: Victory and Its Cost
The survivors managed to repel the attack. So-hyun's generator slowed the zombies, and Min-jun, with the gardeners, finished off the rest. The bunker held, but at a steep cost: injured, depleted resources, and constant tension.
So-hyun approached Min-jun, hands trembling but eyes resolute.
"We made it," he said softly.
Min-jun nodded, clutching the bracelet. "That was your idea. You saved us all."
Yoon came to them, her face serious, but respect was evident. "You were right, So-hyun. We need him." She glanced at Min-jun. "Thank you."
Min-jun realized that now he had not only a mission but an anchor — So-hyun. Their hands touched, a light, trusting connection, giving them a rare sense of security in this world.
The silence in the bunker was filled with unspoken words, fear, and hope. They had found in each other not only comfort but also the strength to face the next day. Their hearts, despite the chaos and danger, beat in sync — bound not only by bracelets and Stella crystals but by shared experiences and survival.