didn't challenge him during his prime, as the current version of Simbad prioritizes his family over everything else, rendering him a more cautious version. In response, Simbad employs a smoke bomb, shrouding a significant portion of the room in a haze. Utilizing this cover, he swiftly opens the door and positions himself at the room's corner, just as a horde of zombies comes rushing in. This development infuriates Mr. Kaika, leading him to label Simbad as a coward and dishonorable, subsequently conjuring a magical barrier to repel the advancing zombies. With the zombies now inside the room, Simbad seizes the opportunity to flee, making his escape from the premises.
Simbad flees from the blacksmith shop, wiping the perspiration from his forehead, musing to himself that he had doubted his ability to successfully execute that plan. Abruptly, a burst of magical energy erupts from the blacksmith shop, prompting Simbad to take cover. More zombies converge on the blacksmith shop, drawn to the conflagration. The magical barrier maintained by Mr. Kaika wanes as his magical energy is depleted. He watches grimly as numerous zombies are consumed by the inferno before him. In a soliloquy, he laments his imminent demise, expressing regret that his strength is insufficient to overcome the situation, wishing he possessed the power to strike directly at everyone's hearts. A burning zombie approaches Mr. Kaika, advancing on him and ultimately sinking its teeth into his neck. The agony forces Mr. Kaika to emit a pained cry.
Meanwhile, in the underground mall area, Nhia engages in a heated debate with Rex, asserting that Mr. Kaika could never have been a spy for the higher-ups. In response, Rex presents Nhia with footage of their prior confrontation. Nhia's astonishment is evident as he views the footage, leading him to reluctantly accept the reality of the situation.
The zombie virus continues to spread within Old Berry Town, right at the town's outskirts, Michael resides in his apartment, engrossed in a gaming session on his computer. Having completed a shooting game, he concludes his live streaming session. Michael proceeds to launch a web browser, navigating to a specific site and logging into his twin brother Mikey's account. The page is adorned with a plethora of parkour videos, featuring Mikey as the instructor. As Michael watches these videos, showcasing his brother's ability to guide viewers through navigating Old Berry Town using parkour techniques, a tinge of envy surfaces within him. He longs to possess the same attributes as his twin: physical fitness, strength, athleticism, and the role of a community symbol. His browsing continues, revealing a scroll of posts on the page, including numerous missing person posters featuring Mikey's face. This sight induces a sense of melancholy within Michael, as he grapples with the unsettling reality of his twin brother's disappearance. Searching for a change of focus, Michael clicks onto another page dedicated to Mai, delving into her life through a collection of daily vlog videos.
Subsequently, Michael accesses Mikey's message history with Mai, engaging in a facade where he impersonates Mikey. The previous messages reveal that Mai desire to meet up with Mikey for an interview. Michael, posing as Mikey has already respond his eagerness to converse with Mai. While perusing Mai's videos, Michael's affection for her becomes palpable. A knock on his door interrupts his thoughts. Verbalizing his curiosity about the visitor's identity, Michael receives a response from a gentleman who identifies himself as a member of Mai's production team. This individual explains his early arrival to set up cameras in the apartment for the impending interview later in the day. Michael invites the person, Xai, inside. Carrying an array of cameras, Xai proceeds to arrange them strategically throughout the apartment. During this interaction, Xai's gaze lingers on Michael, a sense of puzzlement flickering across his features. There's an unspoken inclination to inquire, but Xai refrains, reserving his questions for the upcoming interview.
Reciprocally, Michael observes Xai, a sense of recognition dawning upon him. Michael voices his realization, stating that Xai is Mai's brother. Xai acknowledges the connection with a slight bow, affirming his role within his sister's production team. He elucidates that the interview is meant to remain discreet for now, as Mai intends to be the first to publicize her conversation with the missing parkour instructor, Mikey. Michael responds with a mixture of agreement and a hint of remorse.
Positioning a camera in the living room, Xai's attention is drawn to a family photograph. His fingers instinctively lift the frame, revealing a photo that shows both Michael and Mikey. The realization dawns upon Xai that the individual before him is none other than Mikey's twin brother. Unable to suppress his burgeoning curiosity, Xai verbalizes his surprise, admitting that he had no knowledge of Mikey's twin sibling. Michael, burdened by a sense of guilt, acknowledges his true identity as Mikey's twin.
Fueled by a growing frustration, Xai's emotions erupt as he accuses Michael of being the one who messaged Mai while posing as Mikey. Xai asserts that Michael capitalized on Mai's curiosity regarding Mikey's disappearance. He demands to know the motive behind such dishonesty. In response, Michael makes a confession: He has no info to where his brother is but he is madly in love with Mai and wants to spend time to declare his love to her in this private interview . Xai's reaction is one of skepticism, as he's heard similar declarations many times before.
In an attempt to communicate with Mai, Xai retrieves his phone. He intends to inform her that the interview is canceled due to Michael's apparent lack of information about Mikey. Michael, however, is resolute in his desire to meet Mai, citing her as the love of his life. A tense moment ensues as Michael endeavors to wrest Xai's phone from his grip, prompting a defensive reaction from Xai who firmly retains possession of his device.
A loud bang resonates at the door, capturing both of their attention. Xai surmises that it must be Mai's arrival. A weight of guilt pressing upon him, Michael paces anxiously around the living room. As Xai opens the door, a zombie lunges at him, causing him to stumble to the floor, struggling to restrain the undead assailant. His screams echo through the apartment as the zombie's teeth dangerously approach him. Observing this terrifying scene, Michael's fear incapacitates him, rendering him unable to provide assistance.
