[{"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-401":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},1241251,1668,"Chapter 401: Wrong Intentions","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-401",401,"\u003Cp>Embarrassment washed over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had eaten at least a hundred and fifty instant noodles each in a single day, an amount that could bankrupt even a well-stocked base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She’ll definitely kick us out if she finds out...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as that anxious thought surfaced, both of them suddenly felt a strange sensation on their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something crackled faintly, followed by an itchy feeling crawling along their skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They instinctively rubbed their palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, several small seeds appeared on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened as they stared at the seeds, then at each other, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moona tilted her head, a sudden playful thought crossing her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if... these are hybrid seeds? The kind that can grow even in the apocalypse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maxi’s eyes shimmered, a shy excitement blooming within them. She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s true, then we should grow them... and give them to Ivy as a thank-you gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Moona’s hesitation vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both agreed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting another second, they carefully gathered the seeds, stepped out of the apartment, and scooped up soil from the nearby ground, their movements filled with quiet determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After placing the soil into a pot, both of them carefully sowed the seed and began tending to it with an almost reverent seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, they watered it, loosened the dirt with their fingers, and checked its surface, as if afraid even their breathing might disturb its growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, a month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the extreme heat reached terrifying heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shimmered under the sun, and sickness spread rapidly across the country, bodies collapsing from dehydration and heatstroke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet amid the chaos, their base slowly emerged victorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of the rare places capable of providing IV drips, saline, cooling packs, and medicines that no longer existed elsewhere in the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, it became one of the most sought-after bases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of people begging to enter reached its peak. Long lines stretched endlessly, desperation thick in the air like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the military base nearby was slowly crumbling, its authority rotting away from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moona and Maxi, however, weren’t concerned about any of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their entire focus was on the pot sitting quietly in their room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seed had grown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on its branch hung a strange red apple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they saw it, both of them froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at the apple for a long time, its surface glossy and unnaturally vibrant. It didn’t look rotten, yet it didn’t look normal either. For a brief moment, fear crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What if it’s poisonous?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moona frowned slightly, and Maxi swallowed. The thought lingered, heavy and uncertain. But then another realization followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already half zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even if it’s poisonous... what’s the worst that could happen?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At most, we’ll die,\" Maxi muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further hesitation, both of them bit into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this entire period, they had also been cooperating with the base’s research institute. At first, fear clung to them tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been certain the researchers would mistreat them, act arrogantly, or take advantage of their condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet reality turned out to be very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the researchers behaved arrogantly. Instead, they were cautious, so cautious that Moona and Maxi felt as if they were being treated like fragile porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They still remembered the first day they entered the experimental lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White lights hummed overhead. Researchers stared at them with shining eyes, excitement barely concealed beneath professional expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, panic surged through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’We made a mistake.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late. The contract had been signed, and there was no turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other choice, they decided to go along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the department, a man named Jay, approached them. His movements were careful, almost hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, sit,\" he said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, he continued, \"Is it alright if you donate some blood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moona and Maxi exchanged a glance before nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their blood was drawn. As they watched the vials fill, unease twisted in their stomachs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is it... the real experiment will start now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One researcher requested their saliva. Another asked for strands of hair. Someone else requested a couple of nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene felt surreal, so strange that Moona and Maxi even wondered if this truly counted as experimentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the researchers became engrossed in their work, fiddling with samples and murmuring excitedly among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely enough, they barely paid attention to Moona and Maxi anymore. No one brought out sharp instruments near them. No one tried to restrain them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, when they returned home, they devoured two hundred instant noodles in one sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, seeds slipped from their hands and scattered onto the sofa. They collected them absentmindedly and chewed on them as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued going to the lab. Sometimes they were asked to donate blood. Other times, they were simply told to sit and wait, doing absolutely nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, they realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though experiments were ongoing, they hardly had to put in any effort at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slowly became a routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Work no longer felt like work. It was merely an activity they went through every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, one day, something changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A researcher finally stepped forward and asked, \"Would either of you allow us to dissect you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sisters stiffened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their minds went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If we refuse... will they force us?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Or will they beg?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either of them could respond, Jay noticed their discomfort. His expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough,\" he snapped sharply. \"Shut your mouth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning back to Moona and Maxi, his tone softened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry. Ivy made it very clear. You are never to be forced into anything. If you’re uncomfortable, you can simply say no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief crashed over them like a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t expected to find someone sensible here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they returned home that day, both of them believed nothing more would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, when they arrived, the same researcher was waiting for them. He grinned unpleasantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already asked everyone to take the day off,\" he said. \"I’ll be taking care of you two today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1042,"2026-06-05T15:12:36.807Z",1,"novelbin.me","eef3ea26ed32df87b1eb1336da2dc0c6a9bfafcd0a2f3d6db9936560fe32064e","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-402","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-150",706,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-cover.jpg"]