Untouched by the Outbreak

Chapter 176 - 176 : The hard truth

Yumi's brow furrowed as she leaned forward, her voice a whisper of awe and unease. "But Sachiko… Ryo's power, it's different. My prototypes wouldn't stand a chance against his zombies. He can control wild ones effortlessly. How does he do it?"

Sachiko paused, regarding Yumi with a quiet smile. "Honestly, I don't know," she admitted, shrugging. "And to be fair, I don't really care how he does it. Ryo's strength—whatever the source—is why we're safe. That's all that matters."

Yumi's gaze lingered on Sachiko, surprised. Sachiko noticed and chuckled, placing a comforting hand on her arm. "I was a re

"You're marked as his," Sachiko continued, her eyes holding a mix of understanding and sympathy. "Your survival is tied to his strength and the zombies' fear of him. Without his claim, you'd be nothing more than a tasty snack for those creatures."

Yumi's eyes widened, taking in the full extent of what Sachiko was saying. She had always felt a sense of dependence on Ryo, but this brought a new level of clarity to their dynamic. Her life, her very existence, was dependent on Ryo's power and the respect he commanded from the zombies.