At the Li Mei Hotel, a ceremony was underway to rename their mutual aid group to the "True Kindness Hall."
The man who was yesterday's host had become today's Hall Master. He stood among the crowd with a smile on his face, sharing his insights on truth and kindness.
Ever since he survived an infection a few days ago and gained the ability to identify the Infected, his status among the people had become something transcendent.
They didn't see him as a god, but they all believed he was a powerful individual with special abilities. They revered him in the hope that they too could survive if they were ever infected, just like him.
"...and so, we must love everyone. We cannot hate. Hate is a thief that steals all the beauty from life. We must..."
As the Hall Master spoke, he suddenly looked at a woman to his left.
As she met his gaze, terror slowly crept onto her face.
