Chapter 7: Escape (1/2)

Chapter 7: Escape

At the epicenter of the corpse tide stood a billboard, which displayed “Welcome to the The Trembling World” in large, bright red characters – which seemed almost as if it were dripping down like blood. Underneath these large letters was a lucky survivor, exhausted and at the brink of losing hope.

Liu Gan saw that the plaza was covered with zombies and let out a long sigh. The most disappointing thing in life was a year ago when he had to amputate his arms and legs. Finally, he was able to use his limbs again, yet now his time was limited because of his dire situation.

God opened a window of opportunity, but at the same time closed a door on him.

So tired, so thirsty…..

Will it finally rain? Liu Gan pondered as he stared up at the sky. At the far edge of horizon, the lightning came closer and closer into view, and the lightning quickly followed in succession. The torrential downpour could provide a source of drinking water. This would definitely resolve Liu Gan’s thirst situation.

Liu Gan quickly dismissed the idea. Even if downpours could provide a source of water, it would also bring lightning with it. Liu Gan was sitting atop of an iron pillar, which also served as a lightning rod. The iron pillar stood isolated from every other building in the vicinity, so it was highly possible that the lightning would strike on the pillar.

If that was to happen, you can imagine what would happen to Liu Gan who was sitting on top of it.

In addition, what happens if it rains blood red rain? In the beginning of the game, Liu Gan recalled the origin of the Trembling World had something relating to the red rain.

If he took a sip from the red rain, would he turn into one of them, losing rationality and cognitive ability?

Every uncertainty seemed dangerous, it was hard to find hope in this situation.

The Trembling World – the name suited the game. Liu Gan had already experienced feeling numerous moments of trembling.

Liu Gan thought to himself about the future choices he would have to make; If he wanted to survive, he would have to search for clean water and food. But to do all that, he needed to think of an escape plan from this plaza. Since all the zombies within the surrounding streets were lured to the center of the plaza, that must mean there were very few on the streets. Those streets should be relatively safe.

The real question was, now that every corner of the plaza was filled with zombies, what would he do about thousands of zombies below the billboard. What could he do to escape to those streets.

Without extra assistance from an outside source, nothing he can do right now had a chance.

Liu Gan tried his best to calm himself. While allowing his stamina to return, his brain functions started working twice as hard. If he wanted to survive, he must believe that “good things come to those who wait” – he would definitely find a way to leave the plaza.

Recalling on everything that had happened ever since he entered the game, Liu Gan realized that the game had given an ample time to the players. It’s just that the players didn’t take the chance. From the moment the players appeared on the plaza, there were only a few zombies nearby. They could’ve easily left the plaza quietly, then found a safe place to hide.