Thrive in Catastrophe by 焦糖冬瓜

Aftermath

These zombies are just level zero, the most abundant type. Of all the zombie types, their movements and strength are the closest to humans.

The words of the captain while seemed to have calmed to panicked trainees.

"We have a total of12 people in the cabin. According to my calculations, that leaves us with six hours of oxygen. To reach six hours we must endeavor to not consume extra oxygen, everyone must remain calm and not speak. If we are lucky, the base will have noticed that our aircraft has been out of contact and send out special forces to investigate. With that we have a chance of salvation. Does everyone understand?"

Everyone in the cabin nodded silently.

Most of the occupants are students of the Central Academy of Sciences. After graduation they will go on to military research work, leaving the shire only for an internship.

Xiao sighed, having calculated the actual oxygen consumption rate. They only had 3hours. Captain White had lied in hopes of calming everyone down and conserving peace as much as possible.

Damn it. If he had known that today was his last day he would have done more with Lily than stalk her from afar. He would have bedded her. Life is tragically short.

The students seated near the windows, with a view full of gnawing teeth, can only close their eyes. The cabin is soundproofed so they couldn't hear their knocking against the bulkhead or hideous hissing, but a mere glance to the side would ensure you wouldn't sleep the night.

Of course whether they will make it through the night is still unknown.

Xiao kept silently counting.

One, two, three...... 3,600 ...

It's been over an hour, and the special task Force still has not arrived.

Assuming the research base has already discovered their missing signal and determined their location, the passage of more than an hour could indicate there are no plans to rescue them.

He smiled wryly, feeling slightly regretful at only making the B-grade college class. Perhaps they would have sent a task force for more valuable resources. Talent being the most valuable of all.

The temperature in the cabin grew hotter and the students breathing hastened; a clear sign oxygen was running out. They may not even make it to the 2 hour mark.

"Open the hatch....We have to get out of here." The words were desperately panted.

"Are you kidding?! I'd rather suffocate than go outside and be torn apart."

"But ..."

"There is nothing to be done but wait for rescue. It is the only choice. The minute you crack that door you will be devoured before you are even able to get a breath of fresh air." Captain White's words cut through the air and silenced the cabin.

The air was getting thinner by the moment and everyone was having an obviously difficult time breathing. Death was creeping closer.

He did not know how long his head floated in a vague sense of consciousness when the faint vibrations of an engine permeated the aircraft. Several students awoke from their stupor and looked outside.