Song Lei
Apocalypse Road: Awakening the Asura Sequence
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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Song Lei (宋磊) 2 |
| Alias(es) | Captain Song 2 |
| Species/Race | Human; capable of werewolf transformation 2 8 |
| Gender | Male 2 |
| Affiliation | Rock Carriage Team — founder and captain 2 |
| Occupation/Role | Military veteran; former delivery driver; convoy leader and protector 2 |
| Sequence | Sequence 9: Beastman 3 8 |
| Status | Deceased; granted a mercy death by Shen Ye after suffering incurable supernatural poisoning 12 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2, “Asura Sequence” 2 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beastman awakening — Sequence 9 | 2 3 | Awakens immediately when the apocalypse begins, gaining the ability to transform into a werewolf and fight Eldritch. His rank and sequence are identified in Chapter 3. |
Background / History
Formation of the Rock Carriage Team
Before the apocalypse, Song Lei was a military veteran who struggled to find employment and eventually became a delivery driver. After awakening supernatural powers, he formed the Rock Carriage Team and began taking in survivors along the road. Shen Ye joined because he considered Song Lei reliable 2.
The convoy required newcomers to contribute supplies in exchange for protection. Song Lei enforced a prohibition on fighting among members and had previously expelled people who defied him. He also explained travel routes before departure so slower drivers could keep up without losing their way 2 3 6.
Disputes at Camp
When Old Mrs. Zhao accused Shen Ye of attacking her grandson, Song Lei questioned an independent eyewitness rather than accepting her account. He established that the boy had stolen Shen Ye’s food, but warned Shen Ye that his retaliation had used excessive force 2.
After the boy died, Liu Bing attacked Shen Ye with a wrench. Song Lei intervened before Shen Ye could finish him off, ruled that Liu Bing’s son had initiated the conflict, and told Liu Bing that pursuing revenge would require leaving the convoy 5.
Snake Village Disaster
Facing dwindling water supplies, Song Lei agreed to lead a scavenging expedition. Song Shiya arranged his purchase of the Life Disk from Steward Huang for five packets of instant noodles. Song Lei announced that participating vehicles would owe five percent of their haul for guidance and protection 3 4.
He led the convoy into Changchun Village, also called Snake Village, after the Life Disk detected no danger. He checked it again at the supermarket before allowing the survivors inside. The apparent safety proved misleading: giant eggs hatched into Green-Scaled Snake Demons, trapping the scavengers 6 8.
Song Lei transformed and fought at the front of the retreat while Shen Ye guarded the rear. At the exit, they discovered that Liu Bing had chained the doors shut to take revenge on Shen Ye and everyone who had supported him. When an evolved tier-two snake demon appeared, Song Lei engaged it to give the others a chance to escape 8 9.
Despite activating Berserk, he suffered devastating wounds, including a punctured abdomen and the loss of a forearm. Shen Ye killed the evolved demon and cut through the door locks, allowing himself and the Song siblings to reach sunlight. Of the thirty-plus people who entered the village, only those three escaped alive 10 11.
Death and Aftermath
The demon’s supernatural venom resisted both Song Lei’s regeneration and Song Shiya’s healing. She could slow its spread but could not stop it. Even while dying, Song Lei reassured her and urged her to get everyone out safely 11.
After the convoy stopped before dawn, Song Lei accepted that he would not survive another day. He regretted the deaths caused by his decision to enter the village, formally disbanded the Rock Carriage Team, and asked Shen Ye to lead the survivors and look after Shiya. Shen Ye agreed to protect her only within his capabilities 12.
Song Lei then asked Shen Ye to end his suffering. With Shiya’s eventual consent, Shen Ye granted him a quick death, and he was buried in wasteland beside the road. His death left the remaining travelers frightened about surviving without their former protector 12.
Appearance
- Human form: A square-faced, dark-skinned, middle-aged man with a powerful build and thick shoulder muscles 2.
- Werewolf form: Over two meters tall, covered in white fur, with a wolf’s head, amber eyes, sharp black claws, and white fangs 8.
- During Berserk: Red light blazes in his wolf eyes as his combat power increases 9.
Personality
Song Lei is generally honest and easygoing, but maintains a stern public manner to command respect. He dislikes being lied to and does not automatically side with the loudest complainant. His handling of the food-theft dispute shows both recognition of wrongdoing and a willingness to reprimand disproportionate retaliation 2 3 11.
His responsibility coexists with insecurity about his newfound authority. Having struggled before the apocalypse, he values the power and respect his awakening brings. The possibility that Shen Ye is secretly another sequencer makes him feel threatened, although he relies heavily on Shiya’s judgment when assessing the situation 3.
In battle, his concern for others outweighs his self-preservation. Shen Ye recognizes that Song Lei’s frontline fighting reflects genuine kindness rather than merely a captain’s duty. His final actions combine remorse for the dead, tenderness toward his sister, and practical arrangements for the survivors 11 12.
Abilities & Skills
Wolf Transformation
The Beastman Sequence allows Song Lei to become a werewolf, greatly enhancing his explosive power, speed, and recovery 8.
- Uses claws and fangs as natural weapons 8.
- Can knock a Green-Scaled Snake Demon away with the force of a claw strike, even when its scales resist penetration 8.
- Regeneration cannot overcome the tier-two snake demon’s supernatural venom, even with a Healer’s assistance 11.
Berserk
His second sequence skill temporarily doubles his strength and speed 9.
- Enables him to circle the evolved snake demon and attack its eyes and gaps between scales 9.
- Causes a prolonged period of weakness after its duration ends 9.
- Does not close the power gap sufficiently to withstand the tier-two demon’s stronger attacks 9.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Life Disk — Bronze detection disk with spiral markings and a bone-white bead. Activated with blood to detect nearby uncanny energy; purchased from Steward Huang for five packets of instant noodles 3 4.
- Delivery truck — His convoy vehicle; used to transport him after the supermarket escape 2 11.
- Wristwatch — Left to Song Shiya before his death; she continues using it afterward 41.
Relationships
- Song Shiya — Younger sister and trusted adviser. He consistently shields her in combat and entrusts her safety to Shen Ye before dying 3 8 12.
- Shen Ye — Convoy member and eventual battle partner. Initial suspicion of Shen Ye’s hidden powers gives way to gratitude for saving the siblings; Song Lei asks him to protect Shiya and grant him a mercy death 3 10 12.
- Steward Huang — Convoy steward and subordinate. Song Lei recognizes his self-serving motives and acquires the Life Disk from him through a negotiated exchange 3 4.
- Liu Bing — Convoy member whose revenge Song Lei refuses to permit. Liu Bing later traps Song Lei and the scavenging party inside the supermarket 5 9.
- Lin Wanqiu — Survivor who distrusts him despite belonging to his convoy; after his death, she fears the loss of its protection 5 12.
Notable Quotes
“As long as you're in my team, you have to follow my rules.” 5
“In this apocalypse, one person's strength will never be enough.” 12
“Shiya, you'll have to walk the rest of the road yourself.” 12