The Last Man Standing.

Kristoff's POV:

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen. Don't forget to do your assignments, all right? It must be printed, colored, and laminated before it can be used. According to Professor Smith, "I will not accept them if there are any creases or scratches."

After hearing the bell, we got to our feet. I cleaned my face and scratched my head at the same time. Where am I able to purchase a printer? Not even a fare is in my possession!

"Hey, why does it seem like heaven and earth have fallen on you again?" I was asked by Tobi.

I need you to stop bothering me, Tobi. My voice was irritated as I stated, "I'm not in the mood right now."

Hello to you as well, Kristoff. Please don't call me Tobi since it will ruin my reputation with the girls! My name is Tobias, and even though it sounds so good, you are wrecking it. Do you agree that John Tobias Alviar is incredibly handsome? "Tobi yelled out."

I did little more than shake my head and put my backpack on. My chair came dangerously close to being thrown away when the zipper on my bag suddenly broke and popped open.

"What the hell! When the time came, I remarked in a calm voice, "Just a little bit more, and I'll be successful financially."

You can take the additional bag that I have at home. It was presented to me during the presidential election of Captain Rod. Not yet, I have put it to use. Tobi stated that the design is even more fashionable than before.

I am sorry about what happened previously. Thank you, Tobi. Together, let's go for a walk, and after that, I'll head directly to Angeline's fruit shop to get some work done. Ricky and Cristy won't have anything to eat, as you probably already know. I heaved a sigh and remarked, "Dad is still receiving treatment." I continued to say this.

I'm good to go, Kris. Once I have received my cash from Aunt Rosa, I will gladly assist you. I nodded in response to Tobi's words, which were, "Be careful; just send my regards to them."

We walked out of East Carolina University together, and then I changed our path to go to the store. Tobi and I walked out of the university together. I held my bag, which had a zipper that was broken. It was a terrible time when the crazy bag broke.

I am currently in the fourth year of my college education. Because I wanted to become a physician, I decided to enroll in a biology class. If I am fortunate, I will be patient; if I am not, I will just be patient. Because I am only a town scholar, our family does not have any financial resources. Because we were having a hard time making ends meet, I decided to take a year off.

My childhood was marked by several challenges. Even though we are living in a squatter area, we are content with our situation. Many people are curious about the reason I am so gorgeous, even though we are impoverished. According to my father, my mother is an American lady, and I do not care about our mother because she abandoned us. Therefore, I do not care about our mother.

I believe that I was only a young child when my mother abandoned me. My two siblings, Cristy and Ricky, whom we adopted, were reared by my father along with all of us. We are the ones that provide shelter for these youngsters, who were siblings and are currently living on the streets.

Due to my slip, I came dangerously close to falling into the gutter. I only let out a muffled sigh before I went completely insane. I am engaging in an excessive amount of monologue.

It was only a short walk until I arrived at the market. The moment I walked into the fruit business owned by my boss, Nana Bireng, I removed my polo shirt immediately.

"Kristoff, do you want me to help you with that?" There was a malevolent look on Angeline's face as she asked me the question.

I writhed in pain and then retreated from her. The shoulder that she was holding was rubbed by me.

Angeline, who is only twenty years old, is Nana Bireng's daughter. Angeline is young. As soon as I started working for them, she showed an interest in me. I am bothered by that woman who does not have any teeth, and I wish to end my employment here. I wish I didn't have to pay back Nana Bireng!

"I am capable of doing it. Stop being such a bother to me, Angeline," I reprimanded her.

Following the removal of my polo shirt, I put it up on the side of the room. I reached out to prospective purchasers and made phone calls.

Visit our shop and make your purchases! This is a fruit shop! Oh, it's so tasty and so fresh! While I was wrapping a handkerchief around my head, I let out a loud cry.

Some women were shopping who were virtually drooling over me. I gave them a wink, which caused them to laugh.

Right away, I was able to attract customers, and some of them even left me a tip. I already have two hundred dollars from the tip, and I will add my pay, which is one hundred fifty dollars, later on. There is no need to worry about this; I have a task to complete, and we will have enough money to purchase meals.

Immediately following the completion of my duties with Nana Bireng, I made my way to the drugstore. I spent $150 on the medication that my father needed. It is still fine; I still have two hundred dollars to spend on our food.

During my walk, I stopped at the vegetable shops and inquired about the vegetables that would have otherwise been discarded. After selecting vegetables that I could still cook, I expressed my gratitude to them.

