[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower":3,"chapter-zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-265":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Zombie Apocalypse: I Have Safe Zone Superpower",{"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},1240915,1668,"Chapter 265: Surprise","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>At night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surging heat forced many of the residents of the base to leave their homes only at night, making the area look lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda borrowed some wooden chairs and a table. She even rented a thunder ability user to charge the generator at regular intervals and ensure a constant supply of electricity. Her eyes were shimmering with joy, while she constantly checked the preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, women of different ages started to enter; however, if there was an average age, then it was 50 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also many men in the crowd, which confused some of the women; however, they merely thought that those men wanted a slave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda stared at the growing crowd with satisfaction. With a gleam in her eyes, she made her way to her daughter’s room and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ophelia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda knocked on the door again in impatience; however, all that answered her was still silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Brenda faltered before she loudly knocked again, this time more with desperation and suspicion than impatience. \"Ophelia! Open the door!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the door was pushed open, and Ophelia with puffy red eyes emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda exhaled a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding, impatiently grasped Ophelia’s forearm, and asked, \"What took you so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing... just some period cramps.\" Ophelia hissed due to the pain of a sharp nail piercing her skin, but didn’t dare to push away Brenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda’s grip loosened when she saw Ophelia’s red eyes, and she said softly, \"Go and get ready. Mom has prepared a special dress for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special dress? Why?\" Ophelia asked in a nonchalant tone; however, a trace of wariness appeared in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother is happy with your work and wants to reward you.\" Brenda gave a wide, sincere smile, which Ophelia stared at for a few seconds before nodding. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Go and get ready.\" Brenda passed the dress and was about to leave when she heard Ophelia’s deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, why are men in the crowd too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of caution appeared on Brenda’s face, but she quickly masked it and stated, \"They are the husbands of those women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\" Ophelia’s voice sounded a little lost, and it was impossible to discern whether or not she was telling the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda heard the sound of door being closed and pursed her lips; a thought flashed in her mind, before she shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She won’t know. If she had... she would have left long ago!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon it was time for the auction to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda stepped forward with a proud smile, wearing her best silk shawl, one she had saved for \"important occasions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glimmered as she looked at the women and men seated before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen,\" she began, voice sharp and confident, \"thank you for coming tonight. I’m sure you’ve all heard the rumors... but allow me to clarify: they are not rumors. They are opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some let out a sound, somewhere between a scoff and a snort, but Brenda chose to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured grandly to the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Brenda Sutton, am offering something precious, my son, Jay Sutton. Strong, educated, obedient, and capable. A man who knows how to serve and protect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers spread among the guests. Some leaned forward eagerly; others raised an eyebrow in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Brenda continued, her smile widening, \"this is not merely a transaction. Whoever wins this bid will ensure the survival of both our families. Food and stability in exchange for companionship and loyalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur of agreement followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them stared at Brenda in disdain, while some showed anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon two bodyguards brought Jay forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked pale and unsteady, his once-bright eyes dull under the harsh light. His wrists were loosely bound, though hidden by long sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few women gasped softly. Even in his weakened state, Jay’s features were striking, the kind of beauty that made people forget the cruelty behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda’s smile deepened. \"See for yourselves. Such a fine man, yes? I’ll start the bidding at 1000 kilograms of rice, 20 kg of meat, and 30 kg of vegetables.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman in her forties raised her hand first. \"1500 kg of rice, 20 kg of meat, and 30 kg of vegetables!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"2000 kg of rice!\" another shouted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"2100 kg of rice!\" a man’s voice joined in from the back, earning curious glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda’s heart pounded. \"Excellent! 2100 kg of rice! Do I hear 3000?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jay’s head lowered. His lips trembled, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the edge of the room, Ophelia sat stiffly in her new dress, the \"reward\" her mother had given her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was far too revealing for her taste, and every fiber of her body screamed that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s laughter blurred in her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand kilograms of rice!\" shouted a woman near the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Ophelia stood up and started to walk toward the back door. Brenda, who was keeping an eye on her daughter’s movement, paused; however, when she saw Jay, her heart relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"4000 kg of rice!\" An old voice attracted everyone’s attention. The old woman was wearing a cloak, and almost no one knew how she looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda was delighted to hear the bidding, and her gaze swept over the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will anyone match this gentlewoman’s deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few gasps and murmurs echoed, and the bid continued\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in the end, it was the old woman who won the bid by offering 10,000 kg of rice, 20 kg of meat, and 30 kg of vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brenda was grinning from ear to ear and announced, \"Jay officially belongs to bidder 26! Bidder 26, please come on stage and claim your reward...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh!\" A piercing scream attracted everyone’s attention, and they saw a small cockroach roaming in the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the bodyguards hired by Brenda to take care of any mishaps stepped forward and killed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been dealt with, ma’am. So as I was saying, bidder 26, please come on the stage and... Eh? Jay? Jay? Where are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-06-05T15:12:36.807Z",1,"novelbin.me","827ee626432b983b813aeb20e0cbaa636efcb210234dd236f76d4f6ecb53fc7a","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-266","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-264",706,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-cover.jpg"]