15. Interlude 1 - Laugh Or Cry?

After I returned home from Hogwarts, I was forced to cuddle with Dora for 3 days. It wasn't bad cuddling with Dora, mostly because her assets grew, but also because I genuinely enjoyed her company.

Mom was the same as ever, always doting on me. Although I enjoy being pampered, I don't want to be overpampered. Mom knows that, so she makes sure to keep herself in check.

Aunt Andy and Uncle Ted are still the same. The only difference now is that Aunt Andy has a bulge by her stomach, which means that she is pregnant. This was probably one of the butterfly effects from my presence, but I won't give it much thought.

Once I had some free time, and I made sure that nobody would disturb me for at least 2 days, I consulted with Liz about an issue.

Hey Liz, of I go to a different world, will the time flow be different?

[Yes, but it's impossible to stop the time flow of the world you leave, but you can slow it down to a maximum ratio of 1:1000. 1 day in the world you left will be 1000 days in the world you will go to.]

Great, firstly buy me a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Gear.

[Zombie Apacolypse Survival Gear bought! Would you like to see its contents?]

Yes.

[1x Multi-functioning Military Backpack

1x RMCS-3 AR-15 +(10 Magazines)

1x DP-12 Shotgun +(50 shells)

2x Kimber Custom TLE II (EM) +(10 Magazines)

1x GP100 .357 Revolver +(24 Ammo)

3x Silencers

3x Laser sight

3x Scopes

1x Med Kit

1x Torch

1x Duct Tape

2x M48 Combat Bowie

1x Water Canister

5x Rations]

Wow, that's some cool stuff. For the clothes, I'll just get a black parka, blood red shirt, black pants, grey combat boots and grey combat gloves.

[You like black and grey don't you?]

Where I'm going, I've gotta make an entrance.

I changed into my 20 year old adult form and looked into the mirror.

"*Whistle*... If I didn't know that was me, I'd probably be gay." I said to my reflection in the mirror. I have a diamond-shaped face, smooth skin, sharp red eyes, no facial hair except a side burn and neat bed hair. I looked so handsome that any woman would probably fall for me. I looked like I was sculptured by the gods, which I technically was.

Truth be told, I didn't change much of my previous life's body's appearance. I would've looked the same, but just not as handsome.

[Stop being narcissistic and get dressed.]

Jeez, can't you let me do anything?

I quickly got dressed in the zombie apocalypse clothes and checked my reflection.

"Looking gooood~" I said to myself while madding my head.

I let Lilith eat the parka so that she could take its appearance. I only discovered that she could do that during Christmas when she ate my jearsy and took its place.

Anyway, the fur hooded parka, aka Lilith, worked perfectly in sync with her black and white scheme that matched my hair. The blood red shirt made my eyes stand out even more.

This way, I can kick some ass while still looking fashionable, don't you think so Liz?

[Yeah, sure, whatever.]

Tch, your no fun.

I quickly stuffed my bag with the survival gear and strapped on the weapons for quick access. A few minutes later, and I now looked like a professional zombie apocalypse survivor.

"I feel like I'm forgetting something... Oh yeah! A mask! Liz, buy me a mask!"

A gas mask appeared right in front of me and I quickly stuffed it in my bag. I looked myself over just to check if I had everything and when I was done, I grinned.

"Liz, transfer me to The Last Of Us Part II at you-know-where at you-know-when with the conditions that I placed."

[You could've just said the time and place instead of thinking of it.]

But it's more fun like that. Now the readers don't know when and where I'll appear.

[You just wanted to break the 4th wall didn't you?]

Yes, yes I did. Now let's go!

Then my vision went dark before I was suddenly in an empty lab. I looked around a bit before leaving the lab. I walked up some stairs and left through a door.

I searched the mansion and found everything that I conditioned on the World Building. The place is on a mountain side, hidden from people and an area free of zombies. I still get a good view of mountain and a city in the valley.

That cities name is Jackson, and it's quite the beauty to look at. High and sturdy walls, working electricity, plenty of food and water and effective patrols. It's the perfect paradise for survivors. I appeared 2 months before the plot starts... before Joel dies.

There's now way I'm letting that legend die such a death! If he's going out, he's going out peacefully! It was absolute bullshit when they killed Joel off! I didn't even bother playing the rest of the game after that! Like, come on producers, the fucks wrong with your heads!?

With renewed determination, I got to work. I took down the wiring of the mansion and rebuilt it to my liking. Then I bought an ark reactor and installed it. The lights were soon on and the next phase of my plan began.

I bought lab equipment from the Store and sorted it out. Then I bought some furniture, food, tools and other things that might come in handy. It took a while, but the mansion was now way better looking than before I appeared.

Finally, by using [All Knowledge], I received all notes and discoveries about CBI and infections.

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry at what I found. The notes were practically only focused on humans immune system to CBI. The scientists of this world are idiots, they didn't even think about an outside source to counter CBI.

"I'll be the first to find a cure to CBI! But first, I'll need a sample."

I quickly left the mansion and entered the snowy mountains.

"Liz, buy the highest level stealth skill." I said as I parkoured down the mountain by jumping from tree to tree.

I'm not gonna lie, it feels awesome moving so smoothly at high speeds from one place to another.

[New skill, [Stealth] obtained.]

I activated the skill and started looking for zombies. A few minutes later, I saw a stray zombie feeding off a carcass. I grinned widely as I sneaked behind the zombie.

"Found you~" I said and stored the zombie in Inventory.

"I guess hunting a few more zombies won't hurt."