Chapter 22
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The body was laid to rest, and the burial was completed.Three days later, the zombie virus antidotes and immunity agents were successfully developed.
Ethan had already set his plan into motion. He traveled across vast distances to Blackstone, intending to capture the leader first by confronting the Pope of the New Church directly.
Given that the New Church possessed interstellar navigation technology, Ethan knew he had to proceed carefully.
The Pope had been gathering survivors in Blackstone, distributing the immunity agents to them. These survivors were essential, forming the backbone of the future workforce and ensuring the Pope's luxurious lifestyle.
These people revered the New Church, believing it had been secretly working on the immunity agents all along. They were told that the agents were created under divine guidance, and, furthermore, the Pope had gained the power to control zombies.
The survivors clung to their belief because they owed their lives to the New Church.
On this day, the Pope, now known as Marcus Washington, was giving a fervent speech, basking in the admiration of his followers.
But his joy turned to dread when smoke billowed from the distance, and the ground began to shake. The disturbance was caused by something, or someone, far beyond ordinary.
When Ethan appeared before him, Washington's face drained of color. "You... devil! How did you find me?" Washington stammered, his body trembling.
Ethan leaped onto the platform, his presence commanding. "Do you know what your so-called gods used to make me stop destroying their experimental base?"
Washington, despite his fear, asked in a shaky voice, "What did they offer?"
"The lives of your New Church!" Ethan responded with cold fury.
Washington couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Impossible! I helped spread the virus across the globe! I built labs for them! They can't abandon me!" His voice echoed through the crowd, amplified by the microphone.
The survivors below, who had thought the Pope was their savior, were stunned by this revelation. They erupted in fury, demanding Washington's head.
"Kill him! He's the reason our loved ones died!" they shouted in unison.
Ethan looked at Washington and said ominously, "Your name will go down in history as the embodiment of shame. Your body will be preserved as a testament to your betrayal."
"No! I am the savior! I am the ruler of this world!" Washington screamed, unable to accept his downfall. But deep down, he knew there was nothing he could do against Ethan. His future was sealed, just as Ethan had foretold.
After extracting all the interstellar navigation data, Ethan captured Washington and brought him back to the shelter, where he was judged in front of the survivors.
The trial wasn't limited to Washington. Many other high-ranking members of the New Church—politicians and the wealthy elite—were also gathered and judged over the next ten days.
Thirty days later, representatives from every country assembled for the grand trial, where the criminals of the New Church were sentenced. Their assets were confiscated, and they were executed. Their bodies were turned into specimens, forced to kneel eternally before the memorials of the fallen.
With the trial over, Ethan led the survivors in establishing the Earth Human Empire.
Once the Empire was stable, Ethan prepared to leave.
"Father, can't you stay just a little longer? The Empire still needs you," Sarah, one of Ethan's trusted companions, said with a heavy heart. She knew this would be their final goodbye.
The others felt the same, their confidence tied to Ethan's presence.
"All good things must come to an end," Ethan said, his voice calm but resolute. "I've done my part. Now it's time for you to forge ahead on your own. I'm just a traveler in the history of human civilization."
"Have a safe journey, Father," David, another of his loyal followers, said with tears in his eyes.
As Ethan turned to leave, he disappeared into a beam of light, leaving the world behind.
Everyone stood silently for a moment, feeling the weight of his absence.
Sarah clenched her fists, determined to lead humanity into the interstellar age. Anyone who dared to stand in her way would be considered an enemy.
With Ethan's blessing and the strength he had given her, she was confident.
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Ethan reappeared in the world of the billionaire playboy romance he had been drawn into earlier, feeling slightly disoriented after spending a year in the zombie world.
Time here had barely passed—only an hour had gone by since he'd left.
Had he been gone for a year? If so, even if his status as a murderer had been erased, he'd be considered an escaped convict.
Quickly, Ethan swapped out his "Murderer" title for "Butcher." There was no way he'd remain confined.
Though the police station provided food and shelter, the lack of freedom was unacceptable.
After changing his title, Ethan took stock of his gains.
[Main Quest from Zombie World complete. You've acquired the permanent ability: Butcher.]
[Special Quest from Zombie World complete. You've acquired the permanent ability: Game Master.]
[Game Master: You are now a gaming prodigy. You can find solutions to any game after learning the rules! Each day, you have a 25% chance to receive a game strategy guide.]
Ethan reviewed the strategies he had received, pleased with the results.
"Not bad," he mused, a grin forming on his face. As a novice gamer, he could finally experience what it was like to be a master.
He also noted that his main body had gained three-tenths of the attributes of his clone.
Attributes: [Host: Ethan]
[Level 1 Attributes: Strength: 150,000; Agility: 40,000; Intelligence: 10; Constitution: 40,000] (Normal humans have an average of 1 point each.)
[Abilities: Game Master, Butcher.]
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