Ethan struck with the force of a thunderclap, crushing the Zombie Horde and instantly flipping the tide of battle, leaving everyone in awe.
And curious.
"Who the hell is that guy?"
"Think he's from the shelter? Maybe they sent backup?"
"No idea…"
"But the shelter doesn't have anyone that strong, right?"
"Should I go ask him?"
"..."
The crowd buzzed with speculation. If the shelter had someone like that, they wouldn't have needed to relocate to Mount Elbert in the first place.
Among them, a young woman, clearly exhausted, stepped forward. She gave a polite nod before speaking.
"Hi…"
"Oh, hey there."
Ethan turned to her with a warm smile, and in that moment, it was like winter thawing into spring. The tension in the air seemed to melt away.
The girl stared at his handsome face, momentarily dazed. A blush crept up her cheeks as she instinctively looked down, unable to meet his eyes.
She had meant to ask him something—but the words just wouldn't come out.
