Chapter 19: Canned Food (Extra Chapter for Tips)

For my sake? Then I'll just leave.

I said it flatly, turned around, picked up my backpack, and used the wall to help myself to my feet. I was still a little dizzy, but I was more or less fine. I should be able to make it to the next place to rest.

"Here, take some food. Consider it my thanks for letting me impose on you."

I said it simply and was about to leave, but the girl who'd saved me stopped me.

"You're injured. Your right hand is broken. Where can you go like this?"

"She's injured, but we still can't let her stay. What if she recovers and then..."

"Shanshan! How can you say that? She's seriously injured!"

"What about me? You can't judge a person by appearances. When Lanlan was killed, I almost died too."

"You... You two, please don't argue. The sand lizards are still outside..."

"All right, stop arguing."

I waved to stop them, then looked at the girl who'd saved me.

"What's your name?"

"Zhan Tong..."

The girl paused, then nodded at me in reply.

"Thank you for saving my life. But in a world like this, I'd advise you not to argue."

The girl who'd been trying so hard to make me leave froze, too.

"The three of you must have had a hard time making it this far. You'll only survive if you support one another. Remember... cherish your companions. Having a companion is like having an extra arm."

I smiled, set down the food, and turned to leave. Step by step, I made my way to the door. My head was swimming, but I gritted my teeth and forced myself to stay alert. Then I looked back at them.

"Cherish your companions. I'm off..."

As I spoke, I pulled the