My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse - Chapter 280

Chapter 280: Chapter 280 The Mass Awakening Started 3
“If we all are really infected, how come we don’t feel any changes in the body if it was so strong that it eats our brain, shouldn’t we feel like our bodies are already fighting this virus and maybe being mentally affected since it mainly targets the brain?” The doctor clarified he tried to understand the explanation, he indeed understood that his brain was going through many phases and problem-solving that he wanted to understand more. “Would we have a way to counter it to have a higher chance of succeeding?”

“Well, I believed that there might be some asymptomatic who would be able to infect through bodily fluid, and although we all became infected, the virus might be laying dormant in our body as our body kept it at bay so it wouldn’t cause any necessary damage at a certain time, but once this balance breaks, the virus starts its assault in our body all over again which starts the awakening that stimulates every part of our being, and since the virus laid dormant in our body for such a long time, our body became accustomed to it leading our bodies to evolved without knowing before the awakening and it could also be viewed as a preparation for our awakenings.”

“Either way, once a superhuman manages to filter the virus to make it their own power, the virus in our body would only help strengthen us, so even if we get bitten and consume the crystal cores from the zombie, it would only help the virus in our body to become stronger leading for superhumans to evolve further and be stronger.”

“Eating the crystal core?!!!” the doctor exclaimed in shock, his voice tinged with disgust. He swallowed hard, his face contorted as he recalled the revolting appearance and foul stench of the zombies. Despite his medical background and experience with deceased bodies, he found the idea of consuming anything derived from a zombie’s body particularly repulsive. The thought sent a shiver down in every part of his skin.

Kisha chose to ignore the doctor’s concerns, having heard similar objections many times before. She knew he would come to accept it eventually, despite the unpleasantness of the process. Continuing, she said, “Since the virus remains dormant in our bodies if someone who hasn’t yet awakened their abilities is bitten by a zombie, the balance in their body is disrupted. The influx of virus in their bloodstream would then cause the virus to wreak havoc, leading to the body’s breakdown and eventual takeover by the virus, as their body isn’t yet adapted to the presence of the virus.”

“As for asymptomatic individuals, their bodies might have adapted to the virus, treating it as a natural part of their system. Their immune response may have neutralized the virus to the extent that it doesn’t need to create an energy core in the brain. Instead of attempting to overtake the body, the virus exists in a state of silent coexistence. This is why it remains only in bodily fluids like saliva, blood and etc, rather than actively attacking the brain.”

“And for those who are neither asymptomatic nor superhuman and remain normal humans, it’s possible their immune systems are simply stronger than the virus, causing their bodies to reject or eliminate it or maybe, the virus didn’t just have the time to settle in the body before it gets eliminated or the individual’s body has simply no potential for the awakening that the virus just stayed dormant all throughout. These are the explanations I’ve come up with. It’s up to you to seek further answers as long as you refrain from inhumane experiments. I won’t impede your progress, and you’re welcome to approach me for clarifications—I’ll gladly assist,” Kisha said with a stern expression and a deathly glare that left the doctor visibly shaken.

‘What does she think I am, a mad scientist? I’m a doctor, for crying out loud! I might dissect a dead body or a zombie, but I’d never conduct experiments on live humans!’ The doctor thought, staring at Kisha in disbelief. He couldn’t believe she’d suspect him of such things and began to question whether he would really go to such extremes to find answers, especially since Kisha had already provided nearly all the information he needed. He was baffled at how she managed to come up with such answers so quickly, given that she had only just awakened yesterday.

Then it hit him: Kisha might have been awakened far longer than she had disclosed, which could explain her extensive knowledge and familiarity with the situation. On the other hand, while it was known that their City Lord had also awakened, there had been no visible demonstration of her abilities aside from Duke’s. The fact that everyone took orders from Kisha suggested she was likely stronger and more experienced than any of the others.

This realization led him to conclude that Kisha was far more than she appeared, holding the key to understanding more about the virus. Her offer to help and share her knowledge suggested she knew far more than she had revealed. This prompted the doctor to wonder about Kisha’s previous occupation before the apocalypse and a flurry of questions began to swirl in his mind as he continued to study her intently.

Kisha decided not to delve further into the topic, recognizing that the doctor needed time to process the information she had shared. She wanted him to fully understand and relay this knowledge to his team so everyone would be better prepared and vigilant for any potential changes or threats. With a clearer understanding of the virus, they could now begin preparations and develop strategies to handle those who failed to awaken.

Since Kisha had shared extensive information about the virus but hadn’t mentioned a cure, it was clear that no cure existed. Either no one had developed one yet, or it was simply impossible to cure the virus and the only option was to face it head-on and successfully awaken. If a cure was out of reach, the focus should shift to improving the chances of successful awakenings and finding alternative solutions to ensure they could develop a way to increase their probability of succeeding in the awakening process.

With a clearer understanding and a defined goal, the doctor guided Kisha through their small medical facility. They had repurposed one of the office buildings, filling it with as many beds as they could find. Fortunately, the building had numerous rooms, allowing them to clear out unnecessary files and furniture while keeping the chairs and tables. This transformation provided them with an effective quarantine area and a compact hospital to handle their needs.

However, with only 20 rooms available, the facility quickly became overwhelmed as the number of sick patients surged. Despite the soldiers’ efforts to clear additional office space for a makeshift quarantine area, and with the limited time for preparations, they still faced a severe shortage of space. The influx of patients and the scarcity of medical personnel made it impossible to accommodate everyone effectively.

Now, with the mass awakening underway at their base, the limited space and personnel posed a serious risk. Some patients might be neglected due to the overwhelming chaos, which could lead to severe mental damage for superhumans or even unnoticed transformations into zombies. This negligence could trigger a catastrophic outbreak in the already cramped and chaotic environment.