After I Fully Prepared for the Apocalypse, the Ungrateful Cried with Regret novel Chapter 162

Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Seeking Refuge

At first, everyone in the vehicle thought Nina Jacobs was just asleep.

But they gradually realized something was wrong.

Pascal Paige had to slam on the brakes several times, plowing through one small group of zombies after another.

The ride was incredibly bumpy.

Yet Nina Jacobs didn’t react at all.

If Wayne Warner hadn’t been shielding her, she probably would have been thrown from her seat.

"Something’s wrong with her. Can someone check what’s going on?"

Holden Shaw was the first to notice.

Holden Shaw realized that no matter how many times he called her name, Nina Jacobs wouldn’t respond.

This sent a wave of panic through the group.

After driving a little further, Pascal Paige quickly found a secluded spot to park the vehicle.

Only then did she leave her seat to rush over and check on Nina Jacobs.

But even when she used her healing technique, Nina showed no signs of waking up.

"Maybe it’s because she’s been so tired lately,"

Wendy Marshall said worriedly.

"She has been sleepy the past few days,

but why won’t she wake up?"

Holden Shaw even checked if Nina Jacobs was breathing.

He found her breathing was steady, as if she really were just asleep.

"What do we do? I’m not a doctor."

"Shouldn’t we find a doctor to take a look at her?"

Pascal Paige was so frantic she was on the verge of tears.

’Maybe Nina Jacobs really is exhausted because of us.’

Pascal Paige was about to try pinching the pressure point under Nina’s nose.

But Wayne Warner stopped her.

Chase Gallagher, who had been silent off to the side,

watched Nina Jacobs, who was sleeping peacefully, completely unresponsive to her surroundings. He spoke up, his voice tinged with speculation.

"Her condition..."

"Could it be a Superpower advancement?"

A Superpower advancement?

The others all turned to look at him in unison.

Chase Gallagher was from City A, and his job had been intelligence gathering.

Therefore, the information he had was often what first emerged in Drakonia.

"Superpowers... can advance?"

Jessica Vance voiced the question on everyone’s mind.

It was the first time any of them had heard of such a thing.

"I’m not sure either."

"I just heard someone mention it before."

"That Superpowers can advance, but the process involves a period of unconsciousness."

Chase Gallagher was only guessing.

He had only overheard someone say it while he was waiting outside a door once.

He had no idea if it was true or not.

"A period of time?"

"How long is that period?"

Holden Shaw asked.

Chase Gallagher shook his head.

He had only overheard that one sentence. As for the specifics, it was probably something only high-ranking officials in City A and a few key people within the major factions knew.

"Regardless, we have to protect Nina Jacobs."

"Let’s figure out our next move,"

Pascal Paige said as she stood up.

Continuing on the road didn’t seem wise.

It wasn’t that they lacked confidence in themselves, but that they were worried something might happen to Nina Jacobs.

"Should we go back?"

Wendy Marshall said hesitantly.

"No. The zombies in the hospital could come out at any moment,"

"and backtracking is often the most dangerous path."

Chase Gallagher objected.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

Holden Shaw asked, a bit impatiently.

Even though Chase Gallagher had only joined them yesterday, he seemed to be the most experienced.

"I have a suggestion,"

Chase Gallagher said.

"Let’s hear it."

Chase Gallagher thought for a moment before speaking.

"Have you guys ever heard of the ’Lockwood Squad’ in City J?"

"The Lockwood... Squad?"

They all shook their heads.

They had never heard of it.

"It’s similar to your old Tiger-Lion Squad—a survival organization started and run by Superpower Users."

Chase Gallagher said, scanning their surroundings for any danger.

"But unlike Jonathan Thatcher of the Tiger-Lion Squad,"

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