Yuto Saito approached slowly.
Natto noticed that Yuto Saito was empty-handed and asked, "Hey, handsome, didn't you go to gather supplies? Where's everything?"
Yuto Saito casually pulled out two boxes of biscuits and three bottles of water from Najie.
Ni Shuang was surprised. "How did you suddenly pull those out of thin air?"
"I have a special ability to store things," Yuto Saito explained. "I put everything inside."
Ni Shuang's eyes lit up. "Wow, how much did you get?"
Yuto Saito replied nonchalantly, "Probably enough for the three of us for a month."
In reality, Yuto Saito had emptied out the warehouse and shops in the mall. The supplies he gathered could easily last the three of them for ten years, but he deliberately downplayed it to avoid scaring them.
Natto exclaimed, "Wow! Then we don't have to worry about food for now."
Yuto Saito shook his head. "It's not enough. We need to gather more. As the number of zombies increases, it'll get harder to find supplies, and there will be less to scavenge."
"Yeah," Ni Shuang agreed. "That makes sense."
Yuto Saito looked at Ni Shuang and asked, "Have you completed your awakening?"
Ni Shuang smiled. "Yes, I feel much stronger now!"
Yuto Saito used his analysis ability to assess her.
[Name: Ni Shuang]
[Gender: Female]
[Level: 1]
[Strength: 30]
[Agility: 15]
[Physique: 15]
[Mental Power: 30]
[Experience: 0]
[Combat Strength: 90]
[Strength Evaluation: 0 stars]
[Talent: Strength Enhancement LV1]
[Appearance Evaluation: 95]
[Loyalty: 83]
Yuto Saito noticed that Ni Shuang's strength was three times that of an ordinary person, and her combat power reached 90. Yet, her evaluation was still 0 stars.
He guessed, "Maybe you need a combat power of 100 to get a 1-star rating?"
He also noticed two new fields—Appearance Evaluation and Loyalty. Interesting.
"Give me your hand," Yuto Saito requested.
Ni Shuang blinked and obediently held out her hand.
Yuto Saito took her snow-white hand and thought, "Copy."
[Ding! Copy successful. The host has obtained the Strength Enhancement talent! Host's strength has tripled! Current Strength Enhancement level: LV1.]
Yuto Saito smiled. Just as he had suspected, he could copy others' talents after they awakened.
If he could copy abilities from others, why bother enduring the pain of awakening himself?
Yuto Saito wondered if Yun Yun had awakened dual talents as well.
Meanwhile, Ni Shuang blushed as Yuto Saito held her hand. She wasn't disgusted; in fact, she was a little happy. Perhaps because Yuto Saito had just saved her, she felt a sense of gratitude.
Natto, seeing the two holding hands, teased, "Hey, you two! Holding hands like that, have you even considered my feelings as a single person?"
Ni Shuang quickly pulled her hand back and asked softly, "What's your name?"
Yuto Saito introduced himself, "My name is Yuto Saito."
"Ni Shuang," she replied.
Yuto Saito smiled, "I know."
Ni Shuang asked curiously, "Do you like me?"
Yuto Saito answered calmly, "I wouldn't say like. I just think you're beautiful."
A sweet smile spread across Ni Shuang's face. This guy was so straightforward!
Yuto Saito realized he needed to find Yun Yun as soon as possible, but he didn't know where she was at the moment.
He couldn't mention Yun Yun's name directly—it might give away his rebirth.
Yuto Saito had an idea and asked, "Xiaoshuang, do you have any family in this city?"
Ni Shuang brightened. "I have a sister, Yun Yun. She's also in this city."
Yuto Saito felt a surge of joy and asked calmly, "Where does she live? Let's go find her."
Ni Shuang agreed happily, "Okay, she lives at the Lotus Crossing."
"Perfect. Let's head there right away." Yuto Saito started the car.
Ni Shuang then asked, concerned, "Yuto Saito, where are you from?"
Yuto Saito replied, "I'm a local."
Ni Shuang asked, "Where are your parents? Shouldn't we pick them up?"
Yuto Saito's expression turned somber. "My parents passed away when I was a sophomore in high school. It's just me now."
Ni Shuang's heart ached. "I'm so sorry, I didn't know."
Yuto Saito brushed it off. "It's fine. I've made peace with it."
Ni Shuang thought to herself, "This man is so strong."
Suddenly, Natto spoke up, "Yuto Saito, someone will take care of you in the future. Xiao Shuang will be there for you."
Ni Shuang blushed. "Natto, stop teasing."
Yuto Saito refocused. "The apocalypse is here; I don't have time for romance. There are more and more zombies in X City. We need to gather supplies quickly."
Ni Shuang nodded, agreeing that survival came first. It wasn't the time for romance.
Fortunately, Ni Shuang had awakened her Strength Enhancement ability. She felt stronger than ever, capable of lifting three hundred pounds now.
Ni Shuang pondered mischievously, "Next time, I'll carry Yuto Saito!"
Natto, munching on biscuits and sipping water, mumbled, "I'm the only one who hasn't awakened... so unfair!"
Ni Shuang looked at Natto and smiled. "Don't worry, I'll protect you."
Natto sighed, "Aren't I supposed to be the older sister?"
Ni Shuang teased, "Do you really want to be the older sister?"
Natto chuckled, "You're the strong one, so you're the big sister!"
Ni Shuang giggled and happily continued eating her biscuits.
When they reached the Lotus Crossing, Yuto Saito asked, "Where does your sister live?"
Ni Shuang directed him, "A little further ahead, in the Panji office building."
Yuto Saito smiled. "Got it. What floor is she on?"
"The tenth floor," Ni Shuang replied.
Soon, Yuto Saito parked the car in front of the Panji Center.
Only one zombie was shambling along the street.
Yuto Saito focused on the zombie, activating his analysis ability.
[Type: Ordinary Zombie]
[Features: Sharp teeth, virus carrier]
[Strength: 13]
[Agility: 8]
[Defense: 15]
[Physical Strength: 15]
[Comprehensive Combat Strength: 51]
[Combat Rating: Tier 0]
It was clear that the combat power of an average person was just 40.
As Yuto Saito stood still, Ni Shuang eagerly offered, "Let me handle it, Yuto Saito!"
Yuto Saito stopped her. "You don't have a weapon yet. I'll do it."
With a thought, Yuto Saito sent a flying knife from his body, taking down the zombie instantly.
[Killed ordinary zombie. Gained 10 experience points.]
Ni Shuang was amazed. "That's incredible!"
Natto chimed in, "So strong! Xiaoshuang, can you do that too?"
Ni Shuang hesitated. "Uh, I'm not sure. I just have more strength."
"Really?" Natto teased. "Maybe your awakening didn't work."
Ni Shuang playfully pinched Natto's arm with one hand.
Natto yelped, "Ouch! Okay, okay, I get it. You're strong!"
Ni Shuang quickly released her. "Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you."
Natto grumbled, "For the sake of your apology, I'll forgive you. But don't squeeze me like that again—it's embarrassing!"
"I promise," Ni Shuang said with a sweet smile.