Even though I left school at three o'clock, I am currently at home at eight o'clock. As soon as I stepped outside of our home, I realized that I could immediately hear my father coughing in a very loud manner.

"It's Kristoff!" It has been some time since Dad has stopped coughing. In tears, Cristy expressed that they were at a loss for what to do.

"Let me take care of Dad; I'll start by preparing this." "Have you already prepared the rice?" I inquired of the two.

At that moment, Ricky extended his hand and said, "I'll go buy some rice because we ran out of it."

The money was given to him. I turned to my father after I had instructed the two of them to complete the chores.

"Son, how were your day's activities at school? Please don't put your academics on hold, all right? As the father put it.

It's true, Dad; I'm doing well at school. Consume this drug; it is your treatment," I said.

"I am grateful to you, Kristoff; you are dependable. I am aware that they won't be around for much longer. Look out for the well-being of your siblings. Father instructed his children to treat them with respect and to put their education first.

I managed to keep myself from crying. Because they are clinging to me, I do not like to demonstrate to my father that I am feeble.

It is stage 3 lung cancer that Dad has. Because of this, I decided to take a year off from school to save money to get him treated, but unfortunately, we do not have the financial means to do so.

Following our meal together, I assisted my father in taking his medication. Additionally, I put the children to sleep while I listened to the radio on my mobile phone (cell phone).

In South Korea, the number of cases of the Namjul virus, also known as NJ-00, has risen to more than five hundred, as indicated by the data. The United States of America, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt, and Puerto Rico are among the countries that have contributed more than a thousand sick individuals. Reasons for why the sickness mainly affects men continue to be a contentious topic of discussion. As of right now, the IHO is aware of this, and they are conducting additional tests," the reporter added.

There were wrinkles on my forehead. What is the Namjul virus? I believe that Tobi has mentioned something to me in the past. He stated that it was frightening because only guys were impacted by it. It was true, but I couldn't believe what he was saying.

I dismissed it with a shrug and then turned off the radio. It can be solved by them. My primary concern is the food that will be consumed by my family.

I joined Cristy and Ricky in the bed and laid down next to them. I wrapped a blanket around both of us. My eyes were closed, and I made an effort to go to sleep. I do not doubt that I will be exhausted once more tomorrow.

–

I am going to inquire, "How much is all?"

"It's only 75, including your computer time," the proprietor of an internet cafe responded. "It's a great deal."

Can you sell it to me for seventy dollars? My response was, "I will not have a fare for later."

He agreed. That smile on my face. Every penny is significant to me.

Out of the money that I made the day before, I still have fifty pesos left over. To purchase food from the street later, I will just deduct 10 pesos. The two of them received money for their education, and I also left some of it with their father.

Today, I put forth a lot of effort to study once I came to school. The fact that I am still eligible for a scholarship is the most important thing to me, and I am comfortable with constantly taking the top two slots.

After spending the entire day in school, I was exhausted. To my surprise, there were a lot of people in the market when I arrived.

"Angeline, what's going on?" I inquired because several individuals were shoving each other.

It is unknown to me what the purpose of the free vaccine that is available at the clinic is. Angeline responded, "I believe it is against both smallpox and influenza, as well as the free vaccine against influenza."

To get ready for work, I simply shrugged my shoulders and got set to leave. There are a lot of issues that I need to tackle, but I don't want to think about them.

We closed quite early. There was a slowdown in the buyers because the majority of them were in the clinic. I chose to return to my house.

Once more, I went to the drugstore to purchase some medication to treat the headache. There was a man dressed in black at the time of my arrival, but I didn't pay any attention to him.

"Hey, youngster, you are free to acquire this. At that moment, the man shook the pouch that he was holding and stated, "It appears that you require it."

Because he flung it at me, I was able to grasp it. I shrugged and then opened it.

The sack contained a significant amount of money, which caused my eyes to expand. The sound of a gunshot suddenly echoed from behind me.

Put your hands in the air! It was a police officer who was standing behind me who yelled out, "Don't do anything wrong because we are going to open fire!"

After being taken aback and overcome with fear, I threw the pouch and raised my hand. I was placed in handcuffs.

I am not to blame for this! That pouch was provided to me earlier by the man. I made a yell.

Stop talking! It was this obese law enforcement officer who yelled out, "You poor people with thick faces dare to do worse!"

We are not to be blamed, even if we are in a horrible financial situation! Insane people, you guys are! Dissatisfied, I let out a yell.

