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Fortress Home EP
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00:15I'm not sure if what just happened was a dream, but one detail is burned into my memory.
00:22If this is a rebirth, a massive celebrity scandal will break tonight.
00:27Oh my god, I've really been reborn. In seven days, a global disaster will break out. The zombie virus.
00:33It first emerged from a few closer cities and was quickly denied by officials.
00:36I went along with the crowd online, spouting lines about trusting science and never paid it any mind.
00:40But in just three short days, the virus spiraled completely out of control.
00:46Communication signals died out far too quickly last life.
00:48My biggest regret was never knowing if my parents were safe until the very end.
00:52Hey, Mom and Dad. It's been snowing in City A lately. Could you come visit me? I'm craving the apple
01:01pie you make, Mom.
01:02Of course, sweetie. We'll head over tomorrow.
01:07Dad, don't forget the sausages I love.
01:11Okay.
01:13Last life, the power cut out on the third day after the zombie apric.
01:17I have to write down everything I need to prepare.
01:19I haven't put my brain this hard since finishing my college thesis.
01:23Honestly, writing that paper was easier. After all, this is a matter of life and death.
01:31Sophia, your door is already sturdy enough.
01:34It's just as secure as a bank vault door.
01:36There's no need for extra reinforcement.
01:38My dad insisted on getting this door replaced.
01:41He said it's too dangerous for a young woman to live alone.
01:44I never liked these heavy, bulky doors, but I couldn't argue with him back then.
01:49Also, replace every window in the house with top-clear bulletproof glass and add one-way privacy film on top.
01:57That'll take three days to finish.
02:00I'll pay you an extra $10,000.
02:02Can you finish it this afternoon?
02:04My mom's coming to stay, and she suffers from persecutory delusions.
02:08No problem. We'll get started right away.
02:15Please take me to Metro Cash and Karma.
02:18Thank goodness.
02:19I've earned solid income from my years as a streamer.
02:22I still have over $700,000 in total savings.
02:25I'll talk to my parents when they arrive,
02:27and combined with their savings, we'll have roughly $1.5 million.
02:38Dad, go rent a cargo truck and meet me at Metro Cash and Caller.
02:42Exactly.
02:42I'm doing a fan giveaway for my stream.
02:45The bulletproof glass has all been installed.
02:51The pandemic's getting bad again.
02:53Stock up on plenty of food for your families.
03:08Looks like I'll need to buy two large freezers.
03:19Whoa.
03:21Honey, you've really splurged.
03:22How much stuff are you planning to give away?
03:26Sophia, why did you replace all the windows at home,
03:29stock up on so many supplies,
03:31and rush your mom and me over in such a hurry?
03:34What's really going on?
03:47Reinforcing doors and windows is enough.
03:48We need soundproofing, too.
03:50If people hear noise from our place,
03:52they'll break in and steal our supplies.
04:01Should we raise a few chickens?
04:03No.
04:04Chickens make too much noise.
04:06Then we'll raise fish instead.
04:13We should buy some vegetable seeds as well.
04:17That's a great idea, darling.
04:19You stay home and organize things.
04:21I'll take our daughter to Sam's Clayton.
04:29This should last me well into menopause.
04:32Oh, right, Dad.
04:33Soon after the zombie outbreak,
04:35the power and natural gas will be cut off.
04:37We need to install solar panels at home.
04:40Okay.
04:43Sophia, your company's management is truly unreasonable.
04:47Donations to charity are one thing,
04:49but why donate physical supplies?
04:51And sending a young girl to buy all of this alone?
04:56It's all for Zai's areas.
04:58Companies come to stock up this all the time these years.
05:15Mom, where did you put all our supplies?
05:19On the rooftop.
05:23We still need to stock up on medicine and multivitamins.
05:27Our water reserve isn't nearly enough.
05:29Sophia, tomorrow you and your father go buy more drinking water,
05:33hit multiple stores, and buy small quantities at each one.
