11

Chapter 11 Making a Plan  Chapter 11 Making a Plan

  "Who are you? I don't believe that an ordinary student can know so many secrets." Komuro Takashi stared at Lin Yi closely and felt that he exuded a temperament that was different from that of ordinary students.

  "I am Interpol, Lin Yi."

  He explained the purpose of his trip lightly: "I came here to investigate some important clues under the order of my superiors, but I didn't expect the situation to deteriorate so drastically."

  Lin Yi made up an identity for himself casually. When he went out, he gave himself an identity. Anyway, no one could verify his identity at the moment, so there was no panic on Lin Yi's face.

  Miyamoto Rei's expression became more and more solemn. She asked in a low voice: "Is there any news about this virus internationally?"

  If the international community had already known the news, but Japan knew nothing about it, then the government's dereliction of duty and responsibility would be obvious.

  The rapid spread of the virus is directly related to the government's inaction.

  "Of course." Lin Yi nodded. He had not forgotten the nuclear war mentioned in the original book.

  Although the deadly virus broke out worldwide, it is clear that its spread abroad is much slower than in Japan.

  Suddenly, Takagi Saya rushed towards Lin Yi out of control, grabbed his collar, her eyes burning with confusion and anger.

  "Why! You obviously have so much information, why didn't you make any public warnings!" She couldn't understand why Lin Yi and his team, who had so much intelligence, didn't inform the public in advance.

  Lin Yi responded with a rhetorical question: "Even if I told you, would you believe it?"

  This simple and direct question was like a sharp sword piercing Takagi Saya's heart. She feebly let go of Lin Yi's hand and sat down on the ground dejectedly.

  She knew very well that what Lin Yi said was true. In the complex ocean of information, the truth is often ignored, while rumors can easily occupy people's minds.

  Even if they knew the truth in advance, they probably would not be taken seriously or believed, which made her feel extremely desperate.

  After learning the cruel truth that they had been abandoned by the country, everyone's morale plummeted to the bottom and they were shrouded in deep helplessness and depression.

  Miyamoto Rei leaned silently beside Lin Yi. After a day of fighting together, her trust in Lin Yi had increased significantly.

  She asked softly: "Lin Yi, what is your mission here?"

  Lin Yi pondered for a moment and replied: "My mission is to investigate the source of the virus. According to the information I received, the source of the virus is in Japan."

  His answer was not made up, but was based on reasonable speculation after careful consideration.

  All signs indicate that Japan is most likely the birthplace of this virus disaster.

  Takagi Saya is a smart person. Lin Yi's words were like a stone, causing ripples in her calm heart.

  Lin Yi's words echoed in her mind, and at the same time reminded her of her father Takagi Soichiro's previous unusual behavior.

  During that time, Saya Takagi was confused by her father's sudden decision to move out of the city and build a villa in the suburbs.

  In her understanding at the time, this action seemed incomprehensible and even a little inappropriate.

  However, looking back now, she realized that her father might have already smelled something unusual, so he took precautions and made many preparations in advance.

  Unfortunately, Saya Takagi was in her rebellious adolescence at the time, and she did not truly understand her father's worries and foresight. Instead, she chose to follow Takashi Komuro to attend Fujimi University School.

  If she had listened patiently and understood her father's concerns, if she had chosen to stay with him, would the current situation be different? These thoughts lingered in Saya Takagi's mind, making her feel heavy and complicated.

  Saya Takagi calmed down her excitement a little, tidied up her messy clothes, and gently dusted off the dust.

  Take a deep breath and calm your inner waves.  

  Then, Gao Cheng Saya apologized to Lin Yi in a sincere tone: "I'm sorry, I lost my composure just now, and my emotions were a little out of control. Please forgive me."

  After apologizing, Takagi Saya regained her usual calmness and wisdom, which is her true nature as a top student.

  Lin Yi said nothing and continued to wipe the blade in his hand with concentration.

  Takashi Komuro and Kouta Hirano went to the teaching building to collect supplies.

  Not long after, they returned to the rooftop with a pile of lunch boxes. The original owners of these lunch boxes had either become zombies or were wandering around the campus, and could no longer enjoy these meals.

  "Everyone should hurry up and eat. Replenishing your energy is the key." Shizuka Marikawa comforted everyone softly.

  As a school doctor, Shizuka Marikawa knows that the greatest help she can provide to everyone at this moment is psychological counseling.

  After all, except for Lin Yi, the others present were immature high school students. Faced with such a desperate situation, the psychological pressure can be imagined.

  Lin Yi didn't hesitate. He carefully selected a few dishes from the pile of lunch boxes and began to eat them.

  Seeing that Lin Yi was eating with gusto, the others, although feeling nauseous, gritted their teeth and forced themselves to swallow.

  They understood that this was not the time to be particular about food and drink; restoring their physical strength was the key to their escape.

  After the necessary rest, everyone sat together and began to discuss the next action plan.

  "Lin Yi, what are your plans next?" Miyamoto Rei turned her gaze to Lin Yi.

  Ever since Lin Yi demonstrated his strong strength and cool head, she has become accustomed to relying on Lin Yi's decisions.

  After a moment of contemplation, Lin Yi slowly spoke: "We should find a relatively secluded place to settle down temporarily. Just like in those zombie movies, big cities tend to fall quickly. On the contrary, sparsely populated small villages may be spared because they are not easily noticed."

  After hearing this, everyone nodded, indicating their agreement with the proposal.

  "As for the specific place to stay, I won't choose it." Lin Yi added, "I'm not a local, and I'm not familiar with the geographical environment here."

  After saying this, Lin Yi chose to remain silent. He had already given enough hints and directions, and now he expected Takagi Saya to play her due role.

  "Let's go to my house," Takagi Saya suggested. "My family moved to the countryside some time ago. It's sparsely populated there, which just meets our needs." As she spoke, she pushed up her glasses on the bridge of her nose, obviously ready to demonstrate her value in the team.

  "Good suggestion, but how do we get there?" Komuro Takashi frowned. "If I remember correctly, Saya, your home is about 50 kilometers away from the school. It's such a long distance that it will probably take at least two or three days to walk." He had been to Saya Takagi's family villa some time ago and had a clear understanding of the distance.

  In the apocalypse, a journey of fifty kilometers is indeed a daunting challenge.

  At this time, Marikawa Shizuka also made a suggestion: "If possible, we can go to my friend's house first. I remember that her family has a military jeep, and it is amphibious, which can greatly shorten our travel time."

  Shizuka Marikawa's friend Rika Minami is a top five sharpshooter in the national police shooting competition, so her family does have some special supplies that are difficult for ordinary civilians to obtain.

  After determining the target and route, the group began to discuss the specific action details around this plan.

  Lin Yi chose to rest aside.

  The previous fierce battle had consumed a lot of his physical strength. Now he needed to recover his energy and prepare for the long journey ahead.

  (End of this chapter)