Apocalypse Rebirth: Beauties Surround Me

Chapter 247: There’s no need for all this hostility

Elijah had also considered the possibility that the virus outbreak might have resulted from a laboratory leak in Country A.

However, he felt that even if there was a leak, it couldn't possibly spread globally in an instant.

Later, when Charlotte discovered that the zombie virus appeared alongside the mysterious Chi recorded in ancient scrolls, Elijah felt even more skeptical about the laboratory leak theory.

After all, while Country A could produce various novel viruses, could they also create something as ancient as Chi?

So, when Elijah heard Zoe say that the virus outbreak originated from Country A, he didn't believe it at all.

Elijah suspected that Zoe might have passed on misinformation, received incomplete information, or even been deceived by Elena.

After building a small ice house to protect the snow lotus spirit plants with his freezing ability, Elijah returned to the shore.

He was planning to have the remaining second-tier zombies guard the group of survivors when he suddenly overheard a conversation between the white-clad female zombie and Kylie and Abigail.

"You… are like us… why… listen to humans…?"

Kylie didn't respond, but Abigail, who had appeared out of nowhere, squatted down curiously looking at the white-clad female zombie.

She replied with a grin, "Because… we can get food without doing it ourselves, filling our stomachs! Hmm! And we can become stronger!"

As Abigail spoke, she even licked her lips!

The white-clad female zombie's eyes widened in surprise.

Just… this?

She then turned to look at Kylie.

"Because… there are important people!"

"Hmph, besides, what do you mean 'listening to humans'? Humans are just working for me, helping me get food. I listen to them just to make sure they don't slack off and stay motivated!"

Abigail said proudly.

Elijah was dumbfounded!

So, this is what you think, little girl?

"Abigail, take these zombies to guard the survivors, and then call Charlotte and Daisy!"

Abigail, realizing her words had been overheard by her master, stuck out her tongue and quickly led the zombies away!

She was afraid that if she didn't leave quickly, Elijah might reprimand her in front of so many people!

After giving Abigail her instructions, Elijah turned to the white-clad female zombie. The female zombie's blood-red eyes were fixed on him, filled with not only fierce killing intent but also a hint of curiosity.

Elijah thought for a moment, then pricked his finger to squeeze out a drop of blood containing the Seed of Consciousness.

He used his ice abilities to freeze it into a pill.

Finally, he switched to Abigail's defensive abilities and forcibly administered the pill to the white-clad female zombie despite her struggles and attempts to bite.

Originally, Elijah's third-tier abilities couldn't control third-tier zombies.

But his abilities had recently grown, and with the presence of two third-tier zombies for detailed research, he gradually discovered that he wasn't completely unable to form a contract.

It should be said that he wasn't entirely incapable of contracting. As long as the Seed of Consciousness was planted, even if he didn't give direct suggestions or commands, he could maintain the connection of consciousness without breaking.

As long as the line of consciousness was intact, even without direct commands and control, it had significant benefits. For instance, monitoring the zombie's status or imitating its abilities.

In the past, even in his previous life, he hadn't made such discoveries because whenever he faced zombies of the same tier, he was in a state of constant danger and was eager to control them. This led to natural resistance from the zombies.

For example, zombies with no intellect instinctively wanted to eat humans, including Elijah.

When Elijah first formed a contract with a zombie, he would immediately try to prevent the zombie from having such thoughts and behaviors to ensure his safety.

This conflicted with the zombie's cannibalistic instincts, and because they were of the same tier, maintaining the line of consciousness was impossible, resulting in failed contracts.

But the white-clad female zombie was different; she had intellect or, more accurately, rationality.

Elijah believed that if he treated her as he would a person, he could maintain the line of consciousness.

Of course, his main reason for doing this was that he felt it would be difficult to get the white-clad female zombie to cooperate and reveal the truth about the zombie virus outbreak.

But once the contract was established, there would be more room for maneuver!

The white-clad female zombie didn't know what Elijah had administered to her, but she instinctively felt it was something bad.

However, with her limbs broken and lacking the support of lake water, she was unable to inflict any harm on Elijah.

She used her freezing ability to create a wide area of ice around her, forcing Elijah to back off, and then she adjusted her body.

After a while, she didn't detect anything abnormal, but she had a nagging feeling that something wasn't right, especially with Elijah's persistent, seemingly benign smile.

Elijah wasn't actually smiling benignly at her; he was focused on the line of consciousness between them. Indeed, his suspicions were correct!

At this point, with the Seed of Consciousness planted and the contract established, Elijah had not issued any commands.

Even though the white-clad female zombie used her freezing abilities extensively again, it was much less effective than in the lake.

No matter how much she struggled, there were no signs of breaking the line of consciousness.

This made things easier!

Elijah took out his phone and waved it at the white-clad female zombie, saying, "I told you before, I just want to take a picture with you. There's no need for all this hostility!"

The white-clad female zombie didn't believe him at all! Elijah wasn't expecting her to; he was just reiterating his previous excuse to reinforce her impression.

Meanwhile, he repeatedly transmitted this message through the line of consciousness.

This repetition of words, not involving commands, made the zombie believe she was just mentally reviewing Elijah's words, thus not triggering her resistance.

"I know you don't believe me, but I really do just want to take a picture. Since you can't escape now, why not trust me this once? If you cooperate, I can heal one of your legs afterward!"

Elijah continued with his friendly tone and repeated this message in the zombie's mind as an echo.

Influenced by this, the white-clad female zombie hesitated. She neither agreed nor refused!

"You can just stay there; I'll take the picture myself and make sure not to touch you. How about that? You have nothing to lose and could even get one leg healed!"

Elijah continued to persuade her as he slowly approached the white-clad female zombie. Her body tensed immediately, wanting to attack Elijah, but she forcibly restrained herself!

Elijah saw this and felt a surge of happiness. It was indeed effective!

He slowly squatted next to the white-clad female zombie, posed for a selfie with his phone, and as the phone recognized the white-clad female zombie, it unlocked the screen.

Elijah's face lit up with joy, but he didn't leave immediately. Instead, he opened the camera and took a selfie! The phone's screen captured the expressionless face of the white-clad female zombie Elena and Elijah's beaming smile.

Then Elijah promptly went to the phone settings and changed the screen timeout to never. This way, the phone would remain usable for a short period without being locked.

After completing this step, Elijah turned to the white-clad female zombie Elena and said, "Alright, now I'll heal one of your legs. Please don't move!"