05:36I'll go get seeds and planting soil tomorrow.
05:41Mom, don't you remember?
05:42Every time you and Dad visit,
05:44you bring me piles of medicine,
05:45all with fresh expiration dates.
05:47The last batch was only about 10 days ago.
05:50That may be true,
05:51but the situation is going to turn critical.
05:53We need extra supplies just in case.
05:56Dad,
05:57don't forget the solar panels and the large freezers.
06:01The study has more than enough space for two big freezers.
06:0710 buckets of drinking water,
06:0910 packs of bottled mineral water,
06:1250 packs of assorted seeds,
06:1410 sacks of wheat,
06:1550 kg of chicken breast,
06:1720 kg of chicken wings,
06:1820 kg of chicken feet,
06:20and 20 kg of beef fill the truck to the brim.
06:2210 p.m.
06:5410 crates of soy sauce, 5 crates of vinegar, 3 crates of oyster sauce, 20 packs of tissues.
07:03I've used up all my accumulated store coupons.
07:11We need an escape plan if things go wrong.
07:14A high safety vehicle is essential.
07:17You have excellent taste, Ms. Sophia.
07:19This RV is bulletproof with a high chassis, extremely safe for emergencies.
07:24I'll take it.
07:26I'll help you complete all the paperwork.
07:28You can pick up the vehicle in three days.
07:33We'll store these in the RV once we pick it up.
07:36If the situation collapses, we leave immediately.
07:41Forgive me for not being able to reveal the truth.
07:44I'm just an ordinary person.
07:46I only want to protect my family.
07:49I can never be a savior.
07:52Water and power are fully secured.
07:54I've rented the empty next door apartment solely for garbage storage.
07:58Everything is nearly ready.
08:08I've observed for days.
08:10These floors are completely unoccupied.
08:15Dad, Mom, we'll get through this together.
08:38One should never stop learning, no matter the circumstances.
08:45Not sure about studying, but these books would definitely hurt if you hit someone with them.
08:49Thanks to my memories from my past life, I know zombies are extremely sensitive to light.
08:54We keep the house dark every night.
08:56This small trick keeps both zombies and dangerous strangers away.
09:09Dad, Mom, will those creatures turn back into humans?
09:15There's nothing to fear.
09:16We're together as a family.
09:18Even if the sky falls, I'll always protect you two.
09:22The only way to kill them instantly is to strike their heads.
09:25Hitting any other part of the body is useless.
09:27They can no longer feel pain.
09:29Don't worry.
09:30Your mother and I watched The Walking Dead a few days ago.
09:33We know all about these things.
09:35Dad, Mom, I have to say this.
09:36In the end times, the most terrible thing is not the walkers, but human nature.
09:39We can only protect ourselves.
09:41We cannot be saviors.
09:42I know you've spent your whole lives as teachers, always kind to others, but this is the apocalypse.
09:46We have to put our own safety first.
09:48Don't worry, sweetie.
09:49We understand.
09:51As long as our family stays safe and sound.
10:27We shouldn't reply to the survey.
10:28We have more than enough supplies and our household is small.
10:31What if desperate people come breaking in to rob us?
10:33I saw in the group this morning that everyone else seems to be holding up fine.
10:36After lunch, I'll keep watch.
10:38Sophia and your father can take turns using the treadmill to stay active.
10:43Hello, resident.
10:44Are you at home?
10:45We're counting survivors.
10:46Why haven't you replied to the message?
10:47Oh, I'm not home right now.
10:49I'm staying at my hometown.
10:51All right.
10:51That's all we needed to know.
10:53Why would they call with a video call out of nowhere?
10:55It just dawned on me.
10:56A few days ago, your mother and I went shopping in the RV.
11:00On the way back, a stranger stopped us and asked why we'd stockpiled so many supplies.
11:05This building has two households per floor and no one can get upstairs without an elevator key card.
