Jason understood what Ethan meant, and his heart sank into utter despair. His most trusted brother… had already been torn apart and devoured by zombies.
What a hopeless, crushing apocalypse this was…
In that moment, tears of grievance, rage, and pain welled up in Jason's eyes and spilled over.
"Stop crying. I'll take you to see your brother right now," Ethan said casually, his tone indifferent. He began walking toward the two of them. With each step, the Domain of the Dead unfurled, its oppressive force sweeping over them like a tidal wave, erasing them almost instantly.
...
Meanwhile.
Shadow returned to his barren territory, carrying a slab of beef.
But on the way back, he couldn't resist taking bites out of it. One bite turned into another, and every time he told himself, This is the last one.
By the time he reached his territory, half the beef was gone, leaving only scraps and edges.