"Why, little, you still have the guts to talk back!" As a response, he yelled at me and then struck me in the stomach with the baton.

I felt saddened and decided to leave. I was beaten by these three law enforcement officers one after the other until my vision became blurry and I collapsed to the ground.

"Fuck you, I'll rot you in jail," yelled the officer who smacked me on the head with a revolver. "I'll rot you in jail."

"R-Ricky... C-Cristy..." It was a struggle for me to shout out the names of my siblings before I passed out.

Kristoff's POV:

"Hey, mate, wake up."

"It looks like this one is beaten up real good."

"He still looks like a student; maybe he was just accused."

"You guys, he's quite lovely. As long as he is still sleeping, is it okay if I kiss him?

The hushed voices that I heard jolted me awake. Upon gradually opening my eyes, I was taken aback to see a clown standing before me.

"What the hell! Please get some water for me, Cristy! This individual was pushed in front of me while I yelled at them.

Every single portion of my body was agonizingly painful. It feels like someone has beaten me; I am unable to

"What the hell! What a shit! While I was screaming, I held my head.

I turned around and saw that I was arrested. As a result of the difficulties I was going through, I finally broke down and started crying. Put an end to this life!

Please, don't cry, kid. There was a severe voice that warned, "When the other prisoners see you, they will laugh at you."

I brushed away my tears and then glanced up. I observed a man who had a rose tattoo on the side of his arm and a beard attached to his face.

He was correct; I shouldn't shed any tears. Even if my father sees me in this state, he will feel sad. What about Dad, Ricky, and Cristy? Hold on right there! So here I am!

"I need to get out of this place; I beg you to support me." The accusation against me was that I stole from the pharmacy. Because of my father's illness, I am the only person who can provide for my family besides myself. If I don't return home, they won't have anything to eat," I begged them on multiple occasions.

I can see the pitiful expressions on their faces. The person whom I had initially misidentified as a clown turned out to be a rude gay male who was wearing a red wig.

This is going to be a challenging situation for you, kid; you just battled Marty? The man with the beard told the woman, "It is going to be very difficult for you to escape."

"Who is that?" I was not sure.

The youngest of them responded, "The womanizer is a fat police officer," and he was right.

After a sigh, I got to my feet. At the time that I peeked out the window, the morning had already arrived. Where does my family stand?

This is making it difficult for me to walk. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I felt a sense of regret and shame.

There is a cut on the side of my eyebrow, as well as a bruise on the corner of my lip. In addition to that, my white T-shirt was quite soiled and had blood stains on it.

The slender man approached the young man, "Hey kid, what's your name?"

Simply refer to me as Kris. Then I introduced myself by saying, "That's my nickname."

Mighty Man is the name I go by. The individual who had a tattoo on his arm presented himself as the leader of this particular cell.

"I'm Antonia, the sexy prisoner of Kosa Minor," this gay individual who was wearing a red wig introduced who he was.

"Peter, I've been here for a very long time," the youngest young man said upon introducing himself.

It's just Tony" This noticeably skinny man introduced himself by saying, "They call me Baldy here."

I questioned them about the quickest way for me to be settled. Because I fought Marty, they indicated that it could take a few months to resolve the issue. They assured me that they would find a solution to my problem when I asked them if they could assist me.

Just now, lunch arrived, and the meal was brought to this location. It is stated that because of the Namjul virus, detainees are unable to visit relatives or leave the facility.

In all honesty, I have a sneaking suspicion that the virus is nothing more than a threat from the government. When was the last time you encountered the virus? remarked Tony.

It's a very terrifying situation, Baldy. Antonia expressed her confusion, "I don't know what to do with you anymore when you pass away."

While we were eating, we turned on the television and watched to see what was going on in the world outside. In the earlier news, it appeared that just five hundred people were infected; nevertheless, the current number is approximately thirty thousand.

The Mighty Man stated, "That news is incorrect; it was an excessive amount."

"We know it's true; it's better to be careful," I replied as I listened to the news. "We should act with caution."

"Vaccinations are still being provided at free cost to Filipinos in the present day, even in other parts of the world. One of the indications of the Namjul virus is fever, thus getting vaccinated against the flu will be beneficial. The fact that it will help to improve our immune system against NJ-00 is something that specialists have stated, reported the reporter.

I did a frown. They have concerns about it. Is it possible that that vaccine could protect against other diseases? They are unsure as to whether or not it can be a healer! Before administering vaccinations, they ought to first see how people are doing! It is also not possible to deliver the influenza vaccine to a patient who is experiencing a fever.

