With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

"Heh, whatever you say. I only have one thought. Since you want to be the leader, then take those who want to follow you and get off this train."

"We can't make such outrageous jokes at a time like this. There are so many monsters outside. If we get out here, we'll probably have to go through another tough fight. In my opinion, we should head to the other side of the bridge. There are a lot of police there, so we can be sure of our safety!"

After being glanced at lightly by Yang Li, Fujito Koichi couldn't help but feel a little nervous, even though he didn't know why he was nervous about this young girl. Influenced by Yang Li herself, 'Shude Mai's' appearance, although still stunningly beautiful, had become much more youthful, looking about 18 or 9 years old.

It's normal to be looked down upon. In the minds of such chauvinistic men, women are all people who have no ability, let alone a seemingly immature girl... But judging by appearances can easily lead to unexpected problems.

"I told you, get off the bus with your men, or you can stay here forever."

The cold, ruthless voice sent a chill down the spine, even in the relatively stable autumn weather, and the entire carriage fell silent instantly. Looking at Yang Li holding the knife and the indifference in her eyes, Fujiwara Koichi knew she was capable of killing, and wouldn't hesitate!

At that moment, everyone was stunned by Yang Li's murderous intent. Even those who didn't understand the concept of murderous intent couldn't remain calm. They needed someone to be the first to test whether Yang Li truly had the courage to kill.

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Section 15, Chapter Fifteen: The Smell of Blood

Chapter Fifteen: The Smell of Blood

The entire carriage felt as if it were enveloped by the Siberian chill, the atmosphere completely frozen. Yang Li stood in the very center of the carriage, perfectly separating the main characters from the group of people they had rescued from Fujimi Academy, instantly creating a stark confrontation between the two sides.

Rei Miyamoto assumed a fighting stance, gripping the long pole like an iron spear. She truly lived up to her reputation as a member of the spearmanship club; her fighting posture was undeniably imposing. Meanwhile, Toda Hirano held up his nail gun, looking ready to fire at any moment.

Even Saya Takagi stood silently behind everyone, offering her unspoken support. At this moment, aside from the clueless and naive Shizuka Marikawa, perhaps only the saintly protagonist Takashi Komuro remained silent on Yang Li's side.

As the two sides remained locked in a silent standoff, the blond-haired man, who had initially been suppressed, finally snapped. His own chauvinistic nature fueled his anger. He was known for his short temper, and the idea of ​​a mere woman trying to coerce so many of them into getting off the bus was simply unacceptable to him.

Even if she were a true goddess, in his mind, the world was inherently controlled by men, and wasn't it only natural for women to obey men? So even if he was willing to accept Koichi's leadership, he could never tolerate a woman bossing him around!

So the essence of Japan is just too much... servility has penetrated the soul of every woman. Even though the situation is much better now, the Japanese men with sadistic tendencies still remain the same as before.

"You've gone too far! Apologize to Ms. Zifang right now, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Walking briskly to a spot not far from Yang Li, the blond-haired guy stretched out a finger, intending to point it at Yang Li's nose. Just as he thought he had pulled off a cool move and was about to smugly grin... he realized that the finger he was about to point at was gone!

With a flash of light, the cleaver moved with a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, severing the entire finger of the blond-haired student in an instant before he could feel any pain.

Huang Maojun watched in stunned silence as his finger fell to the ground, bright red blood splattering into the carriage. Yang Li, however, acted as if he had done something insignificant, taking a step back to avoid the bloodstains from splashing on himself, while forcefully shaking off the blood from the blade and slapping it onto Shi Teng Haoyi's face.

"Ah, ah, ah!!!"

Overwhelmed by sudden, excruciating pain, Huang Maojun uncontrollably collapsed to his knees, his left hand tightly gripping his blood-soaked right, veins throbbing on his forehead. His once vibrant school uniform, now stained with blood, appeared somewhat gruesome.

In Yang Li's opinion, this guy's willpower was too weak, far inferior to hers, who could complain while her body was being vaporized by beams of light... He had only lost one finger and had already turned into this state. It was basically impossible for him to survive in the apocalypse.

"boom!!"

