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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 pated 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. My biggest regret was never knowing if my parents were safe
00:51until 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.
01:10Okay.
01:13Last life, the power cut out on the third day after the zombie apric. I have to write down everything
01:18I need to prepare.
01:19I haven't put my brain this hard since finishing my college thesis. Honestly, writing that paper was easier. After all,
01:26this is a matter of life and death.
01:31Sophia, your door is already sturdy enough. It's just as secure as a bank vault door. There's no need for
01:37extra reinforcement.
01:38My dad insisted on getting this door replaced. He 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.
01:48Also, 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 US dollars. Can you finish it this afternoon? My mom's coming to stay,
02:06and 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. I've earned solid income from my years as a streamer. I still have over 700,000 in total
02:24savings.
02:25I'll talk to my parents when they arrive, and combined with their savings, we'll have roughly one and a half
02:29million.
02:38Dad, go rent a cargo truck and meet me at Metro Cash and Caller. Exactly. I'm doing a fan giveaway
02:44for my stream.
02:45The bulletproof glass has all been installed.
02:51The pandemic's getting bad again. Stock up on plenty of food for your families.
03:08Looks like I'll need to buy two large freezers.
03:19Whoa. Honey, you've really splurged. How much stuff are you planning to give away?
03:26Sophia, why did you replace all the windows at home, stock up on so many supplies, and rush your mom
03:32and me over in such a hurry?
03:34What's really going on?
03:47Reinforcing doors and windows is enough. We need soundproofing, too.
03:50If people hear noise from our place, they'll break in and steal our supplies.
04:01Should we raise a few chickens?
04:03No. Chickens 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.
04:18You stay home and organize things.
04:21I'll take our daughter to Sam's Clape.
04:29This should last me well into menopause.
04:32Oh, right, Dad.
04:33Soon after the zombie outbreak, the power and natural gas will be cut off.
04:37We need to install solar panels at home.
04:40Okay.
04:44Sophia, your company's management is truly unreasonable.
04:47Donations to charity are one thing, but 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.
05:26Our 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, you 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, but 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.
06:0810 buckets of drinking water,
06:1010 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,
06:2020 kg beef fill the truck to the brim.
06:2220 grams of beef fill the truck to the brim.
06:2820 grams of beef fill the truck to the brim.
06:5370 packs of salt, 10 crates of soy sauce, 5 crates of vinegar, 3 crates of oyster sauce,
07:0020 packs of tissues. I've used up all my accumulated store coupons.
07:12We need an escape plan if things go wrong. A high safety vehicle is essential.
07:17You have excellent taste, Ms. Sophia. This RV is bulletproof with a high chassis, extremely
07:22safe for emergencies.
07:24I'll take it.
07:26I'll help you complete all the paperwork. You can pick up the vehicle in 3 days.
07:33We'll store these in the RV once we pick it up. If the situation collapses, we leave immediately.
07:41Forgive me for not being able to reveal the truth. I'm just an ordinary person. I only
07:47want to protect my family. I can never be a savior.
07:51Water and power are fully secured. I've rented the empty next door apartments solely for
07:57garbage storage. Everything is nearly ready.
08:08I've observed for days. These floors are completely unoccupied.
08:15Dad, Mom, we'll get through this together.
08:19Dad, Mom, we'll get through this together.
08:39One 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. This small trick keeps both zombies and dangerous strangers
09:00away.
09:08Dad, Mom, will those creatures turn back into humans?
09:15There's nothing to fear. We're together as a family.
09:18Even if the sky falls, I'll always protect you too.
09:22The only way to kill them instantly is to strike their heads.
09:25Hitting any other part of the body is useless. They can no longer feel pain.
09:30Don't worry. Your mother and I watched The Walking Dead a few days ago. We know all about these things.
09:35Dad, Mom, I have to say this. In the end times, the most terrible thing is not the walkers, but
09:38human nature.
09:39We can only protect ourselves. We cannot be saviors. I know you've spent your whole lives as teachers, always kind
09:44to others, but this is the apocalypse.
09:46We have to put our own safety first.
09:48Don't worry, sweetie. We understand. As long as our family stays safe and sound.
10:07Shit! What the hell is wrong with you?
10:10Help! Help! Help!
10:13Shit! Get off me! Get off!
10:27We shouldn't reply to the survey. We 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. Sofia and your father can take turns using the treadmill to stay active.
10:43Hello, resident. Are you at home? We're counting survivors. Why haven't you replied to the message?
10:47Oh, I'm not home right now. I'm staying at my hometown.
10:51Alright, that's all we needed to know.
10:53Why would they call with a video call out of nowhere?