To add insult to injury, the IHO reports that NJ-00 is still only affecting males. It is not yet clear why this is the case; the investigation is ongoing. Nevertheless, the findings of the investigation indicate that the virus was acquired from an artifact that was produced in Egypt during the earlier part of the century. Since then, the item has traveled throughout the world, even though it was brought to South Korea for research.

"It's scary, mates; maybe our race will die out and only women will survive," said Peter facetiously.

Over my shoulder, I whispered, "That could happen or it could not."

Because only men are infected by the virus, the entire globe is still trying to figure out why this is the case. In addition, it is derived from the name of the virus, which is Namjul virus, which means male in Korean. The problem is that only men are affected by this virus. Researchers are also looking into women at this time because they believe that there may be a treatment that may be found in the blood of women. Although there are no estimated instances in the Philippines at this time, we must exercise caution. If you get symptoms such as a fever, rashes, a strong headache, or bruising anywhere on your body, you should rush to the local hospital as soon as possible. As the reporter came to a close, she introduced herself as Amber McPhee.

Are they going completely insane? There is no way that a vaccination could ever be present in the blood of a female. Is it possible that only we lads were intentionally hit?

Regarding my family, I am concerned. Ricky and Father may be infected. Which brings us to Cristy. Possibly, she is going to be the subject of the experiment!

As I furiously gasped, I pulled my hair back and forth. Upon hearing the buzzing of the speaker located outdoors, I clenched my teeth.

"Get away of here, Kosa mayor. Please refrain from pushing each other because you will soon be vaccinated. It was announced that they were one meter apart from one another.

Both of us gazed at one another. It is precisely this that I am concerned about; they cannot simply inject us. To make matters even worse, we are incarcerated, and no one from the outside world is aware of whether or not they have harmed us.

"Let's not get injected; it's not safe!" I informed them of it.

Not a single thing can be done. These people are squeezing us by the neck. Sadly, Tony expressed his desire to be able to see his children even if he were to pass away.

"I wish I could at least buy some lipstick, just in case," commented Antonia.

I held my breath for a moment. At this point, it appears that every one of us is harboring a grudge. From this point forward, we need to exercise extreme caution since it is terrifying.

"Boy, check in with me. The Mighty Man beckoned to me, "Come closer to me," and I found myself moving closer to him.

Here, on the edge of the beds, we were hiding from the guards who were watching us. Since I witnessed Mighty Man removing a keypad cellphone, my eyes widened. Here, that is not permitted, but it will be of assistance.

While he was saying, "I'll let you make a call; I loaded it, but it's only for a minute," I enthusiastically shook my head in agreement.

Because I constantly forgot to bring my mobile phone with me, I dialed my number. Because of Dad, there are occasions when I turn to Tobi's cell phone to obtain some information from home.

When I heard the phone ring, I was overjoyed to see that they answered it so promptly. Instantaneously, I became anxious because I heard someone crying on the other end of the call.

"K-Kristoff, we have discovered the truth about what took place with you. We believe that you are not guilty," Cristy stated.

I am, without a doubt, blameless. I hope all is well with you. Both you and Ricky are crying, but why? I will inquire about it.

The response that Cristy gave was, "T-Tobi is here; he is accompanying us."

How come Tobi is present? Have you been served by him? Has he taken care of his father? Please convey my best wishes to him," I sobbed.

I'm feeling anxious. For the most part, when my siblings need to borrow food, they go to Aling Selda. Tobi only visits the house if there is an urgent situation.

Father has passed away. "Father has passed away!" Together, Ricky and Cristy yelled.

The sudden shock caused me to drop my mobile phone onto the bed. Even though I was on my knees, my tears continued to fall.

I murmured with disbelief, "This is just a dream," and then I hit the floor around my head.

As a result of my inability to maintain self-control, I suddenly lost my cool and screamed. Handcuffs were placed on me as soon as the police arrived at the scene.

I continued to yell, which caused them to become enraged. Just as I was about to lose consciousness once more, I noticed that something heavy had struck my neck.

Kristoff's POV:

"What's up, would you kindly request some rations? Since this morning, I haven't had anything to eat! Outside, I yelled to be heard.

Even if it is noon, I am always in this state. Because of the actions I took back then, I am still incarcerated in this dungeon. Even though Marty's blood is boiling as a result of me, he did not remove me from this location. I'm referring to the nefarious actions that they have committed before!

