|Cleveland|
The beautiful city's lively atmosphere had been replaced by a cold and haunting air. Crows and vultures filled the air, their shrill cries echoing in the silence.
The streets were devoid of humans, though a few zombies were scattered around. In the distance, the Hope Memorial Bridge loomed. The Guardians of Traffic statues rose on it, casting a dark shadow across the bridge.
Surprisingly, the bridge was devoid of zombies and filled with a few humans—a rare sight in the city. Currently, both groups stood opposite each other, a quiet tension in the air.
On the left, a guy in casual clothes leaned against an open car door, grinning.
"Sophia, I didn't expect that old cougar would actually send you. Heh~"
Standing meters away from him, an older woman with a stern face stood, several evolved humans behind her. She was Sophia Madison, a representative from the Saber Fangs Shelter.
Locking eyes with one of the humans she greatly despised, she remained composed.
