Zombie Apocalypse: Reborn With A Farming Space novel Chapter 44

As the night deepened, Teacher Cao, his team, and the students finally finished filling all the empty bottles and containers they could find with rainwater. Some were so thirsty and hungry that they drank the rainwater directly before refilling their bottles.

No one knew whether it was due to the low temperature or poor hygiene, but several people developed high fevers that night.

At first, no one noticed, as most were asleep. But at dawn, when the sky brightened, one of the students finally realized that the person sleeping beside him was burning up.

Reaching out, he pushed his friend and said, "Hey, what's wrong with you?"

At his touch, his friend collapsed to the ground without waking up.

Startled by this, the student quickly checked on him and saw his flushed face, labored breathing, and sweat-drenched clothes. He was clearly unconscious and his pale skin and chapped lips made his condition look even worse.

Realizing the severity of the situation, the student shouted, "Teacher Cao! My friend has a high fever! Please help him!"

One of the patrolling men hurried over after hearing his words. Upon seeing the student's state, a flash of excitement crossed his eyes as he recalled what had happened to a team member before they awakened their abilities.

He quickly turned to the dividing screen and called out, "Brother Cao, someone is mutating!"

Right now, their team desperately needs ability-users. If some students managed to awaken abilities and joined them, it would significantly strengthen their group.

Hearing the commotion, Teacher Cao startled awake. He glared at the man and scolded, "Why are you shouting?! Do you want the zombies to hear us?!"

Instead of looking guilty, the man grinned and said, "Brother Cao, this is good news! One of the students is mutating!"

Teacher Cao's eyes lit up at his words and he quickly wore his shoes while saying, "Let's check on him!"

"Yes!"

The two hurried over to the student with high fever and confirmed that he was indeed undergoing an awakening. Since ability-users were rare, Teacher Cao placed great importance on them.

He waved his hand and ordered, "Give him more water and find a way to lower his temperature!"

The student watching over his friend felt relieved. He had feared that Teacher Cao wouldn't care about their lives, but it turned out he still had a conscience after all!

"Thank you, Teacher Cao!" he said gratefully.

Soon, more students reported similar conditions among their friends. Out of 67 students, 11 were undergoing the awakening process. As for the rest, they experienced only fatigue and weakness, which they attributed to a lack of proper food.

Those in the midst of mutation were gathered in one area, with several students assigned to care for them. They were given rainwater to drink, and their bodies were wiped down with it to lower their fevers.

Unbeknownst to them, the more they drank and touched the rainwater, the worse their conditions became.

Everyone believed their friends would awaken abilities and become important figures in Teacher Cao's group. Only a single female student and the male student beside her felt anxious.