I have been here for what seems like five days now. I do not have any guests, but I do have some information for my brothers. To get a message from me, Kosa Minor came here in stealth.

I was informed that they had called my relatives. Because of the epidemic, the funeral for Dad was held in a hurry. You can find Cristy and Ricky at our residence.

A sigh came out of my mouth, and I sat down on the sidewalk. I even sneezed as a result of the dust and grime that was present here.

To this day, I am unable to come to terms with the fact that my father has passed away. Because I was incarcerated, I did not even get the chance to see him for the final time. In addition, I am unable to accept the fact that I was incarcerated without having committed any wrongdoing. For what reason did I have to go through this?

We would have had a more positive experience in life if Mother had not separated from us. When my father told me that my mother was wealthy, I will never forget it. I no longer care about her since she is a completely worthless mother.

Unexpectedly, the iron door of this prison began to ring, and I turned my attention to it. Two individuals who were wearing personal protective equipment approached me.

How much do you require? Get away from me as soon as possible! Please do not inject that into me! You are a scumbag! I let out a cry of revulsion.

Several law enforcement officers seized me, and some of them even hit me in the stomach. The higher-ups are responsible for pressuring you to obey them, even if their goals are not appropriate. This is one of the things that I dislike about them.

The individual who was wearing white personal protective equipment questioned his colleague, "Does it still have the blue color?"

Not at all; it's just pink for the ladies. I have no problem with that; the result is the same. The individual who was wearing blue personal protective equipment (PPE) stated, "I don't know why it's separated."

"Get that away from me!" I made a yell.

During the time that they were injecting me with that syringe, I was completely helpless. After being pounded once more in the stomach by a law enforcement officer, I slumped to the filthy floor.

They exited the cell en route to the outer world. It appears that the entrance to this dungeon has shut on its own.

Then I sat down and uttered a swear. What exactly is going on here? If these incompetent law enforcement officers aren't the cause of my concern, then it must be the infection.

The commotion and the loud voices that are coming from outside are audible to me. The only thing I did was shrug my shoulders and lay down.

My head is resting on my arm at this moment. The ceiling, which was covered with dust, was the only thing I was looking at then. Where are my brothers at this moment? What happened to Dad is still a source of sadness.

While I was pondering something, I found myself falling dozing off. Taking a break from this crazy environment every once in a while and getting away from it is perhaps not such a bad idea.

-!

"Ahhh!"

When someone pounded on the iron door of my cell, I let out a terrifying scream. With its speed, my heart seems to be beating extremely fast.

I have not received any news from the outside world during my second week here. In addition to the fact that I am still grieving the loss of my father, I miss my siblings.

As I peered through the window above, I noticed that it was in the evening. Have I once again run out of rations? Those dreadful officers of the department.

The banging piqued my interest, and I wanted to know what was going on because of it. To get a better understanding of what was going on outside, I pressed my ear to the door.

Surprisingly silent and elusive. In most cases, the noise is caused by the convicts' yelling and conversing with one another. Don't forget to include the officers playing cards.

I was able to open the door by moving away from it initially. As soon as the door opened, my anxiety level increased even further.

I found myself in a state of fear, and I was at a loss for what to do. I had the appearance of a young woman. What the hell is going on, Kristoff? Become a man!

Taking a look, I moved to the small window in my room. Several trucks were seen leaving. On the rear of the truck, there is a DHO written in an inscription. How could that possibly be?

I went down and peered through the gap in the door to see what was going on. As a result of my anxiety and uneasiness, I am unsure of the primary feelings that I will experience. Perhaps at a later time, when I am finally able to leave this place, they will suddenly shoot me!

There was no one in the vicinity. I made my way out of the house slowly and looked to both sides.

Dark and devoid of people. Even though it is still flickering, it appears that the light is about to go out. I had no food ration the day before, and I was on the verge of passing away from starvation. Could it be that the absence of anyone around is the reason why there is no ration?

I took a quick look inside the cells and let out a loud gasp. What exactly is going on, because there is no one left within the cells!?

I am unable to recall how to get out of this place. I need to move quickly. I have no idea what is going on, but at this moment, I have the opportunity to get away.

The sound of iron rustling could be heard while I was walking. My spine tingled with a chill as I read it.

I grabbed a metal pipe that was lying on the side. While I was strolling and looking around, I carefully held it in my hands.

A zombie apocalypse is something that could have happened, right? Are you able to do that? Without a doubt, there is still a virus at this time!

"Fuck you, hmmph!"

