Chapter 95

First, I am not a hero, nor am I your savior."

Lin An's voice was magnetic, and with the support of his strong mental power it was reassuring, spontaneously inspiring trust.

"I am merely a member of the military's special forces, conveying a message to all survivors around Lin'an City."

Military special forces?

As soon as his words fell, Huang Zheng and the others flashed a hint of realization in their eyes.

They had previously speculated whether Lin An and the others came from the military, which is why they gave out such shocking news.

Because An Jing Tian had never admitted it, and moreover these people's methods were truly bloody, not like military conduct, they also didn't think much about it.

But seeing Lin An personally admit it, he instantly felt everything made sense.

Special forces, after all, naturally have different methods from ordinary troops.

No wonder he opened with militarized management.

Such terrifying strength, plus knowing what will happen in the future, all of this fits the mysterious and powerful image of the Huaxia military.

For ordinary people, the inner workings of the Huaxia military are certainly not something they can understand.

The original fear of Lin An was now mixed with an inexplicable reverence.

In the backdrop of global catastrophe and the Doomsday Game, who else would you follow but the military!?

Lin An paused briefly, his mental power sensing the change in Huang Zheng and the others' thoughts.

This set of explanations was something he changed on the spur of the moment.

The background of the military's special forces could save him a lot of explanatory trouble, while also deepening the mysterious and powerful image in everyone's mind.

As for whether it's reasonable?

Heh, if you don't want to die, you have to grit your teeth and accept it.

After all, Huaxia people naturally have a sense of trust in the military.

As for whether it will be exposed.

Now it's already the apocalypse, social order has completely collapsed.

Even if he claimed to be the Jade Emperor, no one would care even if he said he was the American president.

In his past life he had never heard of any movements or news from the military, and of course it could also be that the Linjiang war zone he was in was too remote, with no relevant information in the chat channels.

But no matter what, he didn't worry that the military would come looking for trouble to expose his story.

Moreover, strictly speaking, Lin An didn't lie.

He was indeed a member of the military's special forces before his discharge, merely...

"My lord, you are being too modest."

The vice principal took a respectful step forward, and meanwhile gestured for a rare light-system Awakened One behind him to illuminate the podium.

How could a pitch-black podium possibly highlight Lin An's radiant image!?

"Hum—"

The light-system Awakened One, prompted in advance by the vice principal, nervously transformed his original combat skill into a soft glow, instantly illuminating the high platform.

"No matter what, you are the benefactor of Linjiang Academy; with such great kindness and virtue, Zhang Zhicheng, on behalf of all the students, expresses his sincere gratitude to you!"

Zhang Zhicheng clenched his jaws, and standardly led a few Awakened Ones in bowing to Lin An.

"Lord Lin An, you must remember my name!"

He felt uneasy inside, a flash of hatred crossing his eyes.

"Damn Huang Zheng, back then you wanted to fight me for the principal's position! Now you're even fighting me for the sole chance to survive!"

Compared to Huang Zheng, his inner worries would only be even greater.

After all, Huang Zheng merely spouted official talk before being dragged away by the impatient Zhang Tie, whereas he himself had truly participated in the plot against Lin An!

Even thinking with his butt, he could tell this matter absolutely cannot be concealed!

There will definitely be an Awakened One who tomorrow will confess to Lin An, seeking redemption through service!

Don't look at Lin An now appearing gentle with a smiling face, as if he were truly a good person.

He knows better than anyone how cruel and domineering Lin An's methods are!

Those few blown-up heads are still lying uncleared in the meeting room!

Just thinking that his own head might also turn into a firework...

Zhang Zhicheng ignored Huang Zheng's cannibalistic gaze, and hurriedly, feigning ignorance, continued to ask Lin An:

"Lord Lin An, I don't know what message you wish to convey to us."

Lin An pondered briefly, his peripheral vision glancing at the excellently acting Zhang Zhicheng, and he couldn't help feeling a bit amused.

One principal, one vice principal—these two are fairly quick-witted, though they lack actual ability, they're good at reading superiors' minds.

Having these two around saves him quite a bit of effort.

He set his thoughts aside.

Lin An looked down at the tense-faced students below and spoke in a low voice:

"First, in about a month, Linjiang Academy will face an attack of over two hundred thousand zombies and a large number of mutants!"

The statement is half true, half false.

The premise of the academy suffering a zombie tide attack in a month is that he establishes a safe zone here.

However, Lin An is determined to seize the academy's spiritual energy node, having already regarded the academy as his own private preserve.

Therefore, in a certain sense, saying that is not wrong.

"This zombie tide attack cannot be resolved, cannot be dispersed; their target is precisely the spiritual energy node inside the academy."

"Unless you all abandon the academy's base and each flee on your own."