Perhaps to prevent Huang Maojun's screams from attracting the corpses, Yang Li mercilessly delivered a kick, the high-quality boot knocking out several of Huang Maojun's teeth and sending him flying.

Koichi Fujito was knocked to the ground by the speeding blond-haired guy, and his gold-rimmed glasses cracked on the ground. Only then did the students sitting in the back of the carriage realize the violent scene was happening, but they desperately covered their mouths, afraid of being targeted, and dared not make a sound.

Seeing the miserable look on Fujito Koichi's face, Miyamoto Rei's lips curled into a smile. She felt an inexplicable joy, as if the gloom that had been building up inside her had suddenly dissipated. Of course, forgiveness was impossible, unless Fujito Koichi was dead!

Saeko Busujima, who had remained silent throughout, felt her blood boiling; the violent thrill was almost bringing her to orgasm! Watching Yang Li's violent actions, her eyes even became somewhat hazy, as if she had found a true friend and completely let down her guard against strangers.

Saya Takagi's expression turned somewhat grim as she looked at the blood on the ground, perhaps because she was thinking of the corpse she had killed with the drill, which was a source of deep trauma for her.

Hirano Toda, however, remained unfazed. After all, he was a man who, with a gun in hand, was comparable to a professional mercenary. Even if he were asked to take action, he would probably only hesitate, though he might actually do so.

Perhaps only Takashi Komuro would show a somewhat reluctant expression at this moment. This guy is also a weirdo, even though he was targeted by the blond guy before.

As for Shizuka Marikawa? What do you think a natural airhead would do in this situation?

Wow! Mai-chan is amazing! Let me hug you!

The truth is that Shizuka Marikawa made a very cheerful sound, and then hung directly on Yang Li's body like a koala... Not only that, she also used her J-cup heart to ruthlessly ravage Yang Li's virgin soul, and Yang Li's eyes twitched a little.

"Now, please, you scum, Zifeng, take your people and leave, or it won't be just a finger anymore."

A seemingly casual remark caused a massive upheaval in the hearts of these terrified people, especially their leader, Fujiwara Koichi, who was filled with fear. They could now see what kind of demon was hidden beneath Yang Li's captivating exterior.

The trembling Fujiwara Hiroki glanced at the expressionless, cold-eyed Yang Li and felt a chill run down his spine, even though she was still accompanied by the intimidating presence of Marikawa Shizuka.

Without the slightest hesitation, Fujiwara Hiroichi ran towards the back door, which had somehow opened. Seeing that Yang Li made no attempt to stop him, the other students also quickly fled the car, leaving none behind. These people would rather face the dead than be with Yang Li, who dared to harm them.

"Wait, you scumbag Wisteria, leave your suit here, and then get out of here."

Yang Li had gotten a flashy men's suit. Ignoring the grim faces of the crowd outside the car, he threw the suit on the ground and began cleaning it by stepping on it.

Unfortunately, even after wiping away all the bloodstains and throwing the now-useless suit out the window, a faint smell of blood still lingered in the carriage, which only Yang Li, who dealt with blood year-round, could detect.

By the time Yang Li had opened all the windows to air out the smell, the school bus had already started running again.

Sitting in her original spot, Yang Li looked at the meat cleaver in her hand and began to ponder the question that had just arisen. Previously, when dealing with zombies, she would try to avoid hard bones to prevent serious damage to her weapon, but the feel of cutting the blond-haired guy just now was clearly off.

Judging from the feel of cutting the blond hair, the undead's body defense is much stronger, which might be one of the modifications? She doesn't know anything about the so-called modifications of 'Abyss Paradise', and she hasn't made any other useful discoveries yet.

The school bus continued moving forward, the carriage somewhat quiet, with only Miyamoto Rei and Takagi Saya whispering to each other. Suddenly, Marikawa Shizuka, in the driver's seat, spoke with a troubled expression.

"Out of gas? Do we still need to drive into the city?"

With the fuel running low, Shizuka Marikawa wasn't sure how much longer she could keep going. She certainly had a lot of complaints about this school bus; in her opinion, it wasn't even as good as her own Beetle.

