Chapter 57: I'm from the opposite building

During their journey, two more people joined their group.

These two individuals, a man and a woman, were not related. They came from different floors.

The man was in his early thirties, with short hair, looking like a successful person.

He should be a manager of a large company or the owner of a small business.

The woman was relatively young and looked good. Benjamin had occasionally seen her in the elevator.

However, due to fear, her face was twisted, lacking the grace she had before.

Although the new man and woman both had weapons in their hands, if screwdrivers and kitchen knives counted as weapons against zombies.

But like Benjamin, they didn't dare to approach the zombies at all.

No, there was one difference.

Benjamin had been observing the zombies all along.

He was looking for someone.

Find the old woman on the first floor opposite.

Benjamin remembered that on the morning the virus broke out, the old lady turned into a zombie and chased after a woman. Later, because there was activity in their building, she entered their building.

Heaven helps those who help themselves.

Benjamin soon found the old lady.

Her stooped body was surprisingly agile, but she couldn't withstand the middle-aged man, and was knocked down by his two strikes.

Benjamin landed last, seized the opportunity when no one was paying attention, and rummaged through the old lady's pockets. Sure enough, he found a bunch of keys, among which was the access key he urgently needed for the opposite unit.

Benjamin pocketed the keys, then returned to the group and squeezed into the middle.

As they were about to reach the first floor, Benjamin was feeling pleased with himself.

Suddenly, a mutation occurred!

Several zombies appeared out of nowhere upstairs, rushing towards them aggressively.

"Ah!"

The woman at the back screamed, being the first to notice the zombies rushing from above, and dashed downstairs in panic.

Benjamin was pushed to the side by the frantic woman. The other man beside him was also panicked and instinctively followed suit.

"Damn it!"

With three deadweights, the middle-aged man was less agile.

From the top floor to the first floor, continuous high-intensity combat had also depleted his stamina.

If they weren't so close to the first floor, he would have wanted to rest.

But with the sudden turn of events, especially the woman suddenly jumping to his position, affecting his movements, he almost got bitten by a zombie.

He couldn't help but curse.

Clearly, the zombies upstairs were still far away, separated by a floor.

The middle-aged man felt exhausted. He simply stepped aside and let the woman pass.

The woman darted to the front, unexpectedly encountering a zombie head-on.

But fortunately, he was safe!

He slumped against the door, sitting on the ground, resting for about half an hour before he felt his strength returning to his body.

"Now, how to get that woman to open the door!"

Benjamin stood up, pondering as he slowly climbed upstairs, quickly reaching the fifth floor. He straightened himself up, putting on a harmless smile, and knocked on the door.

"Hello, I'm from the opposite building, we've been in contact before!"

There was no answer from inside, but instead, the sound of objects being moved could be heard.

Benjamin didn't give up and continued, "I'm a teacher at the Neoville City Art Academy. I just escaped from death and didn't bring anything with me. I'm hungry and thirsty. Could you please give me something to eat and drink?"

In response, there was a "thud," as if something heavy was being pressed against the door.

Benjamin's smile froze on his face. He realized what was happening. The woman inside must have barricaded the door with something.

"Miss, really, I just need a little water and food!"

There was no response from inside.

Benjamin's expression gradually twisted. "Damn it, you stubborn woman! I know you're alone inside. Wait until I get in, I'll show you!"

Benjamin roared angrily. In response, there was another "thud," as something else was pressed against the door.

"Damn it!"

Benjamin was furious. He took two steps back and then kicked the door forcefully.

"Thud!"

The security door made a loud noise, but it still stood strong. Benjamin kicked it several times, his feet becoming numb, but the door wouldn't budge.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! You wait for me!"

Benjamin was frustrated, but he had no other choice but to circle around in place.

"Bark! Bark!"

At this moment, a small dog on the fifth floor heard the commotion and ran out, baring its teeth and barking incessantly at Benjamin.

Benjamin, already feeling irritated, became even more furious when he saw the dog barking at him.

"How dare a dog bully me?"

He took two steps forward, intending to kick the dog away. However, the dog agilely dodged and bit Benjamin's leg.

"Ah~"

Benjamin screamed in pain, shaking his leg vigorously to shake off the dog.

The dog landed steadily on the ground, still baring its teeth and staring at Benjamin. There were traces of blood on its teeth.

"Damn it!"

Benjamin cursed, rolling up his pants in a hurry.

There was a gruesome wound on his calf, blood oozing out continuously, as if a piece of flesh had been torn off.

Benjamin sucked in a cold breath from the pain. He wanted to seek revenge on the dog, but as soon as he took a few steps, his leg throbbed with intense pain.

"You all, just wait for me!"

Benjamin threatened, but in his heart, he regretted being in such a hurry to escape, leaving behind his stick. He needed to find a weapon, as well as water and food, and clean the wound.