Originally, Vegeta intended to swiftly eliminate both the troublesome students and the monsters with them, but then he paused, an idea forming in his mind.
Gathering energy in his hands, he created a single, large energy blast that quickly divided into over sixty smaller ones.
"Scattering Energy Bomb!"
With these words, the energy bombs shot forward, bypassing the fleeing students and targeting the hordes of zombies instead.
Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted as the energy bombs hit the zombies, causing smoke and shockwaves to roll through the area. It looked as if the place had been hit by heavy artillery, transforming the surroundings into a disaster zone.
Some of the fleeing students and teachers were knocked over by the shockwaves, lying on the ground in a daze as they stared at the devastation around them.
Several students, recognizing Vegeta, rushed to him, their faces full of gratitude.
"Thank you for saving us, sir!"
"Thank you!"
Although curious about Vegeta's attire and powers, the students were overwhelmed by the joy of surviving.
"Savior? No, I am a demon!" Vegeta declared with a wicked smile.
"Demon?"
The students were confused, unable to understand why their savior would call himself a demon.
"Hmph, I don't care who you are! My father is a senator, and I command you to protect me at all costs!"
A boy, recovering from his fear, arrogantly ordered Vegeta.
"Oh, commanding me?"
Vegeta was momentarily stunned by the boy's audacity.
"Yes, I command you to—"
Before the boy could finish, Vegeta waved his hand. A powerful force condensed the air into a fierce blast, hitting the boy. He flew back dozens of meters, blood spraying, his body shattered.
The sudden and brutal action left everyone in shock, staring at Vegeta in terror.
Now, they understood why he called himself a demon.
Ignoring their fear, Vegeta slowly rose into the air.
"He... he's flying!"
"Is he really our savior?"
"No, he said he's a demon!"
"I don't care what he is as long as he protects us!"
As Vegeta ascended, the students discussed fervently, some becoming instant fans of his.
Human nature is often such that people admire great power. If someone is powerful and kind, they might earn respect but also a sense of entitlement from others. However, if one is powerful and ruthless, they can inspire unwavering loyalty without needing to do much in return.
This dichotomy of human nature was evident now. Vegeta's power and ruthlessness had already won him a following.
Seeing Vegeta flying, even seasoned fighters like Zander and the other experienced survivors were shocked. They had never seen anyone fly before, not even the top warriors they had known. Vegeta's natural flight indicated immense power, making Zander both fearful and excited.
The faster-than-expected spread of the zombies was concerning, much quicker than Vegeta remembered. This was likely the result of the butterfly effect caused by Zander's presence, which had enhanced the zombies' strength by 30%, while ordinary people had not grown stronger, leading to an exponential increase in the zombies' spread.
Vegeta knew he had to act quickly to contain the situation before it spiraled further out of control.