11:10I already claimed my spare card was lost and took the second one days ago, but we still can't risk
11:14it.
11:15Sophia, do you remember when the power went out in your past life?
11:18Roughly two or three days from now.
11:20That's bad.
11:30It's inhumane, but we have no other choice.
11:33All that matters is keeping our family alive.
11:35It's for the best.
11:36Stairwells are far safer.
11:38Elevators are a death trap in emergencies.
11:40Sophia, don't overthink it.
11:42Your father and I checked before.
11:43The elevator goes straight down to the underground parking lot, but the elevator lobby is pitch black and far more
11:48dangerous.
11:48The stairs give us a better chance of escape, whether going up or down.
11:52I guess that's the only way we can comfort ourselves.
11:59All residents, we are facing an unprecedented disaster.
12:03Please stay indoors and wait for government rescue.
12:08Trust us, we will never abandon anyone.
12:13I've always wondered why rescue never came for me.
12:15Not even until my death in my past life.
12:18I'm just ordinary, small, and selfish.
12:20Even with a second chance, all I want is for my family to survive.
12:23All residents, please hold on to hope.
12:26Who still uses loud beakers in the digital age?
12:29It's absolutely reckless.
12:30Sophia, will they climb up here?
12:33Don't worry, mom.
12:34We're on the 21st floor.
12:36We'll be fine.
12:42What a waste.
12:57I remember that couple clearly.
13:00They were among the first to venture out for supplies and return safely with huge loads.
13:07In my past life, they never stepped outside again until I died.
13:24I know where they're going.
13:26They're after solar panels.
13:28And they'll come back with two vehicles.
13:54They're so brave.
13:57Their boldest move is still tonight.
14:00That couple will go go out one last time.
14:04If I remember correctly, they'll clear out the entire metro supermarket.
14:13Honestly, I have no idea what the world outside is like right now.
14:18But judging by how they've returned safe and sound twice, this couple is clearly strong and capable.
14:36Sigh.
14:38No one has it easy in this world.
14:49Life is about to get far harder for ordinary residents now.
15:00Stay indoors and wait for aid.
15:04Supply drops will be delivered to all residents.
15:08The access door for the apartment blot directly opposite us has been broken for a long time.
15:15That was just a trivial issue before the apocalypse, but now it's a death sentence.
15:20It's one less layer of protection they desperately need.
15:35To be continued...
15:36To be continued...
15:43To be continued...
16:04we have to be cautious more cautious than ever we're not strong in a fight if real danger comes
16:10i fear i won't be able to protect you two i could never rest in peace if that happened
16:15dad you'd better keep yourself in good shape if anything happens to you mom and i won't stand
16:20a chance out here starting today everyone adds 10 extra minutes
16:42selfish people they only care about saving their own skins
17:12it would be terrible if dad gets sick
17:15our medical replies are already limited we stockpiled plenty of basic daily medicines
17:20and first aid manuals in advance but mom still hasn't fully figured out how to use many of the
17:26potions and medications leonard go lie down and sleep right now get plenty of rest
17:31in this doomsday wasteland good health is our greatest asset for survival
17:45let's treat ourselves to a hearty dinner tonight just for once
17:52christmas eve will be here in six days mom let's make gingerbread and cookies and roast turkey with red wine
18:00sounds perfect
18:15mom i've noticed that the elite male zombie has grown much weaker i'm sure others have noticed it too
18:20it's only a matter of time before we wipe out all the zombies
18:24all we need to do is wait for rescue
18:49luckily there aren't many zombies around here
18:51if we were in a busy downtown area
18:54that gunshot would have drawn hordes of them over
18:58do you remember anything about these people from your past life
19:02i only remember they started looting the compound out of nowhere
19:05within three or four days around 20 to 30 people died here
19:08in the end the heavy blood scent attracted massive numbers of zombies
19:12even with guns they couldn't fight off the horde
19:15and they turned into zombies too