10:55It just dawned on me. A few days ago, your mother and I went shopping in the RV. On the
11:01way 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.
11:15Sofia, 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. All that matters is keeping our family alive.
11:35It's for the best. Stairwells are far safer. Elevators are a death trap in emergencies.
11:40Sofia, don't overthink it. Your 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. Not even until my death in my past life.
12:18I'm just ordinary, small and selfish. Even 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? It's absolutely reckless.
12:30Sofia, will they climb up here?
12:33Don't worry, mom. We're on the 21st floor. We'll be fine.
12:41What a waste.
12:57I remember that couple clearly.
13:00They were among the first to venture out for supplies and then 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. They're after solar panels. And they'll come back with two vehicles.
13:53They're so brave.
13:57Their boldest move is still tonight.
14:00That couple will go go out one last time.
14:03If 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. No 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. Supply drops will be delivered to all residents.
15:08The access door for the apartment block 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.
15:35Dramatrix but it might have been broken for a lifetime while it's over and is needed.
15:40You're scared.
15:40It's a good place.
15:42You're scared.
15:46This is still a care.
15:50You're scared.
15:51You're scared.
16:04We have to be cautious, more cautious than ever.
16:07We're not strong in a fight.
16:09If real danger comes, I fear I won't be able to protect you two.
16:12I could never rest in peace if that happened.
16:15Dad, you'd better keep yourself in good shape.
16:18If anything happens to you, Mom and I won't stand a chance out here.
16:26Starting today, everyone adds ten extra minutes.
16:42Selfish people.
16:43They only care about saving their own skins.
16:52No!
17:12It would be terrible if Dad gets sick.
17:15Our medical replies are already limited.
17:18We stockpiled plenty of basic daily medicines and first aid manuals in advance.
17:23But Mom still hasn't fully figured out how to use many of the potions and medications.
17:28Leonard, go lie down and sleep right now.
17:30Get 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.
17:55Mom, let's make gingerbread and cookies.
17:58And roast turkey with red wine.
18:01Sounds perfect.
18:15Mom, I've noticed that the elite male zombie has grown much weaker.
18:19I'm sure others have noticed it too.
18:21It's only a matter of time before we wipe out all the zombies.
18:24All we need to do is wait for rescue.
18:26Are you ready?
18:27Are you ready?
18:28Are you ready?
18:29Are you ready?
18:30Are you ready?
18:34Are you ready?
18:36Are you ready?
18:46I'm ready.
18:48Luckily, 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.
19:09In the end, the heavy blood scent attracted massive numbers of zombies.
19:13Even with guns, they couldn't fight off the horde, and they turned into zombies too.
19:17That'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, but 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, but I'm terrified things might change this time around.
19:41Besides, even if we lure the zombies over, we 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 to make a scent nearly identical to blood, and it will last
19:53for about three hours.
19:54That window of time is more than enough to draw in a large group of zombies.
19:57Once the three hours are up, we can use the drone to release the blood scent in other deserted areas
20:02far away.
20:02The drone has an eight kilometer flight radius.
20:05There's a reservoir just three kilometers away, completely isolated and uninhabited.
20:10We can release the scent there.
20:12If the scent can't travel far enough, we can pilot the drone to drop the blood scent repeatedly along the
20:18route towards the reservoir.
20:19We'll wear them down little by little until 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.
20:37Otherwise, I camped asleep.
20:38I need to finish off those people outside as soon as possible.
21:13Now we can have breakfast.
21:22Look how panicked they are.
21:24But 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 an elegant urban woman in a dress
21:37she tie haunter behind the boot of zombies and doesn't forwards but
21:41it looks like she's placantly directing them with her hands
21:45it seems zombies have evolved intelligence i'm afraid they'll keep evolving the big question
21:50now is how far will they evolve all right there's no point dwelling on this instead of overthinking
21:56it we better check if we watered the vegetables today and sophia you need to go get some sleep
22:01don't worry about all this
22:12attention all residents the government has established safe havens along the coast
22:16the bases are guarded and fully secured all survivors are advised to make their way there
22:21on their own official notice supply drops will only be provided for five days
22:29thank goodness mom's trick lured most of the zombies away from our compound
22:32otherwise 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 imagine if it were crowded limited
22:41supplies endless human greed even without zombies humans would drive themselves to total annihilation
22:48they must have agreed to head for the safe hain as a group thinking their 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 we mean no harm as you must know we have plenty
23:23of
23:24supplies and we assume you do too we want to form an alliance with you and take turns keeping watch
23:29together let's ally with them even if only the husband and wife can stand guard over there
23:42it 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
24:19these past few days i haven't seen anyone enter or leave the compound
24:24apart from our family and the household obsesit
24:27everyone else must have headed for the safe haven
24:29or failed to survive the bitter cold winter
24:44sophia 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 and we have three whole boxes
25:09we'll have more than enough
25:22thank 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
25:46before 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
25:57out for the afternoon with hunter
25:58that was how their whole family survived by sheer luck
26:01a doctor is such a rare and valuable profession in the endotes
26:33that was how they were working on the the living ones
26:43Oh
27:14If we'd save that girl during the day would she have survived mom we can only save ourselves
27:43The drone doesn't have much load capacity dad. I admire your patience
27:56The hunters really do have a chicken cube. I heard the old lady got it on a whim long ago
28:01Never thought it'd be so useful in the end times. They 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
28:10The hunters must have saved these five up over several days. They have the elderly and little kids to look
28:15after
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. I've never really liked eggs
28:31Fine if you won't eat them. I won't either dad mom
28:34We have enough supplies. I know you're trying to save everything for me
28:38But if our own reserves can't hold out, how 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, I'll spend more time running on the treadmill
28:56Oh my god
28:58Oh my god
29:16Warning
29:17A zombie horde is coming
29:19Can't see clearly from far away.
