Chapter 77
Jasper stepped out to take over training duty from Rosie and saw that the guys of room 1803 were
still sweating profusely in their workout.
Living wasn''t easy, especially for the people of the 18th floor, the thorn in everyone''s side. They
were working to increase their strength just to protect their resources; even the dog was increasing
itsbat skills, let alone the humans.
In that moment, Jasper was moved. "Do you want to learn how to use a crossbow?"
Lukas and Cody were shocked. Was Jasper talking to them?
Crossbow? He wanted to teach them how to use a crossbow, right? Wow, they were excited! Their
hearts were about to jump out of their chests!
Cody responded quickly, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Every time they saw Jasper training Ste in stealth and reconnaissance, they were green with
envy. Jasper, being a former SWAT officer, was a pro at both offense and defense. His guidance
was worth more than the aimless training they had been doing for a month.
They had seen it with Ste. When they were kids, Cody and Lukas could hold their own even when
they teamed up against her. But now, she could take them both down with a single punch.
And then there was Cooper. Hisbat experience was already superb. Now he was receiving
high-standard police dog training. It was beyond the realm of normal.
Yes, they might’ve been weak, but they had their dignity. Howe they couldn''t even beat a dog?
They felt shame, absolute shame!
They had been itching to ask Jasper to take them under his wing but never had the courage to pop
the question. The only reason was Jasper''s intimidating aura. It was the kind that could silence you
in a second.
Jasper was cold and aloof, and never wasted a word. It’s like there’s a banner on his forehead. "We
are not close. Get away from me."
Just because Jasper gave special treatment to Ste didn''t mean he would do the same to Cody
and Lukas. So no matter how much they hoped, no one dared to ask him. They didn''t even dare to
bring it up to Ste.
Now, he had offered.
Cody wanted to cry. Was this their chance to climb up thedder?
Lukas wanted to cry as well. His wife often beat him. He wanted to learn some self-defense skills so
he could stand up to her!
Even Ang was moved. She was confident she could knock Jasper out in a free fight. But what
about other areas? It was the end of the world. The survivors were being pushed to be devils.
What good was a strong fist? Could it beat someone''s crossbow? Could it beat someone''s gun?
And she had an ultimate dream of challenging Jasper one day.
Everyone from room 1803 unanimously agreed, and Jasper nodded. "Tomorrow."
That night, the two grown men were too excited to sleep. They snuck off to their nkets and
guzzled down beer.
"Cody, why do you think Jasper suddenly changed his attitude?"
"Lukas, the 18th floor is now like a juicy piece of meat, and everyone wants what we have. Even if
Jasper is strong, he is not some superman. And he has a sister to protect. Only when everyone on
this floor bes stronger can he rx."
"We have to work hard."
"Let''s aim to be like Ste."
The two men chatted and drank until they eventually passed out and fell asleep.
"Ah!!!" A shrill scream came from downstairs.
The awakened Cody cursed, "Damn it, another death!"
Lukas groggily got up. "People die every day. It''s so annoying."
"Where are you going?"
"Looking for my wife."
Cody, hurt by his friend''s words, was speechless. Right, where was his wife!
Next door, Ste was also woken up by the noise. It seemed toe from a few floors below. She
turned over and went back to sleep.
Cooper was listening for noises at the door. When he was sure no bipedal beasts were trying to
break in, he returned to his room, took a nce at his human, Ste, and happilyid down in his
bed.
Early in the morning, people on the 17th floor were making a lot of noise. Cooper was listening
intently at the door, feeling a bit irritable, as if he was ready for a fight.
Ste opened the door and saw Cody and Lukas practicing crossbow shooting in the corridor. Well,
Jasper''s teaching was not the problem. It was theirck of talent.
Ang had talent, but she was short-tempered. "What''s the matter with you two? I''ve taught you so
many times and yet you can''t hit the target. Even Cooper has better aim than you guys."
Ste almostughed.
There was no helping it. Ang was naturally athletic. Whether it was her body, movements, speed,
or agility, she was superior to the average person and could easily master new skills.
As for Cody and Lukas, one weak and the other frail, their athletic ability was even less than
average. It was already good that they had persevered until now.
Jasper was aloof, Ang was impatient, and the two guys were indeed in a tough spot.
"I''ll give it a try."
She had wanted to teach these three for a long time but didn''t because it was Jasper who had
taught her. It was not appropriate to do so without his permission.
Despite being part of a team, who would let others know everything? Especially when Jasper was
equally cautious. She had only gotten closer to him because they had both benefited from the
tutoring with Rosie and Cooper.
In the post-apocalyptic world, survival prodigies were few and far between. Most were just ordinary
people like Cody and Lukas. Their persistence was alreadymendable.
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With everyone teaming up and Cooper around, Ste was no longer as anxious and scared as
when she had first been reborn.
Ste stepped forward and patiently taught them, going through each movement step by step.
A harsh teacher may not have necessarily produced good students, but Miss Ste had years of
teaching experience and knew how to handle students.
They dropped their impatience and regained their confidence. Cody and Lukas focused, and as the
training progressed, their movements became more and more skilled and their aim more urate.
Ang thanked Ste, "I''ve been losing a lot of hairtely and my temper has been getting worse.
Every time I lose my temper, I feel guilty afterwards, but I can''t seem to control myself."
"Ask Codyter if he has any anti-anxiety medication. I think we collected some before. Make sure
to keep your emotions in check."
Ang was surprised. "You''re saying I have anxiety?"
"Not just you, a lot of people do." Ste nodded. "I had it too when I first started, but Cooper helped
me get over it."
"No wonder, I felt something was off about me. Even my period isn''t normal anymore." Ang
lamented. She used to be quick-tempered, but her outlook was positive. It wasn''t like now when she
was filled with negative energy every day.
As they were chatting, there was a knock on the door downstairs.
They were all familiar faces. Besides Katie''s family, there was also the family that hade to treat
their child''s stomachachest time and the original residents of room 1703.
After hearing Ste''s words, Katie had been hesitant about moving, but the bloody incident next
doorst night had scared her. After she woke up in the morning, her family decisively left their old
home.
Amanda was such a delicate and polite little girl, but she didn''t know people well and let a vicious
man like Hector into her home, losing her life in the process.
It was terrifying when the meek went mad. She couldn’t have the food she earned with her body.
Amanda, in her insanity, slipped sleeping pills into their drinks and butchered two people with a
kitchen knife. In the end, she too was in, and her body casually tossed out of the window.
The room was a chilling scene of crimson stter. The boy clutching the bloody knife wore an
expression of derangement, and his eyes had a terrifying shade of madness. Most likely, he had lost
his sanity too.
Katie recognized him. He was the boy who lived on the 8th floor and was always beaming with a
sunny smile and blessed with handsome features. Unfortunately, his intentions were far from pure,
and he was living off the earnings of women.
Now look where things had led. One woman had vanished forever, and another was murdered by
his own hands. Who would he leech off next?