"If I remember correctly, there should be a gas station ahead. If we can get there smoothly, there shouldn't be any problems. Try not to walk. It's not easy to find a means of transportation at times like this."

Yang Li had briefly explored this area before, as it wasn't far from where she arrived in this world. This place was also a location from which she remembered the plot unfolding, so she figured something was going to happen.

Gripping the knife in her hand, Yang Li narrowed her eyes slightly as she watched the gas station gradually come into view. Judging by this stance, she figured any monster or demon would probably be cut down with a single blow.

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Section 16, Chapter Sixteen: The Shadow of the Gas Station

Chapter Sixteen: The Shadow of the Gas Station

The old school bus, which had been traveling at speeds comparable to a sports car, came to a smooth stop at the gas station under Shizuka Marikawa's control, and everyone got off the bus. Just then, Hirano Toda, due to his physical limitations, couldn't keep up and began to be scolded by Saya Takagi.

Perhaps to vent the lingering fear in her heart, Takagi Saya unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks, though without much force... Meanwhile, Hirano Toda, a self-proclaimed otaku, wore an expression that was both painful and pleasurable, causing Busujima Saeko, who was watching from a distance, to twitch in disbelief.

She had never been exposed to S&M before. Even when she inflicted violence on others, she felt a genuine sense of pleasure, a thrill from conquest. But to show this expression while being abused? She really couldn't imagine what was going on...

"Alright, everyone hurry up, don't waste time. Shizuka-sensei, go see if we can get gas. The rest of you, go to the convenience store at the gas station and collect some food that can be stored for a long time. I didn't bring much, not enough to keep everyone going."

Yang Li clapped his hands, interrupting the 'pleasant' exchange between Takagi Saya and Hirano Toda, though this 'pleasure' probably only existed in Hirano Toda's mind. Even growing up in today's increasingly advanced culture, Yang Li couldn't accept so-called S.M.; it was horrifying to even look at.

After giving the instructions, everyone began to look around. As expected, the gas station was completely empty. The place was eerily quiet; apart from a small insect flying around near the overhead lights, there was no other living life in sight… not even in the gas station's convenience store.

"This is troublesome. This gas station seems to be self-service. You can't get gasoline without inserting a card or cash."

Yang Li glanced at the Japanese on the gas pump, her face turning somewhat gloomy. Would she have to walk to another location next? Helplessly, she opened her wallet, only to find it completely empty. After all, she didn't have much in it to begin with, and she had been spending so recklessly before.

"Does anyone else have any money? This thing needs to be filled with banknotes."

They all shook their heads in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized, leaving Yang Li speechless and exasperated. Thinking about it, it made sense; after all, they had all suddenly begun their escape. How many people would care about money, those 'external things'? Life was more important.

After a brief discussion, the group decided to go to the convenience store to see if they could get some banknotes. In the end, Yang Li, Takashiro Saya, Marikawa Shizuka, and Komuro Takashi went into the convenience store, while the capable Busujima Saeko, Miyamoto Rei, and Hirano Toda stayed outside, so they could face any crisis and support each other in time.

Is anyone there? Excuse me.

With Komuro Takashi's light, airy voice, everyone pushed open the door and went inside.

The sound echoed in the dimly lit, cramped space, but received no response; documents were scattered haphazardly across the floor. Yang Li, who was walking at the front, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this; it seemed there was no danger.

The interior is clearly visible, with the cash register placed right next to the entrance. Unfortunately, Komuro Takashi tried to tap it several times but it didn't respond, probably because either it wasn't powered on or he wasn't operating it correctly.

Yang Li had a feeling something was going to happen near the gas station, but she couldn't quite remember what it was, so she shook her ponytail in frustration. Gently climbing over the counter, she began trying to hack the money deposit machine.

As if it were an innate ability, when Yang Li wanted to pick a lock, a feeling of "how" would well up in his heart, as if it were the natural thing to do. Perhaps it was one of the techniques possessed by "Shude Mai," after all, it was Yang Li's first time using it, and he hadn't yet been able to discover much about it.