29:22Two 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.
29:49Let's skip cooking today.
29:50With so many zombies out there, any little noise could put us in terrible danger.
29:55Let'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 when the outbreak first started.
30:19It's been dark for hours, and those zombies still haven't moved an inch.
30:23No, to be precise, they 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, crashing into anything in their path without hesitation.
30:45I dare not imagine what would happen if the horde passes straight through our compound.
30:51We'd be trapped right in the middle of it.
30:53There'd be no way out in any direction.
31:13Thank goodness we agreed to ally with them back then.
31:16Otherwise, this endless, hellish end times would have driven us insane long ago.
31:24It's already been more than half a year since the outbreak.
31:29Our entire city has lost all life.
31:32Yeah.
31:32It feels like we're just numbly surviving.
31:35Eating, drinking, exercising every day, waiting for the government to come rescue us.
31:40If it were just us alone, isolated 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, let's celebrate it for her together.
31:51That's a wonderful idea, Dad.
31:53Even in the end times, at least our family is still safe and together.
32:12Please hold on a little longer.
32:14I give you my word, in three months at most, we will put an end to all of this.
32:21Survivors hiding inside, we've left supplies for anyone still alive.
32:24We have urgent missions to complete and cannot guarantee your safety if you come with us.
32:38It must mean they've successfully developed a vaccine.
32:41At last, rescue is almost here.
32:43Just leave it there.
32:45Neither of our families lack supplies.
32:47If anyone else passes by someday, it can give them a little hope.
32:50I pray this catastrophe ends soon.
32:53May our families 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, they have plenty of supplies themselves.
33:16For another, they always know their place and keep to themselves.
33:25Mom, Dad, the rain is way too heavy.
33:28I'll keep watch tonight and see how high the water rises.
33:51Send this to them.
33:53Send this to them.
34:04Hey, keep 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 since 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 and we will definitely give you back a safe, peaceful life.
34:56Probably because our compound has few people and stays safe.
35:00They don't have to watch out for sneak attacks from other survivors amid hordes of zombies.
35:30Come on in and rest.
35:32You've been working so hard.
35:33Yes, please make yourselves at home.
35:35I'm sorry for tricking you into coming up here like this.
35:38It's quite alright.
35:39We're the ones who should thank you for the food.
35:41You're so lucky to have stocked up on so much supplies right at the start of the outbreak.
35:45You have no idea.
35:47Within just a few days, the outside turned into a living hell.
35:50We only happened to come visit our daughter back then.
35:53We've struggled a great deal too.
35:57So what's the situation really like out there?
36:00This is a global disaster.
36:01The rescue effort launched from the Laurent Capital Circle, pushing outward city by city.
36:05Many areas have now been secured and are in the middle of post-disaster reconstruction.
36:10But humanity has suffered catastrophic losses.
36:13Far too many lives perished in this catastrophe.
36:18These are compact and taste pretty good.
36:20They can help vary your meals.
36:23Living on nothing but bottled water and bread every day must be dreadful.
36:28In these desperate times, your kindness is something we will always be grateful for.
36:32Leonard, please put new locks on the corridor doors.
36:35Make sure you keep yourself safe at all costs.
36:38You have my word.
36:41Dear citizens, winter will eventually pass and hope will always find its way.
36:46City A is now fully secure.
36:48Official defense forces have been stationed here.
36:51We will do everything in our power to guarantee your safety.
36:54It's finally over.
36:58Though this disaster left irreversible scars upon humanity, as long as people keep living,
37:03life will go on endlessly, generation after generation.