Since someone pulled me from the side, I got the impression that all of my blood had been pumped up into my body. It was earlier that I saw his shadow, and he was much smaller than I was.

He covered my lips and pointed something at my back, which I mistook for a knife. I took the weapon in my hand. When I heard footsteps, I did not move as a result.

In a raspy voice, the question was posed, "Are you sure there's nothing left?"

It is OK, let's go. According to his partner, "Let's leave here, and we may be left behind."

I witnessed the deaths of two individuals who were wearing personal protective equipment. A sigh of relief issued from my mouth. That there was a zombie apocalypse was my assumption.

I was lying on my back when he abandoned me. I almost laughed when I turned around to face him.

I believe that he is only as tall as my chest. Despite being 5 feet 11 inches tall, this one appears to be no taller than 5 feet 4 inches.

Although he has large eyes, he is nevertheless rather attractive. He has a nose that is not excessively large, light skin, red lips, and cheeks that are full. I would have thought he was a lady if he hadn't been dressed in things that are often associated with guys. This one is just adorable.

"Thanks, dude; I thought something was going on." I expressed my gratitude to him.

He questioned me by asking, "Huh, are you stupid?"

I averted my gaze and raised both of my hands. Could you please explain the issue with this one? Isn't that a nice move?

"I need your assistance to get out of this place. While we were walking gently together, I hushed him and told him, "I'm going to go to my family."

It was his question, "Where are you from?"

"Just Lagua," I responded to myself.

"Me too."

"Why do I not see you?"

After saying, "I don't know; the place is big," he compelled me to follow him down.

We down the steps in a steady manner. It was almost as if I was short of breath as I saw some folks walking by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Not a moment later, we hid. As soon as the sounds stopped, we left the building without further delay.

As a result of the fact that people had already departed earlier, we were able to speed outdoors. This location is devoid of people and has a very low level of noise. I am not aware of what is taking place, but I believe that it is horrible.

I suggested to him, "Let's steal a car," as we made our way down a neighborhood alley.

This is not going to happen; they will take notice of us. He stated that we would have to walk until we arrived at our residence.

"What is going on?" I was not sure.

I'll come back to that later. He responded by saying, "You talk a lot."

After uttering the word "woah," I remained silent. When I think about all of the men who teased me, I believe that he was the only one to whom I did not reply.

When we reached the alleyway leading to our house, I yanked him away and told him to go. As soon as I noticed that the door was open, I went straight into our home.

"Ricky-"

She exclaimed, "Shhh," as she was reprimanded by this young man.

While I was inside, I searched for my two siblings. Because no one was present, I was quite concerned about their well-being. Is it possible that my brothers have been taken captive? The nonsense!

Unfortunately, the DHWO may have gotten them. "We need to get back to our house as soon as possible," he stated.

"My siblings-"

They have been taken captive by the DHWO; it is up to you to rescue them. For the time being, I will accompany him to visit my sibling, so I simply went along with him.

We made another attempt to flee, but I was unable to shake the image of that DHWO. If they are going to take my brother and sister, who are they? What exactly is going on here?

Following a brief period of running, we came to a stop at a house made of concrete. As if it were not already evident, it turns out that this one is rather wealthy.

Our first order of business was to ascend to the second level of their residence. Someone was wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when we opened the door.

At the same time as it was choking Pandak, it yelled, "Why, these two are still alive!"

My eyes expanded, and I began punching this man who was wearing personal protective equipment. When he pulled out a syringe, he came dangerously close to stabbing me; fortunately, I was able to evade it.

In an instant, this young man pulled out a knife and stabbed the man in the chest, thus killing him. As I faced him, my eyes increased in size.

"Why did you kill him!?" I spoke to him in a muffled whisper.

"In the world that you currently reside in, killing people is the same as having animals killed. They are even more terrible," he added with a grin before rising to his feet.

"What do you mean?" As I knelt in front of the dead body, I murmured something.

"Welcome to the fragmented world. This marks the end of your days filled with joy. It is now people killing each other and epidemics that are the problem. According to him, this is an extremely complicated present.

"At this moment, the population of the planet is less than half. Captured women and children are utilized for sexual enslavement and reproduction, while the remaining men are used for sexual exploitation. It was after I accessed the DHWO system by accident that I became aware of this fact. My name is Ash, and I am a hacker. This is the end of our happy days, pal," he continued, sending shockwaves through my entire body when he made the announcement.

To hell with everything, is what I've been told by him accurate?