Chapter 79: Strange Introductions
I suppose we should introduce ourselves," he said, his voice deep but calm. "We’ve been through a lot, but if we’re staying together tonight... at least you should know our names."
He pointed to himself first. "I’m Zhao Ren. I was the leader of our SWAT unit. I’m a metal-type awakened. I can control and shape metal, but it drains energy fast if I use it too much. Back then, I used to tear down barricades and shield my team. Now... I do what I can to keep them alive."
He stepped back and nodded to the man beside him, a tall figure with short, dark hair and tired eyes.
"This is Shen Haoran," Zhao Ren continued. "A fire-type. He used to be the most reckless out of all of us, but he saved more lives than any of us could count. If you see something burning, it’s probably him."
Haoran gave a tired smirk but said nothing, just offered a polite nod to the group.
The third man came forward next. He was leaner, with sharp eyes. "My name’s Ji Ming," he said. "Space-type. I can store things like a kind of inventory, but I’m not limitless. I used to be our supply guy... now I just try to make sure we don’t starve," he said with a laugh and backed off.
Next came a man who moved with stiffness in his steps. His hair was a little wild, and there was a faint crackle of energy around his fingers even when he was still. He gave an awkward wave.
"Yun Shuo," he said. "Electric-type. I can short things out, fry circuits, even paralyze zombies for a few seconds if I get close enough. Not the best at talking, but I hit hard."
Then the last two stepped forward, women this time, both with calm, steady expressions. One had a long braid and a pair of medical gloves tucked in her belt, stained faintly with old blood.