30 Communication interruption

They would never imagine that Eugene not only installed surveillance but three cameras, covering the entire passage. As expected, the whole family showed up. They intended to take him down or even kill him and take over his property.

Eugene smiled and opened the door.

Chris and Dash immediately rushed in.

Bang! Bang! In an instant, the two were sent flying out.

Who else but Chris and his son?

Then, Eugene emerged, arms crossed, and cast a mocking glance at Claire.

"So, the whole family came. How hospitable of you."

Claire was dumbfounded.

After being married to Eugene for four years, even if she was indifferent and unconcerned, wouldn't she know Eugene's capabilities?

How could he possess such formidable combat skills?

Eugene took a baseball bat from the doorframe, revealing a cruel smile. "You all came over, barged in when I opened the door, wanting to control me... Huh, are you trying to take over my house?"

"What's that song we used to sing?"

"When friends come, there's good wine, but when wolves come, we have shotguns!"

With a stern look, Eugene swung the baseball bat down.

Clang!

Crack!

"Ahh!" Dash screamed in agony as his arm was broken by the bat, his face contorted, cold sweat dripping down.

Eugene's cruel smile made him feel desperate.

How much blood had this former brother-in-law sucked from him?

Keep going!

He swung the bat again.

"Don't hit him anymore! Don't hit him anymore!" Dawn rushed over, shielding her son with her body.

Her daughter didn't matter, but her son was her lifeline.

"If you have the guts, just kill me!" Claire's mother-in-law shouted.

Do you dare?

Bang!

Without hesitation, Eugene struck again.

Was there anything good about the Walker family?

No!

Moreover, in the previous life, they had caused his death. Didn't Dawn get her hands dirty?

If Eugene had the power to revive, he would definitely kill the entire Walker family over and over again, then resurrect them, and kill them again!

How could he let them die so easily?

With a fierce blow, Dawn screamed and passed out.

Eugene didn't stop; he struck Chris with the bat, and the old man screamed in pain as his right arm was broken by Eugene.

It wasn't over!

Eugene turned to Claire.

Claire was first stunned, then screamed and ran without looking back.

With a swift step, Eugene chased after her. With a thud, he struck Claire in the chest, and the sound of breaking bones could be heard.

The implant ruptured.

Despite that, Claire's face turned pale, and she almost couldn't catch her breath.

Eugene threw three packs of instant noodles and a bottle of water.

Why was he so kind?

No, he wasn't! First, he "couldn't bear" to let the Walker family die too quickly. Second, with four people and only three packs of instant noodles and one bottle of water, how would they distribute them?

"If you want to eat in the future, come here and take a beating." Eugene said indifferently, casting a long shadow over Claire's face, making the poisoner shiver with cold, feeling chills all over.

"Now get out!"

Eugene picked up the bat, kicked the family out, and closed the door, reveling in the sense of revenge with every blow he delivered to the Walker family.

Unfortunately, he couldn't beat them a few more times.

Someone might die, and for now, Eugene isn't ready to let that happen. He'll have to keep them around for a few more days.

Sigh!

So, he'll wait until their injuries heal before making any decisions.

For now, he'll let this family fight over food.

He's looking forward to seeing them fight over it.

He remembered from his previous life that the power went out around noon. Who knows if it will be different this time?

It probably won't. He doesn't care.

Whether it's today or tomorrow, the power will go out eventually.

From today, civilization, order, and morality will completely collapse. So, calling today the true prelude to doomsday isn't an overstatement.

Remember, in the past life, the power went out around noon.

He doesn't know if it will be different this time. It probably won't be. He doesn't care.

Whether it's today or tomorrow, the power will go out eventually.

Sooner or later. He played with the leopard. The leopard loves playing with him, jumping around energetically without destroying anything. Eugene likes Chinese rural dogs. They can guard the house without needing anyone's help.

Looking out the window, everything is foggy and gloomy. For the next ten days at least, it'll be the same. Eugene suddenly misses the sun.

Lunchtime comes quickly, and Eugene eats.

The leopard enjoys its meal too.

Suddenly, the lights flicker, and all other electrical appliances fail.

Eugene immediately understands. The power's out.

However, Eugene still has backup power, with batteries and generators, but they need diesel to operate.

Although Eugene has some diesel prepared, it's not enough to sustain the generator working day and night. However, he's prepared a large number of batteries, enough for him to use for a long, long time.

Then, his phone notifications explode again.

The power's indeed out, but many base stations have backup power, so the signal can last another day or two.

However, what good is a phone when the air conditioning and electric blankets can't be used?

They could freeze to death! The group chats are full of complaints and bitterness. This power outage is the last straw that broke the camel's back.

It's over, truly over.

It's been three whole days.

If there was any rescue, it would have come by now.

Now, with the power out, in a few days, even the phone signal will disappear.

Then it'll be days without hope, days without miracles.

Eugene shakes his head. Desperation will turn everyone into savages.

And for some wicked people, this disaster will unleash the evil within them because they no longer need to fear or consider consequences.

With communication cut off, everyone is essentially back in primitive society. So even if they commit heinous acts, who will judge them?

For ordinary people, doomsday is hell, but for the wicked, it's a paradise to indulge in their evil deeds.

Eugene's reluctance to let anyone die just yet shows a complex side to his character.

Despite the grim situation, he's still holding out hope for a better outcome, even if it means enduring a bit longer.

It's intriguing to see how he's strategizing, using the family's conflicts over food to his advantage.

The repetition of the power outage emphasizes the inevitability of the situation and adds to the sense of impending doom.

Eugene's preparedness with backup power and batteries shows his foresight and resourcefulness, but it's clear that even his preparations have limits.

The breakdown of communication and society's descent into chaos paints a bleak picture of humanity's vulnerability in the face of disaster.

 Eugene's observations about the potential for evil to thrive in such circumstances are chilling, highlighting the darker aspects of human nature that can emerge when survival is at stake.

Overall, Eugene's reflections provide a somber commentary on the fragility of civilization and the capacity for both resilience and depravity within us all.

Knock, knock, knock. The basement room door rattled, and Eugene received a notification on his phone. When the surveillance detected a person, his phone would alert him.

It was Isabel again.

"Coming for another meal?" Eugene descended the stairs and, seeing it was only her, let her in.

The two had an unspoken understanding; one prepared food while the other undressed. However, that day, Eugene first pricked her finger and put a drop of blood into a simple tester.

Beep. It showed green.

It was a test for STDs; green meant negative, red meant positive.

"Good, then we can skip the umbrella," Eugene said.

Isabel wanted to protest, but when Eugene placed a roasted chicken in front of her, she quietly began to eat.

After they finished, Eugene handed her a morning-after pill. He didn't want to leave behind descendants in this desperate world. Plus, even if he did, it wouldn't be with Isabel.

Isabel didn't say anything; she just took the pill.

As she left, Eugene gave her two packets of instant noodles and two bottles of water, ensuring she wouldn't go hungry. And, "thoughtfully," he also charged her phone for her.