[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-king-of-zombies":3,"chapter-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-259":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: King of Zombies",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},696085,930,"Chapter 259 259: RUN!","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-259",259,"\u003Cp>After an all-out war against the mosquitoes, the Zombie Kings were still complaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where the hell did all these mosquitoes come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just by the river, eating some fish, and out of nowhere, I got bitten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw them flying in from the direction of San Bernardino. Maybe it's something the humans are experimenting with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that sounds pretty likely...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan was deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would humans really be experimenting with mosquitoes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were messing around with mutant mosquitoes today, who's to say they wouldn't be working on a mutant Godzilla tomorrow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be like your neighbor catching a bunch of mosquitoes and then releasing them inside your house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, no. Ethan figured he needed to check this out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly were the humans up to lately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon hung high, stars scattered sparsely across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan left his home, following the direction the mosquitoes had come from. He moved through the darkened streets, heading straight toward the ruins of San Bernardino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was a wreck. Some buildings had already collapsed, leaving behind nothing but desolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden streak of light tore through the night sky, cutting through the darkness as it shot in from the distance, descending straight into San Bernardino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt about it—that was a Genesis Biotech manned aircraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So there is something going on...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan stepped out from the cover of the trees and slipped into the city, making his way toward the landing site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were dark, eerily quiet, with only a few zombies wandering aimlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan passed by them effortlessly—he was used to this by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area ahead opened up. Many of the ruined buildings had been completely leveled, leaving behind only faint tire tracks in the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genesis Biotech had a habit of salvaging steel from old buildings, refining it with other elements to create alloys for weapons, vehicles, and other equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no buildings blocking his view, Ethan could see everything clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked onto the landing site—a temporary encampment surrounded by barbed wire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few Awakeners patrolled the perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the camp, floodlights swayed, illuminating the area brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, another aircraft lifted off, shooting into the sky like a streak of light, piercing through the darkness before vanishing beyond the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are they up to?\" Ethan wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they transporting supplies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That type of manned aircraft was one of Genesis Biotech's high-tech creations, only deployed for long-distance transport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its design was incredibly intricate, and it didn't run on gasoline or electricity like conventional vehicles. Instead, it was powered by crystal core energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it in perspective—it burned through a B-grade crystal core every hundred miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it had to be piloted by an Awakener to function properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upside? It was fast, nearly silent, and highly efficient...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they're using these for transport, then it's definitely not just ordinary supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's curiosity deepened. Without hesitation, he activated his Domain of the Dead, slipping past the patrolling guards and infiltrating the temporary camp undetected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, more than a dozen aircraft were parked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of humans were unloading cargo from them—heavy alloy cages, so massive that it took two Awakeners with fully developed Neurocores to lift each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan narrowed his eyes, his expression shifting to one of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because inside those cages… were bizarre, grotesque creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A two-headed, eight-legged mutant dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rat the size of a barrel, with two rows of gleaming eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spider with a human face—and wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These creatures weren't just mutated; they had undergone multiple rounds of mutation and fusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them were so twisted and unnatural that Ethan couldn't even tell what they were supposed to be—an unholy mix of different animal traits, stitched together into something indescribable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These mutant beasts had been captured in Japan by Jacob, who was now having them transported back in batches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have realized that he had no chance of obtaining a Radiant Crystal on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So instead, he decided to capture as many mutated creatures as possible to bring back—just to have something to show for his efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful! Don't let that human-faced spider bite you—its venom is insanely strong,\" one of the workers warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it looks terrifying enough. I wonder if its venom would even work on zombies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, we'll find out soon enough! Who knows, maybe it'll turn out to be the ultimate weapon!\" The worker grinned, suddenly much more enthusiastic about his job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan watched them work, his expression darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he understood where the mutant mosquitoes had come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the more he thought about it, the more dangerous it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mosquitoes themselves weren't particularly deadly—but if they were being used to spread toxins, the damage could be catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's mosquito incident… might have just been a test run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humans… truly are insidious creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far ahead, a recently returned aircraft had just landed. Its hatch was still open, and four Awakeners stood outside, taking a breather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, there's still so much left to transport. No idea how many more trips we'll have to make.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I didn't think Captain Jacob would catch this many mutants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We totally underestimated Japan's environment. And Jacob said he didn't even dare go near the really dangerous areas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more we bring back, the better. Even just those mutant mosquitoes were enough to drive the zombies crazy.\" Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, exactly! Once we're done studying them, we'll just dump them straight into their nests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them laughed, chatting animatedly as they rested, preparing for another trip back to Japan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice suddenly cut through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dumping your trash everywhere… that's not very polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Who's there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four immediately tensed, their expressions shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spun around toward the source of the voice—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And saw a figure in white emerging from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was cold, his eyes gleaming with a murderous light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the Grim Reaper himself had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's him!\" One of them gasped in horror. \"The Zombie King from the Los Angeles Tower!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They recognized him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had all studied the Zombie King dossiers—and this man matched the description exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them went pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, they had been talking shit about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, here he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"RUN!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the only thought left in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could even move—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's eyes flashed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bones cracked and groaned under an invisible force, as if they were being crushed beneath a massive boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their vision blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Zombie King… was terrifying beyond words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wished—prayed—that this was all just a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That they would wake up any second now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Ethan stepped closer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their world went black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they never woke up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan waved a hand, collecting their lifeless bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned, ready to hunt down the rest of the transport crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he suddenly paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if something had just occurred to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the aircraft beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sleek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Futuristic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and deadly efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And about the size of a tank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With another wave of his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aircraft vanished into his storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>",1243,"2026-06-02T09:29:06.387Z",1,"novelbin.me","9631f6e709872cce360c5ade36a9b9284b375d1efb0777a06b50fa74528097b6","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-209","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-208",1329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-king-of-zombies-cover.jpg"]