Summoning his strength, Xai manages to kick the zombie away, sending it crashing against the railing. Regaining his footing, Xai dodges the zombie's subsequent lunge, causing it to enter the living room, directly in front of Michael. With the zombie's focus now on Michael, he springs onto the sofa, utilizing a pillow as a makeshift barrier against the creature's bite, barely fending it off. Xai flees the apartment to survey the turmoil unfolding in Old Berry Town, witnessing the onslaught of zombies attacking people in the streets. He swivels to his side, confronted by a horde of zombies converging on him. Hurriedly returning to the apartment, Xai secures the door, effectively barricading himself inside.
Inside the apartment, Michael implores Xai for assistance, his voice laced with desperation. The relentless pounding of the zombies on the door amplifies their urgency. In response, Xai seizes a frying pan from the kitchen, wielding it to strike the head of the zombie menacing Michael. The impact stuns the creature momentarily, causing it to slump to the side of the sofa. Both Michael and Xai watch as the zombie momentarily loses its ferocity, only to swiftly regain its predatory instincts, lunging anew.
Recognizing the need for more forceful action, Xai continues to strike the zombie's head with the pan, each blow attempting to subdue the relentless threat. Michael realizes the insufficiency of their efforts and verbalizes his concern. Without hesitation, Xai persists in delivering repeated blows to the zombie's head until it finally succumbs. The experience leaves an indelible mark on both of them, a shared trauma. The door finally gives way, and Xai reacts swiftly, pushing the sofa against the encroaching zombies attempting to infiltrate the apartment. Struggling to regain composure, Michael's breath comes in ragged gasps, but he aids Xai by pushing against the sofa, successfully holding back the onslaught of undead invaders.
Simultaneously, a moving train approaches Old Berry Town. Mai clings to the train's rear, grasping the railing as it hurtles down the tracks at high velocity. As the train enters Old Berry Town, she witnesses the unfolding zombie outbreak across the town. Some splatters of blood mar her appearance as she activates the body camera affixed to her chest. With her backpack in position, she prepares to leap from the train once the conditions are favorable.
Unexpectedly, a collision between the train and a gas truck triggers a massive explosion that violently tips the train sideways. In the resulting chaos, Mai is launched into the air, soaring above a street teeming with ravenous zombies. Gravity pulls her backward into the midst of the zombie horde, and upon impact, her consciousness fades.
After a brief lapse, Mai regains consciousness, finding herself amid a sprawling pool of blood and zombie flesh. Covered in gore, she rises and surveys her surroundings, witnessing a macabre landscape of dismembered zombie remains. Perplexed, she stands and inspects her body for injuries, only to find none present.
Confused Mai is eager to review the recent events captured in her body camera footage, yet she finds herself burdened with additional tasks. With determination, she sets off towards Michael's apartment. Along the way, she encounters a deceased individual on a motorcycle, who tragically ended their life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Mai takes the initiative to retrieve the motorcycle itself, expressing remorse as she does so.
As she rides the motorcycle down the street, she witnesses a chaotic scene of people fleeing from zombies. Overwhelmed by the situation, Mai sheds a few tears. A zombie suddenly attacks her, but she narrowly avoids its grasp while still on the motorcycle. The persistent zombie continues its pursuit, but before Mai can react, its head is unexpectedly severed. Although Mai remains oblivious to what just occurred, she proceeds cautiously.
Spotting a young man running towards her and seeking assistance, Mai offers him a spot on the motorcycle. After a short while, she is startled as blood splatters onto her from behind. Quickly turning around, she discovers that the young man has been decapitated. Shocked and frightened, she pushes his body away. Simultaneously, a speeding car approaches from the left. As the car veers dangerously close, Mai closes her eyes and resigns herself to the impending crash. However, a loud noise interrupts her thoughts, and when she reopens her eyes, she finds the car has careened into a nearby building. Puzzled but undeterred, Mai acknowledges the need to address the situation later as she continues riding towards Michael's apartment.
Upon reaching the apartment complex, Mai stealthily enters and ascends a floor. There, she is greeted by a distressing sight: numerous zombies attempting to breach Michael's apartment. Calling out for Xai, she assumes the worst – that Xai has succumbed to the zombies. The zombies shift their attention to Mai, swarming towards her menacingly. Overwhelmed, Mai sinks to her knees, contemplating joining her brother in death. In an intense moment, a sudden explosion rips through the zombie's bodies ahead, leaving Mai drenched in their remains. Confused and shocked, she examines her bloodied hands, puzzled by what just unfolded.
Xai and Michael emerge from the apartment, with Xai embracing Mai. However, Michael maintains some distance due to Mai's gore-covered state. Mai speculates to Xai that she might possess magical abilities akin to their father's. Xai dismisses the notion, emphasizing the urgency of reaching Robo Mall as their priority.
Xai and Michael enter a van, while Mai approaches the vehicle at a slow pace, observing Xai as he starts the engine. Just to her right, a zombie begins its approach. Responding to this threat, Mai closes her eyes, intending to experiment with the newfound magic she believes she possesses. Meanwhile, Xai lowers the window and urgently prompts Mai to get into the van. With her eyes shut, Mai instructs Xai to hold on, explaining that her magic seems to activate when her eyes are closed. Xai watches with growing concern as the zombie inches closer to Mai.
Despite Mai's expectations, nothing appears to be happening as the zombie draws nearer. The sound of the zombie's menacing approach becomes more pronounced. Hearing its threatening proximity, Mai opens her eyes in bewilderment, instinctively pushing the zombie away before finally entering the van. As they speed away from the scene, Mai remains fixated on her hands, grappling with the puzzling mechanics of her newfound magical abilities.
Attempting to engage with Mai, Michael tries to initiate a conversation, but her preoccupation with her hands takes precedence. Recognizing her absorption in her thoughts, Michael chooses to give her space, opting to address the situation at a more opportune moment.