Chapter 19: A Short rest

The teacher’s room.

In the room, a group of people were trying to clean themselves up and relax.

It would seem that only nothing has passed since the beginning of the apocalypse. The physical exertion experienced was even less than at any of the physical education lessons, but the fight, especially to the death, was very exhausting both mentally and physically.

A huge amount of adrenaline was produced in the body in extreme situations and brought people’s bodies and minds to peak combat condition. The events taking place were more than extreme.

Therefore, as soon as the guys get to a safe place and relax, the amount of adrenaline in the body began to decrease. As a result, great mental and physical fatigue.

Everyone was doing something.

Takagi was putting her appearance in order. Well, or tried to do it.

Shizuka was rummaging through her purse, which contained about five times as many items as it could fit in. Magic outside of Hogwarts, no other way.

Takashi and Hirano rested in silence after building a small barricade by the door.

Miyamoto Rei was watching TV and trying to catch useful information there.

Shiro was sitting on the table, and Saeko was sitting on his lap. The sweet couple, as if nothing had happened, held their usual session, hugging. This did not escape the eyes of the girls and boys in the room.

And if it was purple for male citizens now, then the girls experienced a lot of emotions. Embarrassment, irritation, as well as pure envy. Yes, envy.

Even in quiet times, such love, care, a strong man’s shoulder to lean on, were mostly very appreciated by women. In peacetime, girls tore their hair, envying Saeko… and now.

In the turbulent time that has come, when danger is all around. The feeling of envy, or rather even greed, has grown enormously.

– Mouuu, but where are these keys? – said Shizuka, with annoyance gutting her purse.

“Can we all fit in your car?” –

– No way. – did not let Shizuka answer, Shiro. – I could hardly fit in there alone. –

– That’s because you’re so big! But yes, we all definitely won’t fit. –

– Hey. So you’re riding with Nurse Shiro? Does Saeko know about this? Takagi teased Shiro, hoping to get revenge.

– Of course he knows. My house is next to her friend’s house and that’s why Shizuka sometimes gave me a ride when she had the opportunity. –

–Very well. –

Ray, who was clacking the TV, said – Guys, come here. –

The students who came up saw it on the news… Nothing good.

The whole world was plunged into chaos and anarchy. The dead walked the streets of cities, and people only helped them in the extermination of humanity. Countries are considering the idea of nuclear strikes on large cities with large populations.

The rats are the first to escape from the sinking ship. Therefore, it is not surprising that an urgent evacuation of all officials and moneybags was launched.

As it is already clear, this has added fuel to the fire even more. The request to sit quietly at home was perceived by citizens with hostility.

– This is some kind of madness! Komuro exclaimed, “The whole world is on fire, but there hasn’t been a word about it online since this morning! –

– I can’t believe the world has gone off the rails in such a short time… But I’m sure that at least somewhere there is a place where we will be safe. It will all be over soon. Miyamoto was saying, but it was obvious that she was trying to cheer herself up more.

– Dream on. – Takagi snidely remarked – The disease has spread all over the world, and the virus is literally “hunting” for people. –

– But it’s hot outside! Shizuka exclaimed, “So that soon they will begin to decompose and will not be able to move. –

– And how long will decomposition take? Saeko asked with interest.

– Well ~ u…. This is ~o…. About three weeks, so we need to find a safe place and just wait it out. –

– And what makes you think that they will start to rot at all? The dead have not risen before. Takagi remarked, as if she had set herself a mission to reduce the mental mood of everyone in the room as much as possible.

“I’d worry the least about the dead if I were you. The hero said with a calm expression.

– That is? Takashi turned to him.

– What are you talking about? Saya adjusted her glasses.

Everyone focused on the calm and usually rather silent guy.

– I don’t know how long the dead will rot there and whether they will, but I’m sure for sure that almost all the food supplies will deteriorate within a week or two. –

– You mean… – Saya looked at him in shock.

– Yes, there will be hunger. A huge number of people have become “zombies”, and the survivors are mired in panic and anarchy. There will be no deliveries. Besides, I’m worried about how the virus is transferred. Perhaps even the water in the taps is already infected. –

After that, everyone in the room frowned at the upcoming “rosy” future.

– Well… it’s spring now and there is still an opportunity to plant and harvest. However, we still need to live to collect it. – biting your finger,

– Shirou-san, people get infected through a zombie bite, right? Hirano said, as if asking himself.

– of course… But who was patient zero? How did he get infected? In addition, the virus has spread too quickly among people, which means…–

– There are other ways of infection. – Saya finished – Most likely by airborne droplets. –

– Wait! – Ray exclaimed – But we didn’t get infected! –

– Perhaps there are other subtleties… – the hero shook his head – But the fact remains. Simultaneous outbreak around the world is not possible through simple zombie bites. –

Silence descended on the room. Everyone was thinking about something.

– Okay, thoughts aside. We need to get out of school. After a few hours, sunset and darkness will only give zombies an advantage. – Shiro reasoned – I suggest we take the school bus and leave, and then we will decide where to go next. –

– Good idea. Sister Shizuka, can you take him? Miyamoto smiled as she looked at the nurse.

– Well… I don’t know… I haven’t tried driving a bus before. –

– Everything happens for the first time. If you can’t, I’ll drive… I think it’s easy to figure out, and the police are unlikely to arrest me for lack of rights. Shiro spoke with irony in his voice. – And yes, before we go, I’ll tell you. Zombies are blind and react to sound… Well, most likely they feel warm. Also, I don’t understand why you are doing all these tricks. Saeko concerns you too. It may be beautiful, but you spend many times more energy. Use your brains and defeat the zombies. –

– And what do you advise us? Takagi asked doubtfully.

– Don’t let the zombies catch you by surprise or grab you. They are very strong, as the brain no longer limits their strength. –

– Yeah! Like psychos and some drug addicts. Saya interrupted him to show off her intelligence.

– Yes, Takagi. But despite their strength, they are blind, slow and very clumsy. For an easy victory, you just need to knock him down. It’s a trip or a push, it doesn’t matter. Further, while he is lying, it will be much easier for you. Well, or in general, in case of a collision, just quietly leave. It will purposefully follow your last issued sound. Their weak point is the head and other organs don’t seem to be functioning. In addition, zombies do not feel pain, so this will not scare them away. Shiro calmly enlightened them. The information is clearly useful.

– I knew all this before! – exclaimed Saya – I just didn’t have time to say! – she finished haughtily, trying to hide her awkwardness behind it.

That was settled. Escape time.