19:16that's exactly why the zombie population in this compound exploded overnight
19:21they cannot be spared
19:23zombies are highly sensitive to sound and scent
19:26i have a way to lure them here
19:27but how do we drive them away afterward
19:29are we just gonna let them wander around the compound forever
19:32you're right dad we have to plan ahead
19:34if i remember correctly they'll start looting the compound tomorrow afternoon
19:37they never got to our building in my past life
19:39but i'm terrified things might change this time around
19:41besides even if we lure the zombies over
19:43we must never expose our hiding spot
19:45what if other survivors in the compound spot us
19:47it all comes down to scent
19:48i can mix supplies we have on hand
19:50to make a scent nearly identical to blood
19:52and it will last for about three hours
19:54that window of time is more than enough
19:56to draw in a large group of zombies
19:57once the three hours are up
19:59we can use the drone to release the blood scent
20:01in other deserted areas far away
20:02the drone has an 8 kilometer flight radius
20:05there's a reservoir just 3 kilometers away
20:08completely isolated and uninhabited
20:10we can release the scent there
20:12if the scent can't travel far enough
20:14we can pilot the drone to drop the blood scent repeatedly
20:17along the route towards the reservoir
20:19we'll wear them down little by little
20:21until all the zombies are drawn away
20:31mom why didn't you sleep a longer
20:33i need to finish off those people outside as soon as possible
20:36other res i camp to sleep
20:38i can do this
21:03i can do this
21:08i can do this
21:13Now we can have breakfast.
21:22Look how panicked they are.
21:23But their vehicles are still by the security booth.
21:26If they want to leave, they'll have to fight their way through the zombie horde.
21:33There seems to be a leader, Zombies.
21:35An elegant urban woman in a truss.
21:38She's high-haunted behind the dude of zombies and doesn't forwards, but it looks like she's
21:42placantly directing them with her hands.
21:45It seems Zombies have evolved intelligence.
21:48I'm afraid they'll keep evolving.
21:49The big question now is, how far will they evolve?
21:52Alright, there's no point dwelling on this.
21:55Instead of overthinking it, we'd better check if we watered the vegetables today.
21:59And Sophia, you need to go get some sleep.
22:01Don't worry about all this.
22:12Attention all residents.
22:14The government has established safe havens along the coast.
22:17The bases are guarded and fully secure.
22:19All survivors are advised to make their way there on their own.
22:22Official notice.
22:23Supply drops will only be provided for five days.
22:29Thank goodness Mom's trick lured most of the zombies away from our compound.
22:33Otherwise, with how chaotic things are, countless people would have ended up as zombie prey.
22:37We're lucky this compound doesn't have many residents.
22:39Imagine if it were crowded.
22:41Limited supplies, endless human greed.
22:43Even without zombies, humans would drive themselves to total annihilation.
22:48They must have agreed to head for the safe haven as a group, thinking there's safety in numbers.
22:52I'm not so sure that's a good thing.
22:55From what I've noticed, that one family who used to go out scavenging hasn't left at all.
23:00They have an elderly person and a small child at home.
23:03Only the husband and wife are capable of fighting.
23:06With enough stockpiled supplies, there's really no need for them to take the risk of leaving.
23:17Hello, we've been watching you for a long time.
23:20We mean no harm.
23:22As you must know, we have plenty of supplies, and we assume you do too.
23:26We want to form an alliance with you and take turns keeping watch together.
23:36Let's ally with them.
23:37Even if only the husband and wife can stand guard over there,
23:41it will still make things much easier for us.
23:56We have three people in our household who can take watch duty.
24:03That way, each of us only needs to keep watch for four hours a day.
24:07It'll lighten our load a lot.
24:18I'll go make dinner.
24:20These past few days, I haven't seen anyone enter or leave the compound.
24:24Apart from our family and the household opposite,
24:27everyone else must have headed for the safe haven,
24:29or failed to survive the bitter cold winter.
24:44Sofia, is it too cold for you to sleep?
