Chapter 8: The Right Way to Wear Stockings (Extra Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

By my rough estimate, we were still at least several kilometers away, but that "buzzing" sound was already unmistakable. How had such a

massive swarm of insects

even appeared?

"These are ancient giant dragonflies. They multiplied rapidly after the great flood three years ago and attack every living thing. They're formidable predators. They've practically conquered the skies by now. I heard the virus in their bodies is the same as the one in ours. I'm really curious how they managed to multiply to such numbers."

Zhang Min spoke calmly as he watched the huge mass of dark clouds in the distance rapidly approaching. When the nearest one was only a few hundred meters away, I could even make out its enormous compound eyes. Zhang Min slowly closed the wooden shutter.

"Stop looking. Their vision is incredibly sharp. Even the slightest movement will attract their attention."

As he spoke, Zhang Min returned to the sofa and switched off the flashlight. In the dark room, I could clearly see him stroking Zhang Cun, who was asleep on the sofa.

"Come sit down. Their eyesight is extremely good, but their hearing isn't. We can talk normally."

"Okay."

I nodded, walked over to the sofa, and sat where I'd been before. Then I picked up my teacup and took a sip.

Zhang Min lifted his head and looked toward the window.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you coming over? Don't open the window!"

"Ahem..."

I gave an awkward cough to let him know I was there.

"You can see in the dark?!"

Zhang Min stared at me in astonishment.

"Ah... Uh, is that unusual?"

I asked. Zhang Min nodded.

"Ninety-nine percent of the mutants these days have enhanced physiques. Simply put, their bodies have evolved, but they don't have any special abilities."

"Are you the