The crowd heard this and erupted in an uproar; the hearts they had just let down rose again.

Although many people have only heard of spiritual energy nodes, they do not understand the meaning behind them.

But this does not hinder them from understanding what they will face next.

Many stared blankly; they had just dealt with the monsters behind the mountain, and now they face another crisis?

Ignoring the commotion below, Lin An continued speaking:

"Second, in half a year, all areas surrounding Linjiang City will face a zombie tide uprising, with conditions similar to the zombie tide one month from now."

"If you all happen to survive one month from now, naturally there is no need for me to elaborate further."

"However, the difference is that this zombie tide uprising will number at least in the millions!"

"Third, according to the information we have, in one year the world will enter a period of geological disaster outbreaks, with abrupt climate changes, and earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions will occur frequently."

Lin An did not mention the news of demonic beasts and king-rank mutants after the great cataclysm; for ordinary people, the first two items already constitute sufficient pressure.

As for the global cataclysm, it is enough that only a small portion of the Awakened Ones know about it at this stage.

Even if ordinary players knew, there would be nothing they could do; instead, it would only cause extreme panic.

The Awakened Ones present wore numb, pessimistic expressions; they had already heard these messages from Jing Tian.

Previously they didn't take it seriously, but now it is likely true.

After all, it came from Lin An's mouth, so its credibility increased considerably.

Moreover, Lord Lin An had no intention of deceiving this group of "ants"; the lingering thought of resistance they once had has weakened considerably.

What is there left to resist?

If a zombie tide truly breaks out, Lin An, just like today, is their only hope of survival.

"Why... why is it like this!!"

The trainees' joyful mood was instantly doused with a bucket of cold water by the harsh reality; many could not help but clutch their heads and weep, unable to imagine their future lives.

Zombies, mutants, demonic beasts, natural disasters—each is a huge catastrophe.

"Isn't this a game? Why, why give us no chance to survive!"

Awakened Ones who had been outside and did not attend the meeting wore faces full of pain; as the first batch of players to gain power after the apocalypse outbreak, they largely lacked a sense of crisis.

Especially during this period after the apocalypse outbreak, many have tasted the flavor of power and privilege.

Thus, in the eyes of many Awakened Ones, this truly feels like a game.

After all, ordinary zombies pose no threat to them, and the mutants they have encountered so far are only the lickers.

Although many died at the hands of mutants and the mountain monsters, overall these problems have been resolved.

Upon hearing his questioning, the companion beside him could not help but let out a bitter laugh.

"You still haven't figured it out? A game? This game is named the Apocalypse!"

"Just that.."

"It is our apocalypse! It is the monsters' game!"

Pessimism, despairing emotions spread.

In Lin An's perception, if everyone's will had been like a small flame still burning before, now it is like dry kindling that could go out at any moment.

That's about it.

Ignoring everyone's emotions, he continued speaking with a blank expression:

"I have already informed everyone of the news."

"Then, my duty is fulfilled; I hope to see you all again in the future."

"Goodbye."

Lin An turned and left without hesitation, leaving only his back view for everyone.

"Lord Lin An..."

Unexpectedly, the one who spoke was not Huang Zheng or Zhang Zhicheng, etc., but Huang Haitao.

Huang Zheng looked at his nephew in surprise, his nerves taut as he had been waiting for Lin An to play a trick of "not criticizing the dragon robe."

As the best actor, he had already prepared to bitterly beg Lin An to stay, to save everyone and become the academy's leader.

He never expected that the opportunity to "follow the dragon" would actually be snatched away by Huang Haitao...

No way, he knows his nephew's character too well; this kid has been arrogant since childhood and lacks the brains to fathom the meaning behind Lin An's actions.

"Please... stay!"

Huang Haitao pushed aside the Awakened One supporting him, his face full of resolute sincerity as he said to Lin An:

"Before, we were wrong; if you have any dissatisfaction with us, I, Huang Haitao, am willing to accept punishment on behalf of everyone."

"Whether we live or die, it's entirely up to you to decide."

Unlike the old fox Huang Zheng, who sees through everything.

In Huang Haitao's heart, he truly believes that Lin An initially wanted to discuss with everyone how to jointly resist the zombie tide and save the academy.

But because we were arrogant and self-important, and repaid kindness with enmity, Lin An became completely cold-hearted, unwilling to stay at the academy to lead everyone; thus, after finishing delivering the information, he intended to leave.

He took a deep breath, bowed deeply, as if embracing a death wish, and slowly spoke.

"I beg you, for the sake of the academy's innocent survivors, please stay and lead us in resisting the zombie tide!"

"As for the previous matters, I, Huang Haitao, will bear them alone!"

Word by word, pausing, spoken from the depths of his heart.

Having said that, he struck his own head with all his strength.