"Wake? Awakened?" Elijah scratched his head in confusion.
"Awakened are people who developed special abilities after the zombie virus outbreak, like becoming unusually strong, fast, controlling fire, and so on," Wendy explained.
"Oh, I see..." Elijah exclaimed in surprise and realization. "Sis, now that you mention it, I think I might be one of those awakened!"
"You..." Wendy looked at Elijah in astonishment. It was then she noticed he didn't resemble the usual frail individuals seeking refuge with them. His body was strong and sturdy, looking robust and powerful.
"What ability have you awakened?" Wendy asked.
"My skin has become very tough. Once a zombie grabbed me, but couldn't break through my skin, which allowed me to survive," Elijah said, extending his arm.
He wasn't mimicking a defense ability, but with the passive enhancement from his third-tier defense ability, it was already comparable to a first-tier defense ability.
