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It seems my dear sister is cruel but not foolish. She quickly realized the situation.
Deep down, she assumed I would do anything for her, just like before, as if it were only natural.
But why would I risk my life to save someone who wishes me dead?
Tharshly shook off her hand, “Why should I care? Isn’t this the superpower you fought so hard to get?”
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Facing my sarcasm, her face turned red, and she pretended to look at me pitifully.
Just like in our previous life.
After I saved her back then, she acted nice in front of me but secretly wished for my demise.
“I just love watching you suffer and regret.”
“Didn’t you want to take my superpower, take everything I had in my past life? This is what you wanted.”
I grabbed her chin fiercely and said, “They’ll cut your flesh piece by piece. With your strong healing ability, you won’t die. You’ll just be drawn closer to despair.”
“Your blood will become their sustenance, and you’ll be their food reserve.”
I gave her a nearly cruel smile.
“I should thank you.”
My sister’s lips quivered in fear, unable to speak.
“Thanks to you for setting me up and leading me into the zombie horde. I no longer have to face despair.”
“And thank you for taking my healing ability, giving me the chance to truly live and fight in this apocalypse with my own hands.”
Under my relentless words, my sister laughed hysterically, “Slipped up, didn’t you? You must be lying! You’re just trying to make me regret it!”
“Lydia, let me tell you, just because you were born a few minutes before me doesn’t mean you’re better than me! In this apocalypse, my superpower is the most powerful! Soon, I’ll make you kneel and beg me.”
At this moment, Griffin walked over slowly, “Why is our star of the day hanging around here? Come, let’s meet people.”
His tone left no room for refusal, and my sister was almost forcibly taken away by his men.
She returned to her smug self, whispering, “I’ll walk my path, and I’ll be stronger than you. Just wait and see, sister! I’ll make you and Nolan regret it!”
I silently smoothed the creases on my clothes.
Only those who have truly experienced it know they’d rather die than live like a zombie.
When I found Nolan, he looked surprisingly anxious.
My heart sank, “What’s wrong?”
Seeing me, Nolan seemed relieved, letting out a long breath, “Did Juniper give you a hard time?”
“We must leave quickly.”
“Reliable sources say a group of criminals is attacking the city center base, and the situation doesn’t look good.”
Hearing such dangerous news, my first reaction wasn’t to flee but to freeze on the spot.
Criminals, the term sounded so familiar.
Right! Nolan died under the assault of a group of criminals.
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With Nolan leading, we escaped the city center base without a hitch.
Listening to the gunshots and screams from the base my heart couldn’t settle
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Listening to the gunshots and screams from the base, my heart couldn’t settle.
It felt like there was a mystery before me, almost revealing itself.
This attack severely weakened the city center base, causing numerous casualties.
The news was that criminals coveted the base’s resources and colluded with insiders for invasion.
Fortunately, the city center base was strong enough to withstand the attack.
Otherwise, it would have ended like Nolan’s fate in the past life, no longer existing.
As for my sister, she saved a few people bitten by zombies. Her reputation soared, and people called her the “angel of salvation.”
No one disclosed the treatment process.
I couldn’t help but sneer; only my sister knew the bitterness, and if she’d still act tough after tasting it.
These past days, the base was in chaos, the presence of the healing superpower unsettling everyone.
Nolan looked troubled, unable to maintain his smile, and I knew it was because of me.
Saying I wasn’t touched would be a lie.
Whether in the past life or this, everything he did was for my good.
It’s just too bad I realized his good intentions now.
This time, it’s my turn to help him.
“Is the request Juniper made about me? I’m willing to go to the city center base.”
Before Nolan could respond, I took his hand seriously and said, “You have to trust me.”
He looked me deeply in the eye and nodded, “Alright, but I’ll go with you.”
Even if he didn’t say it, I’d have taken him along.
Nolan’s superpower didn’t have combat ability, but it was a mental power, capable of interfering with and contacting others through brainwaves, even killing.
When I saw my sister again, it hadn’t been long since our last separation, making me a bit dazed.
Her face was white as paper, dressed in white, like a ghost wandering the world.
She forced a smile, saying, “Sister, I said taking the superpower was my smartest choice.”
“This time, no one’s coming to save you because you’re the base chief. Now I’m the highest protection subject.”
“Now it’s your turn to beg me, kneel before me.”
Nolan let out a cold laugh, and my sister’s eyes turned red with anger when we stayed unmoved.
She pointed at Nolan, her hand trembling slightly, blurting out, “Why are you so good to sister? In our past life, sister got you killed!”
I was stunned, while Nolan looked at her like she was crazy.
My sister was pleased with my expression, laughing arrogantly, “The criminals attacked the base for the healing superpower! It’s the same group in both this life and the last!”
I felt like struck by lightning, suddenly connecting all the dots in my mind.
1:16 PM
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In the past life, due to some disruption, I got bitten during a zombie lure but didn’t turn.
After Nolan learned of this, he stayed silent for a long time before personally kicking me out of the supermarket.
At that time, blinded by hatred, I cursed Nolan, ignoring his warning to “take care of yourself.”
The night before I left, I couldn’t bear it and helped a child scratched by a zombie.
Seeing the child’s clear eyes, I felt warmth in my heart.
Now thinking back, this act was noticed by someone with intent, who spread the news.
It led to the downfall of the supermarket, and Nolan perished.
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“I got Nolan killed.” This thought kept circling in my mind.
My heart was in turmoil, eyes shut tight, almost unable to stand.
My sister’s arrogant laughter echoed in my ears.
“How funny, weren’t you clear about love and hate? Didn’t you say you wouldn’t save me because I wanted you dead?”
