[{"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-578":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},1241334,1668,"Chapter 578: Apology","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-578",578,"\u003Cp>Not because they understood... But because she laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile... a week later Ivy remained completely unaware of Isla’s rebirth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was busy managing the overwhelming influx of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands. Tens of thousands. All needing shelter. Food. Stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her base was reaching its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We don’t have enough space,\" she muttered, rubbing her temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fatigue lingered in her eyes. Even with all the success... She couldn’t feel joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet. There was too much to handle. Just as her thoughts spiraled...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud sound echoed across the base. A deep mechanical rumble, followed by a sharp signal tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head snapped up. ’That sound ...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the announcement. The signal for someone returning...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting a second, she rushed toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there... She saw him. Silas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the gate, along with his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment... She just stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since she had last seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door flung open, Silas stepped forward without hesitation and pulled Ivy into a tight embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of it caught her off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Ivy felt as if her entire body would melt into his arms, the warmth, the familiarity, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat pressing against her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really missed you,\" Silas murmured, his voice low and sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy let out a soft chuckle, her lips curving slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re lying,\" she said lightly. \"If you truly missed me, I would have at least gotten hiccups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas pulled back just enough to look at her, amusement flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" he said, a playful smile forming. \"If you don’t believe me... then I guess I’ll just have to prove it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could lean in any closer... \"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett’s voice cut through the moment sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood a short distance away, arms crossed, her expression unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough,\" she said flatly. \"If you two want to do... whatever this is, at least look around first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe rolled her eyes immediately. \"What? Are you jealous?\" she shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett smirked, her gaze shifting briefly toward Ivy before returning to Chloe. \"Not at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy raised an eyebrow slightly. ’That’s... new.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all the time she had known Scarlett, such a calm response was rare, almost unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ivy could say anything... Scarlett stepped forward, grabbed her wrist firmly, and pulled her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden movement startled Silas. He instinctively stepped forward, his expression sharpening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ivy shook her head gently, signaling him to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas hesitated for a moment before stepping back, though his gaze remained fixed on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett, noticing this, rolled her eyes again and continued dragging Ivy along until they reached a quiet, isolated corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise of the others faded into the background. Silence settled between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett turned to face her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest,\" she said, her tone blunt, \"I’m surprised you had the guts to choose Silas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed slightly. \"Were you that confident I wouldn’t slap you out of jealousy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy chuckled softly, completely unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know,\" she replied calmly, \"you’re someone who was raised well. You have self-respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She met Scarlett’s gaze steadily. \"You wouldn’t throw that away for a man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett paused. Then she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re still the same,\" she said, shaking her head slightly. \"Just as infuriating as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy fell silent. A faint guilt stirred in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In my past life... I really did wrong by her...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she wondered... ’Does she remember...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what came next shattered that thought. \"I’m giving up on him,\" Scarlett said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy blinked. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett let out a small, almost self-deprecating chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Didn’t expect that?\" she said. \"A girl giving up on someone who would never return her feelings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy shook her head slightly. \"It’s just... your feelings for him were strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett’s smile turned bitter. \"They were,\" she admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze drifted away for a moment. \"I even imagined... that one day, he would give up on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice softened. \"Because I thought... you would never choose him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused. Then looked back at Ivy. \"But you did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet silence followed. Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" Scarlett said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy’s expression froze. That was the last thing she expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett continued, her tone steady now. \"Thank you for accepting his confession.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a slow breath. \"In that way... I can finally let go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated briefly before adding, \"Back then... I might have said things that hurt you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pressed into a thin line. \"I always spoke from his perspective... not yours. I am sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a faint sigh. \"I was immature.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ivy could respond... Scarlett stepped forward and hugged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy stiffened in surprise. Then... Warm tears soaked into her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" Ivy began softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Scarlett interrupted, her voice slightly shaky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t say anything,\" she murmured. \"I can’t... bring myself to say more nice things to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weak laugh escaped her. \"Honestly... you’ve done me a huge favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled back slightly. \"You gave me clarity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flickered briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... this place... this base... yet you provided me with the logging and even gave me a building to my parents knowing that their old age won’t allow them to earn anything you created a path for them. Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced around faintly. \"I know how valuable it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice steadied again. \"This is something I won’t forget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back completely. \"As for Silas...\" she added, her tone calm now, \"I accept my loss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivy stood there for a moment, watching her retreating figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange emptiness lingered in her chest. Then... A small, genuine smile appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" she whispered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In my past life... you tried so many times to show me the truth... But I was too blind to see it. This time... at least... I could make things right.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just helping Scarlett. It was... Helping the version of herself that once failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Scarlett returned, everyone’s gaze shifted toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>",1025,"2026-06-05T15:12:48.008Z",1,"novelbin.me","39c7a95b6b0bf4e6b418298b5b708f6d518ed136f83eb7c1188cb6c09721694f","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-579","zombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-chapter-577",706,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fzombie-apocalypse-i-have-safe-zone-superpower-cover.jpg"]