When human survival was threatened, the disguise of humanity would be torn away. Hunger and cold were enough to erode all goodwill. Morality and conscience could easily be trampled underfoot.
But Nina Jacobs believed that no matter how much the world crumbled, certain bottom lines could not be crossed. Cannibalizing one's own kind—that was something she absolutely could not tolerate. Because in her eyes, those capable of such acts were no different from zombies. In fact, they were even more terrifying.
Looking grim, Shirley Lucas and Hartley gave the group a rough explanation of what had happened inside. A heavy silence fell over the crowd. Beneath the quiet atmosphere, a palpable anger brewed.
"It's a shame we didn't get the chance to finish them off ourselves," Caleb Carter broke the silence. He had to admit, Nina's fire had been incredibly effective. In mere moments, the entire village of Peldon had been reduced to ruins.