24:48Leonard and I bought these on our last trip outside.
24:51We worried the weather would turn freezing and make it impossible to sleep at night.
24:57We should give this pack to the family next door tomorrow.
25:00They have an elderly person at home who must struggle to sleep in the cold.
25:05We only use one each at night anyway,
25:07and we have three whole boxes.
25:09We'll have more than enough.
25:23Thank you so much.
25:25Grandma has bad legs and can't stand the cold.
25:28With these warm patches, Grandma can finally sleep well.
25:42Looking back, forming an alliance with Hunter and Wendy was truly a good decision.
25:47Before the outbreak, Hunter worked as a fitness trainer, and Wendy was a doctor.
25:51On the day the disaster began, Wendy was off work and planned to take the elderly and their child out
25:57for the afternoon with Hunter.
25:58That was how their whole family survived, by sheer luck.
26:02A doctor is such a rare and valuable profession in the endotes.
26:59I thought it was too late.
27:02I came here and ate the barely hearing from all those locations as a student.
27:14If we'd save that girl during the day, would she have survived?
27:20Mom, we can only save ourselves.
27:43The drone doesn't have much load capacity, Dad.
27:46I admire your patience.
27:56The hunters really do have a chicken cube.
27:58I heard the old lady got it on a whim long ago.
28:01Never thought it'd be so useful in the end times.
28:03They only have two young hens.
28:05They only started laying eggs about a week before the outbreak.
28:08They only get one or two eggs a day.
28:11The hunters must have saved these five up over several days.
28:13They have the elderly and little kids to look after.
28:16We should send them some vitamin C supplements.
28:21Mom, Dad, remember to eat those two leftover eggs tomorrow morning.
28:25Sweetheart, you and Leonard have them.
28:28I've never really liked eggs.
28:31Fine. If you won't eat them, I won't either.
28:34Dad, Mom, we have enough supplies.
28:36I know you're trying to save everything for me,
28:38but if our own reserves can't hold out,
28:40how am I supposed to survive alone?
28:42You know how much I love you both.
28:45What joy would there be in living on my own without you?
28:49You're right, honey.
28:52Starting today,
28:53I'll spend more time running on the treadmill.
29:16Warning.
29:17A zombie horde is coming.
29:19Can't see clearly from far away.
29:21Two of us will keep watch tonight at our place.
29:24Send one person from your family to stand guard, too.
29:37Oh my God, this is terrifying.
29:39Don't be afraid.
29:40I don't think they'll stop here.
29:48Mom, let's skip cooking today.
29:50With so many zombies out there,
29:52any little noise could put us in terrible danger.
29:54Let's just have some bread instead.
29:59God protect us.
30:01I suppose we have no other choice.
30:05Could they be afraid of the sun?
30:07But why?
30:08I remember they weren't bothered by sunlight at all
30:11when the outbreak first started.
30:19It's been dark for hours,
30:21and those zombies still haven't moved an inch.
30:23No, to be precise,
30:25they haven't moved since early this morning.
30:31These zombies feel no pain.
30:32They only keep charging forward.
30:34They won't go around obstacles.
30:35They just surge ahead,
30:36crashing into anything in their path without hesitation.
30:42Oh my God.
30:45I dare not imagine what would happen
30:47if the Horde passes straight through our compound.
30:51We'd be trapped right in the middle of it.
30:54There'd be no way out in any direction.
31:13Thank goodness we agreed to ally with them back then.
31:16Otherwise,
31:17this endless,
31:17hellish end times
31:18would have driven us insane long ago.
31:24It's already been more than half a year
31:26since the outbreak.
31:28Our entire city has lost all life.
31:32Yeah.
31:32It feels like we're just numbly surviving.
31:35Eating,
31:36drinking,
31:37exercising every day,
31:38waiting for the government to come rescue us.
31:40If it were just us alone,
31:42isolated like an island with no one else,
31:44I think we would have lost our minds long ago.