“In the end, you killed your savior.”
Nolan frowned, pulling me close, speaking gently:
“I don’t understand what you’re saying, but you’re good now, and you’re good to me.”
“Even if there was a past life, I think it was unintentional.”
I opened my eyes, falling into Nolan’s deep gaze.
His determination and warmth touched me, and I slowly regained my composure.
I held his hand back, sincerely saying, “I’m sorry.”
Seeing this, my sister burned with rage, shrieking:
“Someone! Beat these two to death!”
My sister wasn’t lying; she held a high position at the base, and with her command, a group rushed in.
With my heart at ease, I had no worries, looking firmly at my sister.
“I came here willingly to end everything.”
“Let me show you the true power of the lightning superpower you thought was useless.”
Hearing this, my sister laughed wildly, almost fainting.
But when she saw the silver arcs filling the hall, her face darkened.
I unleashed a powerful lightning, and everyone who rushed in fell instantly.
My sister stared at me in disbelief, “How can a lightning superpower do this?”
“It’s either you or me, and I’m here to kill you!”
With a few strides, I swiftly moved in front of my sister, pinning her down again. But her body was as light as paper compared to last time.
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1:16 PM
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“You’re too selfish! You’re destroying humanity’s hope!” My sister forced herself to stay calm, “Before you kill me, someone will come to save
me.”
I smirked; my goal was to attract attention.
Sure enough, high–ranking figures and superpower users arrived swiftly.
“Don’t be hasty; let’s talk it out,” Griffin said calmly, stepping forward.
“We’re at a crossroads–either you or I must go. That’s why I’m here–to end this!”
With just a few quick strides, I stood in front of my sister again, pinning her beneath me. Her body felt almost weightless now.
“You’re so selfish! You’re destroying humanity’s last hope!” she said, trying to keep her voice steady. “Someone will come to rescue me before you can do anything.”
I smirked, knowing my actions would draw a crowd.
Soon enough, many leaders and superpowered individuals arrived.
“Let’s not be hasty. We can discuss this,” Griffin said, stepping forward calmly.
Placing my hand on my sister’s head, I spoke without emotion, “There’s no need for further conversation. You’ve taken enough of her blood and gathered all the data you need. You can produce a purifier, though it’s not as potent as her blood, it has no other side effects.”
In my previous life, they kept me captive, telling the world my superpower was essential for making the purifier. The public never knew the
truth.
I pointed at Nolan, a confident smile on my face.
Nolan’s superpower allowed him to broadcast a message across the entire base and beyond.
“I can also provide technology to enhance the purifier.”
“So, do you want the truth to be known by everyone in the base, or will you hand Juniper over to me?”
“The choice is yours, base chief.”
“Why?! I can’t believe it!”
The people in the hall quickly dispersed, leaving my sister slumped on the floor, dazed.
“I’ve suffered so much, only to be discarded like this, hahaha.”
She laughed hysterically, tears streaming down her face.
“Why?! Why were you so admired in your past life?”
I looked at her seriously.
Before, she only showed competitiveness and vanity. I never imagined she harbored such deep resentment towards me, wishing me dead.
I shook my head, speaking softly, “That was merely your perception of glamour. I’ve told you it was worse than death. I’m sure you’ve felt it these last few days. If you continue to be controlled, your future will only grow darker and more painful.”
A realization seemed to dawn on her, her pupils contracted, and her face turned pale.
“They kept piercing me with needles, cutting me open…”
I calmly placed my hand on her forehead. “Let me end this.”
head in fear screaming hysterically “Not What do these two lives moan if they and like this21 stole different powers but each
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A realization seemed to dawn on her, her pupils contracted, and her face turned pale.
“They kept piercing me with needles, cutting me open…”
I calmly placed my hand on her forehead. “Let me end this.”
She shook her head in fear, screaming hysterically, “No! What do these two lives mean if they end like this?! I stole different powers, but each time it ends so miserably!”
“Don’t you understand yet?”
I looked deep into her eyes and said, “It’s not about the power you obtain. Each power has its use.”
“Will you still not admit it? In your past life, you refused to work hard, letting your potential go to waste. This life, you flaunted your powers too soon, making yourself a target.”
Her eyes were vacant, exhausted from the outburst.
Despite knowing we’re at a life–or–death point, I still remembered her before the apocalypse.
I turned to Nolan and softly said, “Give her a good dream. Let her return to the time before the apocalypse, when our parents were still alive.”
Nolan patted my shoulder gently. “I’ll make sure your wish is granted.”
He turned to my sister, his trademark smile in place, and raised his hand to unleash his power.
She no longer struggled, her gaze unfocused as she looked ahead, a sweet yet cunning smile on her face.
In the end, her expression held a hint of relief.
Afterward, I handed over the improved purifier technology to the technicians as promised.
Griffin chatted with us as if nothing had happened, benefiting from Nolan, and it seemed as if Juniper never existed.
“It’s finally over”
I walked out of the city center base, feeling relieved, my body lighter.
“I killed my own sister. Do you think I’m being cruel?”
Nolan replied nonchalantly, “She deserved it. She abandoned sisterly bonds long ago, trying to harm you multiple times.”
“In my eyes, you’re always right.”
His sudden words caught me off guard, leaving me feeling a bit awkward.
His ears turned slightly red, looking a bit uncomfortable. “Although now isn’t the best time to say this…”
“Then just hold it in and don’t say it.”
Nolan’s expression fell, making me burst into laughter.
“Base Chief Nolan, you should think about how to build your base”
We drove back to our base.
Finally, I could focus on building it.
Creating a true beacon of hope.
Not one stained with blood and filled with empty promises.