A moment later, Yang Li successfully opened the cash register, casually taking out all the banknotes inside, while the coins clattered to the floor. There were quite a few banknotes, much more than the activity funds given by 'Abyss Paradise'.

Although this is a crime, social order has collapsed, and no one has the time to arrest them. If there were a truly safe prison, Komuro Takashi would probably be willing to spend time there, which would be much better than facing the threat of death outside.

Outside the convenience store, listening to the commotion of people rummaging through drawers and cabinets inside, Miyamoto Rei, who had quietly left the queue, leaned against a pillar. She silently sighed, "Doing whatever you want," and then fell silent, lost in thought.

Even Saeko Busujima, with her years of swordsmanship training and keen senses, failed to detect the impending danger. A tall, dark figure stood eerily in the shadows behind Rei Miyamoto.

Perhaps they were waiting for the right moment, so even though the danger had been watching them ever since they arrived at the gas station, they didn't choose to attack. After all, the gleaming knife and the sturdy baseball bat, stained with blood, were still quite intimidating.

At this moment, the shadow behind Miyamoto Rei felt that an opportunity had come. This angle was a blind spot for those people... As long as they could seize this one, it would be easy to threaten them into handing over their belongings, especially since they were just a group of middle school students.

Even if there are adults who seem mature enough, they are still just women. It's a miracle if they aren't terrified.

The thought had barely formed when the shadowy figure lunged at Miyamoto Rei, instantly appearing beside her. Before she could react, the figure grabbed her arm with its left hand, pulling her towards it with a swift movement, while its right hand pressed a small knife against her neck.

It wasn't until she was completely held in his arms that Miyamoto Rei finally reacted. In the instant that happened, she didn't have time to think about what to do, and she screamed out of fear!

"what!!"

A scream drew everyone's attention, especially Komuro Takashi, who was still arranging food. His eyes narrowed and he rushed out of the convenience store.

The crowd gradually gathered around and saw...emmmm, a strong build, bronze skin, and wearing a white headscarf. Isn't this the standard villain look? These days, if you encounter a guy dressed like this, most people would probably be on high alert or stab him, right?

The tall man stood in stark contrast to the petite Rei Miyamoto. He had one arm around her slender waist and the other held a small knife to her neck, but he didn't actually make a cut.

Rei Miyamoto, unable to move due to the threat to her neck, could only look at the crowd with pleading eyes. The situation was somewhat troublesome, mainly because they feared that if the man's hand slipped, he might stab Rei, which could kill her instantly.

Holding the still unrolled meat cleaver in his hand, Yang Li squinted and tried to take a step forward.

"Don't come any closer! If you take another step, I'll stab her to death!"

Perhaps because it was his first time carrying out a hostage situation, the man's tension turned into frenzy. The veins on his arms throbbed as he forcefully pinned Miyamoto Rei down, drawing a bloody line on her fair neck with the small knife in his hand! This scene prevented Yang Li from trying to get any closer, so he could only stand there.

Saeko Busujima and the others dared not advance any further, lest they harm Rei Miyamoto's life. It was best not to provoke someone who was on the verge of a mental breakdown.

For a moment, both sides were deadlocked and unable to come up with a good solution. Yang Li glanced at the weapon in her hand, and suddenly an idea came to her. Her eyes lit up, and she looked at the man who had kidnapped Miyamoto Rei with a smile.

Her charm attribute, reaching a high of 13 points, proved its worth at this moment, successfully making the man look at her with blatant lust. Although somewhat disgusted, Yang Li could only suppress the urge to rush up and kick this pervert to death, for the sake of her decision.

"Big brother, what you're doing is very wrong, after all, it's illegal and criminal."

"Stop giving me that nonsense! What kind of world has this?! So what if I really committed a crime?! My dad, mom, and brother have all turned into monsters! Only I escaped! This world is broken..."

Looking at the man's crazed expression, Yang Li sighed inwardly. So this was the powerlessness of seeing her family die before her eyes, transformed into anger and resentment. She could never truly understand this feeling; after all, her parents were nowhere to be found, she couldn't see them again, and she didn't even know if they were alive or dead…

"They're just sick, they can recover and be normal again..."