31:46Elena's birthday is in two days.
31:49Sophia,
31:49let's celebrate it for her together.
31:51That's a wonderful idea, Dad.
31:53Even in the end times,
31:55at least our family is still safe and together.
32:12Please hold on a little longer.
32:14I give you my word,
32:16in three months at most,
32:17we will put an end to all of this.
32:21Survivors hiding inside,
32:23we've left supplies for anyone still alive.
32:24We have urgent missions to complete
32:26and cannot guarantee your safety
32:27if you come with us.
32:38It must mean they've successfully developed a vaccine.
32:41At last,
32:42rescue is almost here.
32:43Just leave it there.
32:45Neither of our families lack supplies.
32:47If anyone else passes by someday,
32:49it can give them a little hope.
32:50I pray this catastrophe ends soon.
32:53May our family stay safe and unharmed.
33:09This is the best they can offer with what they have.
33:11Exactly.
33:12The hunters rarely ask us for anything.
33:14For one thing,
33:14they have plenty of supplies themselves.
33:16For another,
33:17they always know their place
33:18and keep to themselves.
33:25Mom,
33:26Dad,
33:27the rain is way too heavy.
33:28I'll keep watch tonight
33:30and see how high the water rises.
33:51Send this to them.
34:03Hey!
34:04Keep going!
34:05Stay safe out there!
34:08Hi!
34:09You must be starving!
34:11We brought you eggs!
34:13Please eat!
34:17Would you like to come up for a rest?
34:19Have a proper hot meal?
34:20No need to trouble yourselves.
34:22We still have a mission to complete.
34:24Thank you so much for the food.
34:26It's been a very long time
34:28since we've had anything this delicious.
34:30Wait a moment then.
34:32I'll send you more supplies.
34:41Thank you all.
34:43Please hold on a little longer.
34:45Give us two more months
34:47and we will definitely give you back
34:49a safe, peaceful life.
34:56Probably because our compound
34:57has few people and stays safe,
35:00they don't have to watch out
35:01for sneak attacks
35:02from other survivors
35:03amid hordes of zombies.
35:30Come on in and rest.
35:31You've been working so hard.
35:33Yes, please make yourselves at home.
35:35I'm sorry for tricking you
35:37into coming up here like this.
35:38It's quite alright.
35:39We're the ones who should
35:40thank you for the food.
35:41You're so lucky to have stocked up
35:43on so much supplies
35:44right at the start of the outbreak.
35:45You have no idea.
35:47Within just a few days,
35:48the outside turned into a living hell.
35:50We only happened to come visit
35:52our daughter back then.
35:53We've struggled a great deal too.
35:57So what's the situation
35:58really like out there?
36:00This is a global disaster.
36:01The rescue effort launched
36:02from the Laurent Capital Circle,
36:04pushing outward city by city.
36:05Many areas have now been secured
36:07and are in the middle
36:08of post-disaster reconstruction.
36:10But humanity has suffered
36:12catastrophic losses.
36:14Far too many lives perished
36:15in this catastrophe.
36:18These are compact
36:19and taste pretty good.
36:20They can help vary your meals.
36:22Living on nothing but bottled water
36:24and bread every day
36:25must be dreadful.
36:28In these desperate times,
36:29your kindness is something
36:30we will always be grateful for.
36:32Leonard,
36:33please put new locks
36:34on the corridor doors.
36:35Make sure you keep yourself
36:36safe at all costs.
36:38You have my word.
36:41Dear citizens,
36:42winter will eventually pass
36:44and hope will always find its way.
36:46City A is now fully secure.
36:48Official defense forces
36:49have been stationed here.
36:51We will do everything
36:52in our power
36:53to guarantee your safety.
36:54It's finally over.
36:58Though this disaster
36:59left irreversible scars
37:00upon humanity,
37:01as long as people keep living,
37:03life will go on endlessly,
37